The Hallel Psalm is sung at a higher pitch than the first two. During the Hallel Psalm, Deacon sprinkles a small spoonful of incense on the charcoal in the standing thurible, gets the Gospel Book from the Shinto shrine, asks someone in the congregation to read and leads them to the far end of the carpet. They stand facing the Presider with the Deacon holding the Gospel Book open to the reading, Book placed where the reader can see it easily, until the Presider ends the Hallel silence. Cantor rings bell. Cantor rings bell.
Deacon invites new members and their sponsors to come up onto the solea.
Hugs and applause all around. After we receive communion, we'll gather gifts of money for the church's work and food for the hungry, and offer them in thanksgiving for all we receive from God. Please bring your service books with you. The step is simple and we'll show it to you. Cantor brings up the rear so there's leadership at both ends of the group.