Author: Stephen
Chicago Folk Service
(Note: The plain text and the black-on-white “P” label indicate text to be sung by the Pastor. The bold text and the black-on-white “C” label indicate text to be sung by the Congregation.)
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Psalm 8 (Sunday, January 1)
Advent Psalmody: Refrain by Marty Haugen / Psalm 8:1-10 Luther Tone 1
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Bellini – Vaga luna che inargenti duet
The Elephant in the Room
Who would have ever imagined something so horrible happening in the world or, even worse, that even discussing it publicly would be difficult?
WORLD PREMIERE – DIED SUDDENLY
He Shall Feed His Flock Duet
A wedding, a dog, and tradition
King Charles had two daughters and a son: Elena, Cristina, and Felipe. It was at Cristina’s wedding, you may recall, the band of would be thieves posed as musicians. This is the story of Cristina’s older sister, Elena.
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Back in 16th century, Spain saw the ascension of Carlos to the throne and great was the divide between the wealthy royal class and the dirt poor serfs. The new king wanted more and levied the highest tax the country had ever seen. With no hope of relief in sight, a small band of thieves, “los pañuelos azules” (the blue bandanas), schemed how they might garner some of the royal treasure.
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