Pre-ServiceMusic PraeludiuminF# Bach
CalltoWorship
Godoflove,weaskyoutoteachustopray Youshowusyourgrace,andourwonderisourprayertoyou. Christ,yourlovegivesusjoy. Letourgratitudebeprayertoyou. HolySpirit,youfilluswithyourpower. Letourlivesbeourprayertoyou.Andletthis,ourworship,bringyoupraise.
TheLordbewithyou. Andalsowithyou.
Letusjoinourheartsasone.
PrayerofConfession
God,weconfesswehavenotlivedasyourbelovedchildren.Wehavenot heldyourholypresenceatthecenterofourlives.Wehavesubmittedtothis world’sempires.Wehavestarvedourselvesofyourgrace.Neglectingyour forgiveness,wehavenotbeenforgiving.Ourfaithhasbeentried,andfailed. Healus,forgiveus,andrestoreustoyourRealm.Weprayinthenameandby thegraceofChrist.
silence for prayer
Godisevenmorereadytolistenthanwearetopray, andGod'sgraceisourdailybread. InthenameofJesusChristweareforgiven! InthenameofJesusChristweareforgiven!ThanksbetoGod!Alleluia! Amen. WordsofAssurance
TOHEARTHEWORDANDREFLECT
Acolytes - Ethan Hamilton, Sequoah Hadley
Liturgists - Ian Griffiths, Pearl Assan
Reader - Susan Davelman
Musicians- Intergenerational Choir, Youth Ensemble, Julia Hanna
Ushers - Lou Davelman, Reggie Cann, Paul Manulik, Momo Wolapaye
Sermon
TORESPONDINFAITH
PrayersofthePeople
HolyCommunion
TheLord'sPrayer
OurFatherinheaven,hallowedbeyourname,yourkin-domcome, yourwillbedoneonearthasitisinheaven.Giveustodayourdaily bread.Andforgiveusoursinsasweforgivethosewhosinagainstus. Leadusnotintotemptation,butdeliverusfromevil,foryoursisthe kingdom,andthepower,andthegloryforever.Amen.
EternalGod,wegiveyouthanksforthisholymysteryinwhichyouhave givenyourselftous.Grantthatwemaygointotheworldinthestrengthof yourSpirit,togiveourselvesforothers,inthenameofJesusChristour Lord.Amen.
PrayerAfterReceiving
Postlude
PRAYERCONCERNS
Prayersforourcountryandthedivisivenesscausedbypoliticaldiscourse.
Prayersforourcountry’sleaderstochoosepathwaysofpeace andnotwarorviolence Prayersforourcommunitymemberstocome togetherandprovidesupportforthosewhomaybeatrisk,financially, physically,socially,orotherwise.Maywefindwaysto communicateandworktogether
Prayersforthosearoundtheworld,butespeciallyinGazaandSudan, experiencingwar,hardship,foodinsecurity,andfamine.Maywesharewhat wehaveinplentyforthosewhodonothavenearlyenough.
Prayersforthosebeingtargetedinourcommunityandnationwide Prayersforpeopleinallplacesinwar
Prayersforallthoseaffectedbytheweatheracross thecountrythisweekandnext.
HAVEPRAYERCONCERNS?
ForourPrayerChain,callYvonneMacdonaldat609-577-8369 oremailheratyvonnee.mac@verizon.net.EmailTylerattyler@princetonumc.org whenyouorafamilymemberisinthehospitalorinneedofapastoralcall
FEBRUARYSPECIALCOMMUNIONOFFERING
Help put together our "Fear Knots" for Lent. We will be working with satin cordcutting it, fusing the ends, and tying simple knots. Samples and instructions will beprovided
This month's Special Communion Offering is Super Bowl of Caring benefiting Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK). TASK partners with religious organizations, schools, community centers, nonprofits and businesses to provide a wide network of support.
HELPPREPFORLENT
VOLUNTEERSNEEDEDFORASHWEDNESDAY
We will be opening our Sanctuary and Sanford Davis Room for Prayer and Meditation on Ash Wednesday, February 18, as well as for our prayer labyrinth The space will be open from 9am-5pm. This annual tradition invites community members to a quiet space to connect with God ahead of the Lenten Season. Ashes and oil will be available for Ash imposition We are seeking volunteers to serve as a hospitable presence for our guests. If you are available for one or several 90 minute shifts, please contact Tyler in the office at tyler@princetonumcorg