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PENTECOST June 8, 2014

Worship & Communion Service

Macedonia Evangelical Lutheran Church

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Mission: A community of believers responding to the Gospel of Jesus Christ

through faith, worship and action.

Vision: That Christ might have first place in everything. (Col. 1:18)

The “Why’s” of how passing on the faith is important!

▪ Faith is formed by the power of the Holy Spirit through personal, trusted

relationship - often in our homes, youth groups, and congregation.

▪ The church is a living partnership between the ministry of the congregation and

the ministry of home.

▪ Where Christ is present in faith, the home is church too.

▪ Faith is caught more than it is taught.

▪ If we want Christian Children and youth, we need Christian adults and parents.

Three Qualities of a Disciple

▪ Available

▪ Authentic

▪ Affirming

Four Keys for Daily (& Faithful) Living

▪ Caring Conversations

▪ Devotions

▪ Service

▪ Rituals & Traditions

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Sunday, June 8, 2014 Day of Pentecost Baptism Setting Eight 9:30 (ELW) INTRODUCTION Today's festival derives its name from the Jewish festival of Pentecost, observed fifty days after Passover.

On the fiftieth day of Easter we celebrate the Holy Spirit as the power of God among us that heals,

forgives, inspires, and unites. In the reading from Acts, images of wind and fire describe the Spirit poured

out on disciples of all nations. In John's gospel the risen Christ breathes the Spirit on his followers on

Easter evening. In the one Spirit we are baptized into one body, and at the Lord's table the Spirit unites us

for witness in the world. P = Pastor C = Congregation A = Assistant VOLUNTARY We Pray Now to the Holy Spirit Dieterich Buxtehude

(1637-1707) CALL TO WORSHIP (All Standing) LEADER: In the beginning before time, before people, before the world began, ALL: GOD WAS. LEADER: Here and now among us, beside us, enlisting the people of earth for the purposes of heaven, ALL: GOD IS. LEADER: In the future, when we have turned to dust and all we know has found its fulfilment, ALL: GOD WILL BE. LEADER: Not denying the world, but delighting in it, not condemning the world, but redeeming it, through Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit, ALL: GOD WAS GOD IS GOD WILL BE.

The Marks of Discipleship: I will strive to . . . Pray daily Worship weekly Read the Bible daily Serve at and beyond Macedonia Evangelical

Lutheran Church Be in Relationship with others to encourage

spiritual growth Give of my time, talents and resources in a

generous manner and to the glory of God

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PROCESSIONAL HYMN 627 O Day Full of Grace (verses. 1, 4, 5) DEN SIGNEDE DAG PRAYER OF THE DAY P Let us pray.

C O God, on this day you open the hearts of your faithful people by sending into us your Holy

Spirit. Direct us by the light of that Spirit, that we may have a right judgment in all things and

rejoice at all times in your peace, through Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord, who lives and

reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen. ANTHEM Prayer of St. Francis St. Francis of Assisi/Allen Pote

Chancel Choir

FIRST READING Acts 2:1-21 Pew Bible, page 144, NT

A A reading from Acts, chapter two.

Pentecost was a Jewish harvest festival that marked the fiftieth day after Passover. Luke portrays the

Holy Spirit being poured out upon the disciples before the gathered and astonished people assembled in

Jerusalem for the festival. Filled with the Spirit, the disciples were able to witness to the power of Christ's

resurrection.

THE READING BEGINS

A Word of God, word of life.

C Thanks be to God.

PSALM 104:24–34, 35 (we read together) Pew Bible, page 683, OT

SECOND READING 1 Corinthians, 12:3b–13 Pew Bible, page 212, NT

A A reading from 1 Corinthians , chapter twelve.

Paul is helping the Corinthians understand the relationship between our God-given unity and Spirit-created diversity. The Spirit creates the unity of faith and gives all Christians diverse gifts for the common

benefit of all. We need one another's diverse spiritual gifts, because the same Spirit has given them to

each person for the common good.

THE READING BEGINS

A Word of God, word of life.

C Thanks be to God.

Stand

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GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 6:68)

GOSPEL John 20:19–23 Pew Bible, page 141, NT P The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the twentieth chapter. C Glory to you, O Lord. The risen Jesus appears to his disciples, offering them a benediction, a commission, and the gift of the Holy Spirit. P The Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON PASTOR ADAM MILLER-STUBBENDICK Text: John 20:19–23 HYMN OF THE DAY She Comes Sailing on the Wind

(Text on following page)

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Girls Trio: Riley Russell, Abby Cary, Amelia Barnwell Liturgical Dance: Maddie Braxton Guitar: Mar tin Shoffner CREATION Silent waters rocking on the morning of our birth, like an empty cradle waiting to be filled. And from the heart of God the Spirit moved upon the earth, like a mother breathing life into her child. Refrain BIRTH OF CHRIST To a gentle girl in Galilee, a gentle breeze she came, a whisper softly calling in the dark, the promise of a child of peace whose reign would never end, Mary sang the Spirit song within her heart. Refrain DEATH, RESURRECTION & PENTECOST Long after the deep darkness that fell upon the world, after dawn returned in flame of rising sun, the Spirit touched the earth again, again her wings unfurled, bringing life in wind and fire as she flew on. Refrain THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM Michael Wayne Wilkins page 227 HYMN 446 I’m Going on a Journey WET SAINTS PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION (1 Timothy 2:1,2) SHARING OF THE PEACE P The peace of Christ be with you always. C And also with you. The people may greet one another with a sign of Christ's peace, and may say, " Peace be with you," or similar words. JOYS AND CONCERNS OFFERTORY MUSIC Sweet, Sweet Spirit arr. Joel Raney Chancel Choir DOXOLOGY WITH ALLELUIAS LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia!! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts; Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts; Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

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THE PRAYER A Let us pray. A God of all creation, all you have made is good, and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C Amen. GREAT THANKSGIVING P The Lord be with you. C And also with you. P Lift up your hearts. C We lift them to the Lord. P Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C It is right to give our thanks and praise. PREFACE It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God. through our Savior Jesus Christ; who, sharing our life, lived among us to reveal your glory and love, that our darkness should give way to your own brilliant light. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

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WORDS OF INSTITUTION (Corinthians 11:23-26) P In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. THE LORD'S PRAYER (Matthew 6:9-13) C 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen COMMUNION (John 6:48-50; Acts 2:42) P Come to the banquet, for all is now ready. The assembly may be seated. The bread may be broken for the communion. When giving the bread and cup, the communion ministers say A The body of Christ, given for you. The blood of Christ, shed for you. And each person may respond Amen. LAMB OF GOD (Sing Twice) (John 1:29)

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COMMUNION HYMNS 401 Gracious Spirit, Heed our Pleading (verses 1, 2, 3) NJOO KWETU 396 Spirit of Gentleness SPIRIT PRAYER AND BENEDICTION A Let us pray. A O God, we give you thanks that you have set before us this feast, the body and blood of your

Son. By your Spirit strengthen us to serve all in need and to give ourselves away as bread for the hungry,

through Jesus Christ our Lord. C Amen. BLESSING P The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord's face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord

look upon you with favor and give you peace. C Amen. RECESSIONAL HYMN 400 God of Tempest, God of Whirlwind CWM RHONDDA DISMISSAL (Matthew 28:19) A Go in peace. The Holy Spirit is here, remember the poor. C Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE

Welcome friends! We gather and worship in the name of the Father , the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Visitors! Please fill out the inser t in this week’s bulletin, your information is important to us. The Altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of our 23rd wedding anniversary by Bill and Michele Claypool.

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Please remember in your prayers: (*MLC Members) *Alex Peter, *Bob Clark, Dr. Ken Eiler,

Jim Grahl, *Buster Goodman, *Max Sigmon, *Ned Thigpen, Gralen Waldon, * Jane Russell,

George Keck, Rick Dodson, Debra Pertschi, Jim Daye, *Jewel Turner, Gray Howard, Keith Phillips, *Sharon Walker, Dr. Bob James, *Ron Mills, Pauline Miller, *Becky Swearingen, *Tom Macklin,

*Ingeborg Warschkow, Anna Crane, David Merrill. (Requests are to be renewed weekly by

Acolytes 6/15 Kari Spencer, Ethan Russell 6/22 Jacob Adkins, Aidan Gibson 6/29 Kyler Peter, Marilyn Adkins Communion Preparers & Assistants (9:30) 6/15 Frank Rhue Sheila Gibson 6/22 Barbara Lilienthal Cathi Mohundro 6/29 Frank Rhue Barrett Brown Crucifers 6/15 Will Ingle 6/22 Max Menz 6/29 Maddie Bass Lay Readers (9:30) 6/15 Janet Meisenbach 6/22 Sandee Jackson 6/29 No reader needed Children’s Message 6/22 Pastor Shoffner

Nursery 6/15 Kim Darcy, Taylor Easter 6/22 Julie Russell, Ethan Russell 6/29 Kim Black, Jacob Adkins Dust Covers 6/15 & 6/22 Beverly Hiller, Barbara Lilienthal 6/29 Ruth Matkins Greeters 6/15 Barbara Lilienthal, Wanda Moore; Marie & Bill Hambright 6/22 Jim & Elaine Ysteboe; Dave & Diane Robinson 6/29 Frank & LaVonne Rhue; Pat Jones, Betty Lentz Sound System 6/22 & 6/29 Dennis White Ushers: Don Matkins - Chief, Jim Graves - Asst Chief Bob Miller, Grover Moore, Pat Murphy, Bryan Pennington, Wayne Bozeman, John Gee

SERVICE SCHEDULES FOR JUNE

Don’t forget to join us in the church yard after service for a

cool glass of lemonade! We hope to see you there.

With most Elon students leaving for the summer, Allied Churches will need more volunteers to run its food pantry. Due to the high number of clients receiving food from us each month, about

8 volunteers are needed every day for the food pantry to operate. As a volunteer, the tasks you

would do include filling out applications and shopping through the pantry with clients. Located

at 206 N Fisher St in downtown Burlington, the food pantry operates from 3:00-5:00pm Mon-day through Friday. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the food services coordinator

Shannon Smith at ssmith@alliedchurches.org or (336)229-0881 ext.114. We look forward to

serving the community with you! Thank you for your generosity.

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contacting the church office.)

FINANCIAL INFORMATION AS OF June 1, 2014

Contributions Needed $6,827.74 $150,210.28

Contributions Received $4,940.03 $116,098.77

Contributions (Short)/Over ($1,887.71) ($34,111.51)

CAPITAL FUND

Contributions Needed $288.46 $6,346.12

Contributions Received $451.00 $7,452.08

Contributions (Short)/Over $162.54 $1,105.96

RENOVATION FUND

Contributions Needed $1,526.92 $33,592.24

Contributions Received $55.00 $5,510.26

Contributions (Short)/Over ($1,471.92) ($28,081.98)

Total Outstanding Debt $278,985.79

GENERAL FUND YTD

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ALSO SCHEDULED THIS WEEK Today (6/8) PENTECOST SUNDAY ( Wear Read!) WORLD HUNGER SUNDAY NIGHT SHELTER MEAL (Council) 8:00 Graduates’ Breakfast 9:30 Worship/Communion 10:45 Youth & Parent meeting Sunday (6/15) HAPPY FATHER’S DAY 8:30 Sunday School 9:00 Family Choir Practice 9:30 Worship/Communion

Monday (6/9) 6:00 Executive Committee Meeting 7:00 Church Council Meeting

Thursday (6/12) 7:00 Boy Scout Committee Meeting

After service today there will be a meeting for all youth (6-12 grade next year) and their

parents. We will be discussing the youth program for next year. It is hard to believe, but

we have some activities that are already penciled in as far out as February! To help fill in

the rest of those dates we need your thoughts. I hope to see you after worship.

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Macedonia Evangelical Lutheran Church 421 West Front Street - Burlington, NC 27215

Phone: 336-227-5554 - Fax: 336-227-6859

E-mail: office@macedonialutheran.com Website: www.MacedoniaLutheran.com

Office Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Visitation Pastor (524-4188) .................................................. Rev. Suzanne Shoffner Director of Church Music ............................................................ Dr. Stephen Futrell Director, Chancel Choir, Youth Choir and Cherub Choir, ........... Dr. Stephen Futrell Organist , Director, Youth & Adult Handbells ................................. Mr. Sam Meares Sunday School Superintendent ....................................................... Ruth W. Matkins Crucifer ..................................................................................................Joshua Price Acolytes ...........................................................................................Macray Braxton Lay Reader ....................................................................................... Shannon Lynch Communion Preparer ........................................................ Roger Meisenbach Communion Assistant .................................... Diane Robinson, Debbie Riggs Greeters ....................... Debbie Gunyan, Barrett Brown; Roy & Barbara Sharpe

Nursery Attendants ..................................................... Katie LaPlante, Carlos Jacobo Sound System............................................................................................ Brett Bass Dust Covers ............................................................ Heilig Barnwell, Millie Miller

Ushers ....................................................... Don Matkins - Chief, Jim Graves - Ass't,

........................... Bob Miller, Grover Moore, Pat Murphy, Bryan Pennington,

........................................................................... Wayne Bozeman, John Gee

Lutheran Retirement Ministries/Twin Lakes Community President/CEO, TLC ....................................................................... Mrs. Pam S. Fox

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 9, 2014

Monday Psalm 104:24-35 Joel 2:18-29

Romans 8:18-24

Tuesday

Psalm 104:24-35 Ezekiel 39:7-8, 21-29

Romans 8:26-27

Wed. Psalm 104:24-35 Numbers 11:24-30

John 7:37-39

Thursday Psalm 8 Job 38:1-11

2 Timothy 1:8-12a

Friday Psalm 8 Job 38:12-21

2 Timothy 1:12b-14

Saturday

Psalm 8 Job 38:22-38

John 14:15-17

Sunday The Holy Trinity Genesis 1:1—2:4a

Psalm 8

2 Corinthians 13:11-13

Matthew 28:16-20

Greetings from Music Ministry at Macedonia! As we are

coming to the close of the school year, just wanted to give

a heads up as to our remaining schedule.

Please note the June 15, 22,

29 dates for Family Choir.

Any and all are welcome

to come a half-hour before

the service to do a quick

run-through of the anthem

for that day.

Blessings!—Stephen

JUNE

8 Chancel Choir anthems (begin 9:30AM service time)

15 Family Choir anthem (run through at 9:00AM)

22 Family Choir anthem (run through at 9:00AM)

29 Family Choir anthem (run through at 9:00AM)

ATTENDANCE FOR

6/1/2014

8:15 Worship Service 36 Sunday School 65

10:30 Worship Service 130