06 Dec Worship Bulletin – 12/6/20
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, December 6, 2020
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Season of Hope ♥ Peace ♥ Joy ♥ Love ♥ Life ♥ Living
Welcome
Heritage Moments | Celebrating 100 Years at the Corner of Euclid & Carrie Streets
Children’s Story | Lara Schoming
Lighting the Advent Wreath
We light this candle of Peace, knowing that Jesus is the Prince of Peace.
Thank you, God, for the gift of peace, in our times of uncertainty.
Centering Music | “A Tender Rose has Bloomed” | arr. John Rasley
Ellen Gilbert, organ
Invitation to Give
Offering Music | “What Child is This” | arr. Stephen Bulla
Eric Goering, trombone
Give online or send a check made payable to “McPherson Church of the Brethren,” 200 N. Carrie, McPherson, KS 6746
Scripture | Isaiah 40:1-11 | Jerry Bowen
Comfort for God’s People
Scripture | Mark 1:1-8 | Jerry Bowen
John the Baptist Prepares the Way
Hymn | “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly” | #206 HWB
Dawn Hoffman, vocals; Jean Headricks, piano
Message | “As Real as Ever…” | Jerry Bowen
Community Prayer | Jerry Bowen
Hymn | “O Come, O Come, Immanuel” | #172 HWB
Dan Lichty, vocals; Jean Hendricks, piano
Sending Words | Jerry Bowen
Sending Music | “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing” | arr. Tom Roed
Tom Hurst, piano
Videography and Editing: Eric Goering
Music Coordinator/Accompanist/Organist/Pianist: Ellen Gilbert
Technical Crew: Eric Goering & Ryan Goering