ORDER OF SERVICE
Note: All hymns are from the new Voices Together hymnal
Centering chimes Lighting of the solidarity lamp –
Symbolic of our Sister Church relationship with El Divino Redentor
Prelude – Medley: God Whose Purpose by Esther Wiebe arr. by Kathy Springer; Jesus Is My Lord (unknown), arr. by Carol Turnquist
Call to Worship (Voices Together #922)
We are not alone; we live in God’s world.
We believe in God: who has created and is creating,
who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh,
to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit.
We trust in God.
We are called to be the Church:
to celebrate God’s presence, to live with respect in Creation,
to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil,
to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen,
our judge and our hope.
In life, in death, in life beyond death,
God is with us.
We are not alone. Thanks be to God.
Hymn #39 – As We Rise, O God, to Meet You
Welcome & prayer
Passing the peace (break-out zoom groups)
Hymn #363 – Sing We Triumphant Hymns
Children’s story
– Song “Let the children come to me”
– The children’s offering benefits Crisis Nursery in Champaign. The organization’s mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect by providing 24-hour emergency care for children and support to families in crisis. Donations may be sent to the FMC office at any time or can be made online (select children’s offering in “To” box)
Scripture: Acts 1:1-26
Sermon
Hymn #553 – How Many Times We Start Again
Congregational Sharing & prayer
– Celebration of our FMC graduates
Meditation music – As the Deer by Marty Nystrom, arr. by Fred Bock
– In the absence of a weekly offering collection, reflect on how you are practicing and receiving generosity. Consider giving to First Mennonite Church by mailing a check, giving through your bank, or giving online.
Work of the church
Hymn #386 – One is the Body
Benediction
Worship Leader- Pastor Michael Crosby
Prelude & Meditation – Kathy Springer
Hymns –Matt Yoder
Children’s Story – Rebecca Bare
Scripture Reader – Shawn Rodriguez
Sermon & sharing – Pastor Debra Sutter
Technician – Phil Martens