Pentecost 2021

May 23, 2021
Kirby
9:30 AM Worship

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Service of Worship

In Heavenly Love Abiding
Arr. Carolyn Hamlin

Opening Prayer
The Apostle Paul tells us that the Spirit of God prays for us
“with sighs too deep for words”.
Through the Life-Giving Breath of God,
we are given all that we need.
Let us breathe deeply—
inhaling the good gifts that God provides,
and exhaling all of the things that we need to release.

Let us breathe in strength. (Pause for breath…)
And, let us exhale our exhaustion. (Pause for breath…)

Let us breathe in freedom. (Pause for breath…)
And, let us exhale all that holds us back. (Pause for breath…)

Let us breathe in a new sense of direction. (Pause for breath…)
And, let us exhale the paths we no longer want to use. (Pause for breath…)

Let us breathe in hope. (Pause for breath…)
And, let us exhale self-doubt. (Pause for breath…)

Let us breathe in unconditional love. (Pause for breath…)
And, let us exhale distrust and hate. (Pause for breath…)

Holy Spirit, let us feel the mighty rush of your presence in this place.
Blow away our fears and worries,
and help us to breathe in your gifts of new life. Amen.

Opening Hymn — #334 Sweet, Sweet Spirit

1. There’s a sweet sweet Spirit in this place
And I know that it’s the Spirit of the Lord
There are sweet expressions on each face
And I know they feel the presence of the Lord

Refrain
Sweet Holy Spirit
Sweet heavenly Dove
Stay right here with us
Filling us with Your love
And for these blessings
We lift our hearts in praise
Without a doubt we’ll know
That we have been revived
When we shall leave this place

2. There are blessings you cannot receive
Till you know Him in His fullness and believe
You’re the one to profit when you say
I am going to walk with Jesus all the way

Refrain

3. If you say He saved you from your sin
Now You’re weak you’re bound and cannot enter in
You can make it right if you will yield
You’ll enjoy the Holy Spirit that we feel

Refrain

Sweet Sweet Spirit
Doris Akers
© 1962. Renewed 1990 Manna Music, Inc.
Used by Permission. CCLI License # 656051

Scripture Reading — Acts 2:1-21 (NRSV)

1 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.

5 Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. 6 And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. 7 Amazed and astonished, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? 8 And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? 9 Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, 11 Cretans and Arabs—in our own languages we hear them speaking about God’s deeds of power.” 12 All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” 13 But others sneered and said, “They are filled with new wine.”

14 But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, “Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. 15 Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o’clock in the morning. 16 No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:
17 ‘In the last days it will be, God declares,
that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh,
and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
and your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even upon my slaves, both men and women,
in those days I will pour out my Spirit;
and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show portents in the heaven above
and signs on the earth below,
blood, and fire, and smoky mist.
20 The sun shall be turned to darkness
and the moon to blood,
before the coming of the Lord’s great and glorious day.
21 Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’

Children’s Time with Ms Leah

Announcements, Joys and Concerns, and Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer

Pastoral Prayer
O holy Spirit, source of creation,
          come to those who are ill or in trouble
          to heal them in body, mind, and soul,
          that they may return to abundant life.

O holy Spirit, mind of God,
          come to those in power
          to enlighten their minds with your mercy and wisdom,
          that their work may reflect and extend your will for all creation.

O holy Spirit, presence of Christ,
          come to those you call your own
          to enlighten their minds with your grace and truth,
          that we may be your hands and feet in this world you love.

O holy Spirit, comforter and companion,
          come to all of us
          to guide our actions and words
          that we may rejoice in your presence
          and make this world your home.

O holy God, who is Father, Son and Spirit,
we pray these and all of our prayers for the glory of your name
in the Spirit of the one who 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and glory forever. Amen.

Offering Our Gifts to the Lord
For those who are called and able, gifts and tithes can still be made through online giving, by mailing them in, and by dropping them off to the office through the secure mail slot to the left of the double door entry to the church hallway.

Offertory — Marshall and Richard

The Gift of Love
Hal H. Hopson
© Words: 1972 Hope Publishing Company
© Music: 1972, 2015, 2018 Hope Publishing Company
Used by Permission. CCLI License # 656051

Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise him, all creatures here below;
praise him above, ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow (Old 100th)
Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken
Public Domain

Offertory Prayer

Living God, you are the Lord of all! Only you can send your Spirit to bring us new life. You graciously speak your word of hope in times of struggle and uncertainty and in times of joy and peace. We are grateful that you are continually at work in our lives and the world to fulfill your promises. May our giving today show our trust in you. We pray through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Sermon – Kirby Tanimura

Closing Hymn — #347 Spirit Song

1. Oh let the Son of God enfold you
With His Spirit and His love
Let Him fill your heart and satisfy your soul
Oh let Him have those things that hold you
And His Spirit like a dove
Will descend upon your life and make you whole

Refrain
Jesus oh Jesus
Come and fill Your lambs
Jesus oh Jesus
Come and fill Your lambs

2. Oh come and sing this song with gladness
As your hearts are filled with joy
Lift your hands in sweet surrender to His name
Oh give Him all your tears and sadness
Give Him all your years of pain
And you’ll enter into life in Jesus’ name

Refrain

Benediction

As you enter a new week,
may you experience God’s presence.
May you feel God pouring out the Holy Spirit
over your heads and your thoughts and the words of your lips,
over your hearts and your feelings and emotions
and your compassion for all others,
and over your hands and your feet
as you put into action all that God commands you.

During this week,
may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit
be with each of you; Amen.

Postlude – Hani

Carillon
Lani Smith
Public Domain