SERVICE OF WORSHIP (June 4-8:30)

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1 SERVICE OF WORSHIP (June 4-8:30) Do not quench the Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 GATHERING MUSIC Oh, for a Thousand Tongues... Binion ORGAN PRAISE Come, Holy Spirit.... J.S.Bach Frank Shelton INTROIT Let Every Christian Pray.... arr. Bird Sanctuary Choir, Jim DeJarnette * CALL TO WORSHIP (Based on Gospels of John, Luke, and the book of Acts) Katie Fowler Leader: People: Leader: People: Our Savior breathed on His disciples, saying, Receive the Holy Spirit. Lord Jesus, as You did with Your disciples, clothe us with power from on high! Lord, fill this house of worship with Your Holy Spirit! Come, Holy Spirit, come! * HYMN OF PRAISE, No. 332 Let Every Christian Pray (vs. 1, 2, 3) Mark Israel, Jim Crosbie, Doug Moden, Trumpet * DECLARATION OF GOOD NEWS * PRAYER OF ADORATION **WELCOME AND GREETINGS * SONG OF PRAISE Revival in the Land....Morris Marj Killick, Piano; James Bristow, Guitar; Jason Crowe, Bass; Scott Barbier, Percussion; Phil Perry, Flute * Congregation standing. **Ushers will seat worshipers who are delayed here and during hymns. Ministers leaving the service have other teaching responsibilities.

2 CHILDREN S SERMON Danny Shaw LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION Please write your name and address in the friendship folder. OFFERING OUR GIFTS Send It on Down...McClurkin Vonda Barnhart, Soloist SERMON EMBEDDED By the Power of the Spirit I Thessalonians 5:12-24 Tim McConnell * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed Jennifer Holz I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. INVITATION TO THE TABLE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Minister: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Minister: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Minister: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give Him thanks and praise. WORDS OF INSTITUTION

3 SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP (Communion elements are gluten-free and taken as received or when indicated by the minister.) PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING * hymn of response The Lord s Prayer... Malotte * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Fantasy on Come, Holy Spirit... Bédard Need someone to pray for you today? Stephen Ministers are available immediately following today s service at the front of Sanctuary. Please call the Caring Ministries Office at with any requests for hospital visits. If you have an immediate need on a weekend or after hours, please call the church s main number at for on-call pastoral assistance. PREPARE all GENERATIONS to IMPACT LIVES for CHRIST

4 SERVICE OF WORSHIP (June 4-10:00) Do not quench the Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 GATHERING MUSIC Oh, for a Thousand Tongues... Binion ORGAN PRAISE Come, Holy Spirit.... J.S.Bach Frank Shelton INTROIT Let Every Christian Pray.... arr. Bird Sanctuary Choir, Jim DeJarnette * CALL TO WORSHIP (Based on Gospels of John, Luke, and the book of Acts) Katie Fowler Leader: People: Leader: People: Our Savior breathed on His disciples, saying, Receive the Holy Spirit. Lord Jesus, as You did with Your disciples, clothe us with power from on high! Lord, fill this house of worship with Your Holy Spirit! Come, Holy Spirit, come! * HYMN OF PRAISE, No. 332 Let Every Christian Pray (vs. 1, 2, 3) Mark Israel, Jim Crosbie, Doug Moden, Trumpet * DECLARATION OF GOOD NEWS * PRAYER OF ADORATION **WELCOME AND GREETINGS * SONG OF PRAISE Revival in the Land....Morris Marj Killick, Piano; James Bristow, Guitar; Jason Crowe, Bass; Scott Barbier, Percussion; Phil Perry, Flute * Congregation standing. **Ushers will seat worshipers who are delayed here and during hymns. Ministers leaving the service have other teaching responsibilities.

5 LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION Please write your name and address in the friendship folder. OFFERING OUR GIFTS Send It on Down...McClurkin Vonda Barnhart, Soloist PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Pat Hartsock * HYMN OF PREPARATION, No. 96 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing SERMON EMBEDDED By the Power of the Spirit I Thessalonians 5:12-24 Tim McConnell * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. INVITATION TO THE TABLE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Minister: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Minister: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Minister: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give Him thanks and praise.

6 WORDS OF INSTITUTION SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP (Communion elements are gluten-free and taken as received or when indicated by the minister.) PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING * hymn of response The Lord s Prayer... Malotte * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Fantasy on Come, Holy Spirit... Bédard Need someone to pray for you today? Stephen Ministers are available immediately following today s service at the front of Sanctuary. Please call the Caring Ministries Office at with any requests for hospital visits. If you have an immediate need on a weekend or after hours, please call the church s main number at for on-call pastoral assistance. PREPARE all GENERATIONS to IMPACT LIVES for CHRIST

7 SERVICE OF WORSHIP (June 4-9:00 & 11:00) Do not quench the Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 GATHERING MUSIC WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS John Goodale CALL TO WORSHIP AND PRAYER Minister: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Minister: What shall we return to the Lord for all the good things God has done for us? People: We will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. Minister: Praise the Lord. People: The Lord s Name be praised. SONGS OF WORSHIP CHILDREN S SERMON (*11:00) Kathy Dobyns SERMON EMBEDDED By the Power of the Spirit I Thessalonians 5:12-24 Tim McConnell CELEBRATION OF THE LORD S SUPPER PRAYER OFFERING OUR GIFTS benediction * Children 3l lkindergarten can join us for Bible Break during the 11:00 a.m. service. Check your potty-trained children in at a check-in station if you d like them to head upstairs during the second half of the service. Pick up children in Room 236 promptly after the service concludes. Children are always welcome in worship.

8 Happenings New to First Pres? We re so glad you re here! Please join us after the morning worship services at Guest Central, just to the east of the Sanctuary. Summer Camps and VBS Visit to sign up for camps, trips and other summer fun for preschool through high school. VBS, overnight camps, day camps, mini-camp for toddlers, Handbell Camp, Fine Arts Workshop and String Camp are all available. Children s Ministries Come be part of our fun, intergenerational VBS Ministry Team this summer, July 10-14, 9:00 a.m. Noon each day! Please check out VBS volunteer opportunities at: Prime Time Faith Lesson Thursday, June 15, 9:30 11:00 am., Cathedral Room. Junior McGarrahan will be speaking on Biblical Themes of Hope. Refreshments provided. RSVP by June 12 at Student Ministries Move up Sunday is today, June 4! Incoming 5th graders join Route 56 and incoming 9th graders join HSM. We re excited to welcome you! Program starts at 10:07 a.m. in the Spruce Room for Route 56 and the Aspen Room for HSM. This change is for Student Ministries only. Preschool through 4th grade students stay in their current classes through summer. Willow Creek s Global Leadership Summit First Pres will be the downtown Colorado Springs host site August 10l 11. Info at first-pres.org/gls. Use the code PHS17TEAM to register at the host site price of $89 or look for sign-up tables in the Plaza and Narthex today! Caring Ministries Diabetes Support Group, 2nd Saturday every month, 10l l11 a.m., Spruce Room, WSC. Meetings offer education, information, and prayer in support of people with diabetes, their families and friends. Of Thee I Sing Concert Sunday, July 2, 4:00 p.m. Tickets $5, on sale beginning Monday, June 5. Launchpoint (Young Adults and College) Looking for community? Want to connect with other college students and young adults? Trying to figure out your next step at First Pres? Join us for our next Launchpoint Worship Night and community dinner. Sunday, June 18, at 6 p.m. at Café 225 (225 N. Weber St). Questions? kfowler@first-pres.org. Men s Ministries Quarterly Breakfast Saturday, June 17, 8:30 a.m., Aspen Room. Tim McConnell will be our speaker. Free ziplining fun afterwards for dads and kids 6 and up! Cost: $5. to register. Servant Saturday The men of First Pres will come together on Saturday, June 10, 9l 11 a.m. to help with various clean-up jobs around our church. Call Men s Life at to RSVP. Please join us!

9 Doorways New Members Class Class begins today at 9:45l 11 a.m. in the Sheldon Jackson Room. Job Openings Media Support Technician, part-time; Worship Media Technician, part-time; Nursery Caregiver, part-time; Missions Program Support Coordinator, full-time; Night-time Custodian, full-time; Night-time Lead Custodian, full-time. Contact first-pres.org or Preschool Teacher, part-time; Preschool Aide, part-time. Contact Carla Olson at or Worship Center Financial Update Budget for the Worship Center...$ 1,430,595 Total Funds Raised through May 28...$ 1,059,613 Remaining Balance for the Worship Center... $ 370,982 Thank you for your gifts and prayers as we invest in worship together and call on the Lord to fill the Worship Center with His presence! WEEKLY PRAYER FOCUS Mission Emphasis: Gary and Meri Lee Hipp minister with Discipling for Development, a ministry of The Navigators. Praise God for the recent trip to The Philippines where the Hipps saw four thriving teams with team leaders growing in leadership skills, facilitation and team building, as well as becoming more like Jesus. Local Church: First United Methodist Pray for those in hospitals or short-term rehab: Penrose Hospital Mr. Roy Strickler Mr. Robert Roulier St. Francis Medical Dr. James Oraker St. Anthony s in Denver Mrs. Carolyn Cresswell Brookdale Village/ Skyline Rehab Mr. Milt Koets Mrs. Carolyn Martin Mrs. Carol Speirs Center at Centennial Mr. Kenneth Moon Center at Cordera Mr. Dick Wederquist Cheyenne Mtn. Care Center Mr. Paul Nelson Health Care Resort Mr. Marvin Morrison Springs Village Mrs. Arlene Reid Union Printer s Home Mr. Len Froisland Gifts to Sanctuary Flower Fund In loving memory of: My mother, Elsie C. Kennedy, by Elsie M. Wood & Family George & Opal Hawley, and Bill & Edith DuVall, and Cindy Hawley by Bryan & Marlene Hawley Bruce Reeder by his family Pete Keller by the Gubser & Keller families Our parents by Deborah & Frank Dowis IN MEMORIAM Information on those who have gone to be with the Lord may be found at