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At the end of this e-mail you will find the information for:
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Announcement for Morning Prayer
The Sunday Worship Zoom Meeting
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The Sunday School Zoom Meeting
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(This service will be recorded and uploaded to our Youtube Page)
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Christ Episcopal Church Online
The Sixth Sunday of Easter
Holy Eucharist Rite II — 10:00 A.M .
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Prelude “All things bright and Beautiful” Richard Kerr
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Opening Hymn “We plow the fields and scatter” Hymnal 291 v1-3
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Refrain: All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above;
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then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord for all his love.
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1 We plow the fields and scatter the good seed on the land,
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but it is fed and watered by God’s almighty hand;
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he sends the snow in winter, the warmth to swell the grain,
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the breezes and the sunshine, and soft refreshing rain.
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2 He only is the Maker of all things near and far;
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he paints the wayside flower, he lights the evening star;
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the winds and waves obey him, by him the birds are fed;
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much more to us, his children, he gives our daily bread.
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3 We thank thee, then, O Father, for all things bright and good,
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the seedtime and the harvest, our life, our health, our food:
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the gifts we have to offer are what thy love imparts,
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but chiefly thou desirest our humble thankful hearts.
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Celebrant: Alleluia, Christ is Risen
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People: The Lord is Risen indeed, Alleluia
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Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Gloria [Mathias] (sung by soloist) Hymnal S278
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Celebrant: The Lord be with you
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People: And also with you
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O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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First Reading: Acts 10:44-48 Reader: D. Crocker
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While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, "Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?" So he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they invited him to stay for several days.
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Celebrant: The Word of the Lord
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1 Sing to the Lord a new song, *
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for he has done marvelous things.
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2 With his right hand and his holy arm *
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has he won for himself the victory.
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3 The Lord has made known his victory; *
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his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations.
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4 He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to the house of Israel, *
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and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.
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5 Shout with joy to the Lord, all you lands; *
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lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing.
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6 Sing to the Lord with the harp, *
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with the harp and the voice of song.
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7 With trumpets and the sound of the horn *
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shout with joy before the King, the Lord.
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8 Let the sea make a noise and all that is in it, *
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the lands and those who dwell therein.
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9 Let the rivers clap their hands, *
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and let the hills ring out with joy before the Lord,
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when he comes to judge the earth.
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10 In righteousness shall he judge the world *
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and the peoples with equity.
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Second Reading: 1 John 5:1-6 Reader: D. Crocker
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Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the parent loves the child. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. For the love of God is this, that we obey his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome, for whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith. Who is it that conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? This is the one who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ, not with the water only but with the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one that testifies, for the Spirit is the truth.
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Celebrant: The Word of the Lord
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Sequence Hymn “New songs of celebration render” Hymnal 413 v. 1-3
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1 New songs of celebration render to him who has great wonders done;
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awed by his love his foes surrender and fall before the Mighty One.
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He has made known his great salvation which all his friends with joy confess;
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he has revealed to every nation his everlasting righteousness.
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2 Joyfully, heartily resounding, let every instrument and voice peal out
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the praise of grace abounding, calling the whole world to rejoice.
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Trumpets and organs set in motion such sounds as make the heavens ring;
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all things that live in earth and ocean, make music for your mighty King.
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3 Rivers and seas and torrents roaring, honor the Lord with wild acclaim;
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mountains and stones look up adoring and find a voice to praise his Name.
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Righteous, commanding, ever glorious, praises be his that never cease;
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just is our God, whose truth victorious establishes the world in peace.
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The Gospel: John 15:9-17 Reader: The Rev. Deacon Kay Drebert
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Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to John
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People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
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Jesus said to his disciples, “As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete. “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father. You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another.”
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Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
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The Sermon The Rev. C. James Jones
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We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit, he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son, he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
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The Prayers of the People for Eastertide
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Response: To you we give undying praise.
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Know that whoever you are, wherever you find yourself on your journey of faith there is a place for you. All baptized Christians are invited to receive communion.
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Anthem “Jesus Christ, the Apple Tree" Arr. Alan Bullard Soloist: B. Snyder
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The tree of life my soul hath seen, Laden with fruit and always green:
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The trees of nature fruitless be Compared with Christ the apple tree.
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His beauty doth all things excel: By faith I know, but ne’er can tell,
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The glory which I now can see In Jesus Christ the apple tree,
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For happiness I long have sought, And pleasure dearly I have bought:
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I missed of all; but now I see ‘Tis found in Christ the apple tree.
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I’m weary with my former toil, Here I will sit and rest awhile;
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Under the shadow I will be of Jesus Christ the apple tree.
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This fruit doth make my soul to thrive, It keeps my dying faith alive;
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Which makes my soul in haste to be With Jesus Christ the apple tree, the apple tree.
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The Great Thanksgiving (The People Stand) BCP p. 367
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Eucharistic Prayer B BCP p. 367
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Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
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People: And also with you.
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Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.
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People: We lift them to the Lord.
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Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
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People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
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Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds
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It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every-where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
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Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other
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Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
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Holy, holy, holy (Sanctus & Benedictus)(Soloist)[Mathias] Hymnal S128
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Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,
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heaven and earth are full of your glory.
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Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
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The people stand or kneel.
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Then the Celebrant continues
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We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.
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On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me."
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After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me."
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Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
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We proclaim his resurrection,
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We await his coming in glory;
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And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with [_____and] all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.
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By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.
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The Lord’s Prayer (Spoken)
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The Breaking of the Bread
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All baptized persons are welcome to receive Holy Communion and others to receive a blessing.
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Fraction (Soloist) Hymnal S154
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Music at Communion [Organ]
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The Post Communion Prayer
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Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image and nourishing us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of Christ's Body and Blood. Now send us forth a people, forgiven, healed and renewed; that we may proclaim your love to the world and continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.
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Closing Hymn " O Jesus, crowned with all renown” Hymnal 292 v.1-3
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1 O Jesus, crowned with all renown, since thou the earth hast trod,
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thou reignest, and by thee come down henceforth the gifts of God.
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Thine is the health and thine the wealth that in our halls abound,
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and thine the beauty and the joy with which the years are crowned.
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2 Lord, in their change, let frost and heat, and winds and dews be given;
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all fostering power, all influence sweet, breath from the bounteous heaven.
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At temper fair with gentle air the sunshine and the rain,
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that kindly earth with timely birth may yield her fruits again:
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3 that we may feed the poor aright, and, gathering round thy throne,
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here, in the holy angels’ sight, repay thee of thine own:
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that we may praise thee all our days, and with the Father’s Name,
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and with the Holy Spirit’s gifts, the Savior’s love proclaim.
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Postlude “Trumpet Tune in C Major” Michael McCab
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Announcement:
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Mark Smith will be pre-recording Monday's Morning Prayer. It will be available to view at the usual 8 a.m. Monday time as well as later on our public Facebook page: Christ Church. A link will be posted on our group page as well.
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Sunday Worship Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 864 4092 8115
Passcode: 440593
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Sunday School Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 851 7341 8446
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