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WELCOME
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INVOCATION
Minister: In the name of the Father and of the Son (+) and of the Holy Spirit.
Congregation: Amen.
HYMN RESPONSE—O Holy Spirit, Enter In Christian Worship 590
The Jewish Feast of Weeks or Feast of Harvest was the joyful giving thanks and offerings to the Lord for the new grain of the summer wheat harvest. This is one of three major festivals for which Jews travelled to Jerusalem to celebrate. It was celebrated 7 weeks (49 days) after Passover. The Greek word for it is PENTECOST, meaning 50, since it is celebrated on the 50th day. Pentecost has become for Christians a day to celebrate the work of the Holy Spirit because of the special blessings he gave to the Church on that day shortly after Christ’s resurrection and ascension.
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Genesis 1:1
Job 33:4
Psalm 139:7-8
DIALOGUE FOR PENTECOST
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.
The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life.
Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?
If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
Genesis 6:3
Psalm 6:1
The Lord said, “My Spirit will not contend with man forever.”
O Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath.
Psalm 6:2
Psalm 6:4
Be merciful to me, Lord, for I am faint; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are in agony. Turn, O Lord, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love.
John 20:23
John 3:5-6
Jesus said to his disciples, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”
No one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.
Isaiah 61:1
Romans 8:1-2
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor.
There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.
2 Corinthians 3:17
Antiphon for Pentecost
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. Come, Holy Spirit! Fill the hearts of your faithful people, and kindle in us the fire of your love. Alleluia!
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PRAYER OF THE DAY
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray.
Holy Spirit, God and Lord, come to us this joyful day with your sevenfold gift of grace. Rekindle in our hearts the holy fire of your love that in a true and living faith we may tell abroad the glory of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Father, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
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Text: tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827–1878, alt.; Michael Schirmer, 1606–1673, abr., adapt. Tune: Philipp Nicolai, 1556
1608, alt. Public domain.
Please be seated
1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.
2 Suddenly a sound like the rushing of a violent wind came from heaven, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw divided tongues that were like fire resting on each one of them. 4 They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, since the Spirit was giving them the ability to speak fluently.
5 Now there were godly Jewish men from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. 6 When this sound was heard, a crowd came together and was confused, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. 7 They were completely baffled and said to each other, “Look, are not all these men who are speaking Galileans? 8 Then how is it that each of us hears them speaking in his own native language? 9 Parthians, Medes, and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, and of Judea, Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt, and the parts of Libya around Cyrene; visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes; 11 Cretans and Arabs we hear them declaring in our own languages the wonderful works of God.” 12 They were all amazed and perplexed. They kept saying to one another, “What does this mean?”
13 But others mocked them and said, “They are full of new wine.”
14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and spoke loudly and clearly to them: “Men of Judea, and all you residents of Jerusalem, understand this, and listen closely to my words. 15 These men are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only the third hour of the day.
16 On the contrary, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 This is what God says will happen in the last days: I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh. Your sons and your daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions. Your old men will dream dreams.
18 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.
19 I will show wonders in the sky above, and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and a rising cloud of smoke.
20 The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord.
21 And this will happen: Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
In the Old Testament, God poured out his Spirit onto the prophets so they could reveal his will. On Pentecost, Jesus poured his Spirit onto the Church so they could proclaim his gospel to the world.
The third hour of the day would be 9:00 AM.
Joel 2:28-32
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
+ THE WORD +
FIRST READING Acts 2:1-21
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When God pours out his Spirit, it is not only for the benefit of the individual believer. God gives his Spirit to us so that we might be of benefit to the entire Church.
SECOND READING
1 Corinthians 12:3-11
3 Therefore I am informing you that no one speaking by God’s Spirit says, “A curse be upon Jesus,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.
4 There are various kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 There are different kinds of ministries, and yet the same Lord. 6 There are various kinds of activity, but the same God, who produces all of them in everyone.
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HYMN—O Holy Spirit, Grant Us Grace Christian Worship 591
Text: tr. Oluf H. Smeby, 1851–1929, alt.; Bartholomäus Ringwaldt, 1532–1599. Tune: Geistliche Lieder auffs new gebessert, Wittenberg, 1535, ed. Joseph Klug. Public domain.
Each person is given a manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8 To one person a message of wisdom is given by the Spirit; to another, a message of knowledge, as the same Spirit provides it; 9 by the same Spirit, faith is given to someone else; and to another, the same Spirit gives healing gifts. 10 Another is given powers to do miracles; another, the gift of prophecy; another, the evaluating of spirits; someone else, different kinds of tongues; and another, the interpretation of tongues. 11 One and the same Spirit produces all of these, distributing them to each one individually as he desires.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Antiphon for Pentecost
Alleluia. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful people, and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alleluia.
GOSPEL John 7:37-39
37 On the last and most important day of the festival, Jesus stood up and called out, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink! 38 As the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from deep within the person who believes in me.” 39 By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were going to receive. For the Holy Spirit had not yet come, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise be to you, O Christ.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE & GREETING
While the children are coming forward please greet your neighbor and fill out the Friendship Register located in the red folder in your row and pass it along. Thank you!
The Gospel Acclamation points toward the words of the Gospel.
Jesus promised that those who were spiritually thirsty would be filled with living water. Jesus kept this promise when he poured out his Spirit on the Day of Pentecost.
Please be seated
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Matthew 6 and Luke 11 record how Jesus taught his disciples to pray. We use his example prayer as part of our public worship, trusting that he will hear and answer our prayers.
During the singing of this hymn, children ages 1-8 are excused to attend Children’s Church in the CLC Building. Parents can pick-up their children there following the service.
LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
Text: (st. 1): German, 15th cent.; (sts. 2–3): Martin Luther, 1483–1546; tr. The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt. © 1941 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199. Tune: Eyn Enchiridion oder Handbüchlein, Erfurt, 1524. Public domain
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HYMN OF THE DAY Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord Christian Worship 585
He Lives: He Sends The Spirit
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PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Praise to you, Holy Spirit! We worship you as the Lord and adore you as the giver of life. As you were present at the beginning of the world to give life to all created things and as you enlightened and equipped the disciples on the Day of Pentecost by the baptism of fire, so by the baptism of water with the Word you made the light of faith shine in our hearts to know Jesus as our Lord. We confess:
I believe that I cannot by my own thinking or choosing believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to him. But the Holy Spirit has called me by the gospel, enlightened me with his gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. In the same way he calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian Church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith.
Holy Spirit, Spirit of truth and source of all spiritual gifts, stand by us in the weakness of our sinful nature. Grant us a right understanding of the truths that Jesus taught. Give us strength to endure with patience whatever afflictions God may send into our lives. Help us, intercede for us, and train us that we may pray to the Father with boldness and confidence. Preserve us by the power of your Word in our most holy faith as members of the Church, the body of Jesus.
In this Christian Church he daily and fully forgives all sins to me and all believers.
Holy Spirit, you comfort and counsel us in every need. In dark and difficult days strengthen our feeble hands, steady our weak knees, and encourage our fearful hearts. Support us with the promise that in your final creative act you will raise up our bodies so that together with all believers we may see and enjoy the glorious return of Jesus Christ.
On the Last Day he will raise me and all the dead and give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ. This is most certainly true. Amen.
Hear us, Lord, as we pray in silence.
Silent prayer
Come, Holy Spirit, renew our hearts
And kindle in us the fire of your love. Amen.
Brief intercessory prayers may be added in a fitting place. The bolded words come from Luther’s Explanation to the Third Article as found in the Small Catechism. They serve as a reminder of the work of the Holy Spirit and a confession of our faith in Him.
SERMON John 7:37-39
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The blessing of Aaron has been spoken over God’s people for over 3,500 years. The L said, “In this way they will put my name on [them], and I will bless them.” Numbers 6:27
CLOSING PRAYER
Almighty God, we thank you for teaching us the things you want us to believe and do. Help us by your Holy Spirit to keep your Word in pure hearts that we may be strengthened in faith, guided in holiness, and comforted in life and in death, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen. BLESSING
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord look on you with favor and (+) give you peace.
Amen. Please be seated
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Text: tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827–1878, alt.; Tobias Clausnitzer, 1619–1684. Tune: adapt. Cornelius H. Dretzel, 1697–1775; Neu-vermehrtes . . . Gesangbuch, 3rd. ed., Meiningen, 1693. Text and tune: Public domain.
ANNOUNCEMENTS CLOSING HYMN We All Believe in One True God Christian Worship 940
Friendship Register
We would like to have a record of both members and guests who are worshiping with us. Please sign the red Friendship Register book located along the center aisle in the hymnal rack.
Children’s Church
Children ages 1-8 will be dismissed from our worship service today during the hymn before the sermon to attend Children’s Church. Parents, following worship, please pick your child up from the gymnasium in the CLC building.
Sunday Morning Bible Study
We are currently studying “Pray, Praise, and Give Thanks.” It is a study on selected Psalms like 1, 23, 46, etc. It will help us appreciate the Old Testament “hymnal” for its words of teaching, comfort, praise and thanksgiving. Now would be an excellent time to make this study a part of your Sunday routine! Class is held at 9:00 AM in the CLC gymnasium.
Daily Devotions
Grace Moments and Meditations daily devotional books are on the Welcome Desk in the church entryway. A new Meditations book with devotions beginning today is now available.
Graduation Celebration: Today
Grace members and friends are invited to celebrate the high school graduation of Naomi Kassulke at an Open House in the Grace-Tucson Fellowship Hall and Courtyard today from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.
Grace Central Office and CLC Closed: Monday
The Grace Central Office and the Child Learning Center will be closed tomorrow, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 30.
Wednesday Bible Study
The Bible Project: The 66 books of the Bible are a collection of history, poetry, prophecy and insights into the eternal history of God and his people. The focus of the entire Bible is God’s plan of salvation. However because of the sheer volume of the Bible, many people get bogged down trying to read it and understand it. This Bible Project is a study that quickly summarizes each book and give the student a quick overview of the Bible. Please join us on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM in Church Entryway.
St. Marcus Students: Friday
Grace is hosting a group of 7th grade students from St. Marcus Lutheran School (WELS) in Milwaukee. They are arriving at Grace-Tucson THIS Friday, June 2, through the program “Discover America” which rewards students based on their academic performance and behavior. Each student raised a portion of the expenses to come on the trip.
We could use volunteers to help serve dinner on Friday, breakfast on Saturday, and prep sack lunches for Saturday. Please call the Grace Central Office if you would like to help. If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Koehler at (520)623-6633.
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Those Assisting in Worship This Morning Minister Pastor Ryan Heiman Accompanist ................................................................................................................. Jane Neujahr Acknowledgements: Scripture readings are taken from The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version® (EHV®) © 2018 The Wartburg Project. All rights reserved. wartburgproject.org. Created by Christian Worship: Service Builder © 2022 Concordia Publishing House. Software distributed in partnership with Northwestern Publishing House.
Summer Fun Night: Friday
In conjunction with hosting the students from St. Marcus, we are also having a Summer Fun Night so members can visit with the students and enjoy dinner and some games of BINGO with them! In previous years, members have greatly enjoyed spending time with these students. Please join us in the Grace-Tucson Fellowship Hall beginning at 6:00 PM this Friday, June 2.
Additional Summer Fun Nights will be held on June 16, July 7, July 21, and August 4. Watch for event details along with postcard invites to give to your friends!
Vail Food Drive
Our members at Grace-Vail are organizing a food drive for the Vail Food Bank during the month of June. The Vail Food Bank donations tend to slow down during the summer months and this can lead to shortages, especially with kids who normally receive meals at school being home for the summer. We are hoping to provide some relief from this shortage. Specific items needed include: peanut butter, cereal, rice & pasta, and canned items - meats (tuna, salmon, chicken etc.), beans, tomato sauce or diced tomatoes, soup, fruit, and vegetables. A donation box will be available in the church entryway beginning June 4.
Sahuarita Father’s Day BBQ: June 18
Fathers of Grace Lutheran Church and the Child Learning Center are invited to a Father’s Day celebration on June 18! Please join us for worship at 10:00 AM and enjoy a BBQ following worship at 11:30 AM. We will be honoring dads with a variety of smoked, grilled, and bbq’d meats as well as sides, paired with flights of beer and/or bourbon. There will also be few fun activities for dads to do with their children after lunch. Please sign up in the entryway to participate and/or help out.
Lifeliners F3: June 4 & 18
The Lifeliners (our high school youth group) will be getting together this summer on select Sunday evenings for Food, Faith, & Fun (F3) in the Grace-Tucson Student Center! Our first Lifeliners F3 will be next Sunday, June 4, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. We’ll enjoy an orange chicken dinner, Bible study on Proverbs 6 (being productive), and laugh-out-loud fun with Pastor Patoka’s SuperFight game. RSVPs are appreciated and can be sent to Pastor Patoka.
Back to Jerusalem Vacation Bible School: June 19-23
Travel back in time with us as we go Back to Jerusalem at Vacation Bible School! We will turn back the clock in Jerusalem and Jericho, at Golgotha, on a Lonely Road, and in Athens and discover the Bible’s truths through songs, games, crafts, snacks, and lessons. Time travelers entering preschool through grade 5 are invited to attend from 9:00 to 11:30 AM from June 19 to 23 at Grace-Tucson. Invitation cards to use for inviting your friends are available in the church entryway. Visit GraceLutheranSAZ.org/VBS for more information and registration.
Grow in Grace Class
Would you like to learn more about our risen Savior, about the Bible that tells us about him, and about what Grace Lutheran Church believes and teaches? Our congregation offers a series of Biblebased lessons called Grow in Grace. Grow in Grace also serves as our membership class for those who may be interested in joining the church. If you would be interested in scheduling a Grow in Grace Class, please speak to Pastor Heiman, or register your interest at GraceLutheranSAZ.org/ GIG
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
This schedule is subject to change. Please watch your email for the most up-to-date information or call the Grace Central Office at (520)623-6633 if you have questions.
This Week at Grace May 28 – June 4
Stay Up to Date
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TUCSON Today Worship Services 7:45a & 10:00a Children’s Bible Hour ..................................................... 8:45a Adult Bible Study: Grow in Grace 9:00a Fellowship following worship Naomi Kassulke Graduation Party 4:00p Monday—Memorial Day Grace Central Office Closed Tuesday Weekly Pastors’ Meeting................................................ 9:00a English Classes 6:30p Wednesday Midweek Bible Study: Church History.............10:00a & 7:00p Thursday Women’s Bible Study: Prepared to Answer 9:00a Friday Summer Fun Night w/St. Marcus students 6:00p Next Sunday, June 4 Worship Services with communion.................7:45a & 10:00a Children’s Bible Hour 8:45a Adult Bible Study: Grow in Grace 9:00a Fellowship following worship Lifeliners F3.................................................................... 6:00p ONLINE Today Adult Bible Study (Tucson) 9:00a Worship Services (Tucson and Sahuarita) 10:00a Next Sunday, June 4 Adult Bible Study (Tucson)..............................................9:00a Worship Services (Tucson and Sahuarita) 10:00a BENSON Today Worship Service 7:30a Adult Bible Study: 1 Corinthians..................................... 8:45a Wednesday Midweek Bible Study: The Large Catechism 10:00a Next Sunday, June 4 Worship Service with communion.................................. 7:30a Adult Bible Study: 1 Corinthians SAHUARITA Today Adult Bible Study: Pray, Praise, and Give Thanks 9:00a Children’s Sunday School.............................................. 9:00a Worship Service 10:00a Monday Memorial Day Child Learning Center Closed Wednesday Midweek Bible Study: The Bible Project 10:00a Next Sunday, June 4 Adult Bible Study: Pray, Praise, and Give Thanks 9:00a Children’s Sunday School 9:00a Worship Service with communion 10:00a VAIL Today Adult Bible Study: Lifestyle Witnessing 9:00a Youth Bible Study 9:00a Worship Service 10:00a Thursday Midweek Bible Study: The Triumph of Grace 6:30p Next Sunday, June 4 Adult Bible Study: Lifestyle Witnessing.......................... 9:00a Youth Bible Study 9:00a Worship Service with communion 10:00a
