Advent 1: Hope
On the road to readiness – admit need
ORDER OF SERVICE
Centering chimes 
Lighting of the solidarity lamp
–Symbolic of our Sister Church relationship with El Divino Redentor
Prelude – Isaiah 64 by Lincoln Morris
Call to worship (adapted from Isaiah 64:1,6,9; Psalm 80:3)
O that you would tear open the heavens and come down, so that the mountains would quake at your presence.
Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved.
We have all become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a filthy cloth.
Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved.
Do not remember our iniquity forever.
Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved.
Black songbook #15 – Upon this path
Lighting the Advent Candles – Anderson family
Welcome & prayer
Virtual Passing the Peace (break-out groups)
Purple Songbook #15 – Hope is a candle
Advent Poetry & Art
– Untitled by Nikki Grimes (read by Natalya Rodriguez)
– Art: Fervent Prayer by Gbenga Offo
Children’s story
– Song “Let the children come to me”
– The Children’s Fall/Winter offering benefits Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) as it celebrates its centennial year in 2020. All households are invited to set out a basket and gather an offering weekly. Donations may be sent to the FMC office at any time or can be made online (select children’s offering in “To” box)
Scripture – Isaiah 64:1-9 & Mark 13:24-37
Sermon
Purple Songbook #4 – Rejoice, rejoice, the Savior comes
Congregational sharing & prayer
Meditative music – Untitled
– 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
Sending hymn – To us a child of hope is born (Hymnal #189)
Worship Leader – Pastor Deb
Sermon & sharing – Pastor Michael
Prelude – Lincoln Morris & Allyson Polman
Meditation music – Lesley Deem (cedar flute)
Hymns – Matt Yoder
Call to worship – Caden Green & Jong Min Patel
Advent Candle Lighting – Ryan & Amber Anderson family
Advent Poetry & Art – Natalya Rodriguez
Children’s Storyteller – Sam Cox
Scripture – Bev Hertle