PRAYER IN PREPARATION- Holy Spirit of God, flickering over our heads, illuminating our faces, inspiring our thoughts, give us now words of joy and praise. Come to us Spirit of God, so that in this time of Pentecost, the sparkling light of faith, the rushing wind of hope, and the joyful sound of praise may echo around the world, may echo in the church, and find their response in us. Fill us with your power, for the sake of your kingdom. Amen.
CALL TO WORSHIP
In the beginning God created the heavens and earth
The Spirit of God swept over the face of the waters.
When the day of Pentecost had come, a mighty wind came upon the disciples.
We are filled with vision, and inspired to dream dreams.
When God sends forth the Spirit, all creation comes into being.
Bless the Lord, O my soul. Praise the Spirit of God.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Holy Spirit, how we need you! Our vision is dim, our dreams too small. Come, inspire and direct us. We have ceased to be amazed, or filled with excitement. Come kindle the fire within us. Come, heal and strengthen us. Fill this place with songs of hope and joy. Fuel our lives with power and grace. Let flames of passion dance in our lives. Create your church again, we pray. Renew this world that it may glow with the light of your glory, and show forth your saving love.
SCRIPTURE Acts 2:1-21, p. 119
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