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The Gabrieli Quintet will provide beautiful music. The Rev. Laura Simmons will reflect on our theme &#8220;Because of You, Our Church Changes&#8221; lives as a stewardship testimony. Special guest Rev. LaShauna Austria will provide an invocation and serve as our scripture reader with a focus text from Matthew 25:1-13 (parable of the bridesmaids). John Smeltzer will lead\u00a0<span class=\"il\">us<\/span>\u00a0in a responsive reading of Psalm 78:1-7, including a sung response. Rev. Amanda will preach. The First Church Choir will sing the anthem, &#8220;Our God is a Rock.&#8221; We will invite the bringing forward of commitment cards and colorful cards (to symbolize commitments already made) to the\u00a0<span class=\"il\">worship<\/span>\u00a0table. Rev. LaShauna and Rev. Amanda will offer blessings to anyone who wishes to receive, and then we will bless the commitments and lead the prayer of our Savior. 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