June 4, 2017 Day of Pentecost Come, Holy Spirit, Come GATHERING AS ONE Processional Hymn VU 375 Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness The grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. Come, Holy Spirit, and kindle in us the fire of your love. Come, Holy Spirit, Come. Territorial Acknowledgement Announcements Minute for Mission Ken English Opening Prayer Hymn MV 79 Spirit, Open My Heart Children s Question Time
Prayer for Redemption Holy God, in earth, sea, and sky, you are there; in everything we touch, in everyone we meet, your presence is around us. You we have not touched but trampled in creation; you we have not met but missed in one another; you we have not received but rejected in the poor and outcast. (Silent confession) And so we pray: Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Mother God, blessed Jesus, Holy Spirit, hear our prayer and heal our hearts. Sung Response The Iona Community Spirit of Life, come unto me. Sing in my heart all the stirrings of compassion. Blow in the wind, rise in the sea; move in the hand, giving life the shape of justice. Roots, hold me close; wings, set me free; Spirit of Life, come to me, come to me. VU 381
Words of Assurance Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Amen! Refrain SERVICE OF THE WORD Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light unto my path. (sing twice) MV 956 Scripture Lessons Bonne Teed First Reading Acts 2: 1 21 Hear what the Spirit is saying to her church. Thanks be to God. Psalm Psalm 104: 24 35 (VU p. 826 pt. 2, ref. 2) Gospel John 20: 19 23 The Gospel of Jesus Christ. Praise to Christ the Word. Gospel Response And on this path, the gates of holiness are open wide, and on this path, the gates of holiness are open wide, and on this path, the gates of holiness are open wide! Open wide! Open wide! Open wide! The gates are open wide! (sing twice) MV 8
Message Rev. David Radical Celebration: The Spirit of Radical Inclusiveness Call to Offering SERVICE OF THE TABLE Doxology I m gonna live so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime! I m gonna life so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime! (live, work, pray, sing) VU 575 Prayer of Dedication Invitation to the Table You are welcome, without condition or reservation, to come to the table of the Christ. Passing of the Peace The Great Thanksgiving God is with us. The Spirit is here among us. Let our hearts be open to the Spirit. May God enter our hearts. Let us join our voices in praise. May we be one in God's uniting love.
Blessed are you, Living God... unending praise, singing: O holy, holy, holy God, O God of time and space. All earth and sea and sky above bear witness to your grace. Hosanna in the highest heaven, creation sings your praise. And blessed is the one who comes and bears your name always! Truly... The mystery of faith: Sing Christ has died and Christ is risen, Christ will come again! Sing Christ has died and Christ is risen, Christ will come again! Therefore, in remembrance... forever and ever. Amen, amen, O Holy One! Hosanna and amen! Amen, amen, O Holy One! Hosanna and amen! The Lord s Prayer (sung) VU 959 Sharing of the Bread and Cup MV 203 MV 204 MV 205 Communion will be served by intinction. You are invited to come forward and receive a piece of bread and dip it in the cup, and so receive in this way. You may also, if you wish, be blessed with oil on your forehead or hand. Hymn during Communion MV 194 Bread of Life, Feed My Soul
Prayer after Communion GOING FORTH Hymn VU 380 She Comes Sailing on the Wind Closing Prayer and Blessing May the blessing of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; our Mother, Friend, and Comforter; the Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer of us all; be with you today and always. Amen Benediction Go now in peace. Never be afraid. God will go with you, each hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true. Know God will guide you in all you do Go now in love, and show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see. God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace, in faith and in love. Amen. Amen. Amen. Don Besig/Nancy Price. 1989 A congregation of the United Church of Canada.
Revelstoke United Church 80 Years of Seeking, Loving, and Walking 314 MacKenzie Ave. Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0 Phone/Fax: 250-837-3198 revelstokeunitedchurch.com revelstokeuc@telus.net Minister: The Rev. David Cooke Minister of Music: Marvin Dickau SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10 am Good morning! We hope that your time of worship with us is enjoyable and meaningful for you. Visitors and newcomers are invited to sign our guest book in the narthex and to join us in the hall after the service for fellowship and coffee. You are invited to write names of people you wish to be prayed for during the service in the prayer requests book at the back of the church and to light a candle in memory or prayer at the table at the front of the sanctuary. We are an inclusive congregation; Revelstoke United Church celebrates the radically inclusive love of God in Christ for all people regardless of race, class, gender identity or expression, sexuality, creed, or ability. You are welcome no matter who you are.