Worship 10:30 Day of Pentecost May
27, 2012
On the fiftieth day of Easter we celebrate the Spirit, through
whom and in whom the people of God are created and re-created. Pentecost is
sometimes called the church's birthday, but might more appropriately be called
its baptism day, since the gift of the Spirit is the fullness of baptism.
Ezekiel's vision shows the Spirit resurrecting and re-creating not just
individuals but a whole people. Romans makes it clear that God is in the
process of re-creating the entire cosmos; yet the Spirit is also at work in the
most intimate and personal way, praying in us "with sighs too deep for
words" when we do not know how to pray.
GATHERING_ The Holy Spirit calls us
together as the people of God.___________________________
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Blessed be
the holy Trinity, + one God, the creator of wind and rain, field and ocean, the
bread of life coming down from above, the power at work within us and this
world. Amen.
Before God
and in the company of our sisters and brothers, let us confess our sin.
(Silence is kept for reflection.)
God
and Father of all, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought,
word, and deed. We have thought better
of ourselves than others. We have told
lies, said hurtful things, acted in ways
we wish we could take back, and looked
the other way when action was needed. In
your mercy, O God, forgive us, cleanse us, and heal us, for the sake of Jesus,
our Savior. Amen.
If anyone is
in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; everything
has become new! In Christ, + you are a
new creation: your sins are taken away and you are made new. Be kind to one
another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven
you. Amen.
Processional Hymn “Praise the Spirit in Creation” WOV # 682 Blue
Hymnal
The grace
that is Christ's gift to us, the love of
God, and the unity of the Spirit in the
bond of peace be with you all...........................................And also with you.
Kyrie: “In
Peace Let Us Pray to the Lord” ELW p. 138
Hymn
of Praise: “This is the Feast” ELW p. 140
The Prayer of the Day:
Mighty God, you breathe life into our bones, and
your Spirit brings truth to the world. Send us this Spirit, transform us by
your truth, and give us language to proclaim your gospel, through Jesus Christ,
our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and forever. Amen.
Words of Welcome and News of the Family of Faith
WORD God speaks to us
in scripture readings, preaching, and song._
Originally
Pentecost was a Jewish thanksgiving-type festival celebrated seven weeks after
Passover. On this particular Pentecost, however, the Holy Spirit is poured out
upon the entire community of believers just as Jesus had promised and the
scriptures had prophesied. Empowered by the Spirit, the entire community bears
witness to God’s activity in multiple languages.
The First Reading: Acts 2: 1-21
Gospel Acclamation ”Alleluia. Lord, to whom shall we go?” ELW p 142
The Holy Gospel according to John 15:26-27;
16: 4b-15 Glory to you, O Lord.
The Reading
of the Gospel
The Gospel of the Lord………Praise
to you, O Christ
The Sermon Congregational Meeting
#1 Pastor Craig Herrick
Hymn of the Day
”Loving Spirit” ELW #397
We Pass the Peace The
peace of the Lord be with you all. And also with you.
MEAL____God feeds
us with the presence of Jesus Christ________________________________________
Our Tithes, Offerings, and the Gift of
the Barnabas Ministry will be received at this time
Anthem For
the Fruits of the Spirit Natalie
Sleeth
Offertory ”Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful” ELW # 182
The Prayers of the church, including
names and personal petitions, and the Offering Prayer
Hear Us O God, Your
Mercy is Great
God of mercy and grace, the eyes of all wait upon you, and you
open your hand in blessing. Fill us
with good things at your table, that we may come to the help of all in need,
through Jesus Christ, our redeemer and Lord.
Amen.
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
The Prayer of Thanksgiving “The
Lord be with you”
ELW Page 144
“And also with you”
“Holy, Holy, Holy” ELW page 144
The Lord’s Prayer “Our Father….”
The Communion ”Lamb
of God”
ELW page 146
The Communion
will be continuous and at the font.
We’ll come to you if traveling is a problem. Let the usher know of your need.
Come to the
table prepared before you. Taste of
God’s goodness and mercy.
Communion Hymn: “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart" ELW # 800
"Holy Spirit,
Truth Divine"
ELW # 398
Post-Communion Canticle: “Thankful Hearts and Voices Raise” ELW # 206
Prayer After Communion:
Generous
God, we thank you that at Wisdom's holy table you have fed us again with her
bread and wine, the food of everlasting life.
Send us, your servants, into all the land, that we may act wisely, seek
the good of our neighbor, and call others to come to the feast; through Jesus
Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
SENDING God Blesses us and sends us in
mission to the world. ___________________
Blessing
Almighty and merciful God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit,
bless, preserve, and keep you this day and forevermore. Amen.
Recessional Hymn "God
of Tempest, God of Whirlwind" ELW # 400
Dismissal
Go in peace. Live in love, as Christ
loved us...................................Thanks
be to God.
Day of
Pentecost
May 27, 2012
First English
Lutheran Church
501 James Street
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 471-1678
www.firstenglishlutheran.net
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