Princeton UMC Worship - October 15, 2023

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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.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

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ANNOUNCEMENTS TODAY, OCT 15 4 P.M. ALTAMURA LEGACY CONCERT PrincetonUMC will once again partner with Altamura Legacy Concerts to present "NYC's Pioneers -- Hip Hop and DIY Music Culture." Tickets are $30 at the door, $10 for kids 12 and under, and college students with ID. FAITH AND FINANCES OCTOBER Do you want to learn more about your faith and finances? This October our Growth Groups are engaging with Charles R. Lane's Reflections on Faith and Finances. This (very short) guide helps us think deeply about the biblical message of stewardship and faith. If you would like to purchase a copy of this book to follow along, see the link in this week's Happenings or email Pastor Tayler at tayler@princetonumc.org HOLY LAND CLASSIC JOURNEY Pastor Jenny will be leading a spiritual journey to the Holy Land with multiple stops in Israel and an optional extension into Egypt. The itinerary can be viewed at: https://www.etstours.com/tours/th24a Interested individuals should email Emelia at timpotravel@gmail.com or call to register. Should you need any additional information, please reach out to Emelia by email or by text or phone at 609.647.6350.

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THE CHURCH GATHERS Pre-Service Music

Praeludium 2

Wieck

Call to Worship

adapted from Tim Graves

Out of a world of cut-throat competition, of winners and losers, and too many left behind we come together.

The world’s ways are not our ways.

The world’s ways are not Christ’s ways.

Come and worship the One whose love knows no limits!

Swim and splash in the cleansing waters of divine community!

Resurrect your spirits and souls in worship of the One! Praise be to the Everlasting One!

To God Be the Glory

Prayer of Confession

UMH #98

adapted from Steve Garnaas-Holmes and Thom Shuman

Confession is a vulnerable act. It can be painful and exposing to look with clear eyes at ourselves and name what we see before God and one another. It is an act of trust in God's mercy and hope. It's an act of connection to the one who takes every offering, even our confessions, and blesses them. So let us confess together.

Holy God, fountain of life, my love, my deepest hope, and only treasure: strip me of all that I cling to but you, that I may come to you empty-handed. I will be poor for you; I will be hungry for you. I will bring you no riches, no wealth with which to buy your love. I open to you the simple treasure chest of my heart. I yield all to you, that I may be yours. Make me your treasure, yours and none other’s. silence for prayer Words of Assurance Hear the good news! Because God loves us, we lack for nothing; because God forgives us, we have everything we need; In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!

In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God! Alleluia!

Amen.

SHARING IN WORSHIP TODAY

Acolytes - Ethan Hamilton, Sequoah Hadley Liturgists - Theresa Cann, Allie Rosner Bass Reader - Andrew Aryeetey Musicians - PUMC Youth Choir, Elli Collins, Handbell Choir, Julia Hanna Ushers -Ralph Newhall, Rich Hadley, Steve Wong, Ulanda Frisbee, Jim Frisbee

Music Ministry

I Am Your Mother

Mark A. Miller

Children's Time

Where Children Belong

TFWS #2233

Scripture Reading Acts 2: 43-47 Matthew 19:16-22 This is the Word of Life. Thanks be to God. Sermon Rev. Jenny Smith Walz

Out of a world of hatred, violence, individualism, and life-taking power we gather in community, as God’s people.

God’s ways are inclusive, expansive, and life-giving for all peoples.

Hymn

TO HEAR THE WORD AND REFLECT

TODAY'S FLOWERS ARE GIVEN In loving memory of our beloved parents Helen and Don Nugent, and Sarah and Milt Dickson

BY PAM AND GENE NUGENT

Story Sharing Hymn

TO RESPOND IN FAITH What Gift Can We Bring

Helen Curtis UMH #87

Prayers of the People The Lord's Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kin-dom 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 kin-dom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

Offertory

Thanksong

Hymn

arr. Karen Lakey Buckwalter

Doxology

UMH #94

Prayer of Thanksgiving

AND SCATTERS TO BE IN THE WORLD Hymn

Forth in Thy Name

UMH #438

Benediction Postlude

Divertissement from Niñerias

Turina

PRAYER CONCERNS Pray for Fani and others who have been displaced by violence in their home country (Libya). Pray for Veda and others who wait for organ transplants. Prayers for Emily Gordinier. Prayers for the lonely and those overwhelmed with loneliness. Gene Nugent and his many health issues.

Pray for the people of Israel and Gaza as they cope with the trauma of war and ongoing sectarian violence. May leaders find solutions that elevate human rights and human flourishing. Pray for people experiencing war and violence around the world.

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.