07 Mar Worship Bulletin – 3/7/21
McPherson First Church of the Brethren
Welcome to Worship at the McPherson 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, March 7, 2021
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
From Ash Wednesday through the day before Easter; not including Sundays;
Lent is a season of reflection and contemplation in preparation for the Easter Celebration of New Life.
This 40 day journey mirrors the time Jesus withdrew to the desert.
Welcome
Centering Music | “Hymn of Promise” | arr. John Carter
Ellen Gilbert, organ
The Light of Jesus
Hymn | “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” | #250 HWB
Bud Taylor, vocal; Ellen Gilbert, piano
Children’s Story
Invitation to Give
Offering Music | “Be Thou My Vision”
James Bowyer, voice & piano
Give online or send a check made payable to “McPherson Church of the Brethren,” 200 N. Carrie, McPherson, KS 6746
Scripture Focus | 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
Message | “Folly of God Changes Everything” | Jerry Bowen
Prayer
Hymn | “My Song is Love” | #235 HWB
Eric Johnson, vocal; Ellen Gilbert piano
Sending Words
Sending Music | “Ein’ Feste Burg” | arr. Thomas Chesterson
Ellen Gilbert, organ
Videography and Editing: Eric Goering
Music Coordinator: Ellen Gilbert
Technical Crew: Eric Goering, Ryan Goering & Shane Kirchner