May 28, 2023
Join us for worship on Sunday, May 28, 2023. The sermon is by Dr. Zieman, based on Acts 2: 37-47. Our music is provided by Nestor Herszbaum, flute; and Annette White, piano & organ.
Pentecost Sunday
Ten days after the ascension of Christ and fifty days after his resurrection, the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples on the day of Pentecost. Pentecost was an established Jewish festival also known as the Feast of Weeks, which drew people from many nations back to Jerusalem (Lev. 23:15-21; Deut. 16:16). Pentecost symbolizes a new beginning. It celebrates the unleashing of the Holy Spirit on the world and the empowering of the church to reach the world with the gospel. In celebrating Pentecost, the church expresses its gratitude for the faithfulness of Christ in fulfilling his promise to send “another counselor” (John 14:16); celebrates the work of the Spirit in renewing all of creation; professes its confidence and security in knowing the Spirit’s power is available for its mission; and grows in awareness of the immensity of its calling to reach the world with the gospel. The traditional color for Pentecost is red, after the flames described in Acts 2:3.
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Bulletin for May 28, 2023 Worship Service
Livestream at 10:00 a.m.
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
PRELUDE
“Sicilienne“ Gabriel Fauré
As the prelude begins, you are invited to begin your personal preparation for worship.
SILENT MEDITATION
The Holy Spirit has led us to new places because that’s what God does. From the beginning, God is about creation, about bringing forth new things. Our life with Scripture is a journey and it’s still going on. All of us are still traveling. The whole church is still traveling. – John Wurster
CALL TO WORSHIP
Come, Holy Spirit! Ignite our hearts with joy and confidence!
For God has done wondrous things for us.
Come, Holy Spirit! Fill us with the power of the rushing wind that we may faithfully serve you in all
that we do.
For Christ has called each of us and blessed us!
Come, Holy Spirit! Be with us today.
Help us to boldly proclaim that the risen Christ is alive in our midst!
PRAISE AND ADORATION
*OPENING HYMN
#280 Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us EBENEZER
*Please stand if you are able)
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Almighty God, you poured out your Spirit creating a new community faith and we are heirs of that wonderous day. Yet, we confess that we hold back the force of your Spirit. We do not listen for your word of grace, speak the good news of your love, or live as a people made one in Christ. God, have mercy on us and transform us by the power of your Spirit.
SILENT PRAYERS OF CONFESSION AND PETITION
KYRIE ELEISON
(#551) “Lord, Have Mercy” LAND OF REST
Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy upon us.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*GLORIA PATRI
(#240) “Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks!” ALLELUIA NO. 1
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
MOMENT FOR MISSION
Rob Bailey, for the Mission Committee’s support of OPS Schools
HYMN
#286 Breathe on Me, Breath of God TRENTHAM
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON
Numbers 11: 24-30 page 114 of the pew Bible
FELLOWSHIP OF PRAYER
JOYS AND CONCERNS
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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD
SCRIPTURE LESSON
Acts 2: 37-47 page 886 of the pew Bible
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
SERMON
“All According to Plan” Dr. Zieman
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
from A Brief Statement of Faith (1991)
“We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the church.
The same Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rules our faith and life in Christ through Scripture, engages us through the Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of salvation, and calls women and men to all ministries of the church.”
*SANCTUS
(#572) “Holy, Holy, Holy”
RECEPTION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
“Pavane” Gabriel Fauré
*DOXOLOGY
(#609) “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, all creatures high and low.
Alleluia, alleluia! Praise God, in Jesus fully known; Creator, Word, and Spirit one.
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
You have blessed each of us with gifts to serve and share, Most Generous God. May these offerings, and the offering of our lives, be used to further your Kingdom and build your beloved community. Amen.
*HYMN OF DEDICATION
#293 Loving Spirit OMNI DIE
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*BENEDICTION RESPONSE
(Hymn #288) Spirit of the Living God (v.1) LIVING GOD
Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me.
Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me.
Melt me; mold me; fill me; use me.
Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me.
*POSTLUDE
“Trumpet Voluntary” John Stanley
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