PRELUDE: Come Down, O Love Divine Down by Ampney-R. Vaughan Williams/arr. by Walter L. Pelz; South Coast Brass Quintet
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN: Gracious Spirit, Heed Our Pleading [Njoo Kwetu, Roho Mwema]
PRAYER OF PRAISE
INTROIT: Introit for Pentecost Festal Song – William H. Walter/arr. by David W. Music
Alleluia. A rushing, mighty wind roars through a crowded room, and tongues of fire upon their heads disperse the people’s gloom. God’s Spirit blows the wind and lights the blood-red flame; a Pentecost of tongues explodes in praise of Jesus’ name. Three thousand souls that day in mind and heart were stirred; and these were added to the church as they believed the Word. Lord, make our breath a wind and let our tongues be fire, and as at that first Pentecost your people’s lives inspire. Amen!
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
SONG OF GRATEFUL PRAISE: Create in Me a Clean Heart [Create in Me]
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SCRIPTURE LESSON: Luke 24:45-49 and Acts 1:8 & 2:1-4
ANTHEM: On the Day of Pentecost by Douglas Nolan
On the day of Pentecost the faithful were gathered to pray when the Spirit of God appeared above them in tongues of flame. The power of the Lord came down in glory from on high. With shouts of joy the people spoke and raised a jubilant cry. On the day of Pentecost when early was the hour the breath of God swept through the room in mystery and power. The Spirit of the Lord was poured upon that holy place. They all began to testify of God’s amazing grace. Alleluia! Now on this day of Pentecost we worship in one accord. Just as they did so long ago, we praise the risen Lord. May God reveal His awesome love in power and in might, and kindle in our hearts a flame of everlasting Light!
SERMON: “The Fortifier”
HYMN: Every Time I Feel the Spirit [Pentecost]
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
HYMN: We Will Go Out with Joy [We Will Go Out with Joy]
BENEDICTION
CHORAL RESPONSE: Verses for the Day of Pentecost by David M. Cherwien
Alleluia! Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful people; set them on fire with your love. Alleluia.
POSTLUDE: Grand Choeur Dialogué by Eugène Gigout/arr. by Gary Olson; South Coast Brass Quintet
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