Between the Times

The Day of Pentecost

Today we commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples. They were transformed from a group of people living in fear and confusion to people who proclaimed and spread the gospel with boldness and courage. Obviously, the Holy Spirit effected this change in their hearts.

How did this happen to the disciples? Can this happen to us? The Spirit can change our lives at times when we are losing our spiritual strength and our faith in God’s promises. While we don’t have the ability to do this by our own strength and power, we can pray that God will send the Spirit into our hearts and thereby experience spiritual renewal.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Spirit of God, Descend”, Robert Tygertson, “Berceuse”, Benjamin Godard

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-14

The Bells of Hope: “Holy, Holy, Holy”, John B. Dykes, Arranged by Ed Harris

Second Reading: Romans 8:22-27

Choir Anthem: “Come Holy Spirit”, Jean Anne Schafferman

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15

Sermon: “Between the Times”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “Gracious Spirit, Heed our Pleading”

The Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

Offertory: “Bist du Bei Mir”, J.S. Bach

Offering Response

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Agnus Dei

Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Communion Distribution

Post Communion Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Marche Militaire”, Franz Schubert