Day of Pentecost

The Service for the Lord’s Day

May 28, 2023

Prelude

 "Spirit of the Living God"

GTG #288

Opening Sentences

Pastor:     We are a people of Word and Sacrament.

We are...

ALL:       ... the Body of Christ, The Light of the World.

Pastor:     We are instructed ...

ALL:       ... by the Word of God.

Pastor:    We are transformed...

ALL:       ... by the baptismal water of our new birth.

Pastor:    We are fed...

ALL:       ...by the Bread of Life.

Pastor:    We are restored...

ALL:       ...by the Cup of the Covenant.

Pastor:    We are a people of Word and Sacrament.

ALL:       ...Let us worship God!

Hymn

“Spirit Divine, Attend Our Prayers”

GTG #407

Prayer of Adoration (David)

Almighty and gracious God, it is a privilege to worship you this

day in this community of saints. May our praise be joyful, may our hearts

be turned toward you, and may our souls be quenched with the waters

of your Word. We give you all glory and praise and gratitude

this day and forever.                 Amen.

Call to Confession (Charley)

The grace of God overflows for us through Christ Jesus

who came into the world to save sinners.

Confession 

Trusting in God's Grace

and knowing that He forgives us,

let us confess our sin.

(Let’s read together.)

Merciful God,

we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart and mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.

In your mercy, forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall be, that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

Please take a moment for your

Private Prayers of Personal Confession 

(Erik virtually pours Water to break the silence).

Assurance of Pardon

The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting. 

I declare to you, in the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.

Amen

Passing the Peace 

Having been reconciled with God,

let’s be reconciled with each other. (All say)

The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ

be with you. And, also with you.

WORD

Prayer for Illumination (Jeri)

God, Source of all Light,

By your Word you give light to the soul.

pour out upon us the spirit of wisdom

and understanding that,

being taught by you in Holy Scripture,

our hearts and minds may be opened to know the things

that pertain to life and holiness,

through Jesus Christ our Lord.      

Amen.

First Reading (Erik)

A reading from Acts 2:1-21

The Word of the Lord.      Thanks be to God.

Second Reading (Norma)

A responsive reading from Psalm 104:24-34, 35b

²⁴ O Lord, how manifold are your works!        In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.

²⁵ There is the sea, great and wide; creeping things innumerable are there, living things both small and great.

²⁶ There go the ships and Leviathan that you formed to sport in it.       

²⁷ These all look to you to give them their food in due season;

²⁸ when you give to them, they gather it up;

when you open your hand, they are filled with good things.  

²⁹ When you hide your face, they are dismayed;

when you take away their breath, they die and return to their dust.          

³⁰ When you send forth your spirit,^[a] they are created, and you renew the face of the ground.   

³¹ May the glory of the Lord endure forever;
    may the Lord rejoice in his works—   ³² who looks on the earth and it trembles,

who touches the mountains and they smoke.   

³³ I will sing to the Lord as long as I live;

I will sing praise to my God while I have being.      

³⁴ May my meditation be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the Lord.

³⁵Bless the Lord, O my soul. Praise the Lord!

The Word of the Lord.                Thanks be to God.

Hymn

“Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee”

GTG #629

Gospel Reading (Charley)

A reading from John 7:37-39

The Word of the Lord.      Thanks be to God.

Sermon

Elder Charley Kidder

God is Good, All the Time!

Todo el Tiempo, Dios es Bueno!

Hymn

"In Christ Called to Baptize”

GTG #297

The Sacrament of Baptism

Reverend Mary Breden

for baptism of

Emery Nicole McIvor-Szmutko

Prayers of the People (Linda, with Bob taking notes)

(Prayers of Praise & Thanksgiving) Lord in your Love & Faithfulness

(all respond) Hear our Praise!

(Prayers of Intercession) Lord in your Abundant Grace & Mercy

(all respond) Hear our Prayer!

Ending Prayer – ... Amen

OFFERING

Invitation to Give (Terri)

Because God first loved us,

we are made to love one another.

For the sake of the life of the world,

offer yourselves, your time, and your possessions.

as signs of love.

Amen.

Special Mission Offering for today:

Pentecost Offering

Giving to New Hope (Terri)

Doxology (Terri)

Let’s sing a song of praise

for all that God has given us!

With words from Hymn

#606 in our hymnal,

Let’s sing the Doxology together. (All sing)

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.

Dedication of the Offering (Bob)

Blessed are you, God of all creation;

through your goodness we have these gifts to share.

Accept and use our offerings for your glory

and for the service of your kingdom.

Blessed be God forever.

Bob’s Amen

SENDING

Invitation to Join (Charley)

Blessing 

The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ,

The love of God,

And the communion of the Holy Spirit

Be with you all.

Amen.

Charge 

Go out into the world in peace;

have courage;

hold onto what is good;

return no one evil for evil;

support the weak;

help the suffering;

honor all people;

love and serve the Lord,

rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Hymn

"Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound”

GTG #649

Final Announcements & Schedule 

Thank you to our dedicated Liturgists:

David and Jeri DeWeese, Deacon Norma Cordero,

Elder Erik Breden, Elder Susan Kerens,

Elder Charley Kidder, Elder Julia Todd Stone,

and Ruling Elders:

Terri Ericson, Linda Davis, and Bob Dymond.