THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP May 19, 2024
THE SANCTUARY TEN-FIFTEEN A.M.
PENTECOST SUNDAY
THE SERVICE OF PRAISE
CHIMING OF THE TRINITY
SCRIPTURE CALL TO WORSHIP ……………………………………………………………………………………. Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
PRELUDE — “O Worship the King” ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Kraus
Acolytes — Riley Bare and Kyleigh McLamb
WELCOME TO WORSHIPERS
*HYMN OF PRAISE ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..………… No. 229
“Let Every Christian Pray” — Green-Barnby
Let every Christian pray, this day and every day, come, Holy Spirit, come! Was not the church we love commissioned from above? Come, Holy Spirit, come!
The Spirit brought to birth the Church of Christ on earth to seek and save the lost: God never has withdrawn, since that tremendous dawn, the gifts of Pentecost.
The Holy Spirit’s power can fit us for this hour: come, Holy Spirit, come! Instruct, inspire, unite and make us see the light: come, Holy Spirit, come!
*THE INVOCATION AND 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.
*CHORUS OF PRAISE
Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father’s glory;
Blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire.
Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy;
Send forth Your Word, Lord, and let there be light.
THE CHILDREN’S SERMON
THE SERVICE OF PRAYER AND GIVING
RESPONSIVE LITANY ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. No. 224
God the Spirit: Transforming Presence
*HYMN FOR PENTECOST ………………………………………………………………………………………….. No. 225
“On Pentecost They Gathered” — Huber-Teschner
On Pentecost they gathered quite early in the day, a band of Christ’s disciples to worship, sing, and pray. A mighty wind came blowing, filled all the swirling air, and tongues of fire aglowing inspired each person there.
The people all around them were startled and amazed to understand their language, as Christ the Lord they praised. What universal message, what great good news was here? That Christ, once dead, is risen to vanquish all our fear.
God pours the Holy Spirit on all those who believe, on women, men, and children who would God’s grace receive. That Spirit knows no limit, bestowing life and power. The church, formed and reforming, responds in every hour.
O Spirit, sent from heaven on that day long ago, rekindle faith among us in all life’s ebb and flow. O give us hearts to listen and tongues aflame with praise, so folk of every national glad songs of joy shall raise.
*OFFERTORY SENTENCES
When the Spirit extends a hand, we are filled with good things. When our breath is taken away, we return to the earth. In the time we have, let us share God’s bounty to the glory of our maker and for the blessings of our world.
OFFERTORY — “My Prayer Is to Thee” ………………………………………………………………… Eliot
*DOXOLOGY
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.
THE SERVICE OF PROCLAMATION
OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE
Genesis 11:1-9
(Page 7 of the Old Testament in the Pew Bibles)
NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE
Acts 2:1-13
(Page 95 of the New Testament in the Pew Bibles)
ANTHEM — “Grant Us Thy Peace” …………………………………………………………………..……………….. arr. McDonald
The Sanctuary Choir
SERMON — The Reverse Babel ..………………………………………………………………………………………….. Rev. Ward Page
THE SERVICE OF RESPONSE
INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP
*HYMN OF COMMITMENT …………………………………………………………………………..……… No. 696
“I’m Coming to Gather All Peoples of Earth” — Schultz-Roberts
“I’m coming to gather all peoples of earth, from various cultures and places of birth, to show in their languages, customs, and lands a holy diversity formed by My hands.
For I know their work turning thoughts into deeds; compassionate actions surpassing their creeds reveal a humanity caring and true. All peoples I gather, My world to renew.”
We’re coming together, all peoples of earth, to find in our fathering welcome and worth, to witness the glory of God in this place: Divinity shining in each human face.
O Spirit of Pentecost, vibrant and free, surprise and surround us, unite us to be one people of earth who respond to Your call to go, as we’ve gathered, with Good News for all!
PRESENTATION OF NEW MEMBERS
OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK
*BENEDICTION
*CHORAL BENEDICTION
Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father’s glory;
Blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire.
Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy;
Send forth Your Word, Lord, and let there be light.
*POSTLUDE — “God, the Almighty” …………………………………………………….. Davidson
*The Congregation is invited to stand as they are able.
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