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Order of Worship
Prelude Not A Day Goes By Timo Shanko
We encourage you to take this opportunity to be in quiet prayer and reflection.
Welcome and Announcements
*Hymn Every Time I Feel the Spirit NCH #282
Every time I feel the Spirit moving in my heart I will
pray. Yes every time I feel the Spirit moving
in my heart I will pray. Up-on the mountain my God
spoke, out of God’s mouth came fire and smoke. Looked all a
round me; looked so fine; I asked my God if all were mine.
Every time I feel the Spirit moving in my heart I will
pray. Yes every time I feel the Spirit moving
in my heart I will pray. Oh Jordan river, chilly and
cold, it chills the body, not the soul. There’s only
one train on this track; it runs to heaven, then right back.
Every time I feel the Spirit moving in my heart I will
pray. Yes every time I feel the Spirit moving
in my heart I will pray.
UCC Statement of Faith NCH #885
We believe in you, O God, Eternal Spirit,
God of our Savior Jesus Christ and Our God,
and to your deeds we testify:
You call the words into being,
create persons in our own image,
and set before each one the ways of life and death.
You seek in holy love to save all people from aimlessness
and sin.
You judge people and nations by your righteous will
declared through prophets and apostles.
In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and
risen Savior,
you have come to us
and shared our common lot,
conquering sin and death
and reconciling the word to yourself.
You bestow upon us your Holy Spirit,
creating and renewing the church of Jesus Christ,
binding in covenant faithful people of all ages,
tongues, and races.
You call us into your church
to accept the cost and joy of discipleship,
to be your servants in the service of others,
to proclaim the gospel to all the world
and resist the powers of evil,
to share in Christ’s baptism and eat at his table,
to join him in his passion and victory.
You promise to all who trust you
forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace,
courage in the struggle for justice and peace,
your presence in trial and rejoicing,
and eternal life in your realm which has no end.
Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto you. Amen
Prayer of Confession and Lord’s Prayer (unison)
Spirit of the Living God, we tend to be practical people. We forget that there are important realities beyond which we can see, touch, measure, buy, and control. We ignore much of which is below the surface. Please open our hearts and minds to the fresh winds your Spirit, which bring challenges, opportunities, and endless grace...
(silent 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever, Amen.
*Please feel free to pray as you wish. We respect tradition — and we welcome images of the Divine that are diverse and inclusive.
Words of Assurance
Sharing the Mission and Ministry of the Church
Musical Offering I Want to Talk About You Billy Eckstine
Ministry of the Word
Scripture Reading: Acts 8:14-17 Steve Waynen
Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. The two went down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit (for as yet the Spirit had not come upon any of them; they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus). Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
Sermon: The Gift of Spirit Rev. Dr. Peter W. Allen
Prayers of the People
Joys & Concerns -- Pastoral Prayer -- Silent Prayer
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Invitation
Prayer
Special Music Atonement Timo Shanko
Words of Institution
Sharing the Bread and Cup
Prayer of Thanksgiving (unison)
Thank you, God, for life in the Spirit of Jesus; for love that cannot
die; for peace the world cannot give; for joy in the company of
friends; for the glory of creation; for the mission of justice you have
made our own. Give us the gifts of this Holy meal: oneness of heart,
love for neighbors, forgiveness of enemies, the will to serve every
day, and life that never ends. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen
Hymn Sweet. Sweet Spirit NCH #293
There’s a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place, and I
know that it’s the Spirit of the Lord: there are
sweet expressions on each face, and I
know they feel the presence of the Lord.
Sweet Holy Spirit, sweet heavenly Dove, stay right here
with us, filling us with your love; And for these blessings we
lift our hearts in praise. Without a doubt we’ll know that we have
been revived when we shall leave this place.
There are blessings you cannot receive till you
know that Spirit’s fullness and believe; you’re the
one to profit when you say, “I am
going to stay with Jesus all the way.”
Sweet Holy Spirit, sweet heavenly Dove, stay right here
with us, filling us with your love; And for these blessings we
lift our hearts in praise. Without a doubt we’ll know that we have
been revived when we shall leave this place.
Benediction
Postlude Goes Around Comes Around Timo Shanko
The flowers gracing the communion table this morning are given
in loving memory of Carolyn Antoine’s mother on
the 10th year anniversary of here passing.
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