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Princeton United Methodist Church We are a diverse faith community, engaged in enlivening spiritually thirsty people to joyfully respond to God’s love and grow as disciples of Christ, so that together we may experience the fullness of life.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
LENTEN DEVOTIONAL BOOK
This year for our Lenten devotional, we have decided to publish it on Amazon. The E-Book version can be bought for $1.99, or a paperback can be bought for $10.85. If you would prefer to buy a copy in person from the church, there will be limited quantities for sale in the office for $10, $4.50 of which will go towards our missions funds. Scan the QR code to find the link on Amazon!
CONVERSATIONS ON LIVING AND DYING WELL
This Lent, to go along with our worship series of Learning to Die, we will be hosting a 3 part conversation series about death and dying well. These conversations will be held after service on March 3, 10, and 17. For more information, please scan the QR code.
GROWTH GROUPS
With the Lenten Season upon us, now is a great time to get involved in a Growth Group! Growth Groups offer a time to dive deeper into the themes of the sermon series, as a group, allowing a thorough exploration of faith through dialogue and fellowship. There are several year-round Growth Groups to call home, as well as a Seasonal Group for the season of Lent. To find out more about Growth Groups or sign up, please reach out to Pastor Tayler (tayler@princetonumc.org).
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FEBRUARY 18, 2024
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
THE CHURCH GATHERS Pre-Service Music
Andante from 4 Episody
Call to Worship
Suk by Thom Shuman
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Prayer of Confession
UMH #384
Loving God, we confess that our lives are choked and tangled in sin, separation, and brokenness. We call you Lord, but we do not live according to your teaching or your love. We are quick to point out the faults of others, but struggle to see our own so clearly. We treasure things that do not truly bring us to life. Forgive us, we pray. Redeem us, restore us, recreate us by your grace, and hear us as we continue to pray. . .
silence for prayer
When God could give up on us, God forgives us! When God could reject us, God accepts us! When God could forget us, God remembers us! Death has no more power over us; death no longer reigns over us. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God! Alleluia! Amen.
TO HEAR THE WORD AND REFLECT Music Ministry
Living for Jesus
arr. Bill Ingram
Children's Time
Where Children Belong
TFWS #2233
Acolytes - Rayna Benn-Adjei, Kate Potts Liturgists - David Dreibelbis, Susan Victor Reader - Emelia Timpo Musicians - Handbell choir, Julia Potts, Julia Hanna Ushers - Jill Hendershot, Ulanda Frisbee, James Frisbee, Ralph Newhall, Rich Newhall
It is Well with My Soul
UMH #377
Prayers of the People
adapted from Thom Shuman
SHARING IN WORSHIP TODAY
Rev. Jenny Smith Walz
Hymn
We try to live as disciples of Jesus, but we know how quickly, even in the twinkling of an eye, we can lose our way. Let us confess, with words and in silence, to the One who longs to make us glad. Let us pray together saying,
Words of Assurance
Sermon
TO RESPOND IN FAITH
It is good to sing songs of joy and wonder to our God. We join our voices with all creation bursting into praises. It is good to tell of God’s love each morning, to remember God’s faithfulness each evening. It is good to have our lives grounded in God’s grace, to continue to live in God to the end of our days.
Hymn
Scripture Readings 1 Cor 15:50-58 This is the Word of Life. Thanks be to God.
TODAY'S FLOWERS ARE GIVEN IN CELEBRATION OF OUR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
BY PAM AND GENE NUGENT
The Lord's Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come; your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen Offertory
A Lenten Love Song
Helen Kemp
Hymn
Doxology
UMH #95
Prayer of Thanksgiving
AND SCATTERS TO BE IN THE WORLD Hymn
Hymn of Promise
UMH #707
Benediction Postlude
Allegro molto from Three-Fours Suite
Coleridge-Taylor
PRAYER CONCERNS Prayers for Irene Yu and for Jack Green, both waiting for good diagnoses and treatment. Prayers for the people of PUMC and KUMC that the Lenten season is a time for spiritual growth. Prayers for the lonely and depressed and all those facing prejudice and for those giving them aid. Prayers for the people of Israel. Palestine, Lebanon, Ukraine, Russia, and other countries experiencing the horrors of war. Prayers for their leaders to find peaceful solutions. HAVE PRAYER CONCERNS? For our Prayer Chain, call Yvonne Macdonald at 609-577-8369 or email her at yvonnee.mac@verizon.net. Email Pastor Tayler Necoechea at tayler@princetonumc.org when you or a family member is in the hospital or in need of a pastoral call.