Worship

Online Worship

We’re going online for worship.  Check us out each Sunday!

Worship – Sunday, January 30, 2022 (Manchester University ROBOT leads our worship)

Our worship service is presented by Manchester University ROBOT (Radically Obedient Brethren Outreach Team). They are a group of students who plan, write, and carry out a worship service to travel to various churches and share with them. Our own Connor Ladd was one of the team members when this service was filmed in 2021!

The video of the service is 30:39 minutes long. It is an unlisted video on YouTube (link below). The only people who can see it are those who have the link. In agreeing to host ROBOT for our worship service, we have also agreed to only share this link with our church.  Manchester University asks for you not to distribute this link widely, ie: NO posting on social media or forwarding the email to folks outside of our congregations’ regular attendance. This is because many churches have “booked” the team and if this video shows up on someone’s social media and someone from another church sees it then that church may no longer want to use it.
 
Link for worship: https://youtu.be/_ucK1885Xwk

Worship – Sunday, December 26, 2021 ( Worship Leader – Tanya Yager)

This 46 minutes worship was live in our sanctuary. Tanya Yager served as worship leader as well as one of the readers along with Gus Stender and Joel Yager for the children’s Christmas program. Noah Geiger was the scripture reader. Many of our children participated in the retelling of the Christmas story. Join with the congregation in singing familiar Christmas carols. Pam Hoppe served as director of the program and chorister.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/905899203625311

YouTube: https://youtu.be/pRIlCHxfwFQ

Worship – Sunday, October 3, 2021 ( Worship Leader – Mike Hoppe; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

This 71 minute worship service is the last in our 60th anniversary series entitled “Worship through the Decades” as we revisit worship from past decades. Today’s worship revisits October 3, 2004. The October 3, 2021 service uses the original bulletin and order of worship from October 3, 2004 service. At the beginning of the service, we honor the Russell & Ruby Sherman and Robert & Marjorie Mowrey families who have remained active in the congregation all 60 years. The YouTube version includes a series of photos of the Sherman & Mowrey families involvement in the church during the postlude music at the conclusion of the service.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/581251686355445

YouTube: https://youtu.be/VorXN1_cDYg

Worship – Sunday, September 26, 2021 ( Worship Leader – Eric Helfrich; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 52 minute worship service includes a children’s story by Anna Copp.  Mary Helfrich served as chorister.  Pam Hoppe played the organ and Jen Sery played the piano. Pastor Dennis’ message was entitled, “The Prayer of the Faithful”, based on James 5:13-20.  Special thanks to Joel Yager for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/267919485189112

Worship – Sunday, September 19, 2021 ( Worship Leader  & Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 47 minute worship service includes a children’s story by Pastor Dennis.  Mary Helfrich served as chorister.  Pam Hoppe played the organ and Connie Copp played the piano. Pastor Dennis’ message was entitled, “Who is the Greatest?”, based on Mark 9:30-37.  Special thanks to Joel Yager for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/1278729712579053

Worship – Sunday, September 12, 2021 ( Worship Leader & Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

This 79 minute worship service is the fourth in our 60th anniversary series entitled “Worship through the Decades” as we revisit worship from past decades. Today’s worship revisits September 12, 1965. The September 12, 2021 service uses the original bulletin and order of worship from September 12, 1965 service. At the beginning of the service, we honor the family of Wyland & Iva Zumbrun, one of the families who has remained active in the congregation nearly all 60 years. A series of photos accompanies music by Evelyn Zumbrun at the conclusion of the service on the YouTube version.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/975876992974248

YouTube: https://youtu.be/yt6sjNDXwIU

Worship – Sunday, September 5, 2021 ( Worship Leader – Stephanie Bradbury; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 48 minute worship service includes a children’s story by Pastor Dennis.  Chris Broni served as chorister.  Pam Hoppe played the organ and Connie Copp played the piano. Pastor Dennis’ message was entitled, “Praise the Lord”, based on Psalm 146.  Special thanks to Joel Yager for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/402629427920698

Worship – Sunday, August 29, 2021 ( Worship Leader – Landon Rehrer; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 54 minute worship service includes a children’s story by Sherri Sims.  Connie Copp served as chorister.  Pam Hoppe played the organ and Jen Sery played the piano. Pastor Dennis’ message was entitled, “Are You Quick to Listen?”, based on James 1:17-22.  Special thanks to Joel Yager for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/896125221310332

Worship – Sunday, August 22, 2021 ( Worship Leader & Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

This 55 minute worship service is the third in our 60th anniversary series entitled “Worship through the Decades” as we revisit worship from past decades.  Today’s worship revisits August 22, 1982. The August 22, 2021 service uses the original bulletin and order of worship for the August 22, 1982 service. At the beginning of the service, we honor the family of Clebert & Helen Johnson, one of the families who has remained active in the congregation nearly all 60 years.  A series of photos accompanies music by Blue Bird Revival at the conclusion of the YouTube video.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/1464103357292834

YouTube: https://youtu.be/STXW-jLgoSs

Worship – Sunday, July 18, 2021 ( Worship Leader – Mike Hoppe; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

This 61 minute worship service is the second in our 60th anniversary series entitled “Worship through the Decades” as we revisit worship from past decades.  Today’s worship revisits July 18, 1976. The July 18, 2021 service uses the original bulletin and order of worship for the June 18, 1976 service. At the beginning of the service, we honor the families of Leroy & Lilah Veazey, Melvin & Velma Brumbaugh, and Paul & Carol Burkett, some of the families that have remained active in the congregation nearly all 60 years.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/809943369717925

YouTube: https://youtu.be/YHuZX3BdvK8

Worship – Sunday, June 20, 2021 ( Worship Leader – Mike Hoppe; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 66 minute worship service is the first in our 60th anniversary series entitled “Worship through the Decades” as we revisit worship from past decades.  Today’s worship revisits June 20, 1999, Pastor Dennis’ trial sermon on Father’s Day in 1999.  This June 20, 2021 service uses the original bulletin and order of worship for the June 20, 1999 service. Both days were Father’s Day and both include VBS kids sharing special music. At the beginning of the service, we honor the Glenn & Eloise Frank family, one of the families that have remained active in the congregation nearly all 60 years. Please join us as we celebrate 60 years of ministry in the Columbia City community.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/964370034104762

YouTube: https://youtu.be/sDLDHgfZFSQ

Worship – Sunday, June 13, 2021 ( Worship Leader – Jeffrey Copp; Speaker – Jeff Copp)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 47 minute worship service includes a children’s story by Kim Walter.  Kenny Bills served as chorister.  Special thanks to Joel Yager for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100058980131349/videos/204517691524234/

Worship – Sunday, June 6, 2021 ( Worship Leaders – Annamarie Yager and Garrett Geiger; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 51 minute worship service includes a children’s story by Anna Copp.  Mary Helfrich served as chorister.  Pam Hoppe played the organ and Connie Copp played the piano. Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled “The Lord Will Fulfill His Purpose for Each of Us” based on Psalm 138.  High school seniors were recognized during the service.  Special thanks to Joel Yager for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/807331356884727

Worship – Sunday, May 30, 2021 ( Worship Leader – Tanya Yager; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 57 minute worship service includes a children’s story by Mike Hoppe.  Connie Copp served as chorister.  Pam Hoppe played the organ and Jen Sery played the piano. Pastor Dennis’ message centered on the theme of Trinity Sunday.  Special thanks to Joel Yager for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/510161150174215

Worship – Sunday, May 23, 2021 ( Worship Leader – Eric Yager; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 51 minute worship service includes a children’s story by Sherri Sims.  Pam Hoppe served as chorister.  Connie Copp played the organ and Jen Sery played the piano. Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled “You Shall Live” based on Ezekiel 37:1-14 for Pentecost Sunday.  Special thanks to Dave Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/173940001325750

Worship – Sunday, May 16, 2021 ( Worship Leader – Landon Rehrer; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 59 minute worship service includes a children’s story by Stephanie Bradbury.  Kenny Bills served as chorister.  Pam Hoppe played the organ and Connie Copp played the piano. Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled “In the World Not Of the World” based on John 17:6-19.  The Brethren tenet of Simple Living is addressed utilizing the person of Henry Kurtz as an outsider who added richly to the Brethren in the mid 1800s.  Special thanks to Annamarie Yager for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook (Call to Worshsip and Opening Hymn): https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/3974009205999087

Facebook (Sermon and Closing Hymn): https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/296088835442484

YouTube: https://youtu.be/gHnby8A9HTI

Mural Tour of Church of the Brethren: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_Lf85VE2AY [Henry Kurtz can be seen at :29 at the left end of the panel for 1850]

More on Henry Kurtz: https://www.brethren.org/bhla/hiddengems/henry-kurtz/

Worship – Sunday, May 9, 2021 ( Worship Leaders – Youth; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 55 minute worship service was led by some of our youth for Mother’s Day. Sherri Sims also shared a Mother’s Day poem.  Pam Hoppe played the organ and Jen Sery played the piano. Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled “We’re Never Alone” based on Psalm 25:15-17 and various other passages.  Special thanks to Dave Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/501202057586224

Worship – Sunday, May 2, 2021 ( Worship Leader – Bob Pfeiffer; Speaker – Carol Pfeiffer)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 46 minute worship service includes a children’s story by Sheri Sims and singing is led by Chris Broni. Pam Hoppe played the organ and Jen Sery played the piano. Carol Pfeiffer’s message is entitled “Don’t You Get It?”.  Special thanks to Joel Yager for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook:https://m.facebook.com/groups/ColumbiaCityChurchoftheBrethren/permalink/4505685002792618/

Worship – Sunday, April 25, 2021 ( Worship Leader – Bill Brumbaugh; Speaker – Connor Ladd)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 41 minute worship service includes a children’s story by Dave Lambert and singing is led by Chris Broni. Pam Hoppe played the organ and Jen Sery played the piano. Connor Ladd’s message is entitled “For Such a Time as This”.  Special thanks to Dave Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/100058980131349/videos/176522347657102/

Worship – Sunday, April 18, 2021 ( Worship Leader – Beth Beckner; Speaker – Deanna Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 47 minute worship service includes a children’s story by Chris Broni and singing is led by Chris Broni. Pam Hoppe played the organ and Jen Sery played the piano. Deanna Beckner’s message is entitled “Thanks a Million”.  Special thanks to Dave Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2662828057348506

Worship – Sunday, April 11, 2021 ( Worship Leader – Annamarie Yager; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 49 minute worship service includes Bread & Cup Communion. Shelby Rehrer shares a children’s story and singing is led by Chris Broni.  Connie Copp played the piano.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “All in this Together”, based on Psalm 133.  Special thanks to Joel Yager for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/484708525900782/

Worship – Sunday, April 4, 2021 ( Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 57 minute Easter Sunday worship service is the last part of our Lenten series on themes from the book, The Walk, by Adam Hamilton.  Tanya Yager shares a children’s story and singing is led by Chris Broni.  Connie Copp played the organ.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “The Walk – It Is Finished”, based on various verses in John 19 & 20.  Special thanks to Dave Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/725819924758638

YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZrEjtzdbOWE

Worship – Sunday, March 28, 2021 (Worship Leader – Mike Hoppe; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 62 minute Palm Sunday worship service is the 5th of a 6 part Lenten series on themes from the book, The Walk, by Adam Hamilton.  Sherri Sims shares a children’s story and singing is led by Connie Copp.  Jen Sery  played the piano and Pam Hoppe played the organ.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “The Walk – Share”, based on Matthew 5:14-16.  Special thanks to Joel Yager for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/1236771323405602

YouTube: https://youtu.be/F6CFb72tFFs

Worship – Sunday, March 21, 2021 (Worship Leader – Bill Brumbaugh; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 49 minute worship service is the 4th of a 6 part Lenten series on themes from the book, The Walk, by Adam Hamilton.  Mike Hoppe shares a children’s story and singing is led by Chris Broni.  Connie Copp  played the piano and Pam Hoppe played the organ.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “The Walk – Give”, based on various New Testament texts.  Special thanks to Joel Yager for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/152911070034477

YouTube: https://youtu.be/MKQkICEjPC4

Worship – Sunday, March 14, 2021 (Worship Leader – Connor Ladd; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 56 minute worship service is the 3rd of a 6 part Lenten series on themes from the book, The Walk, by Adam Hamilton.  Stephanie Bradbury shares a children’s story and singing is led by Kenny Bills.  Jen Sery  played the piano and Pam Hoppe played the organ.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “The Walk – Serve”, based on Ephesians 2:8-10.  Special thanks to Joel Yager for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/838049676777266

YouTube: https://youtu.be/D_CjyJUt35w

Worship – Sunday, March 7, 2021 (Worship Leader – Adriana Brown; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 48 minute worship service is the 2nd of a 6 part Lenten series on themes from the book, The Walk, by Adam Hamilton.  Marilyn Stender shares a children’s story and singing is led by Chris Broni.  Connie Copp  played the piano and Pam Hoppe played the organ.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “The Walk – Study”, based on Psalm 19:1-4.  Special thanks to David Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/187015482872668

YouTube: https://youtu.be/uq7ltla5yhI

Worship – Sunday, February 28, 2021 (Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 58 minute worship service begins a 6 part Lenten series on themes from the book, The Walk, by Adam Hamilton.  Tanya Yager shares a children’s story and singing is led by Annamarie, Tanya, Joel, and Kirk Yager.  Connie Copp  played the piano and Pam Hoppe played the organ.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “The Walk – Worship and Prayer”, based on Psalm 95:1-7.  The song, Sing Your Praise to the Lord, written by Rich Mullins plays a significant part in today’s sermon.  If you are unfamiliar with the song, a link to listen to the song is below.  Let’s all strive to be a “living hallelujah!”  Special thanks to Emmylou Lambert and David Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/2973480059550522

YouTube: https://youtu.be/T4l1u2Ohm6U

Sing Your Praise to the Lord:  (Amy Grant singing, 3:20) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIPRSzVHfCM

Sing Your Praise to the Lord: (Rich Mullins singing, 5:39) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbIYPYBiejM

Worship – Sunday, February 21, 2021 (Worship Leader – Bill Brumbaugh; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Today’s worship was originally shared on April 26, 2020.  It has been our most watched worship service since we’ve been online, with over 1,300 views (as of February 17, 2021) on Facebook and YouTube combined.  It is shared again today as Pastor Dennis travels to be with his mom and family.  Worship next Sunday will be the start of our Lenten study using the book, The Walk, by Adam Hamilton.

As you watch this service you’ll be reminded of some of the people who make up the Columbia City Church of the Brethren during an almost 5 minute video showing just some of the ways our congregation has been active in the work of Christ and growing the past almost 60 years.  Overall, this 36 minute worship includes Pastor Dennis’ sermon entitled “The Family of God” as well as  multiple hymns and songs from past worship services at the Columbia City Church of the Brethren.  Feel free to sing along!  If you’re already connected to our congregation, this worship will remind you some of the great things about our church – our people & ministry.  If you’re not connected to our church, we’d love you to connect with us.  Visit our website, call the pastor, view other services online, and let us know how we can continue to connect with you.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/634572594059722/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/GecxJ-n4aLU

Worship – Sunday, February 14, 2021 (Worship Leader – Tanya Yager; Guest Speaker – Clay Geiger)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  Clay Geiger’s message is entitled, “Heart Warming Stories”, based on Ruth 1:8-18.  The scripture is read by Clay’s granddaughter, Hallee Geiger.  Tanya Yager shares a children’s story and singing is led by Jen Sery, Anna Copp, Kenny Bills, Jeffrey Copp, and Kirk Yager.  Connie Copp played the piano and Pam Hoppe played the organ.  Special thanks to Emmylou Lambert and David Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/256012246037075

YouTube: https://youtu.be/_5DeTq8HJXk

Worship – Sunday, February 7, 2021 (Worship Leader – Deanna Beckner; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  Today we celebrate Service Sunday.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “Step Out: Seeking New Paths”, based on the National Church of the Brethren theme for Service Sunday using Isaiah 43:18-19 as the basis.  Tanya Yager shares a children’s story and singing is led by Loretta VanEmon, Tanya Yager, Kenny Bills, and Pastor Dennis Beckner.  Connie Copp played the piano.  The YouTube link below also includes a video produced about the Church of the Brethren Workcamp, now called FaithX, program.  Special thanks to Emmylou Lambert and David Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: (41 minutes) https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/247758063587112

YouTube: (43 minutes) https://youtu.be/pGQmG9S5-ks

Worship – Sunday, January 31, 2021 (Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 55 minute worship service concludes the 5 part sermon series on the numbers of the Bible.  Pam Hoppe shares a children’s story and singing is led by Stephanie Bradbury, Jennifer Frank, and Pastor Dennis Beckner.  Pam Hoppe  played the piano.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “Numbers of the Bible – 66, 1,189, and 31,173”, based on the form of the King James Version of the Bible.  Special thanks to Emmylou Lambert and David Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/236796851389207

YouTube: https://youtu.be/kYvqtX_AtYc

 

To purchase a copy of the book, The Bible in 100 Numbers, which Pastor Dennis used as inspiration for the January sermon series, go to: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-bible-in-100-numbers-quid-publishing/1122935456?ean=9781435163003

 

Worship – Sunday, January 24, 2021 (Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 62 minute worship service continues the 5 part sermon series on the numbers of the Bible.  Worship includes Bread & Cup Communion.  You are encouraged to have some bread and juice on hand to join our time of Communion together.  Tanya Yager shares a children’s story and singing is led by Annamarie, Tanya, Joel & Kirk Yager.  Connie Copp played the piano and Pam Hoppe the organ.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “Numbers of the Bible – 46”, based on the 46 parables of Jesus used in the New International Version of the Bible.  Parables such as the Lost Sheep and Good Samaritan are highlighted as well as some modern day interpretations and Old Testament parables.  Special thanks to Emmylou Lambert and David Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/113821650565395

YouTube: https://youtu.be/IxM4XqBhcYQ

Worship – Sunday, January 17, 2021 (Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 44 minute worship service continues the 5 part sermon series on the numbers of the Bible.  Worship includes a children’s story by Pastor Dennis and singing led by Jennifer Frank, Kathy Bills, Kenny Bills, and Pastor Dennis.  Connie Copp played the piano and Pam Hoppe the organ.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “Numbers of the Bible – 40”, based on Genesis 7:6-12, Exodus 24:12-18, and Matthew 4:1-11.  Special thanks to Emmylou Lambert and David Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/2588610154762788

YouTube: https://youtu.be/P53Y122FmMM

Worship – Sunday, January 10, 2021 (Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 47 minute worship service continues the 5 part sermon series on the numbers of the Bible.  Worship includes a children’s story by Tanya Yager and singing led by Maddie Jagger, Tanya Yager, Kenny Bills, and Pastor Dennis Beckner.  Jen Sery played the piano and Pam Hoppe the organ.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “Numbers of the Bible – 12”, based on Genesis 35:22b-26, Luke 2:41-51, and Mark 3:13-19.  Special thanks to David Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/4201025103260882

YouTube: https://youtu.be/CNs5Qa0LcuU

Worship – Sunday, January 3, 2021 (Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 52 minute worship service begins a 5 part sermon series on the numbers of the Bible.  Worship includes a children’s story by Tanya Yager and singing led by Loretta VanEmon, Kirk & Tanya Yager, and Pastor Dennis Beckner.  Connie Copp played the piano and Pam Hoppe the organ.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “Numbers of the Bible – 3”, based on Matthew 2:1-12 and Matthew 28:16-20.  Special thanks to David Lambert and Emmylou Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/1506494109542496

YouTube: https://youtu.be/5vDijWllYes

Worship – Sunday, December 27, 2020 ( Speaker – Connor Ladd)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 41 minute worship service includes a children’s story by Connor Ladd and singing led by Loretta VanEmon and Kenny & Kathy Bills.  Connie Copp played the piano and Pam Hoppe played the organ.  Michael & Teresa Ladd helped provide the Call to Worship.  Connor Ladd’s message is entitled, “Year-round Christmas”, based on Galatians 4:4-7.  Special thanks to David Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/3537603049649536

YouTube: https://youtu.be/WXCWwgjySig

Christmas Eve Service – Thursday, December 24, 2020 (Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

The Christmas Eve Service was recorded live from our church building.  This hour long service includes familiar carols sung by Maddie Jagger, Kathy Bills, Kenny Bills, and Pastor Dennis Beckner.  Special music was provided by Anna Copp, Jeffrey Copp, and Maddie Jagger.  Pastor Dennis shared a Children’s Story.  Connie Copp played the piano and Pam Hoppe the organ.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “A Shepherd’s Story”, based on Luke 2.  The service ends with candle lighting – so join us by lighting your own candle to celebrate Christ’s light in our lives.  Special thanks to Duane Lambert for audio.  Merry Christmas!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/225454195754144

YouTube: https://youtu.be/UMdteML7hjs

Worship – Sunday, December 20, 2020 (Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 53 minute worship service celebrates the 4th Sunday of Advent.  Worship includes a children’s story by Pastor Dennis and a surprise presented by Dave Lambert.  Singing was led by Jen Sery, Connie Copp, Kenny Bills, and Pastor Dennis Beckner.  Connie Copp played the piano and Pam Hoppe the organ.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “How Can It Be?”, based on Luke 1:26-38.  Special thanks to David Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/442540240126976

YouTube: https://youtu.be/PXdsCDuciL8

Worship – Sunday, December 13, 2020 (Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 43 minute worship service celebrates the 3rd Sunday of Advent and includes special music and a prelude by Eric, Annamarie, and Joel Yager.  Worship also includes a children’s story by Tanya Yager and a surprise guest along with a surprise birthday song for Pastor Dennis.  Singing was led by Jen Sery, Kirk & Tanya Yager, and Pastor Dennis Beckner.  Connie Copp played the piano and Pam Hoppe the organ.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “Shout for Joy”, based on Psalm 126.  Special thanks to David Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/393096875282927

YouTube: https://youtu.be/zN8w9xr_clQ

Worship – Sunday, December 6, 2020 (Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 53 minute worship service celebrates the 2nd Sunday of Advent and includes a children’s story by Tanya Yager and singing led by Jen Sery, Kirk & Tanya Yager, and Pastor Dennis Beckner.  Connie Copp played the piano and Pam Hoppe the organ.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “Prepare the Way – God Makes it So Easy to Get to Him”, based on Isaiah 40:1-11.  Special thanks to David Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/376098216949451

YouTube: https://youtu.be/xo5slLrl8B0

Worship – Sunday, November 29, 2020 (Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 42 minute worship service celebrates the 1st Sunday of Advent and includes a children’s story by Pastor Dennis Beckner and singing led by Jen Sery, Kirk & Tanya Yager, and Pastor Dennis Beckner.  Connie Copp played the piano and Pam Hoppe the organ.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “God is Going to Visit”, based on Isaiah 64:1-9.  Special thanks to David Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/311031756642619

YouTube: https://youtu.be/LsbNGpKc-zI

Worship – Sunday, November 22, 2020 (Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Are you a sheep or a goat?  Matthew 25:31-46 describes the second coming of Christ and the separating of the sheep and the goats.  The sheep have spent time caring for others’ needs.  The goats have neglected to do so.  Overall, this 35 minute worship includes four traditional Thanksgiving hymns and choruses as well as a video describing one man’s call to serve others in the name of Christ.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “Are You a Sheep or a Goat?”  Hymns were sung by the Columbia City Church of the Brethren on November 20, 2016. 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/131307968477448

YouTube: https://youtu.be/LXF7JbdEt88

Worship – Sunday, November 15, 2020 (Worship Leaders – Youth; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

It’s Youth Sunday!  This 52 minute worship service includes four of our youth leading us in a children’s story, skit, scripture jam, and various readings and prayers.  Chris Broni leads singing while Jen Sery plays the piano and Pam Hoppe the organ.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “Take the Log Out”, based on Matthew 7:3-5.  Special thanks to David Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/649762619051403

YouTube: https://youtu.be/W0GoFBuvE8I

Worship – Sunday, November 8, 2020 (Worship Leader – Deanna Beckner; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Our first in-person worship from our church building since March was recorded live.  This 51 minute worship service includes a children’s story by Sherri Sims.  Jen Sery plays the piano and Pam Hoppe the organ.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “Do Not Give Up Meeting Together”, based on Hebrews 10:19-25.  Special thanks to David Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: (1st segment includes the opening through offering time) https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/3328397973949397

(2nd segment includes the children’s story and sermon) https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/666793344197117

YouTube: https://youtu.be/r6mfY0tD5Ms

Worship – Sunday, November 1, 2020 (Worship Leader – Bill Brumbaugh; Speaker – Connor Ladd)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 41 minute worship service includes a children’s story  by Tanya Yager and singing led by Jen Sery, Kirk & Tanya Yager, and Bill Brumbaugh.  Connie Copp played the piano.  Connor Ladd’s message is entitled, “What’s Love Got to Do with It?”, based on Matthew 22:34-40.  Special thanks to David Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/430635194596971

YouTube: https://youtu.be/TeZ416QyNVo

Worship – Sunday, October 25, 2020 (Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building.  This 50 minute worship service includes a children’s story by Tanya Yager and singing led by Jen Sery, Kirk & Tanya Yager, and Pastor Dennis Beckner.  Connie Copp played the piano and Pam Hoppe the organ.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “Sharing the Gospel and Our Lives”, based on 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8.  Special thanks to David Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/670096720567657

YouTube: https://youtu.be/kW3C8r3MICc

Worship – Sunday, October 18, 2020 (Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Worship was recorded live from our church building for the first time since March.  This 53 minute worship service includes a children’s story and singing led by Jen Sery, Kirk & Tanya Yager, and Pastor Dennis Beckner.  Connie Copp played the piano and Pam Hoppe the organ.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “Known By Name”, based on Exodus 33.  Special thanks to David Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for audio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/2821347968151209

YouTube: https://youtu.be/SEkDySe7IeU

Worship – Sunday, October 11, 2020 (Worship Leader – Tanya Yager; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Weekly worship services continue at the Whitley County 4-H Fairgrounds.  This nearly 69 minute worship service includes a baby dedication, new member recognition, and communion.  Hymns are led by Chris Broni and played by Pam Hoppe, who also leads the children’s story.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “The Shepherd Leads Us” based on Psalm 23.  This recording does not include the announcements, joys and concerns at the beginning of the service.  Special thanks to David Lambert for recording the service and for sound, and Vonda Cormany for setup.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/1194895300896826

YouTube: https://youtu.be/KINwYqbkaCY

Worship – Sunday, October 4, 2020 (Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Name a favorite Bible verse.  Hopefully you have many!  But how often do you refresh your memory on some of those verses you learned as a child?  Pastor Dennis’ message is all about those Bible verses we come in contact with either through reading the Bible or just happen across through our day.  The worship also includes some of the congregation’s favorite Bill & Gloria Gaither hymns and songs.  Overall, this 35 minute worship includes four hymns and ends with a special musical benediction by Pastor Dennis.  Hymns were sung by the Columbia City Church of the Brethren on November 18, 2018.  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/372852000517281

YouTube: https://youtu.be/FPoAqamKNLQ

Worship – Sunday, September 27, 2020 (Worship Leader – Landon Rehrer; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Weekly worship services continue at the Whitley County 4-H Fairgrounds.  This nearly 47 minute worship service includes hymns  led by Chris Broni and played by Connie Copp.  Mike Hoppe leads the children’s story.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “Which Way Do I Go?” based on Psalm 25:1-9.  This recording does not include the announcements, joys and concerns at the beginning of the service.  Special thanks to David Lambert for recording the service, Duane Lambert for sound, and Vonda Cormany for setup.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/376900589996725

YouTube: https://youtu.be/vB8LtPxc3qo

Worship – Sunday, September 20, 2020 (Worship Leader – Stephanie Bradbury; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Weekly worship services continue at the Whitley County 4-H Fairgrounds.  This 48 minute worship service includes hymns  led by Deanna Beckner and played by Pam Hoppe.  Marilyn Stender leads the children’s story. Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “The Struggle is Real” based on Philippians 1:21-30.  This recording does not include the announcements, joys and concerns at the beginning of the service.  Special thanks to David Lambert for recording the service, Duane Lambert for sound, and Vonda Cormany for setup.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/794270288033125

YouTube: https://youtu.be/bdz2GmrRtmg

Worship – Sunday, September 13, 2020 (Worship Leader – Mike Hoppe; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

We will now have weekly worship services at the Whitley County 4-H Fairgrounds.  This 43 minute worship service includes hymns  led by Chris Broni and played by Pam Hoppe.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “What’s Really Important?” based on Romans 14:1-12.  This recording does not include the announcements, joys and concerns at the beginning of the service.  Special thanks to David Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for sound. 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/713601356165940

YouTube: https://youtu.be/bER5eXt2_Bg

Worship – Sunday, September 6, 2020 (Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

What is the greatest commandment?  To love our neighbor as ourselves.  So when we read in Romans 13:10 that “love does no harm” (NIV), we are reminded that we should use love as our first tactic in life.  Love debt is the only debt we should be in according to the Apostle Paul.  Pastor Dennis’ message comes from an unique setting and is based on this message of loving others in the time we have left on earth.  Overall, this 37 minute worship includes five hymns and songs including a focal song for Pastor Dennis’ message, “Hold Us Together” by Matt Meyer.  Hymns were sung by the Columbia City Church of the Brethren on March 17, 2019.  Let’s get loving others before it’s too late!  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/1414565882074630

YouTube: https://youtu.be/oPIOa-idpmE

Worship – Sunday, August 30, 2020 (Worship Leader – Jim Broni; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Our third in-person worship since March 15 was held at the Whitley County 4-H Fairgrounds.  This 50 minute worship service includes hymns  led by Pam Hoppe and a children’s story given by Shelby Rehrer.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “Love One Another, Serve the Lord, etc.” based on Romans 12:9-21.  This recording does not include the announcements, joys and concerns at the beginning of the service.  Special thanks to David Lambert for recording the service and Duane Lambert for sound. 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/398403451124209

YouTube: https://youtu.be/_EnUXlxqPqc

To view the poem “Mindful” by Mary Oliver referred to by Pastor Dennis: https://wordsfortheyear.com/2015/07/22/mindful-by-mary-oliver/

Worship – Sunday, August 23, 2020 (Youth Sunday)

Join several of our youth as they lead us in worship based on the National Youth Sunday theme, “Through Our Fear, I Trust in God.”  The theme comes from Psalm 56:1-4.  Worship elements were prepared by the National Youth Cabinet of which Pastor Dennis Beckner is one of the adult advisors.  Another aspect of worship is a modern day skit based on the Parable of the Lost Sheep from Luke 15:3-6.  Also included in this 24 minute worship are songs and hymns sung previously by the Columbia City Church of the Brethren.    

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/221773499273162

YouTube: https://youtu.be/rjGI3sGodeE

Worship – Sunday, August 16, 2020 (Worship Leader – Trevor Ladd; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

One of the longest stories in the book of Genesis is the story of Jacob and his sons.  The key figure in our text from Genesis 45 is Joseph.  Today we look at how Joseph was treated by his brothers and how Joseph in return treats his brothers years later.  Overall, this nearly 40 minute worship includes Pastor Dennis’ sermon entitled “50:20 Vision”, a series of video clips from RightNow Media on four themes that come from this story – Abandonment, Being Testing, Feeling Trapped, and Promotion – as well as multiple hymns and songs from previous worship services at the Columbia City Church of the Brethren.  Feel free to sing along!  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/773237403437413 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/5xmwje0WVvg

Watch a Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat segment based on Genesis 45:1-15: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfcqWlES8n8

Watch a modern day adaptation of the Joseph story from Genesis in this RightNow Media segment:

 

Worship – Sunday, August 9, 2020 (Manchester University ROBOT leads our worship)

Sunday’s worship service is presented by Manchester University ROBOT (Radically Obedient Brethren Outreach Team). They are a group of students who plan, write, and carry out a worship service to travel to various churches and share with them. Our own Connor Ladd is one of the team members!  Due to the changes COVID-19 brought to the University and the churches this past spring, the team put together a virtual service that they are sharing with us rather than traveling to congregations.

The video of the service is 33:36 minutes long. It is an unlisted video on YouTube (link below). The only people who can see it are those who have the link. In agreeing to host ROBOT for our worship service, we have also agreed to only share this link with our church.  Manchester University asks for you not to distribute this link widely, ie: NO posting on social media or forwarding the email to folks outside of our congregations’ regular attendance. This is because many churches have “booked” the team and if this video shows up on someone’s social media and someone from another church sees it then that church may no longer want to use it.
 

Worship – Sunday, August 2, 2020 (Worship Leader – Carlos Cordova; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Find it hard to talk with someone about your faith?  This worship service is centered on Romans 9:1-5 where the Apostle Paul talks about a connection with his own people – the people of Israel.  Overall, this 32 minute worship includes Pastor Dennis’ sermon entitled “Just Sit Down and Talk”, a video about how one young woman shared her testimony, as well as multiple hymns and songs from the July 16, 2017 worship service at the Columbia City Church of the Brethren.  Feel free to sing along!  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/211004363654191

YouTube: https://youtu.be/BC8gFHiYSiQ

Worship – Sunday, July 26, 2020 (Worship Leader – Dave Lambert; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Our second in-person worship since March 15 was held in the front yard of Jeff & Connie Copp.  This 54 minute worship service includes hymns  led by Chris Broni and a children’s story given by Sherri Sims.  Jeffrey Copp surprised his grandparents by singing “Revive Us Again” for the offertory music.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “Eat What? Drink What? Oh!”. based on John 6:51-58.  Recording began following the welcome, announcements, joys and concerns.   Special thanks to David Fenker and Joel Yager for recording the service and Duane Lambert for sound. 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/291841395233161

YouTube: https://youtu.be/pemIOdm5oQY

Worship – Sunday, July 19, 2020

Today’s 30 minute service is full of song. Join us in a hymn sing with some old-time favorites as well as some newer hymns. All hymns were sung and recorded previously by the Columbia City Church of the Brethren in worship.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/1234411940226946

YouTube: https://youtu.be/uK_db0F2w6k

Worship – Sunday, July 12, 2020 (Worship Leader – Jeff Copp; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Joy!  How often do you experience joy?  Our text, Philippians 4:4-9, speaks of rejoicing always.  Connie Copp leads us into and out of worship with joy through live music on the piano.  This 31 minute worship service includes choruses and hymns sung by the Columbia City Church of the Brethren in previous worship services.  In his sermon, Pastor Dennis encourages everyone to complete a Joy List to see how joy can be found in every situation.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/1192950211062888 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/HiwTMQU0-Pk

Download your own Joy List: https://www.cccob.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Joy-List.pdf 

Worship – Sunday, July 5, 2020 (Worship Leader – Marta Stender; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

We celebrate the poetry of the Psalms, specifically looking at Psalm 145.  This 31 minute worship service includes choruses and hymns sung by the Columbia City Church of the Brethren on October 8, 2017.  Marta reads a poem entitled, “When I Say ‘I Am A Christian'”.  How does poetry speak to your life of faith?

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/291698485238599

YouTube: https://youtu.be/Dy5RRlZdGXc

Worship – Sunday, June 28, 2020 (Worship Leader – Connor Ladd; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Our first in-person worship since March 15 was held on Vesper Hill at Camp Alexander Mack.  This 40 minute worship service includes hymns at the beginning and end of the worship led by Pam Hoppe and  a children’s story given by Chris Broni.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “A Little Cold Water Goes A Long Way”. based on Matthew 10:40-42.  Recording began following the welcome, announcements, joys and concerns.  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/649363235930506

YouTube: https://youtu.be/LbydL6oLNOw

Worship – Sunday, June 21, 2020 (Worship Leader – Joel Yager; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

We celebrate our fathers and graduates in today’s worship.  This nearly 37 minute worship service includes choruses and hymns sung by the Columbia City Church of the Brethren on April 29, 2018 and includes Pastor Dennis sharing special music, “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” which was originally shared in worship on May 28, 2017.  Joel lists our 2020 graduates who submitted photos as we celebrate their achievements.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “Fatherly Care – Use Wisely”.  based on texts in Matthew 10 and Psalm 32.  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/589022691993346

YouTube: https://youtu.be/2jzLPaZKaJ8

Worship – Sunday, June 14, 2020 (Worship Leaders – children of our congregation; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Celebrate compassion as some of our children lead us in worship.  This 31 minute worship service includes hymns with music this week instead of just the words.  Music is from both the October 29, 2017 & January 13, 2019 worship services of the Columbia City Church of the Brethren.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled “Living Compassion”.   For additional special music this week, listen to “What the World Needs Now” produced during Covid-19 by the Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/544507959577970

YouTube: https://youtu.be/XYzQQlnROWw

“What the World Needs Now” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QagzdvzzHBQ&feature=emb_title

Worship – Sunday, June 7, 2020 (Worship Leader – Beth Beckner; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Join us as we celebrate Church of the Brethren agencies and ministries.  Beth Beckner serves as worship leader for the first time at the Columbia City Church of the Brethren (she’s normally the one taking attendance when we meet in our building).  This 41 minute worship service includes photos of people from our congregation supporting some of these agencies and ministries with music written by Manchester University graduate, Shawn Kirchner.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled “Making Disciples Together”.  This week Pastor Dennis also shares a children’s story so make sure your kids are worshiping with you.  Also included in the worship are camp songs from the November 11, 2018 worship at the Columbia City Church of the Brethren.  Sing with us as we celebrate the ministries of Camp Mack, Manchester University, Timbercrest Retirement Community, and Bethany Theological Seminar – and naming many other ministries of the Church of the Brethren! For additional special music this week, listen to the Manchester University A Capella Choir sing “We Shall Overcome”.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/288470275666356

YouTube: https://youtu.be/E3XlYGD2cXw

Manchester University A Capella Choir – “We Shall Overcome” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPtdLKfaS6M

Worship – Sunday, May 31, 2020 (Worship Leader – Jason Nicodemus; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Feel the power of the Holy Spirit in this Pentecost Sunday worship.  This nearly 29 minute worship service is centered around various scriptures which talk about the Spirit.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled “Feel the Spirit”.  He uses the African Spiritual Every Time I Feel the Spirit to exemplify the feeling we should get when we sense the Spirit of God at work in our lives.  Also included in the worship are choruses and hymns from the May 20, 2018 worship at the Columbia City Church of the Brethren.  Feel free to sing along!  Jason introduces a time of offering as we reflect on how we continue to give to the various ministries of the church.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/551057829133288

YouTube: https://youtu.be/2RH6HTR7yaY

Worship – Sunday, May 24, 2020 (Worship Leader – Eric Yager; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Pastor Dennis welcomes you to a worship which celebrates Ascension Sunday along with Memorial Day.  This 30 minute worship service is centered around Acts 1:6-14.  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled “Preparing for the Trip of a Lifetime”.  He uses examples from trips he has taken out West and abroad as trips of a lifetime compared to the ultimate trip Jesus’ disciples witnessed as Jesus ascended to heaven.  Also included in the worship are choruses and hymns from past worship services at the Columbia City Church of the Brethren.  Feel free to sing along!  Continue listening during the credits as we revisit the congregation learning the echo to the chorus, “I Will Call Upon the Lord.”  This clip will surely bring a smile to your face and joy to your heart.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/2683306458660604

YouTube: https://youtu.be/hIifI9m4L1M

Worship – Sunday, May 17, 2020 (Worship Leader – Connor Ladd; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

When do we ever have enough?  This worship service is centered on Acts 17:22-31 with the Apostle Paul in Athens.  Overall, this 34 minute worship includes Pastor Dennis’ sermon entitled “Jesus is Enough”, a video about worshiping the wrong God, as well as multiple hymns and songs from past worship services at the Columbia City Church of the Brethren.  Feel free to sing along!  Listen for a few announcements at the beginning of the service – just like our worship would be in our sanctuary.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/546314769340317

YouTube: https://youtu.be/vLuw1W0l6eo

Worship – Sunday, May 10, 2020 (Worship Leader – Adriana Brown; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Our Mother’s Day worship reminds us that there have been many women in our lives that have helped build character, nurture us, care for us, and teach us.  This worship service is centered around Proverbs 22:1-11.  Overall, this 34 minute worship includes Pastor Dennis’ sermon entitled “The Mothering We Get”, a Mother’s Day poem, as well as multiple hymns and songs from past worship services at the Columbia City Church of the Brethren.  Feel free to sing along!  Watch for little red cowboy boots.  A story of connection with our church will be shared following worship.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/321324235524765

YouTube: https://youtu.be/0ovthFA4s-I

Worship – Sunday, May 3, 2020 (Worship Leader – Alaina Taylor; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

This worship service is centered around Acts 2:42-47.  Overall, this 33 minute worship includes Pastor Dennis’ sermon entitled “Faith – It’s Still About Togetherness” as well as  multiple hymns and songs from past worship services at the Columbia City Church of the Brethren.  Feel free to sing along!  Another fun element is a children’s story by Dave Lambert and EmmyLou.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/724201281721430/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/8ASVSDmi6uY

Worship – Sunday, April 26, 2020 (Worship Leader – Bill Brumbaugh; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Our church shirts say “Be the Church”.  Today we’re encouraging everyone in our church to wear their shirt to form some solidarity among those who regularly attend even though we’re not able to all be present in the same building to worship.  As you watch this service you’ll be reminded of some of the people who make up the Columbia City Church of the Brethren during an almost 5 minute video showing just some of the ways our congregation has been active in the work of Christ and growing the past almost 60 years.  Overall, this 36 minute worship includes Pastor Dennis’ sermon entitled “The Family of God” as well as  multiple hymns and songs from past worship services at the Columbia City Church of the Brethren.  Feel free to sing along!  If you’re already connected to our congregation, this worship will remind you some of the great things about our church – our people & ministry.  If you’re not connected to our church, we’d love you to connect with us.  Visit our website, call the pastor, view other services online, and let us know how we can continue to connect with you.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/634572594059722/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/GecxJ-n4aLU

Worship – Sunday, April 19, 2020 (Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

This worship reminds us how important faith is in our lives.  The service’s foundation is from John 20:19-31, 1 Peter 1:3-9, and Psalm 16:7-11. Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “Is It That Hard to Live by Faith?”.  The sermon begins with a short video clip identifying that it can be hard sometimes to live by faith.  This 25 minute worship also includes multiple hymns and songs from past worship services at the Columbia City Church of the Brethren.  Feel free to sing along!  May this service be a reminder that the same Spirit given to the original disciples by Jesus remains with us today.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/2599784380244390/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/zb7FrAMB42M

Worship – Sunday, April 12, 2020 (Worship Leader – Deanna Beckner; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

Easter Sunday worship will inspire you with scripture from Matthew 28:1-10 and Colossians 3:1-4, along with multiple Easter hymn favorites.  Feel free to sing along and worship our risen Savior!  Pastor Dennis’ message is entitled, “Easter=Empty Cross + Empty Tomb”.  This 29 minute worship also includes our children’s choir from a 2018 recording sharing the song “He Is Lord” during the prelude and credits with the congregation joining in!  In fact, all music is from Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 at the Columbia City Church of the Brethren.  Children’s materials have been provided by Brethren Press from the Shine curriculum, Spring 2020.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/504118816923558/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/lpVMaej63Bw

Children’s Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KzgDTybwqw&feature=youtu.be

Children’s coloring page: https://shinecurriculum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/EasterMakesMeGlad.pdf

Enter the Passion with us as we picture ourselves in the stories of Holy Week throughout Lent. This series began March 8, 2020, prior to video recordings of worship.  Below you will find the last 3 worship services in the series.

Worship – Sunday, April 5, 2020 (Worship Leader – Annamarie Yager; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

This is the final part of a Lenten series, “Enter the Passion of Jesus” based on the book by the same name.  During this 29 minute worship, you’ll enter the story of Jesus during Holy Week.  Jesus goes out to pray along with three of his disciples as depicted in Mark 14:32-52. Annamarie will portray one of the characters as you view artwork depicting the scene.  A traditional Palm Sunday hymn is also included in this Sunday’s worship.  Feel free to sing along or just listen.  [Worship leader segments were recorded prior to the stay-at-home order.]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/659520134826068/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/20y-z1eSCEw

Worship – Sunday, March 29, 2020 (Worship Leader – Gus Stender; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

This is the fourth part of a Lenten series, “Enter the Passion of Jesus” based on the book by the same name.  During this 22 minute worship, you’ll enter the story of Jesus during Holy Week.  Jesus is anointed with expensive oil while sitting at a table for dinner as depicted in Mark 14:3-9. Gus will portray one of the characters as you view artwork depicting the scene.  We’ve added a hymn to this Sunday’s worship.  Feel free to sing along or just listen.  We’ve also taken the suggestions of several individuals this past week and included the words to scripture on the screen for you to more easily follow along.  We also don’t want to leave out our children, so this week there will also be a separate children’s story video led by Stephanie Bradbury (recorded by Sherri Sims).  Please check out both the worship video and children’s story videos in whichever order you’d like. [Worship leader segments were recorded prior to the stay-at-home order.]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/542872619694945/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/elG1dQKFpDk

Children’s Story: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacitycob/videos/833793793807685/

Worship – Sunday, March 22, 2020 (Worship Leader – Austin Heiden, intern; Speaker – Pastor Dennis Beckner)

This is the third part of a Lenten series, “Enter the Passion of Jesus” based on the book by the same name.  During this 19 minute worship, you’ll enter the story of Jesus with some leaders at the temple as depicted in Matthew 22:15-22.  Austin will portray one of the characters as you view artwork depicting this scene.  This is our first attempt at recording worship on video due to not being able to worship in person with the Coronavirus.  We hope you find your place in the story as you worship with us.  Thanks for joining us!

 

Check out this preview (below) of our Lenten Series, “Enter the Passion of Jesus”