THE QUESTIONS WE ASK
ORDER OF SERVICE
Centering chimes
Lighting of the solidarity lamp
–Symbolic of our Sister Church relationship with El Divino Redentor
Prelude – What does the Lord require of you? (remix)
Call to worship
Green songbook #27 – God of the Bible
Welcome & prayer
Virtual Passing the Peace (break-out groups)
Hymnal #170 – The king of love my Shepherd is
Dedication of Findlay Joseph Malcolm
– Song “Let the children come to me”
– Dedication of Findlay Joseph Malcolm
– Congregational Response
Children’s story
– 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 – Exodus 33:12-33; Matthew 22:15-17; 23-28, 34-39
Sermon – The Questions We Ask
Purple songbook #54 – What does the Lord require of you?
Congregational sharing & prayer
– Recognition of FMCers who have served in MCC (slideshow)
– MCC 100 Celebration video
Meditative music – I remember Clifford by Benny Golson
– 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
Green songbook #78 – We will walk with God
Benediction
– After the service: Tiny House Proposal discussion & vote
Worship Leader & sharing – Pastor Michael
Prelude – Pete Shungu (keyboard, trumpet, vocals)
Meditation music – Pam Pena Martin (keyboard) & Pete Shungu (trumpet)
Hymns – Cindy Breeze
Scripture – Nancy Seaman
Children’s Storyteller – Courtney Malcolm
Sermon – Pastor Deb