ORDER OF SERVICE
Centering chimes
Lighting of the solidarity lamp
–Symbolic of our Sister Church relationship with El Divino Redentor
Prelude – Appalachian Sunrise by Joseph Martin
Call to worship (Sing the Journey #123)
You are home to the exile,
touch to the frozen,
daylight to the prisoner,
authority to the silent,
anger to the helpless,
laughter to the weary,
direction to the joyful:
Come our God, come.
Come our God, come.
Purple songbook #23 – Gloria, Gloria, Gloria
Welcome & prayer
Virtual Passing the Peace (break-out groups)
Hymnal #76 – Praise, I will praise you, Lord
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 – Judges 4
Sermon
Purple songbook #124 – My soul cries out
Congregational sharing & prayer
Meditative music – My Shepherd Will Supply My Need arranged by Joseph Martin
– 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
Hymnal #357 – O Master, let me walk with thee
Benediction
Worship Leader & sharing – Pastor Deb
Work of the church – Pastor Michael
Prelude & Meditation music – Jan Kellogg, piano
Hymns – Rafael Luquis
Scripture – Laurence Koehn
Children’s Storyteller – Rebecca Bare
Sermon – Amanda Heinsman