Our mission is to advance God’s Mission of making dedicated followers of Jesus Christ in Princeton, the Northeast, and around the world.
Whether this is your first Sunday or your church home for many years, we’re glad you’re here. Below, you can find ways to help you stay connected, follow along in worship, and discover what’s happening in the life of our church each week. We believe God meets people in every season, and there’s a place for you here.
Worship Service Order
This week’s theme: The world offers worldly pleasure but only in God can we find satisfaction.
1. Call to Worship
Psalm 37
2. Opening Hymn
A Mighty Fortress is Our God
3. Invocation
4. Choir Anthem
How Great Thou Art
5. Scripture Reading
6. Confession of Sin & Promise of Pardon
7. Nicene Creed
8. Worship In Song
The Joy; All I Have is Christ (click on the song for lyrics).
9. Pastoral Prayer
10. Doxology
11. Sermon Text
Ecclesiastes 2:1-26 (Click Here)
11. Sermon
Pleasure and Success Will Not Satisfy You| Pastor Tracy Troxel
12. Closing Hymn
My Hope is Built on Nothing Less
13. Benediction
Announcements
Nominations for Elders & Deacons
It’s time for SHC’s annual process of recommending deacons and elders for potential service in 2027 or later. Those recommended should be believers, SHC members in good standing, and reflect the characteristics expressed in 1 Timothy 3:1-15 and Titus 1:5-9.
Recommendations can be submitted to the elder board. Deadline for submitting is Sunday, October 11.
Marriage First
Come enjoy dinner and fellowship with other couples on Friday, October 2 at 6:00 p.m. Childcare is provided for 0-12 years old. Registration required for participation. Email family@stonehillprinceton.org with questions.
Financial Update
We are grateful that Stone Hill Church’s mission continues to thrive by God’s grace as dedicated followers of Jesus are built up in the Princeton area, in the Northeast, and around the world. This is made possible by the Holy Spirit, your service, and your generous giving. For the remainder of the calendar year, we will communicate with the congregation so that you have the most up-to-date information.
As of August 31, we have received $1,506,000 in gifts and income. Thank you, and we praise God for his provision! Our total expenses through August 31 are $2,132,000. We have encountered a few one-time and unexpected expenses, adding to our total expenses to date. If you’re able, please consider giving above and beyond your planned giving to help the church meet these particular needs.
You can give online, via mail, or in the offering boxes in the back of the sanctuary. On behalf of the elder board, thank you for your year-end support of our ministry!
Learn more about how your giving impacts our mission by hearing from Sam, a Princeton student who participates in Princeton Christian Fellowship (PCF).
Special Volunteer Needs
- Librarian: We are looking for a dedicated volunteer willing to spend a couple hours a week maintaining the library. Contact info@stonehillprinceton.org if you are interested.
- Choir Members: The SHC Choir is looking to add to its ranks! Men’s voices are in high demand, but all are welcome to come give choir a try at 5:00 p.m. on Sundays!
- View the “Serve” tab below to see more serving opportunities!
Women’s Ministry Events
Learn more about upcoming women’s ministry groups and events happening this Fall by visiting the Women’s Page.
Get Connected, Join a Small Group
Interested in getting more connected with your community at Stone Hill? You’re invited reach out to smallgroups@stonehillprinceton.org to get more information about joining an existing small group or starting one of your own!
Study
Three general questions for digging deeper:
- What does this text teach us about God?
- What does this text teach us about ourselves?
- If this text is true, what should we do to obey this teaching?
Questions specific to the September 27 sermon from Ecclesiastes 2:1-26:
- Where are you tempted to find satisfaction or fulfillment from in this life? Does it work? Why or why not?
- Notice how Qoheleth experiments with different ways to make life work. What are those experiments? Why won’t these attempts work in the long run?
- What are the hints that Qoheleth gives to his readers for how to focus life?
- What is the source of satisfaction and contentment in this life?
Give
All that we have is a gift from God. We believe that the gifts Stone Hill receives are to be used in the mission of making dedicated followers of Jesus Christ in Princeton and around the world. If you would like to contribute financially to Stone Hill please consider using one of the following methods:
ONLINE
One-time or recurring donations can be made securely through this giving page. If you have any questions, please contact giving@stonehillprinceton.org.
IN PERSON
In-person during one of our Sunday services, or drop by the office during office hours.
BY MAIL
Stone Hill Church of Princeton
1025 Bunn Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
Serve
There are many serving teams in need of volunteers, and there’s a place for everyone to jump in. Whether you can serve every week or just once in a while, we’d love for you to be part of what God is doing through our church.
Cafe Team
8:00-9:00 a.m. and 12:45-1:15 p.m.
Contact Noah Smartt
Facilities
A/V team, Grounds, Sunday Assistant, Online Service, Laundry, Painting
Contact Nathaniel Mariman
Front Door Team
Atrium Hosts, Ushers, Welcome Desk during both worship services
Contact Noah Smartt
Sunday Worship Service Musicians
Vocalists, Musicians, Organists
Contact Amy Wells
Nursery, Toddler and Preschool
Class volunteers at both services
Contact Betsy Ferrer
Social Media
Experience with social media directly or general photography, graphic design, videography, etc.
Contact Daniel Dyer
Pray
Prayer teams are available in the Observation Room and at the front of the Sanctuary after each service.
Rather submit a prayer request digitally? Submit your prayer request here.
We have weekly prayer meetings regularly. Learn more by emailing: prayer@stonehillprinceton.org
Questions? We’re here to help.
Looking for the right person to contact? We’re happy to help!
Baptism or Membership
members@stonehillprinceton.org
Small Groups
smallgroups@stonehillprinceton.org
Family Ministries
Young Adults Ministry
youngadults@stonehillprinceton.org
Church Building or Scheduling an Event
nathanielm@stonehillprinceton.org
Care or Benevolence
Global Outreach
globaloutreach@stonehillprinceton.org
Communications
communications@stonehillprinceton.org
Something else? Contact the office and we’ll help! info@stonehillprinceton.org