16 Aug Worship Bulletin – 8/16/20
McPherson First Church of the Brethren
We invite your active participation in the life of this congregation, as together we continue to grow in grace and seek justice for God’s creation.
Sunday, August 16, 2020
How Your Church Family Works
Healthy Congregations Part III of VI
Welcome
Opening Music | “Joy Has Dawned” | arr. Carol Tornquist
Ellen Gilbert, piano
Children’s Story | Dan Lichty
Invitation to Give
Offering Music | “Blessings” | Laura Story
Jeremy Hanna, guitar; Carol Ward, vocal & Ellen Gilbert, piano
Give online or send a check made payable to “McPherson Church of the Brethren,” 200 N. Carrie, McPherson, KS 6746
Scripture Focus | Luke 2:41-51 | New International Version (NIV)
The Boy Jesus in the Temple
Prayer Time | Written by Dr. David Graham, Church of Scotland (adapted)
Art – Jesus in the Temple (Cameroon) – Vanderbilt Divinity School, Jean and Alexander Heard Library
Hymn | “Gentle Shepherd” | #352 (Hymnal a Worship Book, HWB)
Carol Ward, vocal & Ellen Gilbert, piano
Message | “separateness and closeness” “individuality and togetherness” | Kathryn Whitacre
Sending Music | “All Creatures of Our God and King” | arr. Gail Pollock
Ellen Gilbert, organ & Dan Masterson, piano
Blessing
Music Coordinator/Accompanist/Organist/Pianist: Ellen Gilbert
Videography and Editing: Eric Goering and Christopher J. Whitacre