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In celebration this week:
- The MPC Brass Quartet, directed by Kim Rankin, will perform the prelude,
- 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, “My Soul Gives Glory to My God”,
- Sari Kulberg will lead us in a Prayer for Peace,
- Talitha will welcome us to Celebration,
- The children will be dismissed to Godly Play.
- Sari will lead us in the scripture reading, Luke 1::26-56, then
- Ben will offer a sermon, “The Affirmations of Mary”,
- Next, the MPC Choir will present, “Mary, Did You Know?”, by Mark Lawry and Buddy Greene.
- Offering,
- Invitations.
- The closing hymn is “The Angel Gabriel From heaven Came”, and then
- Sari will lead us in the Charge and Ben will offer a benediction.
- The MPC Brass Quartet will offer the postlude, after which
- 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.