May 31, 2009
MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 A.M.
Pentecost Sunday

(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 fellowship
in the Friendship Lounge and the Atrium.)

THE CHURCH GATHERS

THE PRELUDE Partita on Showalter Spong

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

THE CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Robert J. Brink

Minister: Come, Singer of Truth.
People: Come, Unfolder of Wisdom.
Minister: Come, Testimony of Holiness.
People: Come, End of the Beginning and Beginning of the End.
Minister: Come, Advocate of Shalom.
ALL: Come, Holy Spirit, Come!

*HYMN 553 Gather Us In

*THE PRAYER OF THE DAY and THE LORD’S PRAYER (unison)
Rev. Barry W. Szymanski, J.D.

O God, who on this day taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through Jesus Christ your Son 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 saying:

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.

THE ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Steven A. Peay, Ph.D.

THE CHURCH HEARS THE WORD AND CELEBRATES CONFIRMATION

THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Acts 2:1-21 Bible, page 992 Children’s Bible, page 1552

“PENTECOST: A SERMON IN THREE ACTS” Act 1 Rev. Brink

THE CELEBRATION OF CONFIRMATION

The Covenant Class of 2009

Presentation of the Confirmands Rev. Brink and Dr. Peay

Confession of the Christian Faith Dr. Szymanski and Rev. Brink

Ownership of the Covenant

The Address of Welcome

Prayer for the Confirmands

The Right Hand of Fellowship

Mr. James Benz, Moderator
Ms. Connie Little, Chair of the Deacons

THE PSALMODY Psalm 104b sung to St. Peter
[Children ages 3 through 4th grade are dismissed to Sunday School during the singing of the Hymn.]

THE EPISTLE LESSON Romans 8:22-27 Bible, page 1030 Children’s Bible, page 1606

“PENTECOST: A SERMON IN THREE ACTS” Act 2 Dr. Szymanski

HYMN 232 Come, Holy Spirit (1st verse sung by the Choir)

THE GOSPEL LESSON John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15 Bible, page 984 Children’s Bible, page 1539

“PENTECOST: A SERMON IN THREE ACTS” Act 3 Dr. Peay

THE CHURCH OFFERS PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING

THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF MINISTER AND PEOPLE

THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER

THE OFFERTORY

THE ANTHEM Spirit of God arr. Martin

*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

THE CHURCH IS SENT FORTH TO LOVE AND TO SERVE

*HYMN 455 Once to Every Man and Nation

*THE CHARGE and BENEDICTION

Minister: This day the Father of Light has enlightened the minds of the disciples by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. May he bless us and give us the gifts of the Spirit for ever.
People: AMEN!
Minister: May that fire which hovered over the disciples as tongues of flame burn out all evil from our hearts and make them glow with pure light.
People: AMEN!
Minister: God inspired speech in different tongues to proclaim one faith. May he strengthen our faith and fulfill our hope to see him face to face.
People: AMEN!
Ministers: May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
People: AMEN!

*THE POSTLUDE Finale Spong

*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.

Today’s Chancel flowers are given by Jane Soper in loving memory of her husband Robert.

CARE FOR CHILDREN

A nursery for infants and toddlers is available begins at 9:00 a.m. and is available during the 10:00 a.m. service.
Summer Sunday School for children 3 years through 4th grade.

Worship Preview for Youth Day/Trinity Sunday, June 7 10:00 A.M.
Youth Sunday.
Thomas Gregory is the organist.