MAY 11, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP 8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
Pentecost Sunday/Mother’s Day

(Please pass the red pew pads now. If you are a guest this Sunday, we would love to greet you following the service,
or at coffee hour in the Social Hall following the first service.)

THE PRELUDE Pastorale on a XII Century Melody Edmundson

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Steven A. Peay, Ph.D.

Minister: The God of the whirlwind and fire sweeps into our presence in this hour. Glory be to God, who strengthens us
People: And blesses all people with peace.
Minister: God, who, with a Mother’s love, called all the world into being, calls forth new life in us today.
People: Glory be to God, in whose creative purpose we are claimed and empowered.
Minister: God, whose Spirit unites all people in a common language of love, confirms God’s gifts in us as we gather here.
People: Glory be to God, who created light in which we can walk in confident expectation.

*HYMN 223 Spirit Divine, Attend Our Prayers

*THE PRAYER OF THE DAY and THE LORD’S PRAYER (unison)

Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever, and taught us to pray:

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.

*THE GLORIA PATRI (Hymn 558)

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen, Amen.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Acts 2:1-21 Bible, page 992

THE INVITATION TO SUNDAY SCHOOL/GODLY PLAY Rev. Robert J. Brink

*THE PSALMODY (unison) Psalm 104b sung to St. Peter

Metrical setting by Michael Morgan

O LORD, how marvelous Your works; Your wisdom, without peer!
The richest blessings heav’n can boast You deign to show us here.

The sea is filled from shore to shore with creatures great and small;
The minnows teem the tide with whales; God’s care extends to all.

They wait for God to give them food, who dwell across the land;
And in the season of God’s grace they feed from God’s own hand.

The absence of the LORD gives rise to stubborn, faithless fears;
God’s Spirit, feeble life renews; God’s breath can dry our tears.

Your glory, LORD, always endures, Your mercy all our days;
O may I never cease to fill your courts with songs of praise!

THE GOSPEL LESSON John 20:19-31 Bible, page 989

THE REFLECTION “A Nurturing Spirit” Dr. Peay

A CHORAL OFFERING
Sing We Merrily Powell
Prayer of St. Richard of Chichester Baldwin
Holy Spirit, Truth Divine Martin
Te Deum Laudamus in F Ireland

THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER

[The Minister will begin the prayer and will continue:]

Minister: Eternal God, holy Father and nurturing Mother, our origin, our destiny, depth of our being, breath of our life, as you ever delight in the worship and service of your children, be pleased to pour your Holy Spirit upon us.
People: As your Spirit came upon your prophets of old, grant us your Spirit of truth and understanding, that we may know your ways and walk in them.
Minister: As your Spirit came upon Christ at the Jordan, grant us your Spirit of power and consecration that we may enter into the ministry and victory of your Son.
People: As your Spirit came upon your church in Jerusalem, grant us your Spirit of grace and love, that our lives may more fully reflect your glory and that the world might believe, to the honor of your name. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER

THE OFFERTORY

THE ANTHEM For All of Life Schram

*THE DOXOLOGY (Hymn 563)

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION

*HYMN 242 Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth

*THE CHARGE and BENEDICTION

*THE POSTLUDE Toccata on Lasst Uns Erfreuen Copley

*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.

Today’s Chancel flowers are given by the Hawthorne family. Today is a very special time to let a mother know she is always treasured in the hearts of those who love her so. We love you mom, from Max and Zoe and a joyous Mother's day to all, from the Hawthorne Family.

CARE FOR CHILDREN

A nursery for infants and toddlers is available during the 8:45 and 11:00 a.m. services.
Sunday School at 8:45 and Godly Play at 11:00.

Worship Preview for Sunday, May 18 10:00 A.M.

WE GO TO ONE SERVICE – 10 A.M. – and celebrate “CHILDREN’S SUNDAY.”

The Annual Election Meeting follows at 11 A.M.
There will be activities and treats for children in room LL5.
Coffee will be available for those attending the Election Meeting in the Social Hall.
Thomas Gregory is the organist.
Jubilation Ringers will play.