MAY 24, 2026
DAY OF PENTECOST
Rev, Brian Copeland
CHIMES (Preparing yourself for worship.)
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Liturgist
PRELUDE
OPENING SENTENCES (Responsive) Liturgist
God sent forth the Spirit, and all creation rejoiced. God’s breath filled the skies, the sea, the land, and all creatures.
May the glory of the Lord endure forever!
Let us sing to the Lord as long as we have breath.
Bless the Lord, O my soul. Praise the Lord!
HYMN #319 Spirit of Gentleness
CONFESSION AND PARDON (Responsive) Liturgist
God pours out the Spirit upon us, but we do not always welcome God’s gifts. Let us confess our doubts and fears, that we might find forgiveness and newness of life.
Infinite God, you come to us in many colors, shapes, and languages. You speak to each of us in the way we can understand. You reach out to us and meet us where we are.
But we are quick to limit you to what we can understand and control. Forgive us,
and set your Spirit loose among us. Challenge us, surprise us, and open us to your power, that we might know you more deeply, follow you more faithfully, and love more fully.
SILENT PRAYERS OF CONFESSION MAY BE OFFERED
Scripture is clear: everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. God draws us together, offering salvation, forgiveness, and new life to all.
Alleluia! Thanks be to God!
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (Unison) Liturgist
God of power and grace, fill us with the wisdom of your Word and the understanding of your Spirit so that we may be your church: a people with dreams and visions at work in all the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 104:24-34, 35b Liturgist
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Acts 2:1-21 Rev. Brian Copeland
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
SERMON Rev. Brian Copeland
HYMN #428 We Give Thee But Thine Own
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Unison) Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.20
Affirmation of Faith
God the Holy Spirit fulfills the work of reconciliation in human life. The Holy Spirit creates and renews the church as the community in which people are reconciled to God and to one another. The Spirit enables people to receive forgiveness as they forgive one another and to enjoy the peace of God as they make peace among themselves. In spite of their sin, the Spirit gives people power to become representatives of Jesus Christ and his gospel of reconciliation to all.
JOYS AND CONCERNS
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
We offer our prayers through Christ, who lives and reigns forever, and prays for us in heaven. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING (Offering plates are not passed. Offering plates are on the front and back tables.)
PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Unison)
Great God, to you we give our thanks; your steadfast love endures forever. With gratitude we bring our gifts to you. Bless us and our gifts, that our lives and our resources may be a source of healing and hope, of joy and justice in our world. Amen.
HYMN #391 Take My Life vs 1-4
BLESSING AND CHARGE
POSTLUDE
LARGE PRINT BULLETINS ARE AVAILABLE. Please ask the greeter.
Reminders:
May 28-30 – Fireman’s Field Days
June 22nd – Doug’s to Go to benefit Weedsport Fire Department Auxiliary
