Welcome to worship with Peace Mennonite Church. If this is your first time worshiping with us, please watch this welcome video from our pastor. You can find our church announcements here.
Whether you are new to Peace or a regular participant, we are glad you are with us in worship and invite you to join us for our Zoom discussion and prayer time at 11:00 each Sunday morning. Simply click this link.
Prelude: Mary’s Boy Child performed by Jim Krause
Welcome and Call to Worship: from Andrea Zuercher
Opening Scripture:
Gathering Hymn: Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Hymnal Worship Book #201
Children’s Time: Peace Clubs in Nigeria
Learn more about children from Nigeria on Mennonite Central Committee’s web site.
Hymn: O Come, all ye faithful, Hymnal A Worship Book #212
Congregational Prayer:
You are invited to offer your prayers to God. For what are you thankful this morning? What would you ask of God for yourself? Who do you know who needs God’s loving presence right now? What are your prayers for our community, our country, and our world?
Feel free to share your prayers with people around you, in the comments below, or on our Zoom call at 11 Sunday morning.
The Lord’s Prayer: In Old English
Hymns:
Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, Sing the Story #32
Joy to the World, Hymnal Worship Book #318
Lo, how a rose e’er blooming, Hymnal Worship Book #211
Brief introduction to the Gospel of Luke: from Pastor Joanna
Scripture Reading: Luke 2:22-40
Special Music: Come darkness, come night, performed by Andrea Zuercher
Hymns:
O little town of Bethlehem, Hymnal a Worship Book #191
O how joyfully, Hymnal a Worship Book #209
The first Noel, Hymnal a Worship Book #199
Offering
You are invited to mail your financial contributions to the church (615 Lincoln St., Lawrence, KS, 66044) or to the home of our treasurer, Roberta Renz (address in the church directory).
See the “How and Where to Give” section of our announcements page for information on giving to other organizations who need funding at this time.
Benediction: from Andrea Zuercher
Closing Hymn: Holy Child within the manger, Sing the Story #28
Upcoming Daily Scripture Readings:
- Monday: Matthew 2:1-12
- Tuesday: Matthew 2:13-23
- Wednesday: Infancy Gospel of Thomas 1-2
- Thursday: Infancy Gospel of Thomas 9-12
- Friday: *Luke 2:41-51 (Infancy Gospel of Thomas 19)
*You can find the full list of Bible readings here.
