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In celebration this week:
- Kim Rankin will play the prelude, “Watchman, Tell Us of the Night”, arr. by Mark Hayes,
- As we prepare to light the Advent Wreath, we will sing the processional song, “While We Are Waiting, Come”.
- Next is the responsive reading as the advent wreath is lit.
- The opening hymn is, “On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry”,
- Stephen Warren will lead us in a Prayer for Peace (adapted from a Democratic Republic of the Congo prayer, published by the World Council of Churches],
- The children will be dismissed to Godly Play.
- Stephen will lead us in the scripture reading, Luke 1:57-80
- Ben will offer a sermon, “Get Ready”,
- Then the MPC Choir will present, “Now the Heavens Start to Whisper”, and
- Talitha will share a Pastoral Prayer.
- Offering,
- Invitations.
- The closing hymn is “Creator of the Stars of Night” and then
- Stephen will lead us in the Charge and Ben will offer a benediction.
- Marcia will offer the postlude, “Comfort, Comfort Ye My People”, arr. D. N. Johnson,
- Ushers will dismiss the congregation row by row.
The Charge (say together) Go out into the world in peace. Have courage; hold on to what is good. Return no one evil for evil. Strengthen the faint-hearted, support the weak, and help the suffering. Honor all people. Love and serve God, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Celebration live stream recordings
Every week, we post a live stream recording to YouTube. You can view information about those live stream recordings and access a link to the playlist on our Celebration Recordings page.