31 Jul Worship Bulletin: 7/31/22
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, July 31, 2022 @ 10:15 a.m.
WESTERN PLAINS DISTRICT CONFERENCE | Through the Eyes of a Child
Philippians 4:8
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things”
Gathering Music
Welcome & Sharing Time | Kathryn Whitacre
Centering Music | “Down to the River to Pray with Lord Listen to your Children Praying” | Ken Medema, arr. Mary McDonald
Kristen Hoffman, piano
Opening Words | Esme, Jd. & Oliver Bowman
Opening Song | “Jesus Loves Me”
Verse 1
Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so;
Little ones to Him belong; they are weak, but He is strong. REFRAIN
Verse 2
Jesus loves me! This I know, as He loved so long ago,
Taking children on His knee, saying, “Let them come to Me.” REFRAIN
Verse 3
Jesus loves me still today, walking with me on my way,
Wanting as a friend to give, light and love to all who live. REFRAIN
Refrain
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
Invitation to Give
Musical Offering | “Give Me Jesus” | traditional spiritual arr. Mary McDonald
Give online or send a check made payable to “McPherson Church of the Brethren,” 200 N. Carrie, McPherson, KS 67460
Children’s Time | Becki & Vivian Bowman
Prayer Songs | “Lord, listen to your children praying” | #353
sing three times – last time a cappella
Prayer | Esme, Jd. & Oliver Bowman
Message | “Through the Eyes of a Child” | Lucy Bowman
Please take a moment to contemplate the scripture and message.
Blessing the Western Plains District Leadership | Laying on of Hands and Prayer
2022/23 Moderator Bob Bates
2023/24 Moderator-Elect Allan van Asselt
Interim District Executive, Randy Yoder
♫Sending Song | “Go, My Children” | #433
Sending Words | Esme, Jd., Oliver Bowman
You are invited to be seated for the Sending Music
Sending Music | “Nuvole Bianche” | Ludovico Einaudi, arr. Joel Biffin
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