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Order of Worship | Repent. Repair. | Lent 4
Prelude
Welcome
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge we are gathering on land where Miami, Osage, Shawnee, and other Indigenous peoples have lived and labored, fought, and loved. We continue to work and pray for justice and conciliation.
Call to Worship
Peace Candle
VT 731 | Open My Heart | Tom Blosser, vocalist; Sarah Martin, cello
Children’s Time
Reparations: An ongoing conversation
Offering/Dedication Prayer https://www.columbusmennonite.org/donateget-involved/donate
Offertory | Figured Chorale by Robert Schumann from Juglendalbum (Album for the Young) | Tom Blosser, piano
Repent.
Silence
Repair.
VT 651 | Lord Have Mercy | Conrad Grebel University Choir
Scripture | Genesis 16:1-12
Sermon | When You're In a Wilderness
Silent Reflection
VT 797 | We Are People of God’s Peace | audio from Laurelville Mennonite Music and Worship Leaders Retreat
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Passing the Peace
Extinguishing the Peace Candle
Benediction
Christian Education | 11:00 am
Thanks to everyone who helped lead today’s service
Sermon: Rev. Susan Smith
Worship Leader: Robin Walton
Music coordination: Tom Blosser
Children’s Time: Bethany Davey
Reparations Reflection: Yvonne Zimmerman
Peace Candle: TBA
Scripture Reading: Jeri Arent
Zoom Host: Elisa Leahy