04 Oct Worship Bulletin – 10/4/20
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, October 4, 2020
World Communion Sunday
Welcome
Heritage Moments – Celebrating 100 Years at the Corner of Euclid & Carrie Streets
Opening Music | “Praise the Lord!” | arr. Brant Adams
Eric Goering, trombone
Children’s Story | “The World Needs More Purple People”
Written by Kristen Bell & Benjamin Hart | Illustrated by Daniel Wiseman
Read by Gail Malaby
Invitation to Give
Offering Music | Ellen Gilbert
Give online or send a check made payable to “McPherson Church of the Brethren,” 200 N. Carrie, McPherson, KS 6746
Scripture Focus | Luke 22:14-34 (:40) | The Institution of the Lord’s Supper
Hymn | “O Let All Who Thirst” | #495 HWB
Dan Lichty, vocalist; Ellen Gilbert, pianist
Invitation to Communion | Kathryn Whitacre
Words for the Bread
God of ALL making;
May we find you in the brokenness of the Bread – as our hearts break open to You – and to all of creation?
Words for the Cup
God of ALL making;
May we find you when we drain the Cup – as you refill it with blessings for us to share with all of creation?
Prayer
Closing Song | “God Be with You” | #431 HWB
Sending Words
Sending Music | Ellen Gilbert
Technical Crew: Eric Goering, Ryan Goering, Shane Kirchner, Doug Lengel, Steve Lolling & Chris Whitacre
Videography and Editing: Eric Goering & Christopher J. Whitacre