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Waiting for the Spirit

Pentecost derives its name from the Jewish festival celebrating the harvest and the giving of the law on Mount Sinai fifty days after Passover. Fifty days after Easter, we celebrate the Holy Spirit as God’s presence within and among us. In Acts the Spirit arrives in rushing wind and flame, bringing God’s presence to all people.

Paul reminds us that though we each have different capacities, we are unified in the Spirit that equips us with these gifts. Jesus breathes the Holy Spirit on his disciples, empowering them to forgive sin. We celebrate that we too are given the breath of the Holy Spirit and sent out to proclaim God’s redeeming love to all the world.

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Worship Liturgy

GATHERING

Welcome

Ringing the church bell

Opening Song: “O Day Full of Grace, 627“ ELW 649

Apostolic Greeting

Prayer of the Day

WORD

Children’s Message: WH

First Lesson Acts 2:1-21

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b

Alleluia

Gospel John 20:19-23

Message Pr Netsie Griffith

Message Hymn – “Spirit of Gentleness” ELW 396, 1,4

Blessing of the Graduates

Graduating Senior Videos

Prayer of the Faithful “For the Healing of the Nations,” Briehl/Becker

Lord’s Prayer (Sung in Korean with English translation)

Peace

SENDING

Final Blessing

Dismissal

Prayer of the Day

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.

Amen.

Readings & Psalm

Acts 2:1-21
Filled with the Spirit to tell God’s deeds
Numbers 11:24-30 (alternate)
The Spirit comes upon the elders of Israel
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Send forth your Spirit and renew the face of the earth. (Ps. 104:30)
1 Corinthians 12:3b-13
Varieties of gifts from the same Spirit
Acts 2:1-21 (alternate)
Filled with the Spirit to tell God’s deeds
John 20:19-23
The Spirit poured out
John 7:37-39 (alternate)
The Spirit will provide living water

Find Discussion resources below

While we wait for the Spirit, watch the osprey parents.

Follow-up

Oh, you gifted-for-a-purpose person, you!

Kids Tell the Story: Pentecost

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“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” (Mary Oliver)

Rick Steves – Commencement Address for the class of 2020

Passage – connecting high school seniors to the next part of their faith journey

Boundless: God Beyond Measure – ELCA Youth Gathering 2021, Minneapolis

“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass

through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you.” (Isaiah 43)

ELCA Young Adult Ministry – connecting with the many shapes of young adult faith

Lutheran Service Year Programs, Young Adult Justice Network, Spirituality & Formation, ELCA Youth Gathering Volunteers, Federal Chaplains Ministry, Outdoor Ministry, Campus Ministry, ELCA Colleges

& Universities, Seminaries

What if all our gifts form a prism manifesting God’s ways of loving and renewing the world?

You really are God’s good gift for a world in need…and it’s not all up to you…

Diana Butler Bass – Pentecost, Prejudice, and Pandemic

“Pentecost this year is not as much party as protest…”

ELCA reaffirms commitment to combat racism and white supremacy

Ecumenical Call to Common Prayer

“…Send your Holy Spirit to enkindle in us your holy fire.

Revive us to live as Christ’s body in the world:

a people who pray, worship, learn, break bread, share life, heal neighbors,

bear good news, seek justice, rest and grow in the Spirit…

unite us in common prayer and send us in common mission,

that we and the whole creation might be restored and renewed,

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”

(Ecumenical Call to Prayer for the Power of the Spirit among the People of God)

What if all our gifts form a prism manifesting God’s ways of loving and renewing the world?

You really are God’s good gift for a world in need…and it’s not all up to you…

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Acknowledgments:

We thank the following for today’s flowers: Stan and Dorothy Miles

“O Day Full of Grace,” arr. David Cherwin, video and arrangement used by permission of the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians. Text copyright 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship, admin. Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Those with OneLicense subscriptions are asked to kindly report your use. ©2020 Association of Lutheran Church Musicians. All rights reserved.“For the Healing of the Nations”, used by permission, Text: Susan Briehl, © 2009, Augsburg Fortress, All rights Reserved, Music, John D. Becker © 1987,, GIA Publications, Inc.,. 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638. www.giamusic.com. 800.442.3358. All rights reserved. “Our Father,” David Haas © 1986, GIA Publication, Inc., All rights reserved, Used by permission. One License.Net # A-706744

New Revised Standard Version Bible, Copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Worship Pentecost Sunday: May 31