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.
You are also welcome to join us for our Peace Pursuits Bible study and topic discussions on Wednesday nights. More church announcements are here.
Photo credit: Judy Johnson
Prelude: Amazing Grace
Opening Scripture:
Call to Worship: Prayer by Isaac Villegas, read by MC USA Executive Director, Glen Guyton
Gathering Hymn: There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy (words on screen)
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.
This week, I invite you to pray for First Mennonite Church in Beatrice, Nebraska.
The Lord’s Prayer:
Hymn: What does the Lord require of you? (Sing the Story 54)
Remember that “joy is an act of resistance”!~ Toi Derricotte
Think of something that will bring you joy and make a plan to do it this week. Put it on your calendar!
Listen to and sing this song throughout the week:
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:
Upcoming Daily Scripture Readings: Week of November 9
Monday: *Isaiah 6
Tuesday: Isaiah 8:11-9:7
Wednesday: Isaiah 9:1-10:4
Thursday: Isaiah 11-12
Friday: Isaiah 25:1-12; 26:1-4
*You can find the full list of Bible readings 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.
You are also welcome to join us for our Peace Pursuits Bible study and topic discussions on Wednesday nights. More church announcements are here.
In observance of All Saints Day, remembering those who have died.
Prelude: When the Saints Go Marching In from the Howard Gospel Choir
Welcome from Ken Lohrentz:
Opening Scripture:
Call to Worship:
Like Elijah, we rely on God for nourishment. Like the widow, we trust in God to sustain us. Like the unnamed son, we are held in love by the people of God. Like so many throughout scripture and through the ages, We come to God in our hunger, in our despair, in our pain, Seeking provision, hope, and healing. As we come to God in worship We know God is already with us.
Gathering Hymn: For all the saints Hymnal Worship Book, #636 verses 1, 4, 6, 7, 8 (Those who prefer to sing all the verses with organ and choir can go to this link.)
There are still a few slots available to walk the Peace Mennonite labyrinth on November 1. You can sign up here.
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.
This week you are invited to pray for Iglesia Menonita Monte Horeb in Dallas, Tx.
The Lord’s Prayer:
Bridging the Gap:
Scripture Reading/Experiencing the Story: 1 Kings 17:1-16 Read by Jenny
Sermon from Pastor Joanna
Hymn: Great is thy faithfulness, Hymnal Worship Book #327 (lyrics on video)
Prayer Practice for the Week:
Friends, this week I invite you to pray your way through election day–and beyond.
For those on Facebook, there will be readings posted on the Peace Mennonite Facebook page throughout the day to help us stay focused on God. (Readings provided by pastor Melissa Florer-Bixler.)
We will gather for a brief 20 minute prayer service on Zoom at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3.
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 Romans 8: 38-39
Sending Song:
Upcoming Daily Scripture Readings: Week of November 2
Monday: Jonah 1
Tuesday: Jonah 2
Wednesday: Jonah 3
Thursday: Jonah 4
Friday: Catch-Up Day!
*You can find the full list of Bible readings 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.
You are also welcome to join us for our Peace Pursuits Bible study and topic discussions on Wednesday nights. More church announcements are here.
Our church bonfire! October 17, 2020.
Prelude: Seize the Whole of Life, from Twila
Welcome from Wilma:
Opening Scripture:
Call to Worship: Be Still
Gathering Hymn: What is this place, Hymnal Worship Book #1
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.
This week, you are invited to pray for First Mennonite Church of Hutchinson, KS.
The Lord’s Prayer: sung by Thomas Heilke
Experiencing the Story: from Jenny
Hymn: Hail to the Lord’s anointed (words with different music in Hymnal Worship Book #185)
Reflect on what God has done in your life. This would be a good week to talk with people who have been an important part of your life; to look through old pictures and/or journals. What memories help you realize God’s presence with you in the past? What hope do these memories offer for the future?
I also encourage you to sign up for a time to walk the church labyrinth next Sunday for All Saints Day.
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.
Closing Hymn: Standing on the Promises (Lyrics in video)
Benediction:Jesus, now lead on.
Upcoming Daily Scripture Readings: Week of October 26
Monday: 1 Kings 1:28-2:12
Tuesday: 1 Kings 9:1-9; 11:41-43
Wednesday: *1 Kings 17
Thursday: 1 Kings 19
Friday: 2 Kings 2
*You can find the full list of Bible readings 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.
You are also welcome to join us for our Peace Pursuits Bible study and topic discussions on Wednesday nights. More church announcements are here.
Hannah and Elkanah, the Winchester Bible, 12th century.
Prelude: My Soul Proclaims
Opening Scripture: Luke 1:46-55
Welcome from the Wise Women
Call to Worship: I invite you to close your eyes and listen to this call to worship from Pastor Joanna.
Gathering Hymn: Praise, I will praise you Lord, Hymnal Worship Book #76
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: from Dominican Sisters Retreat, March 1993, Great Bend, Kansas; read by Piper and Perry
Hymn: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise, Hymnal a Worship Book #70
Prayer Practice for the Week: This week’s practice is to offer prayers of lament. Share all of your grief, anger, and confusion with God. Speak it, sing it, write it . . . or simply feel it in your heart.
I share (with permission) a poem written by my friend (and pastor of McPherson Mennonite Church):
Lament
O God – You spoke a word and the earth was formed, mountains rose and the rains came. You parted the Red Sea, provided food and water where there was none. You healed the sick, the lame, brought people to life from the dead. O God, you are capable of any wonders Yet I remain childless.
You gave Sarah a child in her old age, children to Hannah and to Elizabeth. You opened the wombs of Rebekah and Rachel Yet I remain childless. Am I not of equal value in your sight to any of these?
O God, reach down to me in my sorrow Reach down to me in my anger Reach down to me in my pain And heal the brokenness of my heart.
—Rose Marie Zook Barber 1999
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).
This week we conclude our celebration of Mennonite Central Committee’s 100 year anniversary. You are invited to join Anabaptist churches worldwide in an offering to further MCC’s work. You can give to MCC directly, or by noting “MCC” on the memo line of your church offering check. The video below was created by Ken Ratzlaff and shares about Peace Mennonite’s connection to MCC.
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.
Sending Hymn: Come, we that love the Lord, verse 4; Hymnal Worship Book #14
*Led by Pax Ressler at a Mennonite Church USA inclusive worship service
Benediction:
Upcoming Daily Scripture Readings: Week of October 19
Monday: 1 Samuel 15-16
Tuesday: 1 Samuel 20
Wednesday: 1 Samuel 25
Thursday: 2 Samuel 1:1-15; 2:1-7; 5:1-5
Friday: *2 Samuel 7:1-17; 11
*You can find the full list of Bible readings 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.
You are also welcome to join us for our Peace Pursuits Bible study and topic discussions on Wednesday nights. More church announcements are here.
A photo of Armstrong Lake from the Claassens
Prelude: This fun animation helps fill in the gap between last week’s story of the Passover and this week’s story of the Israelites worshiping the golden calf.
Gathering Hymn: All people that on Earth do dwell; Hymnal Worship Book #42
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:
Experiencing the Story: from Jenny
Hymn: My song is love unknown, Hymnal Worship Book #235
This exercise is inspired by the practices of Zen Doodling and Praying in Color. It can be an especially helpful prayer when there are lists running around in your head, when there is a situation weighing heavily on your heart, or when you just need to slown.
Use a black pen or pencil to draw a dot in each corner of your paper. Connect the dots with wavy lines to form a border.
Next, divide the framed area into several sections by drawing random lines within the frame.
Place a focus scripture, image, or thought in one of the sections near the center.
In the remaining sections of your doodle, write words, names, and/or phrases that reflect who/what you want to lift up in prayer. (For example, write “peace” in the center and fill in the other spaces with the names of people and situations for which you would ask peace.)
After you have written words in each section, begin coloring your prayer doodle one section at a time. You can color in an entire section, draw in a pattern, use multiple colors . . . anything you want.
As you color each section, offer the word(s) written there as a prayer to God. (See Pastor Joanna’s blog for pictures of an example.)
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).
During October, the Mennonite Central Committee is celebrating its 100th anniversary. With the motto “Relief, Development and Peace in the name of Christ,” MCC is our partner in reaching out to the world. Last Sunday, we viewed a video that told us the history of MCC. Today, we look at more of the role of MCC in the Anabaptist world. Next Sunday, we will show the relationship of MCC with Peace Mennonite in Lawrence. (Contact Ken Ratzlaff if you have been involved with MCC!) Then we will join Anabaptist churches worldwide in an offering to further MCC’s work, touching lives of people uprooted by conflict and disaster and helping to build peace to families and communities.
You can give at any time to MCC directly, or by noting “MCC” on the memo line of your church offering check.
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 Numbers 6:22-26
Closing Hymn: The Lord bless you and keep you, Sing the Journey #76
Upcoming Daily Scripture Readings:
Monday: Joshua 1:1-10, 6; 24:28-32
Tuesday: Judges 13:1-7, 24; 15:20-16:30
Wednesday: *1 Samuel 1:1-2:11
Thursday: 1 Samuel 3
Friday: 1 Samuel 9-10
*You can find the full list of Bible readings 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.
You are also welcome to join us for our Peace Pursuits Bible study and topic discussions on Wednesday nights. More church announcements are here.
Sharing a fond memory from pre-COVID days!
Welcome from Andrea Zuercher
This Sunday, October 4, is World Communion Sunday. While we are not gathering as a congregation to share in Communion this week, I invite you to keep in mind the Christians around the world who are sharing in worship and communion.
Prelude: “How Great is Our God”
Opening Scripture: Luke 24:14-20 (read by Pastor Joanna)
Gathering Hymn: Guide me, O thou great Jehovah, Hymnal Worship Book #582 (Note that the song ends a minute before the video ends–you can stop after the hymn.)
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:
Experiencing the Story: from Jenny
Hymn: Go down, Moses (sung by Louis Armstrong; artwork by Nina Paley) –This song is not in our hymnals, but you can still sing along with the chorus: “Go down, Moses, way down in Egypt land. Tell old Pharaoh: Let my people go.”
Prayer Practice for the Week: Action for those who are Egypt-weary
Want to put some of the thoughts from Joanna’s sermon into practice this week? Download the document below for ideas on how to appreciate concrete tasks, share, build community, mark time, be ready for God’s future, and remember that we are God’s people. Let’s take care of ourselves and each other!
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).
The Mennonite Central Committee brings relief, development and peace efforts in the name of Christ, sponsored by Anabaptists around the world. This month, MCC celebrates its centennial, and we will be focusing on MCC, culminating in a special offering on October 18. You can give at any time to MCC directly, or by noting “MCC” on the memo line of your church offering check. This week’s video will help us learn of the legacy of MCC.
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.
Closing Song: “The Gift of Light” by Joy Zimmerman (Joy is a Kansas City-based singer/songwriter that Joanna has worked with in the past. She’s a beautiful person who writes beautiful music.)
Benediction: from Joy’s song
Upcoming Daily Scripture Readings:
Week of October 5
Monday: Exodus 13:17-14:31
Tuesday: Exodus 16
Wednesday: Exodus 19-20
Thursday: *Exodus 32:1-33:6
Friday: Exodus 40
*You can find the full list of Bible readings 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.
You are also welcome to join us for our Peace Pursuits Bible study and topic discussions on Wednesday nights. More church announcements are here.
Gathering Hymn: O Thou in Whose Presence, Hymnal Worship Book #559
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.
This week, you are invited to pray for Eden Mennonite Church in Moundridge, KS.
The Lord’s Prayer:
Hymn: What Wondrous Love is This; Hymnal Worship Book #530
Bridging the Gap: From Abraham to Joseph
Note: Grace asked me why there were 13 children listed. Dinah is Jacob and Leah’s daughter–so she didn’t get to be head of a tribe. (That’s a sermon for different day.)
Experiencing the Story: Jenny offers a lively version of the first part of today’s scripture reading from the Shine On story Bible. You can also read the full passage: Genesis 3-8, 17-22, 26-34.
Where is God in your family story? Spend some time exploring your family tree and thinking about the faith (or lack of faith) of your ancestors. What stories have been passed down through the generations? How are you sharing your faith with future generations?
If you are fortunate enough to have parents, grandparents, or even great grandparents still living, this would be a great week to call and talk with them!
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).
Please note that our Little Free Pantry is now up and running! You are invited to share non-perishable food, toiletries, COVID supplies (masks, hand sanitizer), and school supplies. (See the announcements for more specific suggestions.) You can leave supplies in the pantry or contact Joanna to arrange for drop-off or pick up at another location.
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.
Closing Hymn: Guide My Feet, Hymnal Worship Book #546
Benediction:
Upcoming Daily Scripture Readings:
Week of September 28
Monday: Exodus 1:8-2:10
Tuesday: Exodus 3:1-4:17
Wednesday: Exodus 5:1-6:13
Thursday: Exodus 7:14-10:29
Friday: *Exodus 11:1-12:42
*You can find the full list of Bible readings 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.
You are also welcome to join us for our Peace Pursuits Bible study and topic discussions on Wednesday nights. More church announcements are here.
The ‘neon” sedum in Judy and John’s yard!
Prelude: “Madame Maxwell,” performed by Coreopsis: Lauralyn Bodle, Noah Musser, and Whitney Baker
Welcome from Sonja Kaufman
*If you need a mask (or a few) please contact Pastor Joanna. Sonja has been very generous with her donation!
Opening Scripture:
Call to Worship: by Kace Leetch
God of the covenant, As you promised Abraham descendants as numerous as the stars, you have also promised us that we might live under those stars as your people, faithful and loved. Show us how to live as your people, and how to nurture all your children with whom we share the same canopy of sky night after night. Amen.
Gathering Hymn: Obey My Voice, Hymnal Worship Book #163
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.
This week, I invite you to pray for the Western District Conference Israel-Palestine Task Force. (Also consider attending their webinar on Monday, September 21, at 7 p.m. You can register here.)
The Lord’s Prayer: in Arabic
Hymn: We walk by faith, Hymnal Worship Book #570
Sermonand Scripture Reading from Piet Knetsch (Genesis 15:1-6)
Experiencing the Story: from Jenny
Prayer Practice for the Week: Star Gazing! With gratitude to Becky Janzen for the guidance and photo below.
The planets Saturn and Jupiter have been hanging around in the southern skies for months now. In fact, they will still be observable when we have our bonfire, scheduled for October 17. Just look south on any clear night this week! Jupiter is white and the brightest object in the southern sky. Saturn is to the left of Jupiter a few degrees, dimmer than Jupiter. The red star Antares in the constellation Scorpius is starting to set in the western sky. On Sunday night, a fairly new crescent moon will be setting in the west. Each night it creeps eastward about 15 degrees, so that by Thursday, the now half-full moon will be very near Jupiter and Saturn. The photo (attached) shows the line-up about 8:30 pm, but the trio will be visible at dark and marching slowly westward all evening. The “cloudiness” in the photo between the moon and Antares is actually the Summer Milky Way. You would need to be in dark skies to see it well. Other than the moon’s position, which changes nightly, Jupiter and Saturn will be visible just like the photo all week and into the fall.
And if the skies do not cooperate for your outdoor viewing pleasure next week, then you can flee the earth with a virtual version of the cosmos instead. These images of the wondrous objects in our nighttime (and daytime) heavens were captured by the winners of the 2020 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Competition.
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.
Closing Hymn: God be with you ’till we meet again, Hymnal Worship Book #430
Benediction: from Genesis 21: 15-21
Upcoming Daily Scripture Readings:
Week of September 21
Monday: Genesis 29:14-30:24
Tuesday: *Genesis 37
Wednesday: Genesis 41
Thursday: Genesis 42-43
Friday: Genesis 44-45
*You can find the full list of Bible readings 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.
You are also welcome to join us for our Peace Pursuits Bible study and topic discussions on Wednesday nights. More church announcements are here.
A couple of weeks ago, Gwen told us about the flamingos a friend had sent to their yard as a fundraiser for The ARC of Douglas County. Here are some photos she shared of the masked birds!
Prelude: “A Place in the Choir” sung by Celtic Thunder Photos from many different Peace Mennonite participants Video by Grace Harader-Ellett
Welcome from Matt Schwabauer
Opening Scripture:
Call to Worship:
We believe God still creates– We want to see more clearly. We believe God still speaks– We want to listen more carefully. We believe God still guides– We want to walk more faithfully. We believe God still breathes life into the world– We want to inhale more deeply. May this be a time of seeing, hearing, walking, breathing. May this be a time of true worship. Amen.
Gathering Hymn: All things bright and beautiful (lyrics on video)
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.
This week, we invite prayers for all affected by the wildfires in the west. You may wish to watch this video footage as you offer prayers for those whose homes are threatened and destroyed, those living within the thick cloud of smoke, those risking their lives to fight the fires. God, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
The Lord’s Prayer: in German
Experiencing the Story: with Jenny (If you would like to borrow some wooden figures to play along with upcoming Bible stories, just let Pastor Joanna know.)
Hymn: God created heaven and earth (lyrics on video)
Sermon from Pastor Joanna, from Roger and Barbara’s lovely patio (Watch for their cat, Sabrina. She was very interested in the sermon.)
(A manuscript version of this sermon is available on Joanna’s blog.)
Prayer Practice for the Week: As we consider the stories of creation from Genesis, I offer these suggestions from Patrice (earlier shared for our spring retreat):
On your own, go to a natural area and ask for God’s presence and guidance. If you wish, you may refer to the following suggestions, or just be part of the natural world in that area, and open to what you can learn.
Things to look for: Look for signs of regeneration – how is God’s grace expressed in nature? Many of us have experienced disruption of things we had planned to do. Can you see signs of how nature deals with change?
Questions to consider: Is the social isolation we now experience part of an extended Sabbath? Are we, as a part of nature, experiencing rest from our usual frantic activity? Can this time of rest be an opening to changing our economy from extractive industries to supporting sustainable, renewable ways of living? In the words of Sarah Augustine: How can we cooperate with the spirit of life?
Offeringour Money
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.
Many of you have donated to the Western District Conference Hope fund. One of the churches to receive money from this fund was Iglesia Menonita Comunidad de Vida in San Antonio, Texas. Blanca Vargas shares how they were able to use the money they received:
A family was saved from being evicted from their apartment, suspension of utility services and loss of their vehicle, by catching up on their delinquent credits.
The pastoral family received relief from their economic situation with a month’s mortgage, while they were able to rent the house that was being used for the services of the local community.
A woman victim of domestic violence who fled her home with her three children to save her life, received support to buy some clothes and gasoline for her vehicle. She was able to dress decently and go out to get a job.
The leftover money is being used to help with food to people who are still in need.
God bless those who had this initiative of sharing and those who continue to contribute to nurture this fund!
Welcome to worship with Peace Mennonite Church. 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.
Note that we will begin our time together this morning with a blessing for those who are starting school.
You are also welcome to join us for our Peace Pursuits Bible study and topic discussions on Wednesday nights. More church announcements are here.
Sculpture: “Driftwood 9” by Bert Haverkate-Ens
Prelude: “Gloria” by Vivaldi
Welcome from Rob and Rosie
Opening Scripture and Call to Worship:
(One of you took this photo several weeks ago when Pastor Melissa collected cloud images for worship. If it’s yours, let me know and I’ll give you photo credit!)
Gathering Hymn: I sing the mighty power of God (Hymnal 46) –Led by Anne!
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.
I hope you can join us at 11:00 on Zoom (9/6/20) as we offer a prayer of blessing for those beginning a new (and stressful) school year.
This week you are invited to pray for Casa del Alfarero, a Mennonite Church in Pasadena, Texas. (Even if you don’t understand Spanish, you can still sense the joy and love in this video from pastors Alberto and Aurora Parchman.)
The Lord’s Prayer: Song version led by Thomas
Children’s Time: with Carola with her grandchildren
Hymn: Christ the Lord is Risen Today (Hymnal 280)
Scripture Reading: Acts 28: 1-10, 16, 30-31 (read by Ryan)
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.
Offering our Efforts
A significant way that Peace Mennonite lives out the “work for justice” aspect of our mission statement is by participating in Justice Matters. You are all encouraged to join an upcoming “house” meeting to engage in meaningful conversation with others from the church around significant issues in our community. You can sign up here and watch the video invitation from our team leaders below!
Note that each meeting will have basically the same content. We hope you will sign up for the one that works best with your schedule (and/or offers the most enticing food option).
Peace Mennonite Church 