GREETINGS, WORDS OF WELCOME, RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Holy Spirit, Creator,
In the beginning You moved over the waters;
From Your breath all creation drew life;
Without You, life turns to dust.
People: Come, Holy Spirit!
Leader: Holy Spirit, Power,
By Your inspiration, the prophets spoke and acted in faith;
You came as fire to Jesus’ disciples;
You gave them voice before the rulers of the world.
People: Come, Holy Spirit!
Leader: Holy Spirit, Giver of New Life;
You created us as children of God;
You make us living temples of Your presence;
You pray within us with sighs too deep for words.
People: Come, Holy Spirit!
PRAYER OF THE DAY
True Light, from whom comes every good gift, send Your Spirit into our lives with the power of a mighty wind. Open the flame of Your wisdom. Loosen our tongues to show Your praise, for only in Your Spirit can we voice Your words of peace and proclaim Jesus as Lord. Amen.
*HYMN OF PRAISE On Pentecost They Gathered Hymn #128
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
O God of life and breath, Your Spirit calls to us, but we are often reluctant to heed Your call. The wind of the Spirit moves and draws us onward, yet we cling to what is comfortable and secure. You have freed us with love and forgiveness, yet we imprison ourselves and each other. Help us risk letting go of our old patterns so that we may be a people who are truly alive. Help us live into the dream of wholeness and peace and joy You intend for each one of us and for the human family.
(Silent personal confession)
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole. There is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul. Friends, believe the Good News of the gospel. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!
HYMN OF ASSURANCE Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove Hymn #126
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION
Your Word is a balm to our souls when we are hurting, a light that shines the way ahead when we have lost our way. By Your spirit, touch our hearts and open our eyes that we may hear anew Your Word to us today.
FIRST READING Genesis 11:1-9
SECOND READING Romans 8:14-17
ANTHEM On the Day Of Pentecost Chancel Choir
TIME WITH CHILDREN
THIRD READING Acts 1:8; 2:1-21
SERMON Standing Poised, Hesitating, and Yet Eager To Move On . . .
Rev. Pat Harvey
HYMN OF DEDICATION Let Every Christian Pray Hymn #130
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Leader: As God’s people, called to love one another, let us pray for the church and for the needs of all God’s children together throughout the world.
People: Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader: We pray for Christians of all traditions, in every land, and for Christians throughout the world, especially those who suffer for their faith.
People: Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader: We pray for those who govern and strive to keep peace on earth and for those whose lives and loved ones are threatened by war.
People: Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader: We pray for those who have no home, who live in hunger and poverty.
People: Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader: We pray for those who are sick or suffering, who know no peace of body, mind, or spirit.
People: Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader: We pray for all who feel lost or alone, especially for youth and young adults and others who seek the love the world cannot give.
People: Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader: We pray for all children and those who care for them. May they always find a welcome at this Lord’s Table.
People: Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader: God of all life, You have created each of us with Your hands and given us life through Your Spirit. Make us strong and wise so that we would do what our prayers say so that all would know of Your amazing love. In Jesus’ name we pray the prayer Jesus taught His disciples . . .
CONFIRMATION OF YOUTH
APOSTLE’S CREED Hymnal Page #14
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
OFFERING AND RECEIVING THE PENTECOST OFFERING
*DOXOLOGY Hymn #592
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND THANKSGIVING
*CHARGE AND BLESSING
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
*HYMN OF RESPONSE Every Time I Feel the Spirit Hymn #315
*POSTLUDE
