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In celebration this week:
- A prelude will be played, “Hózhó” by Connor Chee (b. 1987)
- Rev. Ben Daniel will welcome everyone to Celebration
- Next, Cheryl Geckeler will lead us in the Opening Sentence
- the opening hymn will be “O Worship the King, All Glorious Above!”
- Time with Children is next
- Invitations will be presented
- God’s Work in the World is next, Debbie Fallehy will speak about Family Life and Hospitality
- Rev. Jerry Drino and Ben will present “Carrying the Holy Fire”:
- First Movement – The Fire Reveals
- Second Movement – The Fire Remembers
- Third Movement – The Fire Renews
- Fourth Movement – The Fire Makes a People
- the MPC Choir will sing “Canticle of Brother Sun” from Missa Gaia by Paul Winter
- Jerry and Ben will present the final movement of “Carrying the Holy Fire”:
- The Fire Gives Responsibility
- next Cheryl will lead a Ritual of Response with closing affirmation
- followed by the passing of the offering plates, offertory: “Dakota Hymn” by Joseph Renville
- the closing hymn will be “Come Down, O Love Divine”,
- we will recite the Charge together
- a benediction will be offered
- followed by a postlude, “Wichita Tia To” by Jim Pepper (1941 – 1992)
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.