09 Jan Worship Bulletin – 1/9/22
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, January 9, 2022
EPIPHANY | CHANGED THROUGH THE JOURNEY
Masks are required at all church activities including worship service.
Gathering Christmastide Carol | “Bright and Glorious” | #219
Video Welcome
Gathering Christmastide Music | “Christmas Offering” | Paul Baloche
Wylene Lengel & Carol Ward, vocals; Marta Moorman, acoustic guitar; Jim Hoffman, bass guitar; Jean Hendricks, piano
Verse 1
Over the skies of Bethlehem appeared a star,
while angels sang to lowly shepherds;
Three Wisemen seeking truth traveled from afar
hoping to find the child from Heaven;
Falling on their knees, they bowed before the humble Prince of Peace.
Chorus 1
I bring an offering of worship to my King;
No one on earth deserves the praises that I sing;
Jesus, may You receive the honor that You’re due;
Oh Lord, I bring an offering to You. I bring an offering to You.
Verse 2
The sun cannot compare to the glory of Your love;
There is no shadow in Your presence;
No mortal man would dare to stand before Your throne,
before the Holy One of Heaven;
It’s only by Your blood, it’s only through Your mercy, Lord, I come.
Chorus 2
I bring an offering of worship to my King;
No one on earth deserves the praises that I sing;
Jesus, may You receive the honor that You’re due;
Oh Lord, I bring an offering to You.
(Repeat Chorus 2)
Oh Lord, I bring an offering to You.
Ending
We bring an offering to You; Oh, oh, oh; We bring an offering to You; Oh, oh, oh;
We bring an offering to You; Oh, oh, oh; We bring an offering to You; Oh, oh, oh;
We bring an offering to You; Oh, oh, oh.a
Sharing Time – Joys and Concerns | Karlene Tyler
Opening Words | The Contemplative Network (adapted)
Opening Christmastide Song | “What Child is This” | #215
Story for the Children | Barbara Wagoner
Video Invitation to Give
Musical Christmastide Offering | “I Wonder as I Wander” | arr. Mark Hayes
Ellen Gilbert, piano
Give online or send a check made payable to “McPherson Church of the Brethren,” 200 N. Carrie, McPherson, KS 67460
Invitation to Anointing
Anointing
Prayer
Scripture Focus | Matthew 2:1-12
2:1 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem,
2:2 asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come
to pay him homage.” 2:3 When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; 2:4 and calling together
all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. 2:5 They told him, “In
Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: 2:6 ‘And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means
least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.'” 2:7 Then Herod secretly
called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. 2:8 Then he sent them to
Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go
and pay him homage.” 2:9 When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had
seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. 2:10 When they saw that the star had stopped, they were
overwhelmed with joy. 2:11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him
homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 2:12 And having been
warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road.
Message | “Journeys change everything” | Kathryn Whitacre
Please take a moment to contemplate the scripture and message
Christmastide Song | “As with Gladness Men of Old” | #218
Please be seated after the song
Sending Words
Sending Christmastide Music | “Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow” | arr. Robert J. Hughes
Ellen Gilbert, organ
Videography and Editing: Eric Goering
Music Coordinator: Ellen Gilbert
Choir Director: Becky Snell
Technical Crew: Eric Goering, Ryan Goering, Shane Kirchner, Steve Lolling & Chris Whitacre
Chancel Decoration Team: Jill Brax, Colleen Gustafson, Michele Johnson, Shane Kirchner & Lara Schoming