Pentecost, May 28, 2023

TheWorshipofGod

Pentecost

May 28, 2023 ╬ 11:00 a.m.

*We invite you to stand as you are able.

Gathering at God’s Invitation

Welcome AngelaZimmerman

The Spirit of God be with you. And also with you.

CalltoWorship AngelaZimmerman

Lord, our hearts are on fire this day!

Set the blazes of hope that burn away fear!

Lord, we come here to be empowered to serve you.

Cause the winds of change to blow away doubt and alienation!

Praise to God who has brought to us the Holy Spirit!

Let us worship and rejoice, for God is challenging and empowering us this day!

LightingoftheChristCandle SusanFranklin

We light the Christ candle as a reminder that Christ is the one who has drawn us to this place, abides with us now, and is with us to the end of the age.

Prelude Holy, Holy, Holy JohnB.Dykes arr.JoanCupp

LifeoftheCommunity JeffStegall

The

PrayerofConfession

JeffStegall

God’s Spirit has gathered us for worship. Let us confess our sins and return to God. You call us to act boldly, but our fear keeps us from following your call. Forgive our lack of courage.

Embolden us to dream big

Help us to trust the Spirit to fill us and use us. Help us be Christ’s church without hesitation.

Guided by your Holy Spirit, Help us usher in your kingdom to come. Amen.

JeffStegall

Acts 2:21 proclaims, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven and freed. Amen.

Breathe on Me

TRUETT

GivingourTithesandOfferings

OffertoryPrayer

ReedFinley

Offertory How Great Thou Art StuartK.Hine,1953

*Doxology(Hymn#706)

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.

Listening to God

TheChurchatPrayer&TheLord’sPrayer

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.

Anthem A Rushing Mighty Wind (Choir,accompaniedbyFernKanodewithMargaretCaldwell,Soloist)

ScriptureReading Acts2:1-21

AngelaZimmerman

For the Word of God in Scripture, for the Word of God among us, for the Word of God within us.

Thanks be to God

AssuranceofPardon

*Hymn#231

Responding to God’s Word

DisciplineofSilence

To be in God’s presence is to be changed. During this moment of silent reflection, consider the change God wishes to make in you.

*Hymn#551 There’s a Land That Is Fairer Than Day SWEETBYANDBY

If you sense God calling you today, we invite you to respond during this time of invitation. If God is calling you to follow Jesus for the first time, to rededicate yourself as a Christ-follower, or as a faithful Christian, to join the fellowship of our church, we encourage you to come forward to speak to our pastor during this closing hymn.

Sending Into God’s World

Benediction AngelaZimmerman

Postlude Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory BATTLEHYMN AmericanFolkSong,19th Century

(Please put your nametag in the basket provided at either entrance when leaving.)