Third Sunday of Easter May 1, 2022
Let Down Your Nets By John August Swanson
The Church Gathers Pre-Service Music
Cantilène Improvisée
improvised by Tournemire, transcribed by Duruflé
Words of Welcome The Peace
The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you.
Call to Worship Christ is risen. It's still Easter! Alleluia! Risen Christ, you come to us, hidden and unrecognized, and you bless us. It's still Easter! Alleluia! We greet you with awe and wonder. It's still Easter! Alleluia! You give us your gifts, and feed us. It's still Easter! Alleluia! We welcome you with gratitude and joy. It's still Easter! Alleluia! You give us the spirit of your peace, and call us to love. It's still Easter! Alleluia! adapted from Steve Garnaas-Holmes
Hymn
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
UMH #384
Prayer of Confession Risen Christ, the world hated and rejected you. You responded with grace, humility, and welcome. The proud questioned your power, planned your death. You responded with peace, forgiveness, and new life. You ask us all: Do you love me? Forgive us, God of abundant love. We think of ourselves as better than others, we are selfish, we take advantage, we hurt one another. And you ask us all: Do you love me? Forgive us, God of abundant love. Make us like you, God. May we say "Yes" with our words, our actions, our thoughts, and our attitudes when you ask us all: Do you love me? Forgive us, God of abundant love. silence for prayer
Words of Assurance Loving Jesus, we scoop up your grace, your mercy, your forgiveness like they are the greatest catch of fish. We jump out of the boat and swim quickly just to see you up close. Keep asking us all: Do you love me? And tell us in response once again: in my name you are forgiven! In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God! Alleluia! Amen. adapted from Prayer of Confession and Pardon for Easter © 2022 Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia, www.revlisad.com
To Hear the Word and Reflect Children’s Time
This is Where Children Belong
Music Ministry
It’s Okay to Be Different
Scripture
FWS #2233 Grier/Everson
John 21:1-19 This is the Word of Life. Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Looking Beyond the Church
Rev. Jenny Smith Walz
To Respond in Faith Prayers of the People Sign-in and Connect! Card Let us know you are here, and connect with ways to Feed and Be Fed through PUMC: • Use the Connect! card, text “PUMC” to 609-542-2192, or scan the QR code. Invitation to Offering We provide lots of options to give electronically: • Give on our church website, scan the QR code, text 844-908-2593, or give via PayPal. Offertory
Beatitudes
Biery
Sacrament of Holy Communion The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. . . . And so with your people on earth and all the company of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: Holy, holy, holy, Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. . . . . On the night in which he gave himself up for us, he took bread, gave thanks to you, broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said: “Take, eat, this is my body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” When the supper was over, he took the cup, gave thanks to you, gave it to his disciples, and said: “Drink this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” . . . And so in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ’s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again. . . . Through your son Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in your holy church, all honor is yours, almighty God, now and forever, Amen.
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. Prayer After Receiving Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
And Scatter To Be in the World Hymn
When We Are Called to Sing Your Praise
FWS #2216
Benediction Postlude
Grand Chœur from the “Douze Pièces pour orgue”
Have Prayer Concerns?
Today’s flowers are given in honor of
George Fox, born May 6, 1939 by Bargara Figge Fox
Dubois
For our Prayer Chain, call Mary Lib Stewart at 609-632-1973 or contact Yvonne Macdonald at yvonnee.mac@verizon.net, 609-497-0337. Please notify Pastor Jae Hong at jae@princetonumc.org when you or a family member is in the hospital or in need of a pastoral call.
Sharing in Our Worship Today Preacher: Lay Reader: Liturgists: Acolyte:
Rev. Jenny Smith Walz Musicians: Tyler Mathiasen Heather Hadley, Rachel Hoskins Ushers: Anna Griffiths Sound & Video:
Rich Spotts, Chancel Choir, Children’s Choir Bob Nuse, Charles Bass, Reginald Cann, Paul Manulik Stephen Offer, Ian Macdonald
Prayer Concerns Donald Jones The People of Ukraine Cindy Bennett Vicki Todd Olivia
The Marrow Family Gary Gerold The Born Family Gayvette Bruce & Family Theo Nemeth
Victims of Gun Violence Kristin, Richard, & Diego The Family of Joan Klass Carrie Patterson Besler The Born Family
For a full listing of calendar events, visit our website: https://princetonumc.org/calendar/
Sunday, May 1 8:45 am Contemporary Issues in the Fellowship Hall 10:00 am Worship Service 10:00 am Confirmation Class in Room 203 10:15 am Children's Ministries in the Formation Wing 11:30 am Compassion Camp Online 11:30 am Virtual Coffee Hour 2:00 pm Love Lives On via Zoom 3:00 pm Divorce Support Group via Zoom 3:00 pm High School Youth Group in the Sanctuary 4:00 pm Youth Choir in the Sanctuary 4:45 pm Middle School Youth Group in the Sanctuary Monday, May 2 10:00 am Monday Morning Group 12:15 pm AA in Room 203 7:00 pm Church Council 7:00 pm NJGMC Weekly Rehearsal in the Sanctuary Tuesday, May 3 9:00 am Multi-Site Clergy Retreat---Sanford Davis Room 12:15 pm AA in Room 203 7:45 pm Wesley Foundation College Ministry in the Sanford Davis Room 8:00 pm Godfulness Meditation Small Group Wednesday, May 4 9:00 am Love Lives On via Zoom 4:30 pm Children's Choir in the Sanctuary 5:00 pm Cornerstone Community Meal Thursday, May 5 12:15 pm AA in Room 203 Saturday, May 7 10:00 am Children’s Musical Dress Rehearsal Sunday, May 8 8:45 am Contemporary Issues in the Fellowship Hall 10:00 am Worship Service 11:30 am Outreach Ministry Team 4:00 pm Youth Choir in the Sanctuary
Virtual Coffee Hour
Today | 11:30 am
Today we have the opportunity to come together online for Virtual Coffee Hour immediately following the worship service. Connect with old friends or make new ones! Here's the link to join in the fellowship and fun.
Native American Ministries Sunday Special Communion Offering
Today
Native American Ministries Sunday serves to remind United Methodists of the gifts and contributions made by Native Americans to our society and our communities. With more than 20,000 Native Americans within the denomination, this Special Sunday helps to ensure that Native American United Methodist leaders are recognized and that their special voice in The United Methodist Church is celebrated. To contribute to this special offering, click here and designate Native American Ministries in the comment field. You may also drop your gift in the offering plate or mail it to PUMC, 7 Vandeventer Ave, Princeton, NJ, 08542.
Worship Survey
Due Today
Over the next couple of months, the clergy team will be planning worship themes for the coming year, and they need your help! Click on this link for a worship theme survey. Please know that the clergy take your thoughts very seriously, and your thoughts will become an important part of their discernment process in creating the upcoming worship plan. Today is the last day to complete the survey.
PUMC Scholarship Applications Are Now Available
Due May 6th
PUMC awards scholarships each year to church members attending an accredited undergraduate college and to support those preparing for ministry at the masters level. Scholarships are awarded in June. Applications for initial scholarships are available online here. If you have received a scholarship from us in the past, applications for renewal scholarships are also available online. Deadline for submission of application and supporting materials is May 6th.
Children’s Musical
May 8th | 10:00 am
In this year's musical, "It's Okay to be Different," our children play lions and lambs who have the HARDEST time getting along. Watch the show to see how God's love brings peace among all and helps us celebrate differences. The presentation is during the Mother’s Day worship service at our Princeton campus.
Youth Sunday
May 15th | 10:00 am
The Princeton UMC Youth Group will lead us in all parts of our 10 am worship service for Youth Sunday at the Princeton campus. This is always a special time to hear how God is at work in our young people’s lives.
All Ages Invited to VBS This Summer
June 27-30 | 5:30-8:00 pm
There is something for everyone at our second annual community-wide VBS! This year, we'll gather at Mt. Pisgah AME Church to eat, worship, and learn about God's teachings of compassion. There will be groups for children, teens, and adults. Save the dates for June 27-30, from 5:30 pm-8:00 pm. Do you feel called to help lead a group? Or donate money toward a meal? Let Evangeline know at evangeline@princetonumc.org.
Register today!