The Holy Spirit: The Water of Life

May 28, 2023 – The Day of Pentecost

Jesus describes the Holy Spirit as living water, quenching the thirst of all who come to him and filling the hearts of believers until they overflow. Filled with the spirit, the disciples were able to witness to the power of Christ’s resurrection.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “O Spirit of Life”, Pachebel, Brahms

Call to Worship: “Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song”

Welcome and Announcements

Greeting Hymn: “O Spirit of Life”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Acts 2:1-21

Second Reading: 1st Corinthians 12:3-13

Bells of Hope: “Every Time I Feel the Spirit”, Traditional Spiritual, arranged by Dennis Robert

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: John 7:37-39

Sermon: “The Holy Spirit: Water of Life”

Sermon Hymn: “Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

The Lord’s Prayer

Offering and Offertory “O Living Breath of God”

Offering Response and Prayer of Thanksgiving

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “O Day Full of Grace”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Fanfare”, Antonio Soler