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June 14, 2026

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

Christian Copyright Solutions #: 1668445
Elders: Carolyn Deeds and Linda Zweerink
Worship Reader: Ginger Williamson

Prelude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Contemplation in F Minor” by James Michael Stevens
Introit – Chancel Choir/Marvin Murphree, director/Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” by James Ellor
Hymn of Praise – “The God of Abraham Praise” Chalice Hymnal No. 24
Communal Response - “Glory Be to the Father” Chalice Hymnal No. 36
Children’s Hymn – “Jesus Loves Me” Chalice Hymnal No. 113, verse 1
Hymn of Response – “Near to the Heart of God” Chalice Hymnal No. 581, verse 2
Offertory – Chancel Choir/Marvin Murphree, director/Hayden Vaughn, piano:
“Give Me Oil in My Lamp” arr. Joseph Martin
Doxology - “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” Chalice Hymnal No. 46
Hymn of Preparation – “Gather Us In” Chalice Hymnal No. 284
Communion - Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Andantino” by J. Blied
Hymn of Invitation – “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” Chalice Hymnal No. 5
Benediction Response Hymn – “Standing on the Promises” Chalice Hymnal No. 552, refrain only
Postlude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Agincourt Hymn” by John Dunstable
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June 7, 2026
Rev. Geoff Weinman, Senior Minister
Marvin Murphree, Choir Director
Hayden Vaughn, Organist/Pianist

Christian Copyright Solutions #: 1668445
Elders: Ryan Musser and Luther Young
Worship Readers: Sharon Lowry

Prelude/Introit – Chancel Choir & Bell Choir/Marvin Murphree, director/Hannah McDonald, organ/Angela Murphree, piano:
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” arr. Joel Raney
Hymn of Praise – “Rejoice, You Pure in Heart!” Chalice Hymnal No. 15
Communal Response - “Glory Be to the Father” Chalice Hymnal No. 36
Children’s Hymn – “Jesus Loves Me” Chalice Hymnal No. 113, verse 1
Hymn of Response – “Near to the Heart of God” Chalice Hymnal No. 581, verse 1
Anthem - Chancel Choir & Bell Choir/Marvin Murphree, director/Hannah McDonald, piano
Offertory – Bell Choir/Marvin Murphree, director
“Come By Here” arr. Harl Morris
Doxology - “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” Chalice Hymnal No. 46
Hymn of Preparation – “One Bread, One Body” Chalice Hymnal No. 393
Communion – Hannah McDonald, piano
Hymn of Invitation – “Trust and Obey” Chalice Hymnal No. 556
Benediction Response Hymn – “Standing on the Promises” Chalice Hymnal No. 552, refrain only
Postlude – Hannah McDonald & Angela Murphree, piano:
“Since Jesus Came Into My Heart” arr. Mark Hayes
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Today’s Music Personnel
Marvin Murphree - Director
Hannah McDonald - Organ & Piano
Angela Murphree - Piano
Bob Thurman - Trumpet
Jansen Breshears - Trombone & Percussion
David Nace – Percussion

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May 31st, 2026 | The First Sunday After Pentecost: Trinity Sunday

Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Springfield, MO
First Sunday After Pentecost: Trinity Sunday | May 31st, 2026
Rev. Alyssa Spradlin, Guest Minister
Marvin Murphree, Choir Director
Hayden Vaughn, Organist/Pianist

Christian Copyright Solutions #: 1668445
Elders: Gwen Thoman and Phil Brown
Worship Readers: Bill Fischer, Jennifer Ewert, and Shirley Musser

Prelude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Variations on ST. PATRICK’S BREASTPLATE” (I. Theme II. Trio) arr. Michael Joseph
Introit – Chancel Choir/Marvin Murphree, director/Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Blessed Assurance” arr. Joel Raney
Hymn of Praise – “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!” Chalice Hymnal No. 4
Communal Response - “Glory Be to the Father” Chalice Hymnal No. 36
Children’s Hymn – “Jesus Loves Me” Chalice Hymnal No. 113, verse 1
Hymn of Response – “Creator God, Creating Still” Chalice Hymnal No. 62, verse 4
Offertory – Marilyn Ferguson, clarinet/Hayden Vaughn, piano
“On Eagle’s Wings/It Is Well with My Soul” arr. John F. Wilson
Doxology - “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” Chalice Hymnal No. 46
Hymn of Preparation – “I Come with Joy” Chalice Hymnal No. 420
Communion - Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Variations on ST. PATRICK’S BREASTPLATE” (IV. Adagio) arr. Michael Joseph
Hymn of Invitation – “God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian” Chalice Hymnal No. 450
Benediction Response Hymn – “Come, Thou Almighty King” Chalice Hymnal No. 27, verse 4
Postlude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Postlude on ST. PATRICK’S BREASTPLATE” arr. Charles Stanford
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May 24th, 2026 | Day of Pentecost

May 24th, 2026 | Day of Pentecost

Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Springfield, MO
Day of Pentecost | May 24th, 2026
Rev. Alyssa Spradlin, Guest Minister
Marvin Murphree, Choir Director
Hayden Vaughn, Organist/Pianist

Christian Copyright Solutions #: 1668445
Elders: Bob Thurman and Cal Wise
Worship Readers: Bill Fischer and Shirley Musser

Prelude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Meditation on VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS” arr. Paul Fey
Introit – Chancel Choir/Marvin Murphree, director/Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Blessed Assurance” arr. Joel Raney
Hymn of Praise – “On Pentecost They Gathered” Chalice Hymnal No. 237
Communal Response - “Glory Be to the Father” Chalice Hymnal No. 36
Children’s Hymn – “Jesus Loves Me” Chalice Hymnal No. 113, verse 1
Hymn of Response – “Spirit of the Living God” Chalice Hymnal No. 259
Offertory – Chancel Choir/Marvin Murphree, director/Hayden Vaughn, piano
“I’d Rather Have Jesus” arr. Kurt Kaiser
Doxology - “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” (LASST UNS ERFREUEN)
Hymn of Preparation – “We Place upon Your Table, Lord” Chalice Hymnal No. 417
Communion - Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart” arr. Mark Hayes and Douglas E. Wagner
Hymn of Invitation – “Wind Who Makes All Winds That Blow” Chalice Hymnal No. 236
Benediction Response Hymn – “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” Chalice Hymnal No. 261
Postlude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Toccata on VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS” arr. Paul Fey
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May 17th, 2026 | The Seventh Sunday of Easter

May 17th, 2026 | The Seventh Sunday of Easter

Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Springfield, MO
The Seventh Sunday of Easter | May 17th, 2026
Rev. Alyssa Spradlin, Guest Minister
Marvin Murphree, Choir Director
Hayden Vaughn, Organist/Pianist

Christian Copyright Solutions #: 1668445
Elders: Linda Zweerink and Cheryl Horton
Worship Readers: Bill Fischer and Ray Lowry

Prelude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Fugue in F Major” by Gaël Liardon
Introit – Chancel Choir/Marvin Murphree, director/Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Blessed Assurance” arr. Joel Raney
Hymn of Praise – “O Jesus, I Have Promised” Chalice Hymnal No. 612
Communal Response - “Glory Be to the Father” Chalice Hymnal No. 36
Children’s Hymn – “Jesus Loves Me” Chalice Hymnal No. 113, verse 1
Hymn of Response – “Nearer, My God, to Thee” Chalice Hymnal No. 577, verse 4
Offertory – Chancel Choir/Marvin Murphree, director/Hayden Vaughn, piano
“Be Still” arr. Hank Beebe
Doxology - “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” (LASST UNS ERFREUEN)
Hymn of Preparation – “Now We Come Before God’s Presence” Chalice Hymnal No. 410
Communion - Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Andantino” by J. Blied
Hymn of Invitation – “In the Cross of Christ I Glory” Chalice Hymnal No. 207
Benediction Response Hymn – “Lead Me, Guide Me” Chalice Hymnal No. 583
Postlude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“WAREHAM” arr. Henry Coleman
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May 10, 2026 | The Sixth Sunday of Easter

Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Springfield, MO
The Sixth Sunday of Easter | May 10th, 2026
Rev. Alyssa Spradlin, Guest Minister
Marvin Murphree, Choir Director
Hayden Vaughn, Organist/Pianist

Christian Copyright Solutions #: 1668445
Elders: Dorothy Thurman and Shirley Musser
Worship Reader: Carolyn Deeds

Prelude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Peaceful Prelude No. 4” by James Michael
Introit – Chancel Choir/Marvin Murphree, director/Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Blessed Assurance” arr. Joel Raney
Hymn of Praise – “We Sing Your Mighty Power, O God” Chalice Hymnal No. 64
Communal Response - “Glory Be to the Father” Chalice Hymnal No. 36
Children’s Hymn – “Jesus Loves Me” Chalice Hymnal No. 113, verse 1
Hymn of Response – “Nearer, My God, to Thee” Chalice Hymnal No. 577, verse 3
Anthem – Chancel Choir/Marvin Murphree, director/Hayden Vaughn, piano
“My Song in the Night” arr. Mack Wilberg
Offertory – Irelynn Holst, voice
“Love is a Five-Letter Word”
Doxology - “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” (LASST UNS ERFREUEN)
Hymn of Preparation – “In Remembrance” Chalice Hymnal No. 403
Communion - Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Remembrance” by Gilbert M. Martin
Hymn of Invitation – “Loving Spirit” Chalice Hymnal No. 244
Benediction Response Hymn – “Lead Me, Guide Me” Chalice Hymnal No. 583
Postlude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Toccata on ELLACOMBE” arr. Mark Thallander and Bruce Wilkin
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May 3, 2026

Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Springfield, MO
The Fifth Sunday of Easter | May 3rd, 2026
Rev. Geoff Weinman, Sr. Minister
Marvin Murphree, Choir Director
Hayden Vaughn, Organist/Pianist

Christian Copyright Solutions #: 1668445
Elders: Jan Richerson and Jim Ferguson
Worship Reader: Ginger Williamson

Prelude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Morning Dew” Cantabile No. 26 | by Rien Schalkwijk
Introit – Chancel Choir/Marvin Murphree, director/Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart” by Arthur H. Messiter
Hymn of Praise – “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation” Chalice Hymnal No. 275
Communal Response - “Glory Be to the Father” Chalice Hymnal No. 36
Children’s Hymn – “Jesus Loves Me” Chalice Hymnal No. 113, verse 1
Hymn of Response – “Nearer, My God, to Thee” Chalice Hymnal No. 577, verse 1
Offertory – Chancel Choir/Marvin Murphree, director
“I Hear A Voice A-Prayin’” by Houston Bright
Doxology - “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” (LASST UNS ERFREUEN)
Hymn of Preparation – “Let Us Break Bread Together” Chalice Hymnal No. 425
Communion - Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Let Us Break Bread Together” arr. Mark Hayes and Douglas E. Wagner
Hymn of Invitation – “How Firm a Foundation” Chalice Hymnal No. 618
Benediction Response Hymn – “Lead Me, Guide Me” Chalice Hymnal No. 583
Postlude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Procession on WESTMINSTER ABBEY” arr. Phil Lehenbauer
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March 29, 2026 - Palm Sunday

SUNDAY OF THE PASSION: PALM SUNDAY | March 29th, 2026
Rev. Geoff Weinman, Sr. Minister
Marvin Murphree, Choir Director
Hayden Vaughn, Organist/Pianist

Christian Copyright Solutions #: 1668445
Elders: Ray Lowry and Gwen Thomas
Worship Reader: Ginger Williamson and Ray Lowry

Prelude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Festive Intrada” by Paul Fey
Introit – Chancel Choir/Marvin Murphree, director
“I Stand Amazed in the Presence” by Charles H. Gabriel
Hymn of Praise – “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” Chalice Hymnal No. 192
Communal Response - “Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us” Chalice Hymnal No. 300
Hymn – “Jesus Loves Me” Chalice Hymnal No. 113, verse 1
Cantata – Chancel Choir/Marvin Murphree, director
“What Wondrous Love: Reflections on the Seven Last Words” by Karen Marrolli
• Introductory Anthem- “Invitation to the Cross”
• The First Word- “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23: 34)
• Prayer on the First Word
• Response to the First Word- “Forgive”
• Hymn- “O Forgive Them”
• The Second Word- “Today you will be with me in paradise." (Luke 23: 43)
• Prayer on the Second Word
• Response to the Second Word- “Paradise”
• The Third Word- "Woman, behold your son. Son, behold your mother." (John 19: 26-26)
• Prayer on the Third Word
• Response to the Third Word- “Mother”
• The Fourth Word- “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27: 46)
• Prayer on the Fourth Word
• Response to the Fourth Word- “Forsaken”
•The Fifth Word- “I am thirsty.” (John 10: 28)
• Prayer on the Fifth Word
• Response to the Fifth Word- “Thirst” (Ryan Musser, soloist)
• Aria- “O Look Upon the Cross” (Irelynn Holst, soloist)
• The Sixth Word- “It is finished.” (John 19: 3)
• Prayer on the Sixth Word
• Response to the Sixth Word- “Finished” (Cole Dobbs, soloist)
• Hymn- “What Wondrous Love”
• The Seventh Word- “Into your hands I commit my spirit.” (Luke 23: 46)
• Prayer on the Seventh Word
• Response to the Seventh Word- “Commitment”

Offertory – Payton Ballinger, voice/Stanton Strings/Hayden Vaughn, piano)
“Near the Cross” arr. Tom Jennings
Doxology - “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” Chalice Hymnal No. 46
Hymn of Preparation – “An Upper Room Did Our Lord Prepare” Chalice Hymnal No. 385
Communion - Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Communion” by Alexander Guilmant
Hymn of Invitation – “’Tis Midnight, and on Olive’s Brow” Chalice Hymnal No. 194


Benediction Response – Chancel Choir/Marvin Murphree, director
“Amen” by Peter Christian Lutkin
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Cantata Personnel
Marvin Murphree, Director
Soprano: Alandra Bossi, Payton Ballinger, Veronika Yerina, Zoila Speer
Alto: Janet Copeland, Quinn Corp, Irelynn Holst, Cheryl Horton, Gwen Thomas, Dorothy Thurman
Tenor: Justice Blakeman, Cole Dobbs, Bob Thurman
Bass: Jansen Breshears, Parker Cole, Ryan Musser
Instrumentalists: Cynthia Rose (Violin), Amanda Hellmer (Violin), Kathy Murray (Viola),
Adonis Garcia (cello), Hayden Vaughn (piano)

Prayer of Confession and Words of Assurance from "Thankful Praise", pg.33-34.
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