Called to become neighbors with those near and far by
joyfully walking together in God’s peace
Washington Mennonite Church
July 19, 2020 – 10:00 AM
Meeting Virtually over Zoom
We welcome all to this place for the worship of God and for Christian fellowship. Let us worship God in spirit and in truth, reaching out to one another in Christ’s love. We welcome our guests and visitors and hope you will join us again soon.
GATHERING FOR WORSHIP
(9:50) Gathering Music
Prelude – Susan See
(10:00) Welcoming One Another
Call to Worship & Prayer – Myron Graber
Gathering Songs – Amy Widmer, Angela Widmer, Andrea Nussbaum
My Lighthouse
Broken Vessels
Affirmation of Faith
HWB 711
Children’s Focus – Adam Voth Unruh
HEARING GODS WORDS
Scripture Reading – Myron Graber
Luke 15:11-32
Reflection on the Story
- What caught your attention?
- What questions does it raise in you?
- When have you lost your way? How did you find your way home?
Response Hymn
HWB 491 – Softly and Tenderly, Jesus is Calling
Sermon – Nick Stoddard
“Reconciled with God”
RESPONDING TO CHRIST’S CALL
Hymn of Response –
STJ 44 – The Love of God
Congregational Sharing and Prayer – Nick Stoddard
“In your goodness and mercy Lord……Hear our prayer”
SENT WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
Sending Song
WMC Visioning Song
Words of Commission
As Christians united with Christ,
we are called to participate
in God’s reconciling work in our world.
We offer ourselves as servants of God’s peace,
who will listen with the ears and heart of God,
speak God’s forgiveness, mercy, justice and grace,
lead with God’s strong yet tender compassion,
and reflect God’s steadfast love and kindness.
Postlude – Andrea Nussbaum
Tech Support – Amy Widmer, Roger Farmer
Upcoming Events: July 22 – Stewardship Committee, 6pm July 26 – Picnic at Crooked Creek, 12pm |
July 26 – Nick, Luke 19:2-10
Aug. 2 – Megan Miller
Aug 9 – Nick, 2 Corinthians 5:11-21/
Matthew 5:21-26
Aug 16 – Nick, Ephesians 2:11-12
Mission Statement - As followers of Jesus Christ, we are a community of faith empowered by the Holy Spirit, seeking to love God with all our hearts, minds, souls, and strength, and to love others as ourselves.
Ministers: All of God’s People
Pastor: Nick Stoddard 605.940.7212 Nick’s Email: stoddard.nicholas@gmail.com
Office Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
Elders: Gay Widmer 319.461.0402, Mary Lou Farmer 319.653.2547, Karen Bates 319.461.0225
Church Secretary: Andrea Nussbaum 815.404.3363 Church Office Phone: 653.6041
Church Office e-mail: washingtonmennonitechurch@gmail.com Church Website: www.washingtonmennonitechurch.blogspot.com
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