CalltoWorship THECHURCHGATHERS
Pre-ServiceMusic AdagionontroppofromLiederohneWorte
Mendelssohn
God’sloveforthisworld,forus,isgreaterthanwecancomprehend! God’sloveissogreat,thatGodgaveusJesus,God’slovemadeflesh. GreatisGod'smercy
ItisbyGod'sgracewearesaved.
Inthisplaceandtime,Godmeetsusandinvitesus togiveGodourhearts,thatwemightfindourselvestrulyalive.
Hymn
PrayerofConfession
adaptedfromJanRichardson
Ourconfessionalprayertodayiswrittenasapoem,soitmayfeelabit differentasweprayaloudtogether.Letuspray: Evenwhenweweredead.
Evenwhenweturnedawayfromyou,theOnewhohadcreatedus. Evenwhenwelivedinthegripofwhatdrewourgazefromyou,God. Evenwhenwewereoblivious.
Evenwhenwefollowedapathfashionedofnothing butourowndesires.
Evenwhenwewanderedfarandwillfullyaway.
Evenwhenweforgottolookpastourownfeetandtoseethewondersnotof ourmaking.
Evenwhenwefailedtostandinawe,tobreathethanks, toleanintothelovethathadwaitedlongforus. Evenwhen. Evenwhen, eventhen: grace.
silence for prayer
WordsofAssurance
Evennow,God'sgraceishere,God'sgraceisnow. Evennow,God'sgracesimplyis.
InthenameofJesusChrist,weareforgiven! InthenameofJesusChristweareforgiven!ThanksbetoGod!Alleluia! Amen.
Acolytes - Andrew Aryeetey, RJ Aryeetey
Liturgists - Nkechi Mezazem, Allie Rosner Bass
Reader - Leigh-Anne Francis
Musicians- Julia Hanna
Ushers - Ida Cahill, Tom Sandford, Bhanu Prakash, Bright Rajaratnam
MusicMinistry Grace arr MarkHayes
Children'sTime
ScriptureReading
WhereChildrenBelong TFWS#2233
Ephesians2:1-10
ThisistheWordofLife ThanksbetoGod. Sermon Rev.JennySmithWalz
TORESPONDINFAITH
Hymn
PrayersofthePeople
TheLord'sPrayer
LetUsPleadforFaithAlone UMH#385
OurFather,whoartinheaven,hallowedbethyname.Thykingdomcome; thywillbedoneonearthasitisinheaven.Giveusthisdayourdailybread; andforgiveusourtrespassesasweforgivethosewhotrespassagainst us.Andleadusnotintotemptation,butdeliverusfromevil.Forthineisthe kingdom,thepower,andthegloryforever.Amen.
Offertory Allegretto-TriofromPianoSonataNo 14 Beethoven Hymn Doxology UMH#94
PrayerofThanksgiving
ANDSCATTERSTOBEINTHEWORLD
Hymn LoveDivine,AllLovesExcelling UMH#384
Benediction
Postlude
CarillonfromSuitefrançaised’après ClaudeGervaise
PRAYERCONCERNS
Prayers for those who are without homes. Prayers for those struggling with their physical and mental health.
Prayers for our country’s leaders during this tumultuous time. May they make decisions that benefit our communities as a whole.
Prayers for people in all places in war.
Prayers for the immigrants and refugees, and for all people fleeing danger in search of hope and a better life.
HAVEPRAYERCONCERNS?
ForourPrayerChain,callYvonneMacdonaldat609-577-8369 oremailheratyvonneemac@verizonnet EmailTylerMathiasenat tyler@princetonumc.orgwhenyouorafamilymemberisinthehospitalorin needofapastoralcall.
Weareadiversefaithcommunity, engagedinenliveningspirituallythirstypeople tojoyfullyrespondtoGod’slove andgrowasdisciplesofChrist, sothattogetherwemayexperiencethefullnessoflife.
DIRECTOROFCHILDREN’SMINISTRY
Princeton UMC is still looking for a Director of Children’s Ministry to continue our programs that teach our kids about faith. This role would be about 15 hours per week. If you or someone you know would be interested in fulfilling this role, please contact tyler@princetonumcorg
VACATIONBIBLESCHOOLREGISTRATION
Summer is here, and VBS/Compassion Camp is right around the corner - July 27-29. Use the QR Code to register or find more information!
VBSFLYERS
Please try to pass out or post a flyer to encourage families with children ages pre-K to 5th grade to sign up for VBS/Compassion Camp (set for July 27 - 29, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.) After eating supper, children will enjoy songs, stories, crafts, and games as they learn what it means to have compassion for ourselves, others, and the world. VBS/Compassion Camp, including supper, is free to all. Flyers are available at the door.