UnitedMethodistChurch
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
MERCERSTREETFOODBANKSPECIALOFFERING TODAY
When you contribute to today's special offering, you are supporting Mercer Street Friends Food Bank, which is a nonprofit organization that providesfoodforthosewhoarefoodinsecure,supportforfamilies,and educational opportunities that lead to better tomorrows. Drop a check in the offering plate today or give online at princetonumc.org/givepumc.Designate"CommunionOffering"inthenotes.
DISCIPLESHIPGROUPSINFOSESSION
AUGUST6&20|11:30AM
Join us in the Chapel during Coffee Hour to learn about how to deepen and broaden your faith journey in Growth Groups! Hear from seasoned disciples about their transformation in community and discover all of theopportunitiesavailablethiscomingyear.
SUMMERHYMNSING
SUMMERSUNDAYS|9:45AM
Aretherehymnsthatyoujustcan'tsingenough?Cometoworshipearly (9:45 AM) on Sundays through the summer to participate in a hymn sing.Bringrequestsorjustsingalongwithrequestsfromothers.
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AUGUST 6, 2023 LITTLE
THECHURCHGATHERS
Pre-ServiceMusic AllegroModerato MoritzMoszkowski
CalltoWorship
adaptedfromSteveGarnaas-Holmes
Godoflove,wecometoyouhungryforyourWord
Withtheloavesandfishesofourworship,feedus. Wecometoyouwearyandinneedofrenewal.
Withtheloavesandfishesofyourgrace,healus. Wecomewearyfromtheworkofloveandjustice. WiththeloavesandfishesofyourSpirit, giveusstrengthfortheworktocome.Feedus,God,forweneedyou.
Hymn LoveDivine,AllLovesExcelling UMH#384
PrayerofConfession adaptedfromFeastingontheWord WorshipCompanion,YearA,Vol2
Godofcompassion,weneedyou.Wedonotknowhowtorestinyou, sowefillourliveswithbusyness.
Forgiveus.
Wedonotknowhowtotrustyou,sowetrustinourselvesinstead.
Forgiveus.
Wedonothaveeyesandheartstoseeyourabundance, sowecomplain,weworry,andwatchoutforourowncomfortfirst.
Forgiveus.
WordsofAssurance
silenceforprayer
AllwhocallonthenameoftheLordshallbesaved. ItisGodinwhomweliveandmoveandhaveourbeing.
InthenameofJesusChrist,weareforgiven!
InthenameofJesusChrist,weareforgiven!
ThanksbetoGod!Alleluia!Amen.
SHARINGINWORSHIPTODAY
Acolytes-EvelynBass,EdiePotts
Liturgists-AdeolaAmpong, Rev SusanVictor
Reader-HelenCurtis
Musicians-JuliaHanna, SummerPickUpChoir
Ushers-LouDavelman,CharlesBass, ReggieCann,BobNuse
TODAY'SFLOWERS AREGIVEN
MayourLordcomfortthosein painandenvelopethem withhislove
Children'sTime
ScriptureReading Matthew14:13-21
WhereChildrenBelong
TFWS#2233
ThisistheWordofLife ThanksbetoGod.
Sermon Rev.JennySmithWalz
TORESPONDINFAITH
PrayersofthePeople
Offertory
HolyCommunion
TheLord'sPrayer
WeAreOneinChrist arr.JamesChepponis
UMH#13
OurFatherinheaven,hallowedbeyourname,yourkin-domcome, yourwillbedoneonearthasitisinheaven.Giveustodayourdaily bread.Andforgiveusoursinsasweforgivethosewhosinagainstus. Leadusnotintotemptation,butdeliverusfromevil,foryoursisthe kin-dom,andthepower,andthegloryforever.Amen.
PrayerAfterReceiving
EternalGod,wegiveyouthanksforthisholymysteryinwhichyou havegivenyourselftous.Grantthatwemaygointotheworldin thestrengthofyourSpirit,togiveourselvesforothers,inthename ofJesusChristourLord.Amen.
TOHEARTHEWORDANDREFLECT ANDSCATTERSTOBEINTHEWORLD
Hymn MyGratitudeNowAccept,OGod(v.1-2,Eng.&Sp.) TFWS#2044
Benediction
Postlude Borová BohuslavMartinů
PRAYERCONCERNS
PrayersfortheMcWilliamsfamilyonthedeathofChristopher’s father.Prayersforallthosehavingsurgeryandsufferingfrom illnessofanykind.Prayersforallworldwideexperiencingflooding, drought,extremeheat,war,hunger,andprejudiceandforthose workingforpeaceandsafetyandabetterworldforall.
HAVEPRAYERCONCERNS?
ForourPrayerChain,callYvonneMacdonaldat609-577-8369 oremailheratyvonnee.mac@verizon.net.EmailPastorTayler Necoecheaattayler@princetonumc.orgwhenyouorafamily memberisinthehospitalorinneedofapastoralcall.