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Sunday, May 23rd, 2010 (Pentecost)
Dedication Service for New Building
We Gather in God's Name
Call to Worship
Leader: God's Spirit joins with our spirits to declare that we are children of God. Alleluia!
People: Alleluia!
Leader: Come Spirit of wisdom, and teach us to value the highest gifts.
People: Come, Holy Spirit.
Leader: Come, Spirit of understanding, and show us all things in the light of eternity.
People: Come, Holy Spirit.
Leader: Come, Spirit of counsel, and guide us along the straight and narrow path to our heavenly home.
People: Come, Holy Spirit.
Leader: Come, Spirit of might, and strengthen us against every evil spirit and interest which would separate us from you.
People: Come, Holy Spirit.
Leader: Come Spirit of knowledge, and teach us the shortness of life and the length of eternity.
People: Come, Holy Spirit.
Leader: Come, Spirit of godliness, and stir up our minds and hearts to love and serve the Lord our God all our days.
People: Come, Holy Spirit.
Leader: Come, Spirit of fear of the Lord, and make us tremble with awe and reverence before your divine majesty.
People: Come, Holy Spirit.
Opening Prayer
Come, Holy Spirit! Rain upon our dry and dusty lives. Wash away our sin and heal our wounded spirits. Kindle within us the fire of your love to burn away our apathy. With your warmth bend our rigidity, and guide our wandering feet. Amen.
Special Music
Live piano music by Miriam Forsythe
We Hear God's Word
Scripture Reading
Acts 2:1-13 (NRSV)
Pentecost Re-Enactment Activities
Instructions provided during service.
We Respond in Prayer
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Please stand when offering a prayer, so others will know you have the floor.
The Lord's Prayer
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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Closing Prayer
(Offered by a member of the community)
