WORSHIP SERVICES

ORDER OF SERVICE

Centering chimes

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

Prelude   “The Swan” from Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saens

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 #22  “Lord Jesus Christ, be present now”

Welcome & prayer

Virtual Passing the Peace (break-out groups)

Song  “Rise and Shine”

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 children’s activity pages.

Scripture: 1 Peter 3: 8-22

Sermon

Hymnal #226  “You are salt for the earth”

Congregational sharing & prayer

Meditative music   “Estoy confiando” arr. by Ivette Herryman-Rodriguez
– 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

Purple songbook #57  “Go, my friends, in grace”

Benediction

Worship Leader – Pastor Michael
Song Leader – Andrea Welty Peachey
Prelude – John Trimmer
Meditative music – Ivette Herryman-Rodriguez
Children’s Storyteller – Cindy Breeze
Scripture Reader – Cindy Breeze
Sermon & sharing – Pastor Deb

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.

Purple songbook #63  “God, fill me now”

Welcome & prayer

Virtual Passing the Peace (break-out groups)

Purple songbook #99  “The Lord’s my Sheperd”

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 bulletin and a Spanish language word search based on Luke 18:1-8.

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Sermon

Purple songbook #50  “Come bring your burdens to God”

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 #73  “The Lord lift you up”

Benediction

Worship Leader – Pastor Michael
Song Leader & pianist – Pastor Deb
Prelude – Dan Matthews
Meditative music – Ivette Herryman-Rodriguez
Children’s Storyteller – Pete Shungu
Scripture Reader – Zach Pflederer
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 #15  “O prince of peace”

Welcome & prayer

Virtual Passing the Peace (break-out groups)

Hymnal 53  “God of the earth, the sky, the sea”

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 coloring page.

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Sermon

Hymnal #43  “Christ is our cornerstone”

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

Worship Leader – Pastor Deb
Song Leader – Rafael Luquis
Prelude & meditative music – Pastor Deb
Children’s Storyteller – Mary Biddle
Scripture Reader – Martha Moore
Sermon & sharing – Pastor Michael