Living Hope:
Nap-taking
ORDER OF SERVICE
Centering chimes
Lighting of the solidarity lamp
–Symbolic of our Sister Church relationship with El Divino Redentor
Prelude – Nearer my God to Thee
Call to worship
The Lord is our Shepherd;
we shall not want.
Come to green pastures
where God restores our souls.
Come, everyone who suffers, all who fear death,
God will comfort us.
See, the table is set, even in the midst of our enemies.
God is our host and anoints us with oil. Our cups overflow.
Surely goodness and mercy are with us every day,
and God will welcome and provide for us forever.
Hymnal #55 – Let’s sing unto the Lord (Cantemos al Senor)
Welcome & prayer
Virtual Passing the Peace (break-out groups)
Hymnal #526 – In the rifted rock I’m resting
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 – Jeremiah 17:19-27 and Mark 4:35-41
Sermon
Hymnal #627 – There is a balm in Gilead
Congregational sharing & prayer
Meditative music – Now the day is over
– 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
Song – May the Lord, mighty God (words: Hymnal #425; tune: Edelweiss)
Benediction
Worship Leader – Pastor Deb
Sermon & sharing – Pastor Michael
Prelude & Meditation music – Kathy Springer
Hymns – Andrea Welty Peachey
Children’s Storyteller – Melissa Shungu
Scripture – Amber Anderson