All. Amen. (Sprinkles tree with holy water.) Then the family can sing a song, an Advent carol, if it knows one, then it is time to bless the crib and eat Christmas Eve supper.

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Sunday, Rev. Dr. Steve GrahamMarch 23rd, is the Third Sunday in Lent. In-person worship will be held at 8:40 and 10:45 a.m., and the 10:45 a.m. service will also be livestreamed. Church school will be ...