by Rose Wong
THECHURCHGATHERS
Pre-ServiceMusic Floating Clouds from Eight Memories in Watercolor Tan
Uyai Mose
Dun Introit
Alexander Gondo
Uyai mose, tinamate Mwari. Uyai mose, tinamate Mwari.
Uyai mose, tinamate Mwari. Uyai mose zvino.
Come, all you people, come and praise your Maker.
Come, all you people, come and praise your Maker.
Come, all you people, come and praise your Maker.
Come now and worship the Lord.
CalltoWorship
adapted from Taisaku Obata
In a world that remains divided and in conflict, God is inviting us, to make us one.
Todaywegatheraroundonetable,inanswertoGod’swill. What do we find at today’s table?
God’slove,whichenduresallthingsandconnectsallthings. What is not at today’s table?
Themanypowersoftheworld,whichseektostandoverothers. Let us repent, and give thanks to God’s power to bring salvation to all.
ThanksbetoGod! MakeuswitnessesofYourlove.
Hymn O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing UMH #57/59
PrayerofConfession
The Lord be with you. Andalsowithyou.
adapted from Steve Garnaas-Holmes
We join our hearts together as one to speak aloud our need for God and God's grace:
God,wegivethanksforthediversityandunityofthehumanfamily,andfor yourgraceinthewayswayswehonorthatgift.Andweconfessthewayswe resistourunity,resistourdiversity,judgethosewhoarenotlikeus,and ignoreoursiblings.Healourfear,forgiveoursin,andrenewinusyourloving Spirit.
WordsofAssurance
silence for prayer
God's grace brings us into unity with God and the whole body of Christ. God'smercysavesusfromourisolationanddivision.
In the name of Jesus Christ we are forgiven!
InthenameofJesusChristweareforgiven!ThanksbetoGod!Alleluia! Amen.
Acolytes - Ajube Hagan, Amissah Hagan
Liturgists - Isaac Shin, Raphael Aryeetey
SHARINGINWORSHIPTODAY TODAY’SFLOWERSAREGIVEN INHONOROFOURBELOVED COMMUNITYATPUMC
Readers - Momo Wolapaye
Musicians- Intergenerational Choir, Children’s Choir, Andrew Aryeetey, Raphael Aryeetey, Victoria Offer, Harper Sam, Julia Hanna
Ushers - Lou Davelman, Paul Manulik, Reggie Cann
TOHEARTHEWORDANDREFLECT
MusicMinistry
Bonse Aba arr. Andrew Fischer
Translation: All that sing have the right to be called children of God
Children'sTime Where Children Belong
ScriptureReading Isaiah 55:2b-3, Matthew 7:24-29 This is the Word of Life. ThanksbetoGod.
TFWS #2233
Sermon Rev. Jenny Smith Walz
TORESPONDINFAITH
PrayersofthePeople
Offertory Now the Silence arr. John Carter
HolyCommunion
UMH #13
Hymn The Lord’s Prayer (sung) UMH #271
CommunionAnthem Come Find Forgiveness and Love Besig/Price
PrayerAfterReceiving EternalGod,wegiveyouthanksforthisholymysteryinwhichyouhave givenyourselftous.Grantthatwemaygointotheworldinthestrengthof yourSpirit,togiveourselvesforothers,inthenameofJesusChristour Lord.Amen.
ANDSCATTERSTOBEINTHEWORLD
Hymn We Are Singing
Benediction
FWS #2235a
Postlude Udje from 24 Studies in African Rhythms Onovwerosuoke
PRAYERCONCERNS
Prayers for those who are without homes. Prayers for those struggling with their physical and mental health. Prayers for all those affected by the government’s temporary closure. Prayers for those around the world, but especially in Gaza experiencing hardship, food insecurity, and famine. May we share what we have in plenty for those who do not have nearly enough. Prayers for those being targeted for where they may be from. May they be treated with dignity and kindness. Prayers for people in all places in war.
HAVEPRAYERCONCERNS?
For our Prayer Chain, call Yvonne Macdonald at 609-577-8369 or email her at yvonnee.mac@verizon.net. Email Tyler at tyler@princetonumc.org when you or a family member is in the hospital or in need of a pastoral call.
UnitedMethodistChurch
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
ANNOUNCEMENTS
OCTOBERCOMMUNIONOFFERING
The October Special Communion Offering goes to the World Communion Sunday with the United Methodist Church. The UMC funds go directly to educational initiatives dedicated to helping students of color, and training for worldwide inclusion.
STONEBRIDGECOMMUNION
You are invited to the Stonebridge Methodists communion service on Oct 12, 2 p.m. at Stonebridge, 100 Hollinshead Spring Rd, Skillman, NJ in the Club Room. All are welcome! Contact: postberg1@aol.com
OPPORTUNITY
This fall we will be having handbell opportunities for both children and adults! Children’s handbells start the week of 10/12 during the time directly after worship, and adults will start the week of 11/16 (time TBD). for more info, email jessica@princetonumc.org HANDBELL/TONECHIMES
ALTAMURALEGACYCONCERT
The next concert in the Altamura Legacy Concert series will be held Sunday, Oct. 5 at 4 pm in the Sanford Davis room, with a preconcert and coffee bar held at 3:30pm. Tickets cost $40 for General Admission, with Student Tickets $15. PUMC congregants get a discount when code “DISCOUNT2025” is applied.