23 Jul Worship Bulletin: 7/28/24
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 28, 2024 @ 10:15 a.m. – Western Plains District Conference
♫Gathering Music | “Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart” | arr. Lani Smith
Connie Burkholder, piano; Ellen Gilbert, organ
Greeting and Announcements | Becky Snell
♫Centering Music | “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” | arr. Cindy Berry
(in the setting of Handel’s Prelude in G)
Olivia Gehring, piano
Opening Responsive Words | Cara Hudson
One: Live a life worthy of the calling you have received.
Many: With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bear one another in love for God is Love.
One: Making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit, in the bond of peace.
Many: For we who believe in Him and are the Body of Christ upon this earth.
One: We come now to worship Him!
♫Opening Song | “Great is the Lord” | #87
Story for the Children | Barbara Wagoner
Giving to the Western Plains District of the Church of the Brethren
Friday and Saturday worship offerings were for Western Plains District.
Sunday offering for Western Plains District should be placed in the envelope labeled accordingly.
Video Invitation to Give
Give online or send a check made payable to “McPherson Church of the Brethren,” 200 N. Carrie, McPherson, KS 67460
♫Musical Offering | “Faith is the Bird that Feels the Light” | Elizabeth Alexander
Janelle Flory Schrock, Cara Hudson, Becky Snell, Grace van Asselt, Kaitlyn van Asselt, Courtney Weesner
“Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark.”
Scripture Focus | Lamentations 3:19-24 | NRSVUE
19The thought of my affliction and my homelessness is wormwood and gall!
20 My soul continually thinks of it and is bowed down within me.
21 But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope:
22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end;
23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.
♫Scripture Song | “My Hope is built on Nothing Less” | #343
Message | “My Hope Is Built” | Dava Hensley
♫Sending Song | “Wonderful Grace of Jesus” | #150
Please be seated for the Sending Words and Sending Music
Sending Words | Romans 15:13 | NRSVUE
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
♫Sending Music | “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” | arr. Jason Payne
Ellen Gilbert, organ
The service of Consecration and Dedication for District Leadership immediately follows worship.
IF you need to excuse yourself please exit quietly and continue any conversations – outside the building.
Go in peace – go in safety – for you cannot go where God is not!
2024 District Moderator: Allan van Asselt
2024 Moderator Elect: Cheryl Mishler
2025 Moderator Elect: Jerry Bowen
Worship Leader: Cara Hudson Song Leader: Anita Christian
Technicians: Eric Goering, Shane Kirchner, Steve Lolling, Chris Whitacre
THANK YOU to everyone who made District Conference possible!
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