Godoftruth,youspeakyourWordtous; Andlifeiscreated.
Youvoiceechoesinourinnerhearts Helpustolisten.
CalltoWorship
Speaktousnow,andshapeusbyyourlove, thatwemaybeyourpeople.
ThegraceofGodbewithyou. Andalsowithyou.
TrustinginGod’stendermercy,letusconfessoursintoGodwithone another.
PrayerofConfession
Godoftruthandlife,youhavespokenyourWordtousandinus,but wehavenotlistenedwell.Welistenwithcloggedears,narrowminds, andhardenedhearts.Forgiveus.Unclogourears.Broadenourminds. Makeourheartspliable.Expandourimaginations.Healus,and createusanew,thatwemightlivebythepowerofyourWordandin thelightofyourgrace.
silence for prayer
Godishere,anditisgood. Godbreathesloveandforgivenessintous,andbringsustolife. InthenameofJesusChrist,weareforgiven! InthenameofJesusChristweareforgiven!ThanksbetoGod! Alleluia!Amen. WordsofAssurance
THECHURCHGATHERS TOHEARTHEWORDANDREFLECT
Acolytes - Evelyn Bass, Andrew Aryeetey
Liturgists - Isaac Shin, Pearl Assan
Readers - Blessing Gwatana
Musicians- Youth Choir, Children’s Choir, Jenni Collins, Julia Hanna
Ushers - Tom Sandford, Ida Cahill, Bhanu Prakash, Bright Rajaratnam
Children’stime ThirdGradeBiblePresentation {Name},ThisistheWordofGodgiventoyou.
ScriptureReading
Sermon
Genesis1:1-5,26-31,2:1-9,18-23
ThisistheWordofLife. ThanksbetoGod.
CanonizedConversation Rev.JennySmithWalz
TORESPONDINFAITH
PrayersofthePeople
TheLord'sPrayer
OurFatherinheaven,hallowedbeyourname,yourkin-domcome, yourwillbedoneonearthasitisinheaven.Giveustodayourdaily bread.Andforgiveusoursinsasweforgivethosewhosinagainstus. Leadusnotintotemptation,butdeliverusfromevil,foryoursisthe kingdom,andthepower,andthegloryforever.Amen.
Offertory ASimpleSongfromMass Bernstein
Hymn Doxology
PrayerofThanksgiving
ANDSCATTERSTOBEINTHEWORLD
Hymn
Benediction
Postlude
Children’sMedley arr.MarkHayes
PRAYERCONCERNS
Prayers for those who are without homes. Prayers for those struggling with their physical and mental health
Prayers for our country and the divisiveness caused by political discourse. May we find ways to communicate and work together.
Prayers for those around the world, but especially in Gaza and here on U.S. soil 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 their families are from.
Prayers for people in all places in war.
HAVEPRAYERCONCERNS?
ForourPrayerChain,callYvonneMacdonaldat609-577-8369 oremailheratyvonnee.mac@verizon.net.EmailTylerMathiasenat tyler@princetonumcorgwhenyouorafamilymemberisin thehospitalorinneedofapastoralcall
Weareadiversefaithcommunity, engagedinenliveningspirituallythirstypeople tojoyfullyrespondtoGod’slove andgrowasdisciplesofChrist, sothattogetherwemayexperiencethefullnessoflife.
The Intergenerational Choir welcomes new members to join us for Advent/Christmas!RehearsalsareonSundaysfollowingworshipfrom11:45am12:30 pm starting today and continuing through Dec 12 for more info email tom@princetonumc.org.
ADVENTSEASONCHOIR TODAY
On Sunday, November 16 from 11:30am-12:30pm, Rev. Allie Bass will be hosting a workshop on “How to Read the Bible.” A zoom option will be available as well as childcare
HOWTOREADTHEBIBLEWORKSHOP TODAYTherewillbenoyouthgroupmeetingtoday(HowtoReadtheBibleworkshop)
NOYOUTHGROUPMEETING
Princeton UMC will once again sponsor Bags of Blessings. Please bring your nonperishable food groceries (no glass please) to the Sanctuary today and next Sunday, Nov. 23. For questions please contact LaVerna Albury (lalbury8@gmailcom)
BAGSOFBLESSINGS
All are welcome to this treasured annual community gathering, the Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service, in the University Chapel on Monday, Nov 24 at 7pm. Sponsored by the Office of Religious Life and Princeton Clergy Association. PastorJennywillbesharinginleadershipofthisservice.
PRINCETONCOMMUNITYTHANKSGIVINGSERVICE NOV24
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