November 13 is designated as Mission Sunday across Mennonite Church USA. Although we hope that congregations integrate mission with worship on a regular basis, this special Sunday is set aside to intentionally explore missional themes.

The theme for this year’s Mission Sunday is “Where is our hope?” The scriptures suggested for use are Zephaniah1:7, 12-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30; and Psalm 90:1-12.

This piece will help you plan your worship for this special Sunday, providing suggestions for:

• Call to worship and prayers.
• Sermon prompts for pastors.
• Song and litany suggestions.

On our website you can find tools to help your congregation enhance your worship for this special Sunday, and throughout the year. Explore our website to find tools for worship planning that include:

• Downloadable short videos for “moments in mission” or Sunday school.
• Global music clips.
• Stories to help your congregation brainstorm how to respond to people in search of hope.

If your congregation cannot participate on this Sunday, please choose another date to celebrate ongoing commitments to mission activity.