WORSHIP SERVICES

ORDER OF SERVICE

Centering chimes

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

Prelude  

Call to worship (Purple songbook #192)

Wind of God, blow far from us
all dark despair, all deep distress
all groundless fears, all sinful desires,
all false values, all selfish wishes. (Silence)

Blow into us your holy presence,
your living love, your healing touch,
your splendid courage, your mighty strength,
your perfect peace, your boundless joy. (Silence)

Wind of the God who loves and forgives us,
blow strong, blow fresh, blow now. AMEN

Green songbook #67  “Let there be light, Lord God”

Welcome & prayer

Virtual Passing the Peace (break-out groups)

Hymnal #226  “You are salt for the earth”

Children’s story
– The current children’s offering benefits Randolph Street Community Gardens
– All households are invited to set out a basket and gather an offering weekly
– Download and print Beatitudes for Kids and children’s activities based on the scripture.

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Sermon

Green songbook #61  “How can we be silent”

Congregational sharing & prayer

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 #401  “This little light of mine”

Benediction

Note: Intergenerational Arts & Faith summer Sunday school activities for this service can be viewed at this link.

Worship Leader – Pastor Michael
Song Leader – Pastor Deb
Prelude – John Trimmer
Meditation music – Pam Pena Martin
Children’s Storyteller – Marcia Nelson
Scripture Reader – Matt Klopfenstein
Sermon & sharing – Pastor Michael

ORDER OF SERVICE

Centering chimes

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

Prelude  

Call to worship (Purple songbook #192)

Wind of God, blow far from us
all dark despair, all deep distress
all groundless fears, all sinful desires,
all false values, all selfish wishes. (Silence)

Blow into us your holy presence,
your living love, your healing touch,
your splendid courage, your mighty strength,
your perfect peace, your boundless joy. (Silence)

Wind of the God who loves and forgives us,
blow strong, blow fresh, blow now. AMEN

Hymnal #26  “Holy Spirit, come with power”

Welcome & prayer

Virtual Passing the Peace (break-out groups)

Hymnal #304  “There are many gifts”

Children’s story
– The current children’s offering benefits Randolph Street Community Gardens
– All households are invited to set out a basket and gather an offering weekly
– Download and print Children’s Pentecost activity pages

Scripture: Numbers 11:24-30; 1 Corinthian 12:3b-13

Sermon

Black songbook #21  “The Spirit is a dove”

Congregational sharing & prayer

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

Green songbook #10  “Spirit, working in creation”

Benediction

Worship Leader – Pastor Deb
Song Leader – Matt Yoder
Prelude – Pam Pena Martin
Meditation music – Pastor Deb
Children’s Storyteller – Peter Dyck
Scripture Reader – Greg Sancken
Sermon & sharing – Pastor Michael

ORDER OF SERVICE

Centering chimes

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

Prelude  

Call to worship

I will light a light in the name of the Maker,
who lit the world and breathed a breath of life for me. (a candle is lit)

I will light a light in the name of the Son,
who saved the world and stretched out his hand to me. (a candle is lit)

I will light a light in the name of the Spirit,
who encompasses the world and blesses my soul with yearning. (a candle is lit)

We will light three lights for the Trinity of love:
God above us, God beside us, God beneath us;
The Beginning, The End, The Everlasting One.

Hymnal #12  “Come, let us all unite to sing”

Welcome & prayer

Virtual Passing the Peace (break-out groups)

Hymnal #580  “My life flows on”

Children’s story
– The current children’s offering benefits Randolph Street Community Gardens
– All households are invited to set out a basket and gather an offering weekly
– Download and print a children’s page based on 1 Peter 5:7

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11

Sermon

Hymnal #372  “O healing river”

Congregational sharing & prayer

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

Green songbook #49  “Rain down”

Benediction

Worship Leader – Pastor Deb
Song Leader – Cindy Breeze
Prelude – Kathy Springer
Meditation music – Pastor Deb
Children’s Storyteller – Rebecca Bare
Scripture Reader – Mary Krick
Sermon & sharing – Pastor Michael