WelongforGod'sbelovedcommunity, torejectallthatdividesus.
Pre-ServiceMusic ErotikkfromLyrischeStücke Grieg
Wecomeheretobeholdoneanotherfully,notasgreaterorlesser, butaskin,woventogetherinlove, heldinthesacreddignityofsharedbreathandbecoming. Weareonefamily,createdequalinthedivineimage.CalltoWorship
Hymn
PrayerofConfession
TheLordbewithyou. Andalsowithyou. Letusconfessoursinandneedforgracetogether Godofusall,werenouncethechainsofhierarchythatbindoursouls, choosinginsteadthefreedomfoundinmutualcare.Weconfessthetimes we 'velostourwayintheillusionofpower.
adaptedfromKatArmas adaptedfromKatArmas
Welongforourlivestobeboundbytheholytruthofbelonging--onebody, onebreath,movingtogetherinlove'squietreformation,shakingthe foundationsofwhatwas,andrisingtowardwhatcanbe.
silence for prayer
God'smercyfallsoveruslikerain, anditishere,inGod'stendermercy,thatkinshipbreathes. InthenameofJesusChrist,weareforgiven! InthenameofJesusChrist,weareforgiven!ThanksbetoGod!Alleluia! Amen. WordsofAssurance
TOHEARTHEWORDANDREFLECT
Acolytes - Lydia Bass, Raphael Aryeetey Jr, Liturgists - Raphael Aryeetey, Samantha Seto, Pearl Assan
Musicians - Intergenerational Choir, Julia Hanna
Ushers -Bright Rajaratnam, Bhanu Prakash, Ida Cahill, Tom Sandford
ScriptureReading Philippians2:1-8(p.186)
ThisistheWordofLife.ThanksbetoGod.
Sermon
“BelovednessinCommunity” Rev.JennySmithWalz
TORESPONDINFAITH
ReceptionofNewMember see insert
PrayersofthePeople
TheLord'sPrayer
OurFather,whoartinheaven,hallowedbethyname.Thykingdom come;thywillbedoneonearthasitisinheaven.Giveusthisday ourdailybread;andforgiveusourtrespassesasweforgivethose whotrespassagainstus.Andleadusnotintotemptation,but deliverusfromevil.Forthineisthekingdom,thepower,andthe gloryforever.Amen.
Offertory FideliaomniamandataejusfromConfitebor
OllieRapaka,mezzo-soprano ScottCollins,clarinet
AllHiscommandmentsarefaithful Confirmedfromagetoage Createdintruthandfairness
G.B.Pergolesi/arr.Shelton
ANDSCATTERSTOBEINTHEWORLD
Hymn
Benediction
Recessional
RestlessWeaver see insert
Postlude Come,ThouAlmightyKing arr.MarkHayes
PRAYERCONCERNS
Prayersforallgivingandreceivinghospicecare.Maystrength, calm,compassion,andrestbeavailabletothem
Prayersforallthoseparticipatinginongoingdiplomaticnegotiationsaround peace.Mayallsidescometogether,transcendtheirdifferences,andseekto elevatehumanflourishingasthemostcrucialpriority
Prayersforthosewhoworktirelesslyforthevotingrightsofallpeopleinour country MaywehonorthelegacyoftheVotingRightsActbycontinuingtoliftup allvoices,andpushourleaderstobeaccountabletothosetheyrepresent.
HAVEPRAYERCONCERNS?
ForourPrayerChain,callYvonneMacdonaldat609-577-8369 oremailheratyvonneemac@verizonnet EmailTylerMathiasenat tyler@princetonumc.orgwhenyouorafamilymemberisin thehospitalorinneedofapastoralcall.
RECEPTIONOFNEWMEMBERSLITURGY
Do you, as Christ’s body, the church, reaffirm both your rejection of sin and your commitment to Christ? IDO.
Will you nurture one another in the Christian faith and life, and include this person now before you, in your care? WithGod’shelp,wewillproclaimthegoodnewsandliveaccordingtothe exampleofChrist.Wewillsurroundthispersonwithacommunityofloveand forgiveness,thatshemaygrowinhertrustofGod,andbefoundfaithfulinher servicetoothers.Wewillprayforher,thatshemaybeatruedisciplewhowalks inthewaythatleadstolife.
Friends, it is with much joy that I commend Nancy to your love and care. Do all in your power to increase her faith, confirm her hope, and perfect her in love! WegivethanksforallthatGodhasalreadygivenyouandwewelcomeyouto thisbelovedcommunityofChristianlove.Asmemberstogetherwithyouinthe bodyofChristandinPrincetonUnitedMethodistChurch,werenewourcovenant faithfullytoparticipateintheministriesofthechurchbyourprayers,our presence,ourgifts,ourservice,andourwitness,thatineverythingGodmaybe glorifiedthroughJesusChrist.Amenandamen.
cipleshipishowwelearntolivetogetherinGod’shousehold InGod’shousehold,abundanceismeanttobeshared.
Week3:TheEconomyofGod’sHousehold
ThewordeconomycomesfromtheGreekwordoikos,which meanshousehold.InScripture,economicsisnevermerelyabout money.Itisabouthowahouseholdisordered:whetherpeople arefed,whetherlaborishonored,whetherburdensareshared, andwhethereverypersoncanflourishwithdignity
Theprophetswarnedagainstsystemsthatcrushthepoorwhile enrichingthepowerfulJesusspokeoftenaboutwealth,debt, wages,dailybread,generosity,andcareforneighborsbecause economiclifeshapeshumanlivesTheearlychurchshared resourcessothat“therewasnotaneedypersonamongthem.”
TheUnitedMethodistSocialPrinciplesremindusthateconomic lifeismorallife.Theyinviteustoasknotonly,“Whatbenefitsme?” butalso,“Whathelpsourneighborsflourish?”
InGod’shousehold,humanworthisnotmeasuredby productivity,wealth,orstatus.Nooneisdisposable.God’s economyisrootednotinfearandscarcity,butinshared abundance,dignity,andcare.
ThisWeekinGod’sHousehold... Godformsusthroughmanypathwaysofdiscipleship. Chooseoneinvitationthisweekthathelpsyoulivemore deeplyinGod’shousehold.
HEAD:Learnwhereyourfood,clothing,orhousehold goodscomefrom.Whatkindsoflabormakeyour dailylifepossible?
HEART:Thanksomeonewhoseworkisoften overlookedorundervalued.Noticethewaysgratitude canhelpconveydignity,worth,andbelonging
SOUL:Praywiththewords:“Giveusthisdayourdaily bread” Contemplatewhat“enough”meansinGod’s household.Allowgracetoshapeyou.
HANDS&FEET:Supportalocalbusiness,worker initiative,ororganizationcommittedtofairlabor practices.Considervolunteeringwithordonatingtoa ministrylikeCornerstoneCommunityKitchen.
Scripture James2:1-8
TheSocialPrinciplesAffirm: Weaffirmeveryperson'sright tofood,shelter,healthcare, education,andmeaningful work.
Wesupporttherightofall workerstomeaningful employment,fairwages,safe workingconditions,and freedomfromdiscrimination. Wesupportmeasuresdesigned tomaintainandstrengthenthe economichealthofindividuals, families,andinstitutions.
TheUnitedMethodistSocial Principles:TheEconomic Community Faith&Facts LivingWage&WorkerDignity
Manyfull-timeworkersstillstruggle toaffordhousing,food,healthcare, andchildcareTheSocialPrinciples affirmthateverypersondeserves meaningfulwork,fair compensation,andworking conditionsthathonorhuman dignity.
Economicsystemsareneveronly financialsystems theyshape families,health,stress,opportunity, andbelonging
ScanthisQRcodeforResources, includingtheEconomicCommunity sectionoftheSocialPrinciples, Faith&Factcards,andmore. LookfortheWeek3folder.
Weareadiversefaithcommunity, engagedinenliveningspirituallythirstypeople tojoyfullyrespondtoGod’slove andgrowasdisciplesofChrist, sothattogetherwemayexperiencethefullnessoflife.
AllareinvitedtotheStonebridgeMethodistscommunionservicetodayat2p.m. atStonebridgeintheClubRoom.Contact:postberg1@aol.com
STONEBRIDGECOMMUNITY
Save the Date: "Sing In: Songs of Justice, Joy, and Resilience" featuring Mark Miller Thursday,July16,7:30pm
SINGIN:SONGSOFJUSTICE,JOY,ANDRESILIENCE
Pastor-Rev.JennySmithWalz AdministrativeDirector-TylerMathiasen DirectorofYouthMinistry-BrookeFoster DirectorofChildren’sMinistry-BlessingGwatana MusicDirector-TomShelton DirectorofCommunications-AbbyGillette ChurchSexton-GilmarEnamorado CustodialStaff-SantosGonzales,MarioVillatoro
