WELCOME TO WORSHIP
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED SCRIPTURE — Acts 2:1-21 This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON — “We Are the Church, Together”
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY Spirit of the Living God — Daniel Iverson 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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PENTECOST SUNDAY • MAY 28, 2023 • 9:00AM
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS The gathering music signifies the beginning of worship. You are invited to be in a spirit of prayer and meditation. Please silence all mobile communication devices. †
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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Please stand as you are able
WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD
GATHERING MUSIC GREETING 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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HYMN
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#539 O Spirit of the Living God — FOREST GREEN
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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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.
HYMN
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#404 Every Time I Hear the Spirit — PENTECOST
BENEDICTION
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BENEDICTION RESPONSE Emanuel — Kenneth Wilmot Sr. Emanuel, Emanuel, his name is called Emanuel. God with us, revealed in us. His name is called Emanuel. Let every heart prepare him room. O come, O come Emanuel. God with us, revealed in us. His name is called Emanuel.
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CELEBRATION MUSIC
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Thank you for joining us in worship today.
SERMON NOTES
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MUSIC Martha Bassett, vocals Matt Kendrick, bass Federico Pivetta, piano Ken Wilmot, trumpet John Wilson, drums
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