ORDER OF SERVICE
Centering chimes
Lighting of the solidarity lamp
–Symbolic of our Sister Church relationship with El Divino Redentor
Prelude
Call to worship
In the beginning before time, before people, before the world began,
GOD WAS.
Here and now among us, beside us, enlisting the people of earth for the purposes of heaven,
GOD IS.
In the future, when we have turned to dust and all we know has found its fulfillment,
GOD WILL BE.
Not denying the world, but delighting in it, not condemning the world but redeeming it, through Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit,
GOD WAS.
GOD IS.
GOD WILL BE.
Green songbook #12 – O sing to the Lord (Cantai ao Senhor)
Welcome & prayer
Virtual Passing the Peace (break-out groups)
Purple Songbook #115 – Beauty for brokenness
Children’s story
– Song “Let the children come to me”
– NEW Children’s offering, September – February, will benefit Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) in two ways: 1) To purchase supplies to help finish 5 comforters that the FMC quilting group is giving to MCC and 2) direct contributions to MCC as it celebrates its centennial year in 2020. Contributing to the comforter project and MCC will support displaced people around the world. Since 1920, MCC has shared God’s love and compassion by responding to basic human needs; comforters are one tangible sign of God’s love.
– 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)
MCC video: Celebrating 100 years
Hymnal #493 – I heard the voice of Jesus say
Embodies scripture: Psalm 137 & Genesis 32:24-28
Stories of joys & laments during COVID-19
Embodied scripture: Psalm 130 & Matthew 28:1-6
Congregational sharing & prayer
Embodied scripture: Psalm 42-43 & Luke 5:17-26
Meditative music
– 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 #71 – Joyful, joyful, we adore thee
Benediction
Worship Leader – Pastor Deb
Sharing – Pastor Michael
Hymns – Cindy Breeze
Prelude & meditation music – Kathy Springer
Children’s Storyteller – Kathy Anderson
Scripture – Embodies scripture participates: Rebecca Bare, Mary Biddle, Cindy Breeze, Chuck Gibson, Randy Nelson, Pastor Deb Sutter
Short stories on lament & joy during COVID – various people at FMC