May 27, 2018
First Sunday of Pentecost
Memorial Day
Prelude
Chiming of the Hour
*Hymn: #331 God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand
Welcome
Joys and Concerns
Introit
Call to Worship
One: Ascribe to God glory and strength;
Worship God in holy splendor.
All: The splendor of our Creator meets us here. We are filled with awe before our God.
One: The voice of God is powerful and full of majesty. God offers strength and peace to all people.
All: God’s voice thunders over the waters.
God’s strength empowers our response.
One: Holy, holy, holy is the God of hosts.
The whole earth is full of God’s glory.
All: The universe is God’s dwelling place.
There is no place from which God is absent.
One: Come, let us worship God together!
Prayer of Invocation (in unison)
O God, you are beyond our wildest imagining. When we speak of you, there are no words to describe your majesty and power. We know you best in Jesus of Nazareth who shared your love with all he met. He called for our rebirth as your children, cleansed by water and the spirit. We come together seeking renewal of the vows made at our baptism. We want to be faithful as Christ was faithful. We want to be fruitful in the work you gave us to do. Bless our worship that we may be a blessing to others. Amen.
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession (in unison)
God of all worlds, we confess that we are too much people of the flesh, living in slavery to our possessions and our fears. We are so attached to our little corner of the world that we find it difficult to identify with people whose experience is far different from our own. We do not want to suffer with the homeless, the hungry, the refugees, the oppressed. We turn away from the suffering of Jesus to pursue temporary advantages. We act like just another human organization, not the body of Christ making a difference in the world. O God, forgive us and reclaim us as your children. Amen. Hear us now as we turn to you with our silent confessions, seeking your mercy, forgiveness and grace.
Moment of silent prayer
Assurance of God’s Love
Gloria Patri: #581 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.
Responsive Reading – Psalm 29
(Page 621 HS in the pew bible)
Reading from Hebrew Scriptures – Isaiah 6:1-8
(Page 778 HS in the pew bible)
(Children will leave for Planned Activities)
*Hymn: #337 My Country Tis of Thee
Offering of our Gifts
Anthem: America the Beautiful Emily Elliot-soloist
*Doxology: #607 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Christ, all people here below; praise Holy Spirit ever more; praise Triune God whom we adore. Amen.
Prayer of Dedication
Scripture Reading – John 3:1-17
(Page 114 NT in the pew bible)
Sermon: “The Courage to be Pastoral”
Reverend Duane Estes
Pastoral Prayer, Silent Prayer & Lord’s Prayer
Response:
*Hymn: #354 Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory
Benediction
Response & Postlude
(* Please stand if able.)
If you are visiting us today, Welcome!
Please sign our guest book and introduce yourself to our Pastor or to one of the Deacons. Fill out a welcome card in the pew to be put on our email list!
Please join us in the Parish Hall for refreshments and fellowship following. Today’s host is Cynthia LaPier.
Please see an usher:
If you would like to use a hearing device
If you would like to bring your child to the Nursery
Many thanks to:
Reverend Duane Estes for leading worship
Nancy Kellett for serving as lay reader
Prayer List
Ron Ham, Mary Davidson, Sal Accardo, Don & Bonnie Cuneo, Violet Hvasta, Bob “Bullet” Sherwood, Sandra Schafer, Mary O’Neill, Laura Hawks, Debbie Merwin, Jessica Whelton, Keith Grant, Jack Ritchie, Marian Ferguson, Jane Fitting, Libby Bishop, Miles Bishop, Chuck Carroll, Andrew Gunderson, Gail Weigel, Paula & Herman Blumberg, Harriet, Emily, Anne, Bill, Peter, Connie, Cheryl and those among us who struggle with anxiety, depression and addiction
CALENDAR
Today: 2 pm Private Piano Concert
Monday: Office Closed ~ Memorial Day
10 am Memorial Day Parade
Thursday: 7 pm HousaTonics
Sunday: 11:30 am Trustee Meeting
Pastor Diane will be on vacation until May 30th. In case of an emergency, please contact a Deacon.
OPPORTUNITIES
FILE OF LIFE
The Salisbury Volunteer Ambulance Service has provided us with important FILE OF LIFE cards, for anyone who would like to take one. Fill it out with important medical information and keep in the magnetic pocket/holder on your refrigerator. In the case that you are ever in need of emergency services, the EMTs will take this card and be better able to treat you, with this information handy. Pick one up in the Parish Hall or church office.
COFFEE HOUR
The Coffee Hour sign up is in the Parish Hall. If you have never served at Coffee Hour and would like to “learn the ropes,” please sign your name in the column marked “helper” and you will be paired with an experienced Coffee Hour server. If you have served before, please sign up for a Sunday or two and consider inviting someone new to join you!