United Church of Gainesville
Sunday, September 25, 2022 – 9:15am
Common Threads
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WELCOME – Rev. Andy Bachmann
PRELUDE – “Out on the Ocean,” and “Banish Misfortune”– two traditional Irish songs, offered by John Maze, Uilleann pipes, Julie Anspach, guitar, and Andy Bachmann, bouzouki.
*INVOCATION – please join together with Rev. Bromleigh McCleneghan
Weave my wanting threads with yours to form one cloth
It matters not that you are silk and I am wool;
what matters is that we touch,
And make each other whole.
OPENING SONG – “Will You Come and Follow Me?” #87 UCG Songbook
TIME WITH THE CHILDREN – Rev. Andy Bachmann
BIRTHDAYS
INTERLUDE
New members are invited to come to the front of the stage as we sing the first two verses of “And They’ll Know We’re God’s People by Our Love.”
We are one in the spirit, we are one in the Lord (2x)
And we pray that all unity will one day be restored,
And they’ll know we’re God’s people by our love, by our love (2x)
We will walk with each other; we will walk hand in hand (2x)
And together, we’ll spread the news that God is in our land
And they’ll know we’re God’s people by our love, by our love (2x)
NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS
Something I am seeking at UCG
A talent or strength that I bring to this church
One thing I’d like you to know about me
WELCOME OF NEW MEMBERS – UCG MODERATOR Barb Gibbs
9:15am
Amanda Tudeen
Michael Tudeen
Malika Green
Orlando Barros
Ron Hix
Shirell Hix
Eleanor Miller Smith
11:15am
Annabel Crater
Suzanne Byrne
Holly Lovejoy
READING OF THE COMPACT
“We join as a spiritual community in this compact:
To worship God, however known,
To welcome into our church those of differing
understanding and theological opinion,
To learn from our religious heritage, yet to
grow by seeking new dimensions of truth.
To follow, even imperfectly, the way of Jesus
in personal involvement with each other,
And, strengthened by this bond, to act in
Christian concern for the welfare of all people.”
PRAYER FOR NEW MEMBERS
The Congregation virtually is invited to raise your hands as we send our love and prayers forward, then join in singing the third verse of, “And They’ll Know We’re God’s People by Our Love.” as the in person congregants return to their seats.
We will work with each other, we will work side by side, (2x)
We will guard each one’s dignity and save each one’s pride
and they’ll know we’re God’s people by our love, by our love (2x)
SPECIAL MUSIC & OFFERTORY – “Jimmy Ward’s Rag,” a traditional Irish folk tune. Offered by John Maze, Julie Anspach, and Andy Bachmann. If you are so moved to get up and dance, please be our guest!
(During the song, we welcome your offerings as the plates are passed. Your gifts support all facets of the UCG community. You can also give online: bit.ly/ucgplate)
SCRIPTURE – Isaiah 58:9-12
SERMON – “Weaved and Wanting” – Rev. Andy Bachmann
Weave, weave, weave us together,
Weave us together in unity and love,
Weave, weave, weave us together
Weave us together, together in love.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & PRAYER CONCERNS
BENEDICTION
ALLELUIA
POSTLUDE
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