AMEN! *CHORAL BENEDICTION Spirit of Life and of Power Ralph Vaughan Williams

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1 *DOXOLOGY Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! *PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION Almighty God, we have opened our hands to you, and our hands have been filled with good things. Receive the gifts we bring in gratitude for your care for us, and help us to bless you with dedication of our lives; through Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. BEARING GOD S WORD INTO THE WORLD *HYMN (insert) *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness Go in peace. AMEN! 210 S. Wayne Street Milledgeville, GA fpchurch@windstream.net *CHORAL BENEDICTION Spirit of Life and of Power Ralph Vaughan Williams *POSTLUDE Come, Holy Ghost, Our Lord and God Old Latin, Old German 1524, Harm. by J.S. Bach Elder for the month of June is Doris Moody. Deacon for the month of June is Donna Gautier. church staff: Pastor, Rev. Susan Balfour, revsebalfour@gmail.com ( )Cell Children & Youth, Gloria Burns, gloryb.ce@gmail.com Admin. Asst., Amy Snowden, fpchurch@windstream.net Music Director, Dr. Jennifer Flory, jennifer.flory@gcsu.edu Organists, Kate Phillips and Jenny Moore Child Care Providers, Charis Andrews, Kathleen Green and Sarah Patrick OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm PASTOR OFFICE HOURS Monday 11am - 4pm, Tuesday 10am - 3pm, Wednesday 2pm - 4pm, Thursday 10am - 12pm or by appointment Like us on FACEBOOK First.Presbyterian.Church.Milledgeville. GA We seek to glorify God through: Inspiring worship in Word and music, Inquiring study for adults and youth, Inclusive hospitality locally and globally, Industrious outreach for social justice and environmental stewardship.

2 June 4, 2017 DAY OF PENTECOST PRELUDE We Pray Now to the Holy Spirit Dietrich Buxtehude CHIMING OF THE HOUR WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS We are delighted that you have joined us this Lord s Day. If you are interested in membership, we invite you to speak to Rev. Susan. Thank you for being with us! GRADUATE RECOGNITION ~ William Burns, Mollie Ritchie, Anna Smart, Noah Smith GATHERING AROUND GOD S WORD CHORAL INTROIT Bright and Likeness of Fire Ralph Vaughan Williams CHILDREN S TIME CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Come to Jesus, you who are thirsty. Congregation: Hallelujah! Leader: Drink deeply of the Holy Spirit. Congregation: Hallelujah! Leader: Let your heart overflow with the living water that renews the face of the earth. Congregation: Hallelujah! Thanks be to God. MORNING PRAYER Holy God, like a rushing wind your Spirit moved upon the first disciples on the day of Pentecost, and like a purifying fire your Spirit seared their hearts and minds with the message of salvation. Send your Spirit upon our church in this time and place, stir up our courage and rouse us for prophetic witness, that we may join with them to proclaim to the world your mighty deeds of power in Jesus Christ. Amen. *HYMN 127 Come, O Spirit CALL TO CONFESSION God has promised that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Therefore, let us call upon the Lord, confessing our sins. PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of new creation, we confess that we have failed to trust your bountiful goodness. By the power of the Holy Spirit you brought forth the earth and its creatures in abundance. Yet, we hoard earth s resources and refuse to share your gifts. We dishonor your generosity by withholding our charity to those in need. We betray your kindness by dealing harshly with our enemies. We disregard your compassion by severely judging the sins of others. Forgive us. By the power of your Spirit renew our hearts and free us from sins that we may enjoy the fullness of your blessing upon all creation. Amen. CHORAL RESPONSE God the Almighty Ralph Vaughan Williams DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS Sisters and brothers, God offers forgiveness of our sins and the grace of repentance. Accept God s grace, repent of your sin, and be restored to abundant life. *GLORIA PATRI HYMN NO. 579 Glory be to the Creator, and to the Christ and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and always shall be, world without end! Amen, amen. THE PEACE Leader: Let us now share the peace which Jesus made possible...peace be with you. Congregation: And also with you. Leader: Please greet those near to you with the peace of Christ. ANTHEM Spirit, Come! arr. Evelyn R. Larter PROCLAIMING GOD S WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Almighty God, by the power of your Holy Spirit, speak to us in the language of our hearts, that we may hear your Word with understanding and answer your call with confidence. Amen. SCRIPTURE READINGS Pew Bible Page # EASTER READING Acts 2:1-21 NT P. 119 PSALM Psalm 104:24-34 OT P. 555 NEW TESTAMENT 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 NT P. 174 GOSPEL John 20:19-23 or John 7:37-39 NT P. 115/100 SERMON Rev. Susan Balfour THE LORD S SUPPER *HYMN 516 Lord, We Have Come at Your Own Invitation INVITATION GREAT THANKSGIVING (see insert) WORDS OF INSTITUTION RECEIVING THE SACREMENT Communion will be served via intinction. Please approach the Lord s Table down the center aisle; take a piece of bread and a little cup; you may return to your pew via the side aisles. THE LORD S PRAYER RESPONDING TO GOD S WORD INVITATION TO THE OFFERING Jesus said to the Father, All mine are yours, and all yours are mine. Therefore, let us offer to God this day our lives and labors in service of Christ s love. OFFERTORY O for the Wings of a Dove Felix Mendelssohn, Arr. Alan Ridout *Please stand as you are able

3 CHURCH FAMILY: Harry Beck, recovering from cardiac procedure Bryan Dempster, Green Acres Tom Lucik, recovering from back surgery Peter Piro, cancer, chemotherapy treatment John Sallstrom, prostate cancer EXTENDED FAMILY: Hayden Adams, Don & Terri Glover s 13 yr old granddaughter, large cell leukemia, lives in New York State Judy degrandcourt, Sandra Balfour s sister, advanced MS Kyle Dennis, Anne s husband, Multiple Myeloma, kidney issues Russell & Kathleen Edwards, Marianne s parents, numerous health problems Marty Flory, Jennifer s mother-in-law, ongoing health issues Dr. Tina Holmes-Davis, Jennifer Flory s friend, recovering at home following a stroke Leigh Humphrey, friend of Bill & Ruby Werts, kidney failure Helen Kelley, Craig Callender s mother, liver cancer Arthur & Julie Montemayor, Becky Henderson s parents, ongoing health concerns Tom Murphy, Kathy Carroll s brother, colon cancer Betty Owens, Joe & Charlotte s sister-in-law, cancer Chris Pearson, Sunda Coleman s son, under heart specialist care Roy & Runette Pound, Sunda Coleman s parents, recovering at home Suzy Smith, Lois Callender s mother, prayers for improved physical & mental health Gayle Wood, Donna Gautier s sister, treatment for pre-leukemia Sue York, cancer treatment IN ASSISTED LIVING Marguerite Owens, Gloria Burns mother, Savannah Court 61 Marshall Rd. Laurette Smith, c/o Russell Smith, 52 Cherry Hill Drive Aiken, SC Reba Vaughan, Green Acres, 313 Allen Memorial Drive Sw LIMITED MOBILITY Mary Carlton Martha Chappell Mrs. Gerry Califf Helen Danuser Bob & Eloise Lamb Jo Ann Manley Polly Morrison Joe & Charlotte Owens Gloria Smith Ruth Treptow **Deacons Meeting has been rescheduled to next Sunday June 11th at 3:00pm **Long Range Planning will meet this coming Wednesday and on the 21st. The "normal" schedule will resume when Susan returns in July. **Presbyterian Women will be on their summer break until late August or early September. **After Church Receptions, greatly appreciate members willing to volunteer for June. Please sign up in the kitchen. THIS WEEK AT OUR CHURCH: JUNE 4 ~ JUNE 11 Today: 9:45 Sunday School 10:00 Puppets 11:00 Worship Monday: 6:30 Game Night Tuesday: 9:30 Food Pantry 12:00 Kiwanis Luncheon Wednesday: 5:15 Long Range Planning 6:30 Potluck Dinner Thursday: 7:15 Bible Study 2:00 FPC Book Club 7:00 Choir Sunday: 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Worship 3:00 Deacons Meeting Join us after worship in the Fellowship Hall for refreshments and fellowship The Fellowship Hall is to the right of the front of the Sanctuary. Restrooms are to the left of the front of the Sanctuary. radio ministry WKZR (102.3FM) ONLINE GIVING fpchurch.org Questions for Reflection: What prophetic word for the community has God given to you? In what ways do you struggle with conflicts between your way of life and the prophetic word God would have you proclaim to others? How are the acts of God manifest in your life and witness? Household Prayers Morning Spirit of God, source of life, refresh my spirit, reshape my desire, and re-create my heart, that I may show forth your enduring glory; through Jesus Christ. Amen. Evening Spirit of God, you sustained me during the work of day; sustain me as I rest this night. Let my evening meditations be pleasing to you, that I may rise in the morning to rejoice in your goodness. Awake or asleep, I will sing your praise while I have being; through Jesus Christ. Amen.

4 THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER GREAT THANKSGIVING Leader: The Lord be with you Congregation: And also with you Leader: Lift up your hearts. Congregation: We lift them to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Congregation: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Leader: It is truly right and our greatest joy Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with angels and with all the faithful of every time and place, who forever sing to the glory of your name: You are holy, O God of majesty Great is the mystery of faith: According to Christ s commandment: We remember his death, we proclaim his resurrection, we await his coming in glory......through Christ, with Christ, in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor are yours, almighty God, now and forever. Amen. 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; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. Leader: The gifts of God for the people of God. Congregation: Thanks be to God.

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