October 1, 2023
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Springfield, MO
Rev. Geoff Weinman, Sr. Minister
Marvin Murphree, Choir Director
Vicky Claborn, Organist/Pianist
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Scripture: Romans 13:8-14 (NRSV)
Sermon: “Nearer Now”
Elders: Carolyn Deeds & Kay Parrish
Worship Reader: Ray Lowry
Prelude – Vicky Claborn/Organ:
“Adagio, on Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” arr. by Charles Callahan
Introit – Central Christian Chancel Choir & Vicky Claborn/Organ:
“Come Christians, Join to Sing” arr. by Mark Thallander
Hymn of Praise – “Christians, We Have Met to Worship” All Verses, Chalice Hymnal No. 277
“Gloria Patri” Chalice Hymnal No. 36
Children’s Moment – “Jesus Loves Me” by Anna Bartlett Warner
Prayer Response – “Hear Our Prayer, O Lord” Chalice Hymnal No. 306
The Lord’s Prayer –recited by congregation
Choir Anthem – Central Christian Chancel Choir & Vicky Claborn/Piano:
“And Can It Be?” by Dan Forrest
Offertory Music – Ryan Murphree/Vocals & Vicky Claborn/Organ:
“The Call” by R. Vaughan Williams
“Doxology” Chalice Hymnal No. 46
Hymn of Preparation – “Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether” All Verses, Chalice Hymnal No. 392
Communion – Vicky Claborn/Organ:
“I Want to Walk as a Child of Light” arr. by John A. Behnke
Hymn of Invitation – “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” All Verses, Chalice Hymnal No. 517
Benediction Response - “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” Chalice Hymnal No. 446
Postlude – Vicky Claborn/Organ:
“Rise Up, O Church of God!” arr. by Donald Campfield
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