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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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NOVEMBER 27, 2022 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Grace UPON
ANNOUNCEMENTS
GIVING TUESDAY NOVEMBER 29 PUMC is taking part in Giving Tuesday - a global day of giving! Your contributions to PUMC on 11/29 will help us in 2023 as we begin the work of carrying out our vision for the coming years at PUMC. Exciting upcoming projects include: making a plan for a more accessible church building for all, assessing the ecological impact of our church, and increasing our church's participation in hands-on justice/mission ministry. Your support on Giving Tuesday makes all of this possible. All donations on 11/29 will be matched by a generous donor. ADVENT SMALL GROUP BEGINS NOVEMBER 29 | 7:00 PM This 4-week long small group will engage a variety of mediums to explore the abundance of perspectives in the book of Isaiah. A study of the historical context of the book, the practice of Lectio Divina, and an artistic response to the text will lead to a richer understanding of Isaiah. Email mickey@princetonumc.org for more information. ADVENT CRAFTS & GAMES DECEMBER 4 | 11:30 AM All are encouraged to stay after fellowship time on Sunday, December 4th to participate in our annual Advent crafts and games program. This event is for all ages!
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CHRIST SWORDS INTO PLOWSHARES BY KELLY LATIMORE
THE CHURCH GATHERS Pre-Service Music
Andante Sostenuto
Dmitry Kabalevsky
Call to Worship Adapted from Sarah Are | sanctifiedart.org Prepare the way! Deck the halls and light the candles. Prepare the way! Open the doors and sing a song of peace. Prepare the way! Make space in our hearts for a new kind of peace. Christ is coming! The Prince of Peace! Prepare the way! Hymn
Blessed Be the God of Israel (v. 1-2)
UMH #209
Lighting the Advent Wreath Adapted from Sarah Are | sanctifiedart.org Sung Response
Blessed Be the God of Israel (v. 3)
Acolyte - Elizabeth Wong Liturgists -Francia Francisco, Elizabeth Wong, Reggie Cann, Pastor Jae Hong, Elyse Horn Reader - Iona Harding Musicians - Julia Hanna, Youth Choir, Chancel Choir Ushers - Steve Wong, Ralph Newhall, Rich Hadley, Jim & Ulanda Frisbee
TO HEAR THE WORD AND REFLECT Music Ministry You Shall Have a Song Harriet Ziegenhals Children's Time Where Children Belong TFWS #2233 Scripture Reading Isaiah 2:1-5 This is the Word of Life. Thanks be to God. Sermon Peaceful Abundance Rev. Jenny Smith Walz
TO RESPOND IN FAITH
UMH #209
Adapted from Sarah Are | sanctifiedart.org Prayer of Confession Fear can be a good thing. It can help us be attentive while driving down the highway. It can alert us to possible accidents. It can motivate us to do our best. However, fear can also be harmful. For so many of us, fear of the other, fear of failure, or fear of the unknown has led us to make sinful choices in our lives—choices such as building walls or tearing others down. Today, in confession, we ask for mercy and pray for guidance. As we confess, we come before an entirely merciful and loving God who says to us, “Do not be afraid.” Let us pray: Patient God of Peace, you know just how often we make decisions from a place of fear rather than love. You know just how often we allow fear to take the place of logic, disrupting peace. You know just how often we tuck your words, “Do not be afraid” on dusty shelves and in the back of closets, stubbornly holding onto our own point of view. Forgive us for giving fear the microphone. Silence the voices of scarcity, shame, and rejection, which spark and feed so much of our fear to recenter us in your peaceful ways. silence for prayer SHARING IN WORSHIP TODAY
Words of Assurance Even when we forget God’s words and ways, God does not forget us. Even when we lose our way, God does not lose 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.
TODAY'S FLOWERS ARE GIVEN To The Glory of God
Hymn Let There Be Peace on Earth UMH #431 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 Come, Messiah Come Bailey & Mayo Hymn Doxology UMH #95 Prayer of Thanksgiving
AND SCATTERS TO BE IN THE WORLD
Hymn Benediction Postlude
The King of Glory Comes Prelude in C
TFWS #2091
Sergei Prokofiev
PRAYER CONCERNS
Donald Jones, Ian Griffiths, Larry Curtis, Stanley Martin and their families; Louis, Sheila, Samantha, Lula, Pam, Jason, Terry P., and others who are hurt or seriously ill; The Ibrahim family on the passing of Abu's mother.
HAVE PRAYER CONCERNS?
For our Prayer Chain, call Mary Lib Stewart at 609-632-1973 or contact Yvonne Macdonald at yvonnee.mac@verizon.net. Email Pastor Jae Hong at jae@princetonumc.org when you or a family member is in the hospital or in need of a pastoral call.
Christmas Wreaths
Christmas Wreaths
Christmas Wreaths
We will be decorating the church, inside and out, for the Advent & Christmas season. Orders and payment must be received by the date noted next to the item.
We will be decorating the church, inside and out, for the Advent & Christmas season. Orders and payment must be received by the date noted next to the item.
We will be decorating the church, inside and out, for the Advent & Christmas season. Orders and payment must be received by the date noted next to the item.
Outdoor Wreaths (8 needed) $45 each Med. Altar Wreaths (2 needed) $100 each
Outdoor Wreaths (8 needed) $45 each Med. Altar Wreaths (2 needed) $100 each
Outdoor Wreaths (8 needed) $45 each Med. Altar Wreaths (2 needed) $100 each
Christmas Poinsettias $20
Christmas Poinsettias $20
Christmas Poinsettias $20
On Christmas Eve, our sanctuary will be adorned with beautiful poinsettias given to the church in honor or in memory of friends and loved ones.
On Christmas Eve, our sanctuary will be adorned with beautiful poinsettias given to the church in honor or in memory of friends and loved ones.
On Christmas Eve, our sanctuary will be adorned with beautiful poinsettias given to the church in honor or in memory of friends and loved ones.
Poinsettias may be picked up following the 8:00 pm Christmas Eve Service.
Poinsettias may be picked up following the 8:00 pm Christmas Eve Service.
Poinsettias may be picked up following the 8:00 pm Christmas Eve Service.
Please complete the form below and mail it with your check (made payable to PUMC) to 7 Vandeventer Ave., Princeton, NJ 08542
Please complete the form below and mail it with your check (made payable to PUMC) to 7 Vandeventer Ave., Princeton, NJ 08542
Please complete the form below and mail it with your check (made payable to PUMC) to 7 Vandeventer Ave., Princeton, NJ 08542
Order by December 18th
Complete this form and mail it with your check or scan the QR code below to order online.
Name: ________________________ Phone or email: _________________ Memorial/Honor statement for the bulletin: _______________________ Given By: ______________________ ___ # Christmas Poinsettias ($20) ___ # of Outdoor Wreaths ($45) ___ # of Med. Altar Wreaths ($100)
Order by December 18th
Order by December 18th
Complete this form and mail it with your check or scan the QR code below to order online.
Complete this form and mail it with your check or scan the QR code below to order online.
Name: ________________________ Phone or email: _________________ Memorial/Honor statement for the bulletin: _______________________ Given By: ______________________ ___ # Christmas Poinsettias ($20) ___ # of Outdoor Wreaths ($45) ___ # of Med. Altar Wreaths ($100)
Name: ________________________ Phone or email: _________________ Memorial/Honor statement for the bulletin: _______________________ Given By: ______________________ ___ # Christmas Poinsettias ($20) ___ # of Outdoor Wreaths ($45) ___ # of Med. Altar Wreaths ($100)
GIVING TUESDAY
GIVING TUESDAY
GIVING TUESDAY
The inclusivity of our church has always been amazing.
The inclusivity of our church has always been amazing.
The inclusivity of our church has always been amazing.
Sharon DiStase
Sharon DiStase
Sharon DiStase
Your gift to PUMC on Giving Tuesday (11/29/22) will make all the difference.
Your gift to PUMC on Giving Tuesday (11/29/22) will make all the difference.
Your gift to PUMC on Giving Tuesday (11/29/22) will make all the difference.
Every penny donated will be matched by a generous donor. That makes your $500 gift a $1000 gift or your $50 gift a $100 gift.
Every penny donated will be matched by a generous donor. That makes your $500 gift a $1000 gift or your $50 gift a $100 gift.
Every penny donated will be matched by a generous donor. That makes your $500 gift a $1000 gift or your $50 gift a $100 gift.
Don't miss this AMAZING opportunity to feed and be fed.
Don't miss this AMAZING opportunity to feed and be fed.
Don't miss this AMAZING opportunity to feed and be fed.
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