WELCOME TO WORSHIP
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
BENEDICTION RESPONSE The Lord Bless You and Keep You — John Rutter The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. Amen. (Numbers 6: 24-26)
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POSTLUDE
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Thank you for joining us in worship today.
(Children, kindergartners through third grade, are invited to exit the Sanctuary for Children’s Worship. Children will return to reserved pews in the Sanctuary at the close of worship.)
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED PENTECOST SUNDAY • MAY 28, 2023 • 11:00AM
CANTICLE Every Time I Feel the Spirit — arr. Hall Johnson SCRIPTURE — Acts 2:1-21 This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS The prelude signifies the beginning of worship. You are invited to be in a spirit of prayer and meditation. Please silence all mobile communication devices. †
SERMON — “We Are the Church, Together”
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT
Please stand as you are able
PRELUDE GREETING INTROIT
Veni Creator Spiritus — VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS Come, Creator Spirit, visit the souls of your devoted; with your divine grace fill the hearts which you have created.
OFFERTORY Concertato on ‘O Spirit All-Embracing’ — arr. Richard Proulx O Spirit all-embracing and counselor all wise, unbounded splendor gracing a shoreless sea of skies: unfailing is your treausre, unfading your reward; surpassing worldly pleasure, the riches you afford. Come, stream of endless flowing, and resuce us from death; come, wind of springtime blowing, and warm us by your breath. O beauty ever blazing in flower, field, and face, you show yourself amazing in unexpected place. We see you and remember what once our dreams had been; you fan the glowing ember and kindle hope within. Come, fire of glory gracious, bless all who trust in you; undying flame tenacious, burn in your Church anew.
CALL TO WORSHIP Let us worship the eternal God,the Source of Love and Life, who creates us. Let us worship Jesus Christ,the Risen One, who lives among us. Let us worship the Spirit, the Holy Fire, who renews us. To the one true God be praisein all times and places, through the grace of Jesus Christ.
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The congregation is invited to sing: Come, passion’s power holy, your insight here impart, and give your servants lowly an understanding heart to know your care more clearly when faith and love are tried, to seek you more sincerely when false ideals have died: for vision we implore you, for wisdom’s pure delight; in prayer we come before you to wait upon your light.
HYMN OF PROCESSION Creator Spirit, Heavenly Dove — arr. Michael Burkhardt
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 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 Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at 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 Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
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AFFIRMATION RESPONSE Festival Alleluia — James Chepponis
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DOXOLOGY #95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Holy One, whose heart abounds with gifts, receive this offering as a sign of our intention to live surrounded by your mercy, inspired by your Spirit, open to the joy of your presence, hospitable to one another, and generous to your world. Amen.
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WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
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#559 Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation — WESTMININSTER ABBEY
BENEDICTION
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PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP PREACHING Tammy Pollock, Director of Youth Ministries LITURGIST The Reverend Susannah Pittman, Assoc. Minister The Reverend R. Craig Ford, Assoc. Minister MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar The Chancel Choir
FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Lore, Miss Sara Lore, Sara, John, and Jean Jackson by Ann Lore; also in loving memory of Dr. William B. Cashion by Margie Cashion and his family; and in loving memory of Mr. Paul R. (Dick) Webster, Jr. by Anne Webster and family.
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