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JUNE 8 • DAY OF PENTECOST
WALKING IN FIERY FOOTSTEPS
ACTS 2:14-21
A welcoming community of faith where Jesus Christ transforms lives
WORSHIP LEADERS
Rev. Thomas P. Markey
Associate Pastor of Youth and Families
Rev. Karen L. Lang
Executive Pastor
Rev. Gracie H. Payne
Associate Pastor for Engagement
Stacey Smith Liturgist
GUEST MUSICIANS
Our music in worship is offered by the local Latin Jazz and Salsa Band, Pavel & Direct Contact. Jazz, a uniquely American genre, is founded on the musical traditions of West Africa and Europe. Early jazz also incorporated church hymns, slave songs, and field chants. Led by internationally-known Dominican pianist and Chicago Music Awards Nominee, Pavel Polanco-Safadit, Direct Contact infuses the art form with Latin rhythms, vibrant horns, and bilingual vocals. Most Sunday mornings, Direct Contact plays at Indianapolis’ Tabernacle Presbyterian Church.
Leah Crane, vocalist
Rich Cohen, saxophone
Steve Dokken, bass
Keith Cozart, drums
Pavel Polanco-Safadit, piano
All music in this service used by permission: CCLI License #719352; OneLicense #A-715008; or public domain.
FOOTSTEPS OF FAITH PARTICIPANTS
Maddie Benedict
Alex Bolton
Cooper Boswell
Kinleigh Bounds
Maddy Cheesman
Ellie Christenberry
Ella Enright
Paige Fleming
Harrison Gilbert
Anna Grueninger
Carter Klaus
Jane Klinger
Sarah Long
Abby Marshall
Leah Marshall
Andrew Masuccio
Ruby Rogers
Garrit Ullom
Martha Warner
Sophie Williams
ADULTS TRAVELING WITH FOOTSTEPS OF FAITH
Andrea Kamwendo
Rev. David T. Kim
Rev. Thomas P. Markey
Rev. Hannah G. Ostlund
Rev. Gracie H. Payne
WELCOME FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
Following today’s Word with the Children, children age 4 through fifth grade are welcome to return to their pews or to exit the sanctuary for children’s chapel in room 305, where they can be picked up following worship. Childcare is available on the second floor for infants through age 3.
VISUAL AND HEARING ASSISTANCE
Please speak to an usher if you need a large print bulletin, large print hymnal, or an assistive listening device.
June
8, 2025
DAY OF PENTECOST
We Come Together as God’s People
Prelude Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound AMAZING GRACE
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms SHOWALTER
Welcome Rev. Thomas P. Markey
Footsteps of Faith Commissioning
Sung Call to Worship
* Call to Worship
Come Jesus Come
Rev. Karen L. Lang Psalm 19:1-4
One: The heavens declare the glory of God!
All: The skies proclaim God’s handiwork.
One: The day pronounces God’s glory without a sound,
All: the night expounds God’s knowledge without a word,
One: and yet their voice goes out through all the earth.
All: Let us join our voices with the voice of creation in declaring God’s glory!
* Prayer of Adoration
* Opening Hymn #130 Let Every Christian Pray
Invitation to Confession
Prayer of Confession
Lord God, only you are holy. Yet we imagine that we are righteous, excusing our own faults while pointing out those of others. We are quick to lay burdens upon our neighbors but slow to help with their own. We take credit and give blame. w In spite of the grace you have shown to us, we are slow to show mercy. Forgive us, O God, and wash us clean, that we may serve you with joy and thanksgiving. Amen. (Silent Prayer)
Assurance of God’s Grace
* Response of Praise Hallelujah, We Sing Your Praises South African arr. Utryck
* Passing the Peace of Christ
* Hymn #128 On Pentecost They Gathered
We Experience God’s Word
The Word with Children
Prayer for Illumination
First Scripture Lesson Acts 2:1-13
Second Scripture Lesson Acts 2:14-21 (p. 992)
Sermon
Walking in Fiery Footsteps
Rev. Thomas P. Markey
“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,” (Acts 2:14-21)
Moment of Silent Meditation
* Affirmation of Faith
We Give Thanks to God
Rev. Gracie H. Payne A Brief Statement of Faith
We trust in God the Holy Spirit everywhere the giver and renewer of life.
The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the Church.
The same Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rules our faith and life in Christ through Scripture, engages us through the Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of salvation, and calls women and men to all ministries of the Church. In a broken and fearful world, the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. Amen.
Prayers of the People and 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
Invitation to Discipleship and Generosity
Offertory More Than Wonderful
* Doxology LASST UNS ERFREUEN
* Prayer of Dedication We Go Forth to Serve
* Closing Hymn #315 Every Time I Feel the Spirit Spiritual
* Charge and Benediction
Postlude This Little Light of Mine anon. arr. Polanco-Safadit
Notes
THE POWER OF PRAYER
We remember in prayer these members who have died, and their loved ones. The white roses in front of the lectern are in memory of:
Craig Dykstra
Charlotte Whitt
Jon Atkins
Mary Jane Smith
Would you like one of our pastors to pray with you today? We invite you to come to Milner Chapel immediately following the 10 AM worship service for a short time of communion and prayer. You may also visit SecondChurch.org/Prayer to fill out a Prayer Request Form.
If you or a loved one is hospitalized, please contact:
Ashley McNamara, Coordinator of Pastoral Care AMcNamara@SecondChurch.org
GIVING
Secondchurch.org/Give
Thanks to your faithful generosity, Second continues to reach thousands each year with the love of Christ. From worship and music, to our community involvement and groups for all ages—we are moving, reaching, inspiring, and loving our Church family and our community. To give today, you may do so through the envelopes in the pews or by texting “Give” to (833) 818-3036. You may also give through the QR code below or through the Tithe.ly App on the App Store. Thank you!
VISITING TODAY?
Young Adult Dip Off
June 8 • 1:30 PM • Offsite
NEXT SUNDAY, JUNE 15
Rev. Michael M. Samson ONE TODAY
8:15 AM • Chapel Worship • Milner Chapel
9 AM • Adult Class
Summer Sunday School for Adults • Common Room Men at Second Pregame • Room 402 10 AM • Sanctuary Worship
11:15 AM • Service of Wholeness and Communion • Milner Chapel
For more details visit SecondChurch.org/Worship
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Thank you for worshiping with Second! Our Hospitality Team would love to connect and welcome you more fully into the life of Second. Scan this QR code and let us know you were here! UPCOMING EVENTS
Second Act June Gathering
June 9 • 3 PM • McFarland Hall
Northside Food Pantry Community Dinner and Fellowship June 18 • 4 – 7 PM • Pantry Patio
Men at Second Pop Up Social June 18 • 5:30 PM • 101 Craft Kitchen in Carmel
June 19 • Juneteenth • Building Closed
Build a Ramp with SAWs June 21 • 7:30 AM - 12 PM • Offsite
Men at Second Sunday Cycling June 22 • 4 PM • Offsite
VBS: Trailblazers! The Lord Will Guide You June 23 – 27
Men's Monthly Fellowship June 24 • 6-8 PM • Second Picnic Shelter
Back to School Bash: Hygiene Kit Assembly June 24 • 6 - 8 PM • Youth Suite
June 26 • 1 - 4 PM • Youth Suite