Order of Service
Let us be as open vessels that God’s spirit may enter.
The Community Gathers: Experience God’s presence in the assembly. Please greet one another with joy and welcome new friends into our community of love. You are welcome here…come and worship!
Focus: “Sometimes we can only find our true direction when we let the wind of change carry us.” Mimi Novic
Gathering Music: America the Beautiful (lyrics Katherine Lee bates/Music Samuel A. Ward/Arr. Patricia Mulholland) Patricia Mulholland & The UC Choir Accompanied by Barbara Berry
Welcome: Rev. Paula Norbert
A Moment to Remember- Memorial Day
Call To Worship:
Leader: Here we gather for song and scripture, seeking comfort and hope, seeking to be inspired as well as challenged.
People: Here we gather to retell the ancient tales and wonder how God’s story continues to unfold.
Leader: Today we tell the story of Pentecost, the story of the Holy Spirit rushing in like a wild wind and dancing like flames upon each of the disciples,
People: And we ask ourselves where we see the Holy Spirit present in our world today.
Leader: Today we tell a story of the Holy Spirit igniting hope again. We will hear Peter claim his identity, tell his story, and inspire others to see the Holy at work in the world.
People: And we will ask ourselves if we are ready to share our own stories.
Leader: Friends, welcome. Welcome to this place withyou’re your questions, doubts, or wondering, and find here an invitation to experience something ancient and something new.
People: May we be open to the Spirit. May we be open to learning…and learning from one another. May we grow in faith, hope, and love. Amen.
Opening Hymn: Spirit. Spirit of Gentleness # 291
Opening Prayer:
Breath of Life, on this Pentecost Sunday, we ask that You breathe on us once again. Make our consciences tender to Your touch. We hunger for the life-changing power that Your Holy Spirit brings. May our lives exemplify the fruit of Your Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. May we use the gifts of the Spirit that You have distributed to bless the church and build Your Kingdom on earth. Amen.
Lord’s Prayer
Awakening: Blowin’ In the Wind (by Bob Dylan)
-Michelle Currie & Ada Goff
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, John 20: 19-23 -Rev. Lamar Robinson
Sermon: Where Is That Spirit? -Rev. Paula Norbert
Music: Meditative Instrumental ~ Arr. Michelle Currie
Musical call to Prayer: (two times) Hush now in quiet peace, be still your mind at ease. The Spirit brings release, so wait upon the Lord.
Prayers of the People:
Offertory: Holy Spirit (by Katie Torwalt/Bryan Torwalt)
-Michelle Currie
Doxology: Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise God all creatures here below. Praise God above ye heavenly hosts, Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Closing Hymn: Come Live in the Light #749
Benediction:
Go forth into this day, with the Spirit in the air,
to share your stories of God’s love with the world.
Go forth into the world in the name of God, the one
who creates you; go in the name of the Jesus who
shows us the way; and go in the name of the Holy Spirit,
who is with us now and always. Amen.
Postlude: America the Beautiful (lyrics)
Many thanks to our Music Director Michelle Currie, UC Choir Director Patricia Mulhlland, UC Choir Accompanist Barbara Berry and Guest Vocalist Ada Goff.