Pentecost Prayer:
Almighty God, let your glory come down.
Let the Fire fall on us as on that first Day of Pentecost.
Revive our spirits, fill us with new excitement, with joy unspeakable,
And with compassion for a hurting world.
Empower us to speak your Word,
Using a variety of languages to bring the good news to the poor.
Let your fire fall once again on this church, on this community,
On this country, and on all the families of the earth.
In Jesus name and in the power of your Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Hymn:
"For the Beauty of the Earth" #92
For the beauty of the earth,
for the glory of the skies,
For the love which from our birth
over and around us lies;
Lord of all, to thee we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise.
For the joy of ear and eye,
for the heart and mind’s delight,
for the mystic harmony
linking sense to sound and sight;
Lord of all, to thee we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise.
For thy church, that evermore
lifteth holy hands above,
Offering upon every shore
her pure sacrifice of love;
Lord of all, to thee we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise.
For thyself, best Gift Divine,
to the world so freely given,
For that great, great love of thine,
peace on earth, and joy in heaven:
Lord of all, to thee we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise.
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Pastoral Prayer
Offering/Prayer of Thanksgiving
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Special Music:
“Thy Word”
Jennifer and Matthew Haas
Sermon
Pastor Janice
Closing Hymn: "Here I Am, Lord" #593
I, the Lord of sea and sky,
I have heard my people cry.
All who dwell in dark and sin,
My hand will save.
I who made the stars of night,
I will make their darkness bright.
Who will bear my light to them?
Whom shall I send?
Here I am Lord, Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you lead me.
I will hold your people in my heart.
I, the Lord of snow and rain,
I have borne my people’s pain.
I have wept for love of them, they turn away.
I will break their hearts of stone,
Give them hearts for love alone.
I will speak my word to them,
Whom shall I send?
Here I am Lord, Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you lead me.
I will hold your people in my heart.
I, the Lord of wind and flame,
I will tend the poor and lame.
I will set a feast for them.
My hand will save
Finest bread I will provide,
Till their hearts be satisfied.
I will give my life to them,
Whom shall I send?
Here I am Lord, Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you lead me.
I will hold your people in my heart.
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Benediction for Pentecost
Go out into the world,
and bring forth new life.
Dream dreams, pursue visions
and speak of God’s goodness
in actions and in words that all can hear. Amen.
