Order of Worship June 5 60th Anniversary

CENTERING PRAYER

 

Holy God, who comes to us in breath, visits us from the throne of heaven, and sets us aflame with amazement and joy, you open our paths to new visions and guide our feet deeper into your wisdom. Give us faith to trust your presence, through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

PRELUDE (Sunday Worship) Hail Thee, Festival Day Hobby, 1998

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS 

GREETINGS FROM THE PRESBYTERY

 

CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 104)

 

How manifold are your works, O Lord!

In wisdom you made them all;

the earth is full of your creatures.

You send forth your spirit, and they are created;

You renew the face of the earth.

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

I will praise my God while I have my being.

† HYMN “The Church’s One Foundation” Hymnal #321 Verses 1, 2, 4, & 5

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

 

Without your power, O God, we are lost. We done the things we should avoid, and left undone the things you desire. Transform our lives by your purifying fire, and guide us into honesty and compassion. Renew us with gentle breezes and move us to action with your mighty wind. May our dreams and visions be one with yours; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. (Silent Confession)

ASSURANCE OF GRACE 

† SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST 

The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. 

†GLORY TO GOD Hymnal #582

 TIME WITH CHILDREN (Sunday Worship) (Children 5th grade and younger may leave to attend Sunday School) 

SCRIPTURE Acts 2:1-21 

SERMON “A New Language” Rev. Dr. Dave Burgess 

RECEPTION OF THE CONFIRMANDS

 

 

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. 

OFFERING Come Gracious Spirit Chancel Choir 

† THE DOXOLOGY Hymnal #606 

THE CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION 

Invitation to the Table 

Great Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer  

Words of Institution   

Sharing of the Bread & Cup   

Prayer After Communion 

HYMN “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness” Hymnal #291 

† CHARGE AND BLESSING

 † BENEDICTION (Sunday Worship) “May the God of Hope Go with Us” Hymnal #765 

POSTLUDE (Sunday Worship) Finale Lorenz, 1969 

† You are invited to stand, as you are able