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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.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
LAY LEADERSHIP NOMINATIONS BEFORE SEPT. 15 The Nominations and Lay Leadership team is seeking your nominations for people to serve on the Leadership Board, the Discipleship Board, and the Nominations and Lay Leadership team. See Happenings or contact Lindsey Donaldson at ldonaldson27@gmail.com for more information. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES GROUP SUNDAY, SEPT. 11 The Contemporary Issues group will resume on Sept. 11 at 8:45 am in the fellowship hall. There will also be a remote option. Contact Susan Davelman at susandavelman@gmail.com for details. SPECIAL OFFERING TODAY This month's special offering benefits Arm in Arm, which offers Mercer County residents food, housing, and job support. You can donate in service today or at princetonumc.org/give-pumc/. FALL KICKOFF Fall Kickoff is next Sunday! We hope to see you there!
SUNDAY, SEPT. 11
SUNDAY, SEPT. 18 ALL-CHURCH COOKOUT Mark your calendar for the multi-site cookout at Mercer County Park, West!
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THE CHURCH GATHERS
Pre-Service Music
Prelude in C Major
J. S. Bach
Call to Worship adapted from Steve Garnaas-Holmes You are invited to make a sign for love—cross your hands over your chest (ASL for "love") or make a heart with your hands, or any other sign or movement that says "love" to you, as you say the People parts.
God the Creator, divine artist, fashions the universe with skill and beauty. We come to love you, God. Jesus the builder has shaped our hearts with loving hands and a steady eye. We come to love you, God. Holy Spirit, breath of new creation, continually makes us new. We come to love you, God. We open our hearts to you. Alleluia!
Hymn
Father, We Have Heard Your Calling
Prayer of Confession
Music Ministry
I Want Jesus to Walk with Me
H. Hopson
Children's Time
Where Children Belong
TFWS #2233
Luke 14:25–33 This is the Word of Life. Thanks be to God.
Sermon Insert
For our confession, we'll talk about different parts of our bodies that are able to serve God and others. In doing this we offer our whole selves to God today, asking God to help us love as we were created to love.
move hands to your throat or mouth You call us to be your voices in this world and we stay silent. put your hands out in front of you You call us to be your hands in this world and we keep them hidden. point to or stomp your feet You call us to be your feet in this world and we go our own way. look to a neighbor When we meet those who are doubting & say nothing, forgive us. move your arms to reach out to a neighbor When we meet those who need your touch & do nothing, forgive us. point to your back or flex your strong muscles When we are called to take up your cross & carry nothing, forgive us. Breathe life into these bones [blow out with your breath] bring freedom to these lives [put your arms out or turn around, free] that we might declare with heart [point to heart] and soul [point to solar plexus/our center] and voice [point to throat or mouth] that you are our Lord and our God [ASL for God]. Amen. silence for prayer
SHARING IN WORSHIP TODAY
TODAY'S FLOWERS ARE GIVEN To the Glory of God
TO HEAR THE WORD AND REFLECT
Scripture
adapted from John Birch and Thom Shuman
Acolytes: Elliot Walz, Nathan Besler Liturgists: Leanne Griffiths, Doug Fullman Reader: Steve Wong Musicians: Kevin Daly, Summer Pick-Up Choir Ushers: Robert Nuse, Charles Bass, Reginald Cann, Lou Davelman
Words of Assurance The God who calls us is the God who created us; the God who formed us is the God who forgives us. This is the Good News—God loves us and forgives us! In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God! [ASL for "thanks be to God"] Alleluia! Amen.
Rev. Jenny Smith-Walz
TO RESPOND IN FAITH
Prayers of the People Offertory
Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child David Paxton
Sacrament of Holy Communion
UMH #13
The Lord's Prayer 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 SCATTERS TO BE IN THE WORLD
Hymn
Would I Have Answered When You Called
TFWS #2137
Benediction Postlude
Fugue in C Major
J. S. Bach
PRAYER CONCERNS Donald Jones, The People of Ukraine, Victims of Gun Violence, The Family of Joan Klass, The Born Family, Mernel and Mary Jane, Laxman Lawrence, Suzanne, Grady, Sylvia Couvertier, Carl Pate, Jennifer, Don & Blanca, Vicki, Anatalia
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.