SERVICE FOR THE LORD'S DAY
PENTECOST
24 May 2015
10:30 a.m.
GATHERING
Please enter the sanctuary quietly for those who would like to meditate or listen to the prelude. Please also
remember to turn off your cell phones for the service.
Late comers: Please wait during readings and quiet times to be seated.
The Prelude:
Misha Joseph, guitar
by: Antonio Lauro
by: Antonio Lauro
“El
Marabino Venezuelan Waltz”
“El Totumo De Guaremos”
A Moment for Silent Prayer
The Reading of Acts 2:1-13
(NT, Page 118 or 144)
The Introit No 279
“Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove”
Come Holy Spirit, heavenly dove, with all the quickening powers;
Kindle a flame of sacred love in these cold hearts of ours.
Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly dove, with all thy quickening powers;
Come, shed abroad a Savior's love, and that shall kindle ours.
Prayer of Invocation
Holy Spirit, Creator, in the beginning you moved over the waters. From your breath all creation
drew life. Without you, life turns to dust.
Come, Holy Spirit!
Holy Spirit, Counselor, by your inspiration, the prophets spoke and acted in faith. You clothed
them in power to bring your Word to the people.
Come, Holy Spirit!
Holy Spirit, Power, you came like fire to Jesus’ disciples; you gave them a voice before the rulers
of this world.
Come, Holy Spirit!
Holy Spirit, Sanctifier, you created us children of God; you make us the living temple of your
presence; you intercede within us with sighs too deep for words.
Come, Holy Spirit!
Holy Spirit, Giver of life; you guide us and make the church holy, giving us gifts, that the whole
creation may become what you want it to be.
Come, Holy Spirit!
Almighty God, from you comes every good gift: Send your Spirit into our lives with
the power of a mighty wind. Open our minds by the flame of your wisdom. Loosen
our tongues to show your praise, for only in your Spirit can we voice your words of
peace and acclaim Jesus as Lord. Amen.
Welcome
*Hymn No. 66
“Every Time I Feel the Spirit”
The Call to Confession
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse
us from all unrighteousness.
Prayer of Confession: Almighty God, you poured your Spirit upon gathered
disciples, creating bold tongues, open ears, and a new community of faith. We confess
that we hold back the force of your Spirit among us. We do not listen for your word of
grace, speak the good news of your love, or live as a people made one in Christ. Have
mercy on us, O God. Transform our timid lives by the power of your Spirit, and fill us with
a flaming desire to be your faithful people, doing your will for the sake of Jesus Christ our
Lord.
Personal Confession
Assurance of Grace
Friends, believe and proclaim the Good News:
In Jesus Christ - love breaks through hatred, hope breaks through despair, life breaks
through death.
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven, loved and set free!
Let us rejoice together!
*The Response of the People: No. 591
Halle, halle, hallelujah! Halle, halle, hallelujah!
Halle, halle, hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
*Passing the Peace of Christ
THE WORD
Prayer for Illumination No. 284 “Holy Spirit Come to Us!”
Holy Spirit come to us; kindle in us the fire of your love.
Holy Spirit come to us. Holy Spirit come to us.
The Scripture Lesson: Ezekiel 37:1-14
(OT, Page 806 or 987)
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Silence for Reflection
Children's Sermon
Response No. 292
Sermon:
“As the Wind Song”
“Power Within Us”
*Hymn No. 699
“Fill My Cup”
THE THANKSGIVING
The Welcome and Announcements
Chancel Flowers: Happy Birthday Aunt Diane, love Aubrey.
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The Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
The Anthem: “On the Day of Pentecost”
D. Nolan
On the day of Pentecost the faithful were gathered to pray
When the Spirit of God appeared above them in tongues of flame.
The power of the Lord came down in glory from on high.
With shouts of joy the people spoke and raised a jubilant cry.
On the day of Pentecost when early was the hour
The breath of God swept through the room in mystery and pow'r.
The Spirit of the Lord was poured upon that holy place.
They all began to testify God's amazing grace. Alleluia!
Now on this day of Pentecost we worship in one accord.
Just as they did so long ago, we praise the risen Lord.
May God reveal His awesome love in power and in might,
And kindle in our hearts a flame of everlasting light.
*The Doxology: No. 592
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
heavenly host;
*The Prayer of Thanksgiving and The Lord’s Prayer
[You are welcome to say the Lord’s Prayer (and any prayers) in your native language.]
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.
Prayers of the People
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord.
SENDING
*Hymn No.307
“God of Grace and God of Glory”
*The Charge and Benediction
*The Amen
The Postlude “O Astronauta”
by Baden Powel
Misha Joseph, guitar
Elder Jane Wilson, and Venge Nyirongo are helping lead worship this morning. Our Pentecost
readers are: Jane Wilson, Laura Collins, Jun Han, Vicky Li, Lillian McNaughton, Jack Peters,
Jonathan Phillips and Barbara Sofia. The Pentecost prayers are Takeshi Aoki (Japanese), Eulalia
Cabrera (Spanish), Soon Hee Earm (Korean) and Judith Nyirongo (Chichewa).
We welcome guest musician Misha Joseph on guitar this morning. Misha's cross-genre sensibility
has shaped his musical story by inspiring jazz, funk, and Brazilian colors into his sound. He brings
with him music from South America featuring compositions by Piazzolla and Jobim.
USHERS:
Christine Banas, Kristen Richter & Lisa VanDeWeert
GREETER: Elin Park
We welcome all visitors in the name of Jesus Christ. We invite you to sign the guest register in the
Narthex and to join us for coffee in the Entry Room following the service.
Audio and print copies of the Sunday sermon will be posted on the church's website by Tuesday.
Click on “Sermons.”
Large print bulletins, as well as Chinese/English, Spanish/English, Korean/English and
Japanese/English Bibles can be found in the back of the church.
Children are always welcome during worship. If you would like child care for your baby or preschooler, it is available in the room adjacent to the rear hallway. Kindergartners to fourth graders are
to remain in worship through the children’s sermon, then are welcome to go to a supervised activity
period. Parents may also sit with restless children in the Tower room, which is located off the rear of
the sanctuary. Sunday School and Adult Classes meet from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
Readings for Sunday, May 31, Trinity Sunday
Isa 6:1-8; Ps. 29; Rom. 8:12-17; John 3:1-17
Ushers: May 31
June 7
June 14
June 21
June 28
Esther Jeong, Hwan Hee Kang & Dina Razafy
Suzanne Broffman, Susan Dindial & Ammal Varky
Maryellen Neu, Vicky Li & Fara Razafy
Karen Peter, Roberta Toolen & Ammal Varky
Linda McGarry, Barbara & Michael Sofia
Offering Counters: May 24
May 31
June 7
June 14
June 21
June 28
Hyung Kune Shim & Fumio Ito
Ginny Brown & Olivia Taylor
Jonathan Phillips & David Voreacos
Hyung Kune Shim & Fumio Ito
Ginny Brown & Olivia Taylor
Pete Shanno & David Voreacos
Childcare:
Linda McGarry
Lisa/Joe VanDeWeert
Kristen Richter
Sarah Han
Angie Chung
Linda McGarry
Sunday
May 24
May 31
June 7
June 14
June 21
June 28
After Worship
7 p.m.
Monday
8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Tuesday
2-5 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 10:45 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Thursday
12:15 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Next Sunday 9:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
After Worship
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Bible Study
Youth Group Meeting
Loaves & Fishes, Bethany Church, Englewood
Fireplace Room T. Puzzo
Budget Committee
Bible Study at the Lovell Home
Deacons’ potluck at Vicky’s house
Al-Anon Meeting
Prayer Group, Tower Room
Christian Education Committee
Choir Rehearsal
Church School and Adult Classes
Service for the Lord’s Day
Bible Study
PENTECOST OFFERING: The offering for Pentecost will be divided between the PCUSA Pentecost
Offering for Children and Youth at risk (75%), and 25% will go to Parity, which works to create open
spaces for LGBTQ people to find healing and harmony in the context of faith. (Formerly known as
Presbyterian Welcome.) Please use the envelope in your bulletin.
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ANOUNCEMENTS
Summer Nursery Volunteers
Summer can be a busy time for us all, but if you're able to give one or two Sundays to back up our
paid child care worker, Sabrina, your help would be greatly appreciated! Please sign up on the sheet
above the coffee cart, or speak with Kristen Richter. Thank you, as always!
HIKING/WALKING TRIP AT
GREENBROOK SANCTUARY
Next Sunday, May 31st, the Membership & Outreach Committee is sponsoring a hiking trip at
Greenbrook Sanctuary, which is a 165 acre woodland preserve on top of the Palisades in Tenafly and
Alpine, NJ. We will have lunch (bring your own, or order out with us) after worship and then carpool
to Greenbrook Sanctuary. If you are interested and need more information, please speak with Nancy
Salvati. There will be a sign-up sheet in the entry room. Young children are welcome, but will hike an
alternate route with their parents. This hike is not appropriate for children in strollers.