Sunday May 19, 2024 - Order of worship at 9 am - Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Atlanta, GA USA

Day of Pentecost – May 19, 2024 The Order of Worship at 9:00 am As always, we pray that worship at Redeemer is a blessing for you, even as your participation blesses us, whether we are gathering in the name of Christ in-person or online. As you are comfortable, we encourage you to sing the hymns and to sing or speak the congregational portions of the liturgy in bold type.

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WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS Standing HYMN

There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit in this Place

Verse 1 There's a sweet sweet Spirit in this place And I know that it's the Spirit of the Lord There are sweet expressions on each face And I know they feel the presence of the Lord Chorus Sweet Holy Spirit Sweet heavenly Dove Stay right here with us Filling us with Your love And for these blessings We lift our hearts in praise Without a doubt we'll know

That we have been revived When we shall leave this place Verse 2 There are blessings you cannot receive Till you know Him in His fullness and believe You're the one to profit when you say I am going to walk with Jesus all the way Verse 3 If you say He saved you from your sin Now You're weak you're bound and cannot enter in You can make it right if you will yield You'll enjoy the Holy Spirit that we feel

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, creator of darkness and light, word of truth,

wind sweeping over the waters. | Amen.

Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

Kneeling or seated God, our rock and refuge, we pour out our hearts before you. We have known you but have not always loved you. We have wounded one another and sinned against you. We have not always recognized the Holy Spirit dwelling in each of us. Remember your covenant. Renew your creation. Restore us, that we might proclaim your good news to all. Amen.

The voice of the Lord is upon the waters. God has spoken: The time of grace is now.

In Jesus, the reign of God has come near. By the authority of ☩ Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. You are God’s beloved. | Amen.

Standing PRAYER OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. | And also with you.

Mighty God, you breathe life into our bones, and your Spirit brings truth to the world.

Send us this Spirit, transform us by your truth, and give us language to proclaim your gospel, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. | Amen Please use the Prayer Request link on the webpage to submit your requests.

Seated CHILDREN’S SERMON THE READING Acts 2:1-21 Originally Pentecost was a Jewish thanksgiving-type festival celebrated seven weeks after Passover. On this particular Pentecost, however, the Holy Spirit is poured out upon the entire community of believers just as Jesus had promised and the scriptures had prophesied. Empowered by the Spirit, the entire community bears witness to God’s activity in multiple languages.

When the day of Pentecost had come, [the apostles] were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.

Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya

belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs—in our own languages we hear them speaking about God’s deeds of power.” All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” But others sneered and said, “They are filled with new wine.”

But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, “Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say.

Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o’clock in the morning.

No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: ‘In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.

Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy.

And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist.

The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord’s great and glorious day.

Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’ ” Word of God, word of life. | Thanks be to God. Standing THE HOLY GOSPEL John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 While speaking to his disciples before his death, Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as “the Helper” and describes the difference the Spirit will make in their lives and in the world.

Before the reading: The Holy Gospel according... | Glory to you, O Lord.

[Jesus said,] “When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who comes from the Father, he will testify on my behalf. You also are to testify because you have been with me from the beginning.

“I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you. But now I am going to him who sent me; yet none of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’

But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your hearts. Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. And when he comes, he will prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: about sin, because they do not believe in me; about righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will see me no longer; about judgment, because the ruler of this world has been condemned.

“I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to

come. He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you. All that the Father has is mine. For this reason I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.”

After the reading: The Gospel of the Lord. | Praise to You, O Christ.

Seated SERMON Standing HYMN

Pastor Mark H. Larson Every Time I Feel the Spirit

Kneeling or seated PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Each portion of the prayers concludes: God of grace, | hear our prayer.

At the conclusion of the prayers: Amen Rejoicing that Jesus is risen and love has triumphed over fear, let us pray for the church, the world, and all those in need of good news.

Spirit of God, descend on your church universal and hear our prayers for its ministries and for the spread of the gospel. Send your fire of love upon activities of faith formation, new confirmands, and all the baptized. God of grace, hear our prayer.

Spirit of God, descend on your creation as we give thanks for the diversity of plant and animal life found among your creation. Empower us to be wise and faithful stewards of all you have made. God of grace, hear our prayer.

Spirit of God, descend on the nations and guide all those who govern. Give those in authority understanding hearts, to see with your compassion, to act with your mercy, to work for justice and peace in all the earth. God of grace, hear our prayer.

Spirit of God, descend on us and hear our prayers for those in need around the world: for victims of crime, sexual abuse and exploitation, for those who are incarcerated. Open our hearts to all who suffer in any way, especially …

God of grace, hear our prayer.

Spirit of God, descend on this congregation and inspire all who plan and lead worship, all who serve as acolytes and communion servers, readers and tech volunteers, all who prepare and clean our worship space. May our worship be pleasing in your sight. God of grace, hear our prayer.

Spirit of God, descend on our hearts as we remember the faithful departed. Give us thankful hearts for those who have gone before us in the faith. At the last, breathe new life into our dry bones, that we might feast forever with all the saints in light. God of grace, hear our prayer.

Into your hands, most merciful God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your abiding love; through Jesus Christ, our resurrected and living Lord.

Amen.

Standing PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. | And also with you.

Please share a sign of blessing with your fellow worshipers in whatever way is comfortable for you.

Seated GATHERING OF GIFTS MUSIC by Redeemer Jazz Trio Standing OFFERING PRAYER Risen One, you call us to believe and bear fruit. May the gifts that we offer here be signs of your abiding love. Form us to be your witnesses in the world, through Jesus Christ, our true vine. | Amen.

GREAT THANKSGIVING

The Lord be with you. | And also with you.

Lift up your hearts! | We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. | It is right to give our thanks and praise.

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER Thanks and praise fill our hearts, Almighty God, for you are the Lord of creation and new creation, of covenant and new covenant. You brought your people out of slavery to freedom in the Promised Land, and you brought your Son from the depth of death to the glory of resurrection life.

Joy and gladness are our song, redeeming God, for in your conquest of death we see the destiny of every hope in you. Come among us in the power of your Holy Spirit, that your children may be blessed with power and grace, and that this bread and cup may become for us the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ; Who on the night in which he was betrayed, took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Great is the mystery of faith.

Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.

Hope and glory are our breath, merciful God, for you have rolled away the stone of despair. Come among us and breathe on us your peace. Shape your church to be your risen body; make our scars beautiful like your scars, make our lives life-giving like your life, and make our communion holy with your saints, until you come again in glory and we eat with you in your kingdom, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray…

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 and ever. Amen.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

The risen Christ is made known to us in the breaking of the bread. Come and eat at God’s table.

Seated All who seek to meet the Risen Christ in the bread and wine are invited to receive Holy Communion. Those who are worshiping online can join the pastors on Zoom for communion following the postlude. Link Standing The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. | Amen Let us pray. | Shepherding God, you have prepared a table before us and nourished us with your love. Send us forth from this banquet to proclaim your goodness and share the abundant mercy of Jesus, our redeemer and friend.

Amen SENDING God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.

BLESSING Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! The God of resurrection power, the Christ of unending joy, and the Spirit of Easter hope ☩ bless you now and always. | Amen.

HYMN Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you, Not as the world gives, Do I give to you, Let not your hearts be troubled, Neither let them be afraid, I give you peace.

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you, Not as the world gives, Do I give to you,

Peace Let not your hearts be troubled, Neither let them be afraid, I give you peace.

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you, Not as the world gives, Do I give to you, Let not your hearts be troubled, Neither let them be afraid, I give you peace. I give you peace.

SENDING Alleluia! Go in peace. Rejoice and be glad. | Thanks be to God. Alleluia!

POSTLUDE by Redeemer Jazz Trio Congratulations to Laura and Arthur Roche on the birth of their daughter, Savannah June Roche, on April 28, 2024. We thank God for the gift of new life.

LAST WEEK AT REDEEMER Attendance for May 12: In person: 229, On-line -

NEXT WEEK AT REDEEMER – The Holy Trinity Our 8th graders will be confirmed Today during the 11 AM service. A cake reception will follow the service in Sims Atrium. Congrats to our Confirmands!

New Member Class at 10 AM in the Reception Room All those interested in learning more about Lutheran theology, the history of Redeemer, and joining Redeemer are invited to join Pr. Jennifer and others for a 6week class. For more information or to RSVP, please email Pr. Jennifer at jroberts@redeemer.org.

Music and Arts Camp – “Step Right Up!” – June 10-14 Registration is now open. Rising kindergarteners through 6th graders will experience music, art, and drama all based on this year’s circus theme! The camp is from 9:00 am-4:00 pm, with free before and after-care. Tuition for the week is $165 and includes all activities, snacks, and a T-shirt. Sibling discounts apply, and financial need-based scholarships are available. All are welcome, so tell your friends and neighbors. For more information, or to volunteer, please contact Sarah Hawbecker at 404-874-8664, ext. 206 or shawbecker@redeemer.org.

Follow the camp and share our posts on Facebook at facebook.com/RedeemerMusicCamp/ VBS Supply Drive Continues You can help us out with VBS from the comfort of your own home!

We have listed items we need for VBS on this Amazon Wish List (scan the code).

Once you order them, they will be delivered directly to the church and your job is done! If you prefer to shop in stores, contact Deacon Mary and we will give you a list. Thank you for your generosity!

YOUTH THANK YOU for supporting our youth and our Fundraiser! With our Kringles and Offering Envelope Fundraisers, we have raised over $7,000 towards our trip to the ELCA Youth Gathering that will be held in New Orleans. If you would like to still donate, you can do so via this link: https://form.jotform.com/240633324188152.

CHILDREN AND FAMILY Vacation Bible School Registration is Open!

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June 3-7 our kids will gather for Camp Firelight, an interactive Vacation Bible School where children will go on a summer camp adventure with God, right here at Redeemer! VBS is 9 AM- 1 PM each day, including time for participants to eat lunch. We are excited to offer Before-care (8-9 am) and After-care (1-6 pm) options again this year for families who need a full day of child care. Parents and youth, we will need your help! We will work with you to find a role that fits your interests and availability. To register a youth (6th grade and up) or adult as a volunteer, find the code in the announcement above: VBS Needs You! Link: https://form.jotform.com/240165495570156 ADULT FAITH FORMATION Consider the Birds Led by Ed Scherlacher | Sundays | 10 am | Room 121 “Consider the Birds” is an inspirational study of the meaning and symbolism of birds found in the scriptures and ancient world.

“We Make the Road by Walking” by Brian McLaren Study led by Pastor Jonathan | Sundays 10 am | Reception Room Opportunity each week to look at a scripture reading and, using reflection, present an introduction/re-orientation to the Christian Faith.

Tuesday Morning Bible Study Led by David Ott & Don Noland | Tuesdays | 7 AM | Reception Room and Zoom Currently studying Luke, to be followed by Acts of the Apostles. Everyone is welcome either 1/ in person in the Reception Room with a full breakfast serving from 7 am, or 2/ via ZOOM link found on the Redeemer website each Tuesday. Our study and discussion is from 7:30 - 8:30 am. Please join us any Tuesday morning!

Book Study with Pastor Jonathan Tuesdays | 5 PM Join Pr Jonathan on Zoom as the group discusses 'The Kingdom, The Power, and The Glory' by Tim Alberta. Alberta is a practicing Christian and the son of an evangelical pastor, paints an expansive and profoundly troubling portrait of the American evangelical movement. Through the eyes of televangelists and small-town preachers, celebrity revivalists and everyday churchgoers, Alberta tells the story of a faith cheapened by ephemeral fear, a promise corrupted by partisan subterfuge, and a reputation stained by perpetual scandal. Reading is always encouraged but not required, your presence is enough!

Early Bird Bible Study led by David Ott *Note new Time - Wednesdays | 2 PM | Reception | Study on 2 Samuel 9

Thursday afternoon Bible Study will not meet May 23 but will resume May 30 Thursdays | 3 – 4:00 PM | Reception Room/ Zoom The Tolkien group is moving on to our next adventure, The Fall of Númenor. TFoN is the tale of the Second Age and a bridge from The Silmarillion to The Lord of the Rings. Come join us! Knowledge of The Silmarillion is helpful, but not necessary. The topics and conversation in this group are adult in nature and not suitable for children. We gather for fellowship at 6:30 p.m. and begin reading at 7:30 p.m. Write Alisa Norvelle at anorvelle@mac.com to be included in the conversation. Namárië!

KEYSTONE 5/23: Monthly Lunch Bunch – Longhorn Steakhouse in Tucker (12PM) COMMUNITY The community at Redeemer will have the opportunity to help support those in need during the challenging transition as schools close for the summer. As families face the added burden of providing meals without the support of school programs, we will begin to collect food donations to assist the MAC organization. Your generosity has always shone brightly, and now, more than ever, your contributions can significantly impact those struggling with the rising costs. Look out for the bins in the Sims Atrium, where you can drop off food items and grab a flyer to spread the word. If you have any queries or wish to learn more about how you can help, feel free to reach out to Nathan Miller at nathanmiller1977@gmail.com. Your support, no matter how big or small, will be truly valued by MAC and those they serve.

Midtown Lutheran Preschool Open Enrollment – Spread the Word!

We are excited to announce that our preschool is currently enrolling’s for the Fall semester and space is still available for the current Spring semester. If you know any families looking for a half-day preschool program that runs from 9AM to 1PM Monday through Friday, please encourage them to consider MTLPS Church Preschool.

Visit our website www.mtlps.org for more information, including details about our curriculum, faculty, and enrollment process.

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Visit https://www.redeemer.org/blog/this-week/ for Zoom Links Sunday, May 19, 2024 Event Time Location Worship 9:00 AM (Jazz) 11:00 AM In-person/ On-Line Organ & Choir Confirmation Large Group 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM Rudisill Hall HS Faith Formation 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM Youth Lounge Pr. Jonathan Class 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Conference Room Consider the Birds 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Room 121 New Member class 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Reception Room Middle School Parents 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Library Confirmation Small Groups 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM Various Rooms Streets Alive 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Peachtree Street Monday, May 20 Tuesday, May 21 Morning Bible Study 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Rudisill Hall/Zoom Reads & Reels 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Zoom Pr. Jonathan Book Study 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Zoom Council 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Rudisill/Zoom Wednesday, May 22 Early Birds Bible Study *2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Reception Room/Zoom Thursday, May 23 Keystone Luncheon 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Off Site Tolkien Group 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Zoom Friday, May 24 Wedding Rehearsal 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Sanctuary Saturday, May 25 Adan/Miller Wedding 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Sanctuary

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THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER 731 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 www.redeemer.org | 404.874.8664 | Emergency Line: 404.874.9759 The Rev. Mark H. Larson ................................................................ Senior Pastor, ext. 201 The Rev. Dr. Jonathan Trapp .................................... Pastor for Faith Formation, ext. 233 The Rev. Jennifer Roberts .....................Interim Pastor for Congregational Care, ext. 224 STAFF Seth Brown............................................................. Facilities and Media Director, ext. 218 Brandon Davis ............................................. Director of Operations and Finance, ext. 232 Robin Durdin ...................................................... Office Administration Director, ext. 204 David Hansen .....................................................................Adult Choral Director, ext. 236 Sarah Hawbecker .................................... Organist & Children’s Music Director, ext. 206 Deacon Mary Houck .............................. Children & Family Ministries Director, ext. 227 Kisha Johnson ............................................................ Interim Preschool Director, ext. 252 Larry Lowe................................................................................................. Security Officer Hillary Nelson ...................................................... Youth Director, hnelson@redeemer.org Chase Petersen ................................................... Organ Scholar, cpetersen@redeemer.org Stacey Williams ........................................................................................ Head of Security

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