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Sandy Sorensen and the Rev. Dr. LaTayna Purnell will serve as\u00a0<span class=\"il\">worship<\/span>\u00a0leaders with Diane Brenneman and Nora Marsh leading\u00a0<span class=\"il\">us<\/span>\u00a0in singing familiar carols. Ann Bushmiller will serve as our scripture reader with a focus text from John 1:1-18 (the Word). Sandy will lead a time of reflection following the reading. We will also share in prayers of the people. Join\u00a0<span class=\"il\">us<\/span>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join\u00a0us\u00a0at 10:30 in the sanctuary or\u00a0click here\u00a0to join\u00a0us\u00a0by Zoom this first Sunday after Christmas for an intimate\u00a0worship\u00a0service led by members of the congregation. Sandy Sorensen and the Rev. Dr. LaTayna Purnell will serve as\u00a0worship\u00a0leaders with Diane Brenneman and Nora Marsh leading\u00a0us\u00a0in singing familiar carols. 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