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- encourage masking when indoors
- run the furnace filtration system for ventilation, doors and windows open only when necessary
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In celebration this week:
- The prelude is “Mercy” (by Dave Matthews), performed by The Ruling Elders
- Katie Kilby will welcome everyone to Celebration
- Jane VanderVeer will lead us in an Opening Response (from Iona)
- the opening hymn will be “I Sing the Mighty Power of God”,
- next Jane will lead us in the Prayer for Peace (excerpted and adapted from the poem “Shaking Hands” by Pádraig Ó Tuama)
- Invitations are next
- then it’s Time with Children
- Special Music will be performed by The Ruling Elders with special guest Rev. Talitha Aho”, “I Shall Be Released” (by Bob Dylan)
- followed by Jane reading from the Scriptures, from Luke 13:10-20
- Rev. Ben Daniel will preach a sermon,
- the Hymn of Response is “Amazing Grace”
- Prayers of the People will be next
- then the offering plates will be passed, and Marcia Roy will play an offertory
- the closing hymn will be “Angel Band”
- we will recite the Charge
- there will be a benediction
- followed by a postlude, “Everyday People” (by Sly and the Family Stone) performed by The Ruling Elders, Rev. Talitha Aho, and The Standing Committee
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.