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“I will open my mouth to speak in parables;
I will proclaim what has been hidden since the foundation.”

-Matthew 13:35b (NRSV)

August 30, 2026 | The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Springfield, MO
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost | August 30th, 2026
Rev. Russell Alexander, Guest Minister
Hayden Vaughn, Organist/Pianist

Christian Copyright Solutions #: 1668445
Elders: Kay Parrish, Karen Hicks
Worship Reading: Bill Fischer and Jennifer Ewert

Prelude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“I Love to Tell the Story” arr. Robert A. Hobby
Hymn of Praise – “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” Chalice Hymnal No. 517
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 – “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” Chalice Hymnal No. 261
Offertory –Hayden Vaughn, organ
“In Heavenly Love Abiding arr. James Pethel
Doxology - “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” Chalice Hymnal No. 46
Hymn of Preparation – “An Upper Room, with Evening Lamps Ashine No. 428
Communion - Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Lord, Thy Word Abideth” arr. Tom Birchwood
Hymn of Invitation – “He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought!” Chalice Hymnal No. 545
Benediction Response Hymn – “God Be with You Till We Meet Again” Chalice Hymnal No. 434, verse 1
Postlude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Postlude in D Major” by Michael Ryan
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Image: The New Jerusalem, Armenian manuscript by Malnazar and Aghap'ir in New Julfa bible, 164

August 23, 2026 | The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Springfield, MO
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost | August 23rd, 2026
Rev. Alyssa Spradlin, Guest Minister
Hayden Vaughn, Organist/Pianist

Christian Copyright Solutions #: 1668445
Elders: Jan Richerson, Carolyn Deeds, and Greg Walton
Worship Reading: Bill Fischer and Kay Parrish
Prelude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Miniature Suite for Organ” by John Ireland
Hymn of Praise – “Come, Thou Almighty King” Chalice Hymnal No. 27
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 – “Have Thine Own Way, Lord!” Chalice Hymnal No. 588, verse 4
Offertory – Alandra Bossi, voice/Hayden Vaughn, piano
“My Faith Has Found a Resting Place” arr. Mark Hayes
Doxology - “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” Chalice Hymnal No. 46
Hymn of Preparation – “Here at Thy Table, Lord” Chalice Hymnal No. 384
Communion - Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Andantino” by J. Blied
Hymn of Invitation – “He Lives!” Chalice Hymnal No. 226
Benediction Response Hymn – “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” Chalice Hymnal No. 433, verse 2
Postlude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Postlude on ITALIAN HYMN” arr. Albert L. Travis
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Image: Gustav Klimt, Farm Garden with Crucifix, 1912, oil on canvas, destroyed during WWII

August 16th, 2026 | The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Springfield, MO
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost | August 16th, 2026
Rev. Alyssa Spradlin, Guest Minister
Hayden Vaughn, Organist/Pianist

Christian Copyright Solutions #: 1668445
Elders: Bill Fischer and Cheryl Horton
Worship Reading: Bill Fischer and Ray Lowry
Prelude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Tranquility” by Rien Schalkwijk
Hymn of Praise – “How Great Thou Art” Chalice Hymnal No. 33
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 – “Have Thine Own Way, Lord!” Chalice Hymnal No. 588, verse 3
Offertory – Veronika Yerina, voice/Hayden Vaughn, piano
“Give Me Jesus” arr. Hall Johnson
Doxology - “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” Chalice Hymnal No. 46
Hymn of Preparation – “Amazing Grace!” Chalice Hymnal No. 546
Communion - Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Meditation on NEW BRITAIN” arr. Quinten Knudsen
Hymn of Invitation – “Here I Am, Lord” Chalice Hymnal No. 452
Benediction Response Hymn – “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” Chalice Hymnal No. 433, verse 1
Postlude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Toccata on NEW BRITAIN” arr. J. Christopher Pardini
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Image: Unknown artist, Christ the Teacher, detail from Deesis mosaic, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

August 9, 2026 | The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Springfield, MO
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost | August 9th, 2026
Rev. Alyssa Spradlin, Guest Minister
Hayden Vaughn, Organist/Pianist

Christian Copyright Solutions #: 1668445
Elders: Luther Young and Gwen Thomas
Worship Reading: Carolyn Deeds

Prelude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Pastorale on ASSURANCE” arr. Phoebe Palmer Knapp
Hymn of Praise – “Blessed Assurance” Chalice Hymnal No. 543
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 – “Have Thine Own Way, Lord!” Chalice Hymnal No. 588, verse 2
Offertory – Hayden Vaughn, organ
“Peace Descends” by Lani Smith
Doxology - “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” Chalice Hymnal No. 46
Hymn of Preparation – “Let Us Break Bread Together” Chalice Hymnal No. 425
Communion - Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Christ, the Bread” by James Southbridge
Hymn of Invitation – “Just as I Am, Without One Plea” Chalice Hymnal No. 339
Benediction Response Hymn – “O Christ, the Way, the Truth, the Life” Chalice Hymnal No. 432, verse 2
Postlude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Postlude in D Major” by Michael Ryan
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Image: Christ Walking on the Water (Calling of Saint Peter), 1806–07, Oil on canvas, 116 x 157 cm,
Hamburger Kunsthalle; bpk Bildagentur / Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg /
Photo: Elke Walford / Art Resource, NY

August 2, 2026 | The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Springfield, MO
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost | August 2nd, 2026
Rev. Alyssa Spradlin, Guest Minister
Hayden Vaughn, Organist/Pianist

Christian Copyright Solutions #: 1668445
Elders: Phil Brown and Bob Thurman
Worship Reading: Grady Musser and Jennifer Ewert

Prelude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Prayer” by Bruce Steane
Hymn of Praise – “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Chalice Hymnal No. 86
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 – “Have Thine Own Way, Lord!” Chalice Hymnal No. 588, verse 1
Offertory – Payton Ballinger, voice/Hayden Vaughn, piano
“Song of the Wanderer” by Dan Forrest

Doxology - “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” Chalice Hymnal No. 46
Hymn of Preparation – “Take Time to Be Holy” Chalice Hymnal No. 572
Communion - Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Christ, the Bread” by James Southbridge
Hymn of Invitation – “Pass It On” Chalice Hymnal No. 477
Benediction Response Hymn – “O Christ, the Way, the Truth, the Life” Chalice Hymnal No. 432
Postlude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Festive Intrada” by Paul Fey
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Image: Joachim Patinir, The Feeding of the Five Thousand, circa 1510, oil on wood panel, Monasterio de El Escorial, Spain

July 26, 2026 | The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Springfield, MO
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost | July 26th, 2026
Rev. Geoff Weinman, Senior Minister
Marvin Murphree, Choir Director
Hayden Vaughn, Organist/Pianist

Christian Copyright Solutions #: 1668445
Elders: Cheryl Horton and Dorothy Thurman

Prelude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Air” by Stacy Piontek
Introit – Chancel Choir/Marvin Murphree, director:
“To God Be the Glory” by William H. Doane
Hymn of Praise – “I Love Your Church, O God” Chalice Hymnal No. 274
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 – “Come, Holy Spirit, Fill This Place” Chalice Hymnal No. 269, verse 4
Anthem – Chancel Choir/Marvin Murphree, director/Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Now Let Us All Praise God and Sing” by Gordon Young
Offertory – Betsy Nace, flute/Hayden Vaughn, piano
“Pie Jesu” by Gabriel Faure

Doxology - “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” Chalice Hymnal No. 46
Hymn of Preparation – “Seed, Scattered and Sown” Chalice Hymnal No. 395
Communion - Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Adante” by Ch. H. Rinck
Hymn of Invitation – “See Ye First” Chalice Hymnal No. 354
Benediction Response Hymn – “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me” Chalice Hymnal No. 614
Postlude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Fanfare Postlude on ST. THOMAS” arr. H. Robert James
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Image: Kelly Latimore, The Parable of the Mustard Seed

July 12, 2026 | The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Springfield, MO
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost | July 12th, 2026
Rev. Geoff Weinman, Senior Minister
Marvin Murphree, Choir Director
Hayden Vaughn, Organist/Pianist

Christian Copyright Solutions #: 1668445
Elders: Jim Ferguson and Sharon Lowry
Worship Reader: Ray Lowry

Prelude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Suite from Water Music” II. Air by George Frideric Handel
Introit – Chancel Choir/Marvin Murphree, director/Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“To God Be the Glory” by William H. Doane
Hymn of Praise – “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” Chalice Hymnal No. 718
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 – “Come, Holy Spirit, Fill This Place” Chalice Hymnal No. 269, verse 2
Offertory – Chancel Choir/Marvin Murphree, director:
“Down to the River to Pray” arr. Benjamin Harlan
Doxology - “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” Chalice Hymnal No. 46
Hymn of Preparation – “We Come as Guests Invited” Chalice Hymnal No. 386
Communion - Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Meditation in A-flat Major” by James Michael Stevens
Hymn of Invitation – “For the Healing of the Nations” Chalice Hymnal No. 668
Benediction Response Hymn – “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me” Chalice Hymnal No. 614, v. 2
Postlude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Strong Deliverer!” arr. Phil Lehenbauer
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July 5, 2026 | The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Springfield, MO

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost | July 5th, 2026
Rev. Geoff Weinman, Senior Minister
Marvin Murphree, Choir Director
Hayden Vaughn, Organist/Pianist

Christian Copyright Solutions #: 1668445
Elders: Bill Fischer and Kay Parrish
Worship Reader: Jennifer Ewert

Prelude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Prelude on FAITHFULNESS” arr. Craig A. Penfield
Introit – Chancel Choir/Marvin Murphree, director/Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“To God Be the Glory” by William H. Doane
Hymn of Praise – “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Chalice Hymnal No. 86
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 – “Come, Holy Spirit, Fill This Place” Chalice Hymnal No. 269, verse 1
Offertory – Hayden Vaughn, piano:
“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” arr. Daniel Blomberg
Doxology - “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” Chalice Hymnal No. 46
Hymn of Preparation – “Loving Lord, as Now We Gather” Chalice Hymnal No. 427
Communion - Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Andantino” by A. F. Hesse
Hymn of Invitation – “This Is My Song” Chalice Hymnal No. 722
Benediction Response Hymn – “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me” Chalice Hymnal No. 614, v. 1
Postlude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“This Is My Song” arr. Lyndell Leatherman
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