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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, “Make You Feel My Love”, by Bob Dylan
- Katie will welcome everyone to Celebration
- Next, Helen Hutchison will lead us in the Call to Celebration (using “Three Things to Remember” by Mary Oliver)
- the opening hymn will be “God Is Here Today”,
- next Helen will lead the Prayer for Peace (World Council of Churches)
- Time with Children is next
- Invitations will be presented
- The MPC Choir will sign “We Shall Not Be Moved”, traditional spiritual, arr. Adam and Matt Podd; Kim Rankin directing
- Helen will read from scripture: Matthew 9:9-26
- Ben will deliver a sermon
- the Hymn of Response will be “Be Still and Know That I Am God”
- followed by passing the offering plates; the offertory will be: “Draw the Circle Wide” text by Gordon Light; music by Mark Miller
- we will celebrate communion together
- the closing hymn will be “Fill My Cup, Let i Overflow”,
- we will recite the Charge together
- a benediction will be offered
- followed by a postlude “We Shall Not Be Moved”
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.