Berwyn Presbyterian Church Day of Pentecost

Sunday, May 31, 2020 10:30 am

THE GATHERING Let all enter worship in a spirit of prayer.

Please remember to turn off your cell phones for worship.

Prelude “Spirit of the Living God” Daniel Iverson

Ringing of the Hour

Prelude “Gracious Spirit, Heed Our Pleading” Wilson Niwagila

Lighting of the Christ Candle

Welcome Rev. Laura Hollister

Call to Worship Gwen Mufor Leader: Wind of God, who awakened creation and stirred dry bones to life— People: Sweep through this space and enliven our worship. Leader: Wind of God, who descended as tongues of flame

And gave birth to the church— People: Sweep through this space and ignite our hearts. Leader: Wind of God, who guides our ministry and equips us for service—

All: Sweep through this space and empower our witness.

Hymn GG 292 “As the Wind Song”

Call to Confession

Prayer of Confession (first pray silently, then in unison) Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on us. We rejoice in the gifts you have given us. Yet, we confess, we do not always use them to glorify you. For using the gifts of your Spirit for selfish gain instead of using them for the common good, forgive us, O God. For thinking too little of ourselves, not trusting that you have given us gifts for your service, forgive us, O God. For believing some gifts to be better than others, ignoring how we each build up the body of Christ, forgive us, O God. Spirit of the Living God, melt us, mold us, fill us again with your power and use us for your work so that our lives may glorify you. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Declaration of Forgiveness

The Peace Leader: The Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you! People: And also with you.

(Please share the peace with a few neighbors.)

Welcome Song “You’re Welcome in the Name of the Lord” Trad’l CameroonianYou’re welcome in the name of the Lord, you’re welcome in the name of the Lord,For we see in you the glory of the Lord, you’re welcome in the name of the Lord.

We love you in the name of the Lord (repeat) THE WORD

Prayer for Illumination

Psalm 104:24-35 Hear what the Lord is saying to the Church. Amen!

Numbers 11:24-30 Hear what the Lord is saying to the Church. Amen!

Joel 2:28-29 Hear what the Lord is saying to the Church. Amen!

Children’s Message

Acts 2:1–21 This is the word of the Lord! Thanks be to God! Sermon Whither God’s Spirit? Rev. Laura Hollister

Hymn GG 286 “Breathe on Me, Breath of God”

Sharing of Prayer Concerns/Morning Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer (traditional)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. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Announcements

THE THANKSGIVING

Call for the Offering Rev. Laura Hollister

Prayer of Dedication

THE SENDING

Hymn GG 291 “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness”

Benediction

Congregational Response “Come, Holy Spirit, Come” Wilson Niwagila

Come, come, come Holy Spirit, come!

Postlude “Every Time I Feel the Spirit” African-American spiritual

Thank you for joining our online service today. We are delighted for the opportunity to worship God with you. Please feel at home and join us again. Visitors are encouraged to drop us a line at our church website: https://berwynpresbyterianchurch.net, or to write to the church email address: berwyn.office@gmail.org. We would love to be in touch.

Leading Worship Today:Rev. Laura Hollister, Pastor Dr. Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal, Music Director Gwen Mufor, Worship AssociateZandra Brown, Choir Member, Soloist