PLEASE NOTE: Celebration is back in the sanctuary! Everyone will need to wear masks and provide proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test within 3 days of each Sunday. You also may watch the service on a live stream in the courtyard or at home. To learn more about these choices, please visit mpcfamily.org/celebrate. In order to keep everyone healthy & safe, we will:
- require mask-wearing when indoors
- require either proof of Covid vaccination OR a negative Covid test from within the last three days. Please see the ushers for details
- run the furnace filtration system for ventilation, doors and windows open only when necessary
If you can get tested using an at-home test or a clinical test before coming to Church, that’s one way you can help keep the congregation safe.
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In celebration this week:
- Kim Rankin will perform a prelude, “His Eye is on the Sparrow” a traditional song, arrangement by Bill Wolaver
- Rev. Ben Daniel will welcome us to Celebration,
- then Jerry White will lead us in the Call to Celebration (from Iona, adapted).
- The opening song is, “I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art”
- Next, Jerry will lead us in a Prayer and an Affirmation, (from an Iona liturgy, adapted).
- Next, Debbie Fallehy will lead us in a celebration of August birthdays.
- Then, there is a Time for Children. Children will be offered the opportunity to go to Godly Play.
- Next, there will be a time for invitations
- The Special Music will be “Anthem” by Leonard Cohen, performed by Steve McKiernan.
- Jerry will lead us in a scripture lesson from Hebrews 11:1-16,.
- Ben will preach a sermon, “Have Faith”.
- Next is the hymn of response, “God of Our Life”.
- The offering plates will be passed, and Kim will play the offertory, “The Book of Love” by Peter Gabriel,
- We will celebrate communion.
- The closing hymn will be, “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past”.
- Jerry will lead us in the Charge, andBen will offer a benediction.
- Kim will offer a postlude.
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. Care for Creation. 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.