01 May Worship Bulletin: 5/1/22
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.
The McPherson Church of the Brethren Leadership Team approved unanimously to open the church building to all functions with masks being
optional at the discretion of each individual beginning March 6, 2022.
Sunday,May 1, 2022 | National Senior High Sunday
Rooted and Built in Jesus
Theme: Foundational
Scripture Focus: Colossians 2:5-7
“For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, and I rejoice to see your morale and the firmness of your faith in Christ. As you therefore
have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught,
abounding in thanksgiving.”
Greeters
Lucy Bowman, Eli Leck, Malia Pfeiff & Noah Wilgers
Gathering Hymn | “With One Voice” | Ricky Manalo
Congregation, Students & Worship Band with Jean Hendricks, piano
Video Welcome
Sharing Joys and Concerns | Eli Leck & Malia Pfeiff
Centering Music | “The Perfect Wisdom of our God” | Keith Getty/Stuart Townend, arr. Larson
Ellen Gilbert, piano
Opening Call to Worship | based on Colossians 2:5-7 | written by Ben Tatum
led by Noah Wilgers
One: We will trust when you are physically absent.
All: How firm a foundation.
One: We will believe when you are present in spirit.
All: How firm a foundation.
One: We will avoid the sinking sand.
All: How firm a foundation.
One: We will build upon the solid rock of your love.
All: How firm a foundation.
Opening Song | “Take My Life” | #389
Story for the Children | Lucy Bowman
Video Invitation to Give
Musical Offering
Caleb Samland, saxophone
Give online or send a check made payable to “McPherson Church of the Brethren,” 200 N. Carrie, McPherson, KS 67460
Pre-Recorded Scripture Jam | based on Colossians 2:5-7 | written by Jason Haldeman
Daniel Bowen, Alex Hundley and Delfino Magnall
1: For though I am absent from you in body…
2: Socially distant…
3: Something we have all felt this year
1: I am present with you in spirit
3: The best kind of connection
2: Even better than zoom
1: And delight to see how disciplined you are and how firm your faith in Christ is.
2: Though it hasn’t been easy…
3: Still, our faith in Christ is Steadfast!
1: So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him
2: One foot in front of the other
3: Following in the way of Jesus
1: rooted and built up in him,
3: Anchored in our faith
2: Set upon a solid rock
1: strengthened in the faith as you were taught
2: Strong and sturdy in the ways of Jesus
3: Taught by those who have come before us
1: and overflowing with thankfulness.
3: Filled with the Love of God
2: Thankful for our Foundations
Pre-Recorded Prayer of the People | Oliver Bowman
Messages | Seniors Share Their Stories (live and prerecorded)
Trey Buckbee, Braeden Ediger, Abbey Paulsen, Caleb Samland & Skye Schriner
National Youth Conference (NYC) | Request for Prayers | Jerry Bowen
Sending Song | “God be with You” | #431
Sending Words | Lucy Bowman
Sending Music | “I Will Lift Up Your Name” | Steve Angrisano & Tom Tomaszek
Worship Band & Youth with Jean Hendricks, piano
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