08 Aug Worship Bulletin: 8/11/24
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, August 11, 2024 @ 10:15 a.m.
♫Gathering Music | “Come Down, O Love Divine” | arr. Jon Spong
Ellen Gilbert, organ
Video Welcome
Sharing Time – Joys and Concerns | Karlene Tyler
♫Centering Music | “In Jesus’ Name” | arr. Jay Rouse
Inspire: Ellen Gilbert, Dawn Hoffman, Deb Wagoner; Dan Masterson, piano
Unison Opening Words | Psalm 91:1-2
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, “God is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
♫Opening Song | “Abide With Me” | #653
verses 1 – 4
Story for the Children | Dawn Hoffman
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 | “Sonata Op.167, Movement I” | Camille Saint-Saens
Westin Gehring, saxophone; Olivia Gehring, piano
Scripture Focus | 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33
5 The king commanded Joab, Abishai and Ittai,
“Be gentle with the young man Absalom for my sake.”
And all the troops heard the king giving orders concerning Absalom to each of the commanders.
6 David’s army marched out of the city to fight Israel, and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim.
7 There Israel’s troops were routed by David’s men, and the casualties that day were great—twenty thousand men. 8 The battle spread out over the whole countryside, and the
forest swallowed up more men that day than the sword.
9 Now Absalom happened to meet David’s men. He was riding his mule, and as the mule went under the thick branches of a large oak, Absalom’s hair got caught in the tree. He
was left hanging in midair, while the mule he was riding kept on going… 15 And ten of Joab’s armor-bearers surrounded Absalom, struck him and killed him.
31 Then the Cushite arrived and said,
“My lord the king, hear the good news!
The Lord has vindicated you today by delivering you from the hand of all who rose up against you.”
32 The king asked the Cushite,
“Is the young man Absalom safe?”
The Cushite replied,
“May the enemies of my lord the king and all who rise up to harm you be like that young man.”
33 The king was shaken. He went up to the room over the gateway and wept. As he went, he said:
“O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you –
O Absalom, my son, my son!”
♫Scripture Song | “Rain, Come Down”
Inspire, vocals; Dan Masterson, piano; Dan Hoffman, guitar
Message | “A Parent’s Love” | Jerry Bowen
♫Sending Song | “Be Still, My Soul”
Sending Words
♫Sending Music | “Hallelujah, Amen” | G.F. Handel
Ellen Gilbert, organ
Tentative Worship Schedule from now through Epiphany
Aug 18 I Kings 2: 10-12, 3:3-14 “between here and there”
25 I Kings 8:1,6,10-11, 22-30, 41-43 – “A Holy Prayer”
Sept 01 Psalm 15 “Let’s Gather in God’s Tent” – (Labor Day Weekend)
08 Annual Conference Report – Jd Bowman, Lucy Bowman, Charlotte Loewen, Jerry Bowen
15 Finance Team – Blessings, Concerns and Thanks Givings
Emily Ayers, Chair; Carolyn Masterson, Treasurer; Jana Goering, Financial Clerk; Angela Samland, Bryan Hess, Kathryn Whitacre, Pastoral Liaison
22 International Day of Peace
29
Oct 06 World Communion
13 Psalm 22:1-15 and Job 23:1-0, 16-17, “My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me”
20 Mac College Homecoming Weekend
27
Nov 03 National Jr. Hi Sunday
10 Mark 12:28-34 & Mark 12:38-44
Fall Congregational Forum after Potluck
17 Psalm 16 – “Fullness of Joy”
24 Giving Thanks Worship
Dec 01 Advent 1 – Hope
08 Advent 2 – Peace
15 Advent 3 – Joy
22 Advent 4 – Love
24 Christmas Eve – 6:15 to 6:30 Pre-Music & 6:30 to 7:30 worship
25 Christmas Day
29 New Year’s Celebration – Communion Offered
2025
Jan 05 Epiphany – Anointing Offered
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