5th Sunday of Easter May 15, 2022
Peter and Cornelius Meet
The Church Gathers Pre-Service Music Introit
Children of the Heavenly Father
arr. Albrecht
O Sifuni Mungu
arr. Emerson
Words of Welcome The Peace
The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you.
Call to Worship God has called us from all across the Earth From East and West, from North and South The Holy Spirit has moved us to respond through worship. To sing praises to God, to be formed as God's people. Just as Jesus welcomed the young, the old, the powerful, and the outcast, We are ALL welcome here, to become the Body of Christ for the world! Hymn
God Is Here
UMH #660
Prayer of Confession God of all people, our hearts are too narrow, our perspectives are too small. You have called so many "good" and we have called so many "bad." We reject those who are not like us those with different political opinions, those with different theological beliefs, those with different abilities, those who dress differently than us, those who look differently than us, those who disagree with us. We forget that all are your beloved children, and neglect your call to love one another. Forgive us, O God, for the many ways we have failed to be a people known by our love. Show us how to be more caring. Teach us how to love one another, and make us faithful disciples. Amen. silence for prayer
Words of Assurance God dwells among us, giving to all who believe the repentance that leads to life. Rejoice in the Lord, for we are a forgiven people. Alleluia, Amen! adapted from MinistryMatters.com
To Hear the Word and Reflect Music Ministry
Sanctus and Benedictus
Shelton
Children’s Time
Where Children Belong
TFWS #2233
Scripture
Acts 11:1-18 This is the Word of Life. Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Leanne Griffiths, Kasey Angelo, Shermel Frisbee
To Respond in Faith Prayers of the People
Pie Jesu
Lightfoot
The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come; thy 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 thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen. 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 options to give electronically, or you can place your gift in the offering plate. • Give on our church website, scan the QR code, text 844-908-2593, or give via PayPal. Offertory
Children of the Light
Webdell
Doxology
UMH #94
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Prayer of Thanksgiving
And Scatter To Be in the World Hymn
We Are Called
TFWS #2172
This is the Day
Lau
Benediction Postlude
Have Prayer Concerns?
Today’s flowers are given in memory of
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.
Dr. Albert Timpo by Emelia Timpo and Family
Sharing in Our Worship Today Pastor: Lay Reader: Liturgists: Musicians: Acolytes:
Rev. Jenny Smith Walz Maggie Collins Elli Collins, Maggie Collins William Ponder, Youth Choir, Rich Spotts, Julia Hanna The Collins Family
Message: Sound & Video: Ushers:
Leanne Griffiths, Kasey Angelo, Shermel Frisbee Bill Gardner, Ian Macdonald Ralph Newhall, Rich Hadley, Steve Wong, Edwin Francisco, Francia Francisco
Prayer Concerns Donald Jones The People of Ukraine Vicki and Family Olivia The Marrow Family
Gary Gerold Gayvette Bruce & Family Theo Nemeth Victims of Gun Violence The Family of Joan Klass
The Born Family Mernel and Mary Jane Laxman Lawrence Suzanne Grady
For a full listing of calendar events, visit our website: https://princetonumc.org/calendar/
Sunday, May 15 8:45 am Contemporary Issues in the Fellowship Hall 10:00 am Worship Service 11:30 am Newcomers Group in Rooms 204/205 and on Zoom 11:45 am Handbell Choir in the Music Room 2:00 pm Love Lives On 3:00 pm Divorce Support Group via Zoom 3:00 pm High School Youth Group in the Sanctuary 4:45 pm Middle School Youth Group in the Sanctuary Monday, May 16 10:00 am Monday Morning Group 12:15 pm AA in Room 203 7:00 pm Children & Youth Formation 7:00 pm Circle of Care 7:00 pm Stewardship & Finance Tuesday, May 17 12:15 pm AA in Room 203 6:00 pm Communications Ministry Team Wednesday, May 18 9:00 am Love Lives On via Zoom 5:00 pm Cornerstone Community Meal Thursday, May 19 12:15 pm AA in Room 203 7:00 pm Nominations & Lay Leadership Ministry Team Sunday, May 22 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 Newcomers Group in Rooms 204/205 and on Zoom 11:45 am Handbell Choir in the Music Room 12:30 pm Princeton Heritage Tour starting in the Sanford Davis Room 3:00 pm High School Youth Group in the Sanctuary 4:45 pm Middle School Youth Group in the Sanctuary
Newcomers Class
Today | 11:30 pm
This five-week class begins this Sunday, offering an opportunity to learn more about Princeton UMC and consider how you might get more plugged into the many ministries happening in the life of our church. At the end of the five weeks, participants will be invited to join into membership at PUMC. Email Pastor Jenny at jenny@princetonumc.org if you want to participate. Have someone in mind who you think should join? Extend them a special invitation!
Building Bridges Community Heritage and Prayer Pilgrimage
May 22nd | 12:30 pm
We invite you to participate in a walk (a pilgrimage of sorts) through the Witherspoon Jackson Neighborhood as part of our Building Bridges series. This tour, starting in the Sanford Davis Room, will offer opportunities for us to learn about the hurt and hope experienced by neighbors in our community and participate with one another in dialogue around these experiences. Can't make it that day? That's okay! Here's the booklet, so that you can take the tour at your own leisure. (Accessible at princetonumc.org/communityheritage-prayer-pilgrimage)
Pastor Skitch Ordination Details
May 24th | 11:00 am
Pastor Skitch Matson, Campus Pastor at Kingston UMC and Youth Pastor for our Multi-Site Ministry, will be ordained at the Greater NJ Annual Conference on May 24th at 11:00 am! All are welcome to attend via YouTube livestream.
Wesley Foundation at Princeton Are you looking for a progressive Christian college ministry? We'd love to have you! Email Pastor Skitch (skitch@princetonumc.org) or Grecia Hernandez (ghperez@princeton.edu) for more details about our Tuesday night Bible study!
Terracycle Program Contribute to our Terracycle donation bins, located downstairs, just outside of the Fellowship Hall. Click here to get the current information about which items can be donated or visit www.princetonumc.org. Proceeds go to support the Appalachian Service Project.
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.