Princeton UMC 1.5.25

DECEMBER 1, 2024 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Arise, Shine | by Jan Richardson

THE CHURCH GATHERS Pre-Service Music

Novelette in C

Poulenc

Call to Worship

Arise, shine; for your light has come.

The glory of the Lord has risen upon us.

Come, worship the Lord of glory.

Proclaim God’s praise among the nations.

Hymn

O Morning Star

UMH #247

Prayer of Confession God of Love, we confess we do not always follow your star of love; Yet, God, We want to follow the star or love.

We turn aside and leave the path; we weary of the journey and turn to other things. Yet, God, We want to follow the star of love.

We confess we sometimes cooperate with Herod, the powers that seek to diminish your light. We need help, God, because We want to follow the star of love.

We have many gifts to give, and we sometimes fail to give our gifts, keeping them hidden or letting them fade away. Forgive us; renew your Spirit in us.

Be our star and guide us.

We want to follow the star of love. silence for prayer

Words of Assurance

Arise, shine! Grace has been poured into our hearts, love has flooded our souls. The light of hope shines in us, and we see one more your star of love.

We want to follow the star of love.

In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!

In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God! Alleluia!

Amen.

TO HEAR THE WORD AND REFLECT Music Ministry

You are the Salt and Light

Children's Time

Where Children Belong

SHARING IN WORSHIP TODAY

Acolytes - Evelyn Bass, Ethan Hamilton Liturgists - Rick Engel, Heather Hadley Reader - Sandra Richardson Musicians - Chancel Choir, Julia Hanna Ushers - Paul Manulik, Reginald Cann, Lou Davelman, Bob Nuse

Pepper Choplin TFWS #2233

TODAY’S FLOWERS ARE GIVEN

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY HUSBAND RAY RANTA

BY KATHRYN RANTA

Scripture Reading Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 60:1-6 This is the Word of Life. Thanks be to God. Sermon

Rev. Tayler Necoechea

TO RESPOND IN FAITH Prayers of the People Offertory

Forest Lullaby from Country Pieces

Quilter

Holy Communion

UMH #13

The Lord's Prayer Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kin-dom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.

Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

Prayer After Receiving

AND SCATTERS TO BE IN THE WORLD Hymn

Hymn of Promise

UMH #707

Benediction Postlude

This Little Light of Mine

K. Kobayashi are.

PRAYER CONCERNS Prayers for those who are without homes or struggling with their health.

Prayers for Rory Leel.

Prayers for people in all places in war. Pray for their leaders to come to peaceful resolutions.

HAVE PRAYER CONCERNS?

For our Prayer Chain, call Yvonne Macdonald at 609-577-8369 or email her at yvonnee.mac@verizon.net. Email Pastor Tayler Necoechea at tayler@princetonumc.org when you or a family member is in the hospital or in need of a pastoral call.

WELCOME TO

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.

SCAN TO CONNECT WITH US OR TEXT 'PUMC' TO 609-542-2192

SCAN TO GIVE OR TEXT YOUR GIFT AMOUNT TO 609-554-1128

ANNOUNCEMENTS DIAPER DRIVE

Please join us after service for our diaper bundling party! We will be meeting around 11:30 to bring the diapers into room 103 to bundle them together by size to take to The Maker’s Place. If you have brought any diapers, please bring them to room 103. All sizes are welcome!

JANUARY SPECIAL OFFERING

Our special offering for January is supporting Human Relations Day. Human Relations Day is a special Sunday across our denominations that focuses on fostering better relationships and supporting community and youth outreach.

FOLLOW US ON

SOCIAL MEDIA

CHURCH CALENDAR www.princetonumc.org/calendar

www.facebook.com/princetonumc www.instagram.com/princetonumc