Gathering Song: “Lord, I Want to be a Christian” (Songs of Zion #76)

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Welcome

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Opening Praise: “Give Him Glory” + “Give Myself Away” 

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Opening Prayer

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First Scripture Reading: Proverbs 17:1-17 (The Inclusive Bible) 

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Second Scripture Reading: John 15:9-17 (The Inclusive Bible)

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Song of Preparation: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” (sung by the Union Ensemble)

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Sermon: “On Goodwill, Interdependence, and the Christianity We Haven’t Tried Yet (But Should)” by the Rev. Dr. Jay Williams

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Song of Invitation: "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" (United Methodist Hymnal #526)

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Invitation to Discipleship & Altar Prayer: unionboston.org/connect

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Altar Prayer

 

Offering: unionboston.org/give 

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Offertory

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Offering Response: “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” (United Methodist Hymnal #94)

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Announcements

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Closing Song: “Center of My Joy” (sung by the Union Ensemble)

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Sending Forth + Postlude