Called to become neighbors with those near and far by
joyfully walking together in God’s peace
Washington Mennonite Church
August 9, 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
“You’re Not Alone” and “Peace Meal” by Bryan Moyer Suderman
Prelude
(10:00) Welcoming One Another
Call to Worship & Prayer – Grant Nebel
Leader: Hear, O people.
Our powerful, holy, merciful, and sovereign God is one.
People: And we will love our God with all our heart, soul, mind,
and strength and our neighbors as ourselves.
Leader: Do this and you will live.
Gathering Songs
Together
All the Poor and Powerless
Children’s Focus – Andrea Nussbaum
HEARING GODS WORDS
Scripture Reading – Grant Nebel
2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Matthew 5:21-26
Reflection on the Gospel
- What caught your attention?
- Who have you called “Fool!” this week?
- Which brother or sister ”has something against you”?
Prayer of Confession
Sermon – Nick Stoddard
“Reconciled with Others”
RESPONDING TO CHRIST’S CALL
Hymn of Response
STS 117 – How Can I Say That I Love the Lord
Congregational Sharing and Prayer – Nick Stoddard
“In your goodness and mercy Lord……Hear our prayer”
SENT WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
Sending Song
HWB 407 – We are People of God’s Peace
Words of Commission – Nick Stoddard
Postlude
Song Leaders – Amy Widmer, Angela Widmer, Edie Nebel, Andrea Nussbaum
Tech Support – Amy Widmer, Roger Farmer
Upcoming Events: Aug 14 – Ice Cream Social, 6pm Aug 19 – Elder’s Meeting, 6pm Sept 16 – Fall Business Meeting, 7pm
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Aug 16 – Nick, Ephesians 2:11-12
Aug 23 – Nick, Romans 8:18-25
Aug 30 – Roger Farmer
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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