03 Oct Worship Bulletin – 10/3/21
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, October 3, 2021
MCPHERSON COLLEGE HOMECOMING WEEKEND
PLEASE NOTE: Leadership Team requires masks during worship to address continued COVID-19 concerns.
Singing will be allowed with masks; musicians will perform 12 feet away from the masked audience.
Welcome
Gathering Music | “Melodia da Chiesa” | arr. Van Denman Thompson
Ellen Gilbert, organ
Sharing Time – Joys and Concerns | Ann Stover
Opening Scripture | Job 1:1a and 2:3
1:1 There was once a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job.
2:3 The LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one like him on the earth,
a blameless and upright man who fears God and turns away from evil. He still persists in his integrity,
although you incited me against him, to destroy him for no reason.”
Opening Prayer
Timeless Creator, whose thoughts and ways are not ours, you alone are God, amazing, sacred, and absolute.
Teach us in the ways of faith and wisdom, that we, like Job, may learn to truly see and hear, and in humility
find blessing. Amen.
Opening Hymn | “Open My Eyes that I May See” | #517
Strategic Plan 2030 | Overview of “Jesus in the Neighborhood 2030” | Marty Ward
Invitation to Give
Musical Offering | “As the Deer” | Martin Nystrom
Carol Ward & Vada Snider, vocal duet; Karen Unruh Loucks, piano
Give online or send a check made payable to “McPherson Church of the Brethren,” 200 N. Carrie, McPherson, KS 67460
Scripture Focus | Mark 10:2-16 (13-16) | Jerry Bowen
13 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked
them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do
not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not
receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” 16 And he took the children in his arms, placed
his hands on them and blessed them.
Message | “Godly Wisdom Means Always Learning” | Jerry Bowen
Sending Hymn | “Lord You Sometimes Speak” | #594
Please be seated after the song
Sending Words
Sending Music | “Blessing” | by Karen Unruh Loucks
Carol Ward, vocal solo; Vada Snider, flute; Karen Unruh Loucks, piano
May grace and peace go with us now as we part with those around.
May we take the love of God with us when we go out from this place.
May we touch with care the world around us now and always.
May grace and peace go with us now as we part with those around.
May the coming days be filled with joy as we go out on our way.
May we touch with care the world around us now and always.
Fill us with your grace.
Lend us to your truth.
Send us with the strength to live each day.
May grace and peace go with us now as we part with those around.
May we take the love of God with us when we go out from this place.
May we touch with care the world around us now and always.
Videography and Editing: Eric Goering
Music Coordinator: Ellen Gilbert
Technical Crew: Eric Goering, Ryan Goering, Shane Kirchner, Steve Lolling & Chris Whitacre