January 12, 2025

Rev. Geoff Weinman, Sr. Minister
Marvin Murphree, Choir Director
Hayden Vaughn, Organist/Pianist

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Scripture: Acts 8:14-17 & Luke 3:15-17,21-22 (NRSV)
Sermon: “Our Baptism”
Elders: Cheryl Horton & Jim Ferguson
Worship Reader: Kay Parrish

Prelude – Hayden Vaughn/Piano:
“Meditation on ‘Veni Creator Spiritus’” by Paul Fey

Introit – Chancel Choir & Hayden Vaugh/Organ
“Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” Chalice Hymnal No. 305

Hymn of Praise – “Holy Spirit, Truth Divine” All Verses, Chalice Hymnal No. 241

“Gloria Patri” Chalice Hymnal No. 36

Children’s Moment – “Jesus Loves Me” by Anna Bartlett Warner

Prayer Response – “Spirit of the Living God” Chalice Hymnal No. 259

The Lord’s Prayer – recited by congregation

Anthem – Chancel Choir & Hayden Vaugh/Piano:
“Assurance” arr. by John Ness Beck

Offertory Music – Irelynn Holst & Hayden Vaughn/Organ:
“Just a Closer Walk with Thee” by Kenneth Morris

“Doxology” Chalice Hymnal No. 46
                       
Hymn of Preparation – “Spirit Song” Chalice Hymnal No. 352

Communion – Hayden Vaughn/Organ:
“Breathe on Me, Breath of God” arr. by Robert Jackson
Hymn of Invitation – “Breathe on Me Breath of God” All Verses, Chalice Hymnal No. 254

Benediction Response - “They’ll Know We Are Christians” Verse 1, Chalice Hymnal No. 494

Postlude – Hayden Vaughn/Organ:
“Toccata on ‘Veni Creator Spiritus’” by Paul Fey

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Due to the accident that occurred on Friday night, November 15, and the damage that was caused to the church, the church has no phone or internet service.  We can check e-mails periodically, so if you need to contact the church please email us at: office@centralchristianspringfield.org

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Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life.'
—John 14:6a (NRSV)

December 8, 2024

Rev. Geoff Weinman, Sr. Minister
Marvin Murphree, Interim Choir Director
Hayden Vaughn, Organist/Pianist

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Elders: Phil Brown & Carolyn Deeds
Worship Reader: Joe Pyles
(Advent readings adapted from Advent Candle Lighting Liturgy 2024 by Lisa Hancock found on umcdiscipleship.com)
 

Prelude/Introit – Chancel Choir, Handbell Choir, Piano, Organ:
“O Come, All Ye Faithful” arr. by Joel Raney

Hymn of Praise – “Lift Up Your Heads, O Mighty Gates” All Verses, Chalice Hymnal No. 129

“Gloria Patri” Chalice Hymnal No. 36

Advent Hymn – “One Candle is Lit” Verse 2, Chalice Hymnal No. 128

The Lord’s Prayer – ?????/Vocals & Hayden Vaughn/Piano:
            “The Lord’s Prayer” arr. by Albert Hay Malotte

Choir Cantata:  Hear the Bells of Christmas Ringing

Caroling, Caroling-Alfred Burt (Chancel Choir)
Ding Dong Merrily on High-Ryan Murphy (Chancel Choir & Handbell Choir)
Ring Out Wild Bells-Charles Gounod (Chancel Choir)
Hear the Bells of Christmas Ringing-Mark Hayes (Chancel Choir and Handbell Choir)
Carol of the Bells-Mykola Leontovitch (Chancel Choir)

Offertory Music – Central Christian Handbell Choir:
“Sussex Carol” by Terrry Osman

“Doxology” Chalice Hymnal No. 46
                       
Hymn of Preparation – “Christians All, Your Lord is Coming” Verses 1,3, Chalice Hymnal No. 136

Communion – Central Christian Handbell Choir:
“The First Noel” arr. by Kathy Mocklebust
Hymn of Invitation – “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed” All Verses, Chalice Hymnal No. 140
Postlude – Chancel  Choir & Handbell Choir:
“Christmas Bells are Ringing” arr. by Mark Hayes

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Choir Members                  Directed by Marvin Murphree
Soprano     Alexandra Paige      Zoila Speer       Veronika Yerina
Alto          Janet Copeland       Quinn Corp         Irelynn Holst       Cheryl Horton     Gwen Thomas      Dorothy Thurman
Tenor      David Davis      Jagger Pennell           Bob Thurman        Reya Vaughan
Bass         Josiah Bojanowski     Parker Cole       Ryan Musser

Handbell Choir Members                        Directed by Marvin Murphree
Marilynn Ferguson        Karen Hicks        Cheryl Horton        Kristine Kolstedt
Ryan Musser                 Betsy Nace          Gwen Thomas

Organist                                                        Guest Pianist
Hayden Vaughn                                                Hannah Messerschmidt

Mid-Town Concert Series –
November 3, 2024

The Garner Phillips Memorial Organ Concert
Dr. Elisa Bickers Concert organist


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Pièce d’Orgue, BWV 572                                     Johann Sebastian Bach
                                                                                          (1685-1750)

Prayer (Oba a ba ke)                                                              Fela Sowande
                                                                                                            (1905-1987)

Suite circulaire                                                                     Carson Cooman
     1. Praeludium                                                                                  (b. 1982)
     2. Ricercare
     3. Toccata


Finlandia                                                                            Breanda Portman
And Again I Say, Rejoice!                                                                   (b. 1981)


Toccata and Fugue in D Minor,                            Johann Sebastian Bach
BWV 565                                                                                           (1685-1750)