Gathering + Welcome

 

Call to Worship

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Opening Praise: “Sweet Jesus” + “You Are My Strength”

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Opening Prayer

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Scripture Reading:  Matthew 24:36-44 (The Inclusive Bible)

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Advent Reading + Candle Lighting

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Advent Hymn: “O Come O Come Emmanuel” (UMH #211), v 1-4 | cantor. Savannah Doelfel

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Sermon: “Leave It Behind”

by the Reverend Nikki Renée, Preacher-in-Residence

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Song of Invitation: “I Won't Complain” | cantor. Eddie Mallory 

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Invitation to Discipleship: unionboston.org/connect

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Offering: unionboston.org/give 

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Offertory

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Offering Response: “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” (UMH #94)

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Announcements 

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Closing Song: “This Little Light of Mine” (UMH # 585)

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Benediction + Three-fold Amen 

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Sending Forth + Postlude