WORSHIP SERVICES

Living Hope:
Re-membering

ORDER OF SERVICE

Centering chimes

Lighting of the solidarity lamp
–Symbolic of our Sister Church relationship with El Divino Redentor

Prelude

Call to worship

From the light of God, we light a candle to remember those whom we have loved
and lost. We pause this morning to remember their names, their faces, their voices,
and the memories that bind them to us this season.

We light a second candle as a reminder that God’s light redeems the pain of
separation and loss, including the separation of family or friend during this Covid
time. We pause to gather up the pain of the past year and the fear of the future; we
offer it all to God, asking that from God’s hands we receive the gift of peace.

We light a third candle to remember ourselves as we have experienced these past
months: the despair, the anger, the down times, the struggles and defeats. We also
remember the encouragement and prayers of those who care about us. We give
thanks for the support we have known.

The fourth candle is lit to remember our faith and the gift of hope that God offers.
We know that even in times of loss, sorrow, fear and difficulty, God is present; we
are never alone; we find courage and renewed strength in the light of God.

Purple songbook #72 – We are often tossed and driv’n

Welcome & prayer

Virtual Passing the Peace (break-out groups)

Green songbook #110 – Go, silent friends

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 – Revelation 7:9-17

Sermon

Green songbook #107 – God remembers pain

Service of Remembrance

Congregational sharing & prayer

Meditative music – Swing low, sweet chariot arranged by Calvin Taylor
– 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 #108 – Give thanks for life

Benediction

Worship Leader – Pastor Deb
Sermon & sharing – Pastor Michael
Prelude – Lincoln Morris
Meditation music – Pastor Deb
Hymns – Matt Yoder
Children’s Storyteller – Lynne Sancken
Scripture – Judy Nafziger

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

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