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In celebration this week:
- The Ruling Elders will start Celebration with a prelude, “American Tune” by Paul Simon
- Everyone will be welcomed to Celebration
- Next, Lin Gentry will lead us in a Call to Celebration (Lutheran Peace Fellowship)
- the opening hymn will be “The Church of Christ in Every Age”
- next Lin will lead the Prayer for Peace (Philippines)
- Time with Children is next
- Invitations will be presented
- Lin will read from scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12
- Rev. Ben Daniel will offer a sermon,
- then we will sing the Hymn of Response, “Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life”
- Prayers of the People are next,
- followed by the passing of the offering plates, while “Good Person” by Ingrid Andress is performed by the Ruling Elders
- the closing hymn will be “God of Grace and God of Glory”,
- we will recite the Charge together
- a benediction will be offered
- followed by a postlude, “Everyday People” by Sly and the Family Stone, performed by the Ruling Elders
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.