Gathering + Welcome

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Opening Praise: "I'm Looking for a Miracle"  + "The Anthem / Because He Lives" — Praise Team

Be-longing Litany for Eastertide

Hymn for Eastertide: "Alleluia" (AAHH #644)

Scripture Reading: John 20:19-31

Dismissal to Kids Sunday School

Children ages 3-12 are invited to the Connection Center for Bible stories, arts and crafts, an friendship. All adults have been independently certified to work with children.

Song of Preparation: "Marvelous" — ft. Eddie Mallory + Band

Sermon: "What Remains: On Suffering, Survival, and the False Promise of Glory"

by the Rev. Nikki Renée, Preacher-in-Residence

 

Song of Invitation: "Breathe on Me, Breath of God" (UMH #420)

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

Altar Prayer

You are invited to come forward to the altar to pray.

Offering: unionboston.org/give

Offertory: "Violin Sonata in A Major: Allegretto poco mosso"

Offering Response: "Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow" (UMH #94)

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Announcements

Closing Song: "He Lives" (UMH #310)

Benediction + Postlude