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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:
- Marcus Schneider will play a prelude, “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”, Georg Friedrich Kaufmann
- the Palm Processional is next, with the children leading as “Hosanna!” by ruth Elaine Schram is played
- Katie Kilby will welcome everyone to Celebration
- Karen Ray Gibson will lead the Call to Celebration, (Eastern Orthodox, adapted)
- the opening hymn will be “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”,
- next Karen will lead us in the Prayer of Reconciliation (from India, adapted)
- Time with Children follows,
- invitation are next
- then the MPC Choir will perform “Psalm 150” by Bob Chilcott, with Kim Rankin directing
- Karen will read from Matthew 21:1-11
- then Rev. Ben Daniel will offer a sermon,
- the Hymn of Response will be “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”,
- Prayers of the People are next
- Pat Schwinn will bring a God’s Work in the World about One Great Hour of Sharing
- followed by passing the offering plates; the offertory will be “Ride On, Ride On, in Majesty”, Hans Arnold Metzger
- the closing hymn will be “My Song is Love Unknown”,
- we will recite the Charge together
- there will be a benediction
- followed by a postlude, “O Welt, ich muss dich lassen”, Johannes Brahms
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.