May 19, 2024
Pentecost Sunday
May 19, 2024 Livestream Worship: Online Bulletin
Bringing in the Light of Christ
Chiming of the Trinity
Prelude
Breathe on Me, Breath of God arr. Mark Haye
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship
Inspired by Ezekiel 37: 1-14
The Spirit of God has brought us here.
The Lord has set us down here, though our bones are tired.
Can these dry bones live?
Yes! The Breath of God will revive us! The Word of God will awaken us!
Today, we come together to experience new life.
Let us give thanks to the Wild, Life-Giving Spirit of God!
Hymn
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling BLAENWERN
Children’s Message
A Reading from the Old Testament
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Concerns and Prayers with the Lord’s Prayer
UMH# 895
The Reading from the New Testament
Acts 2:1-21
Sermon
Birth, Wind, and Fire | Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon
Our God is a god of power, one who is not afraid of change. Our God is a god of love, caring for us in the midst of our fear of change. God is present with power, right here and right now, cleansing, healing, and transforming you for life abundant. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven and made new.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven and made new.
Thanks be to God.
Blessing of the Tithes and Offerings
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Response | Come, Holy Spirit Jon D. Vieker
Hymn
Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song UMH# 544
Blessing and Sharing of Christ’s Light
Anthem
Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me arr. K. Lee Scott
Announcements
Diana Simmons
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Worship Arts Associate: Patty Higgins
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