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In celebration this week:
- Mane Musica will play a prelude, Ave Regina Caelorum by Pierre de la Rue (1452-1518)
- Katie Kilby will welcome everyone to Celebration
- Next, Shelley Kelly will lead us in the Call to Celebration (World Council of Churches)
- the opening hymn will be “Great is Thy Faithfulness”,
- next Shelley will lead the Prayer of Reconciliation (World Council of Churches)
- Time with Children is next
- Invitations will be presented
- The Special Music will be Alleluia Omnes Gentes, by Heinrich Issac (1450-1517)
- Shelley will read from scripture: Matthew 13:1-8, 13-23
- Ben will deliver a sermon,
- next we will sing the Hymn of Response, “A Sower Came from Ancient Hills”
- Prayers of the People is next
- followed by passing the offering plates; the offertory will be: Ecce tu pulchra esby Josquin des Prez (1455-1521)
- the closing hymn will be “For the Fruit of All Creation”,
- we will recite the Charge together
- a benediction will be offered
- followed by a postlude Recordans de mia signora, by Josquin des Prez
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.