THE ORDER OF WORSHIP PENTECOST SUNDAY May 31, 2009 11:00 a.m. Organ Prelude ASSEMBLE IN GOD S NAME The Life and Work of the Church Welcome, friends and members Please sign welcome folders Nursery care available in Education Building Restrooms found in Education Building Prayer requests for offering plate Fellowship Hour following worship Announcements please use microphone A Time of Greeting Steeple Bell Choral Introit The Day of Pentecost: Acts 2:1-47 Page: NT 119
*Hymn: #129 Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us *Prayer for Pentecost *The 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. Prayer of Confession Come, Spirit of fear of the Lord, and make us tremble with awe and reverence before your divine majesty. Come, Holy Spirit! Rain upon our dry and dusty lives. Wash away our sin and heal our wounded spirits. Kindle within us the fire of your love to burn away our apathy.
With your warmth bend our rigidity, and guide our wandering feet. Amen. (silent prayers) Assurance of Pardon *Sung Response: #315 Refrain Every time I feel the Spirit moving in my heart I will pray. Yes, every time I feel the Spirit moving in my heart I will pray. Prayer for Illumination PROCLAIM GOD S WORD Epistle Lesson: Romans 8:22-27 Page: NT 158 Anthem: Precious Spirit, Breath of Peace J. Martin The Choir A Scripture Conversation Sermon Everyone *Hymn #323 Loving Spirit (repeat verse 1 after verse 4)
The Sacrament of Baptism Presentation and Promises *Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles Creed Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. Do you believe in God the Son? I believe in Jesus Christ, God s 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 arose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. The Act of Baptizing Welcome
GIVE THANKS TO GOD Offerings of Tithes and Gifts Offertory Reception of Offerings by Ushers *Presentation *Doxology (#592) Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above ye heav nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Prayer of Thanks Pastoral Prayers
GO IN GOD S NAME *Hymn O Spirit of the Living God
*Charge and Benediction Choral Benediction Steeple Bell Organ Postlude CCLI #2248895 Used by Permission You may recycle your bulletins in the basket at the back of the Meeting House. The Sacrament of Baptism is administered today to Tyler James, infant son of Jeffrey and, Felicia Neel. Welcome, child of the convenant!
Childcare Child Care for infants is available. Please see an usher for directions. Children ages 2 and above may exit after the Scripture Conversation for Someplace Else (a lesson and activities in the CE Building) or remain in worship. Children of any age are always welcome in worship. Worship Assistance Please see an usher to receive hearing assistance, a large print bulletin or bible, or a personal seat cushion. Prayer List: Nursing Home and Hospital The Arbors at New Castle: 32 Buena Vista Dr, New Castle, DE 19720 phone: 302-326-4121 Cokesbury Village: 726 Loveville Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707; Attn: Rm 1026 phone: 302-235-6017 Arline Olds Isabel Klein Prayers for:
The Flowers are given to the glory of God by: Evelyn Weston In Memory of Dale Weston d Special Gifts Memorial Case: James Couper 1778-1839 Emma R. Nichol 1906-2007 This morning, our Ushers are: Steve Martin, Cynthia Robbins and Katie Martin Someplace Else (Children s Bible Study and Activities): Yueming Guo & Bev Stoudt Readers: Bob Briggs, Rod Denison, Yueming Guo, Giselle Vonrhein, Wolfgang Vonrhein
Spirit of Christmas Workshop EVERYONE WELCOME! First Project: Sewing a Bowtie Pocketbook Beginning today after worship. Please sign up on the sign up sheet in the CE Building. You are guaranteed to have: 1. a fun filled experience 2. a chance to share your talents and energy 3. a chance to play a large part in the mission and outreach of the New Castle Presbyterian Church. Please call Ellie Gerhart at (302) 328-0908 for details.
JOIN US FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! You are invited to join us at this year s Vacation Bible School, Camp Edge, July 12 through 16, where students ages 4-10 will Experience and Discover God Everywhere and get to know the strength and might that comes from God. Dates: July 12 to 16, 2009 Place: New Castle Presbyterian Church Time: 6:00 8:15 p.m. (includes supper) Contact: (302) 328-3279 or ncpc1651@verizon.net
Summer Worship and Church Picnic Summer is almost here! Our summer worship schedule begins, Sunday, June 14 at 10:00 a.m. This will be the last Sunday for the full choir, singing Soon and Very Soon. After worship, stay for the church-wide picnic. Elders and Deacons bring meat and buns. Everyone else bring salad or dessert. July Beach Day! Enjoy the Blue Rocks game in June and have a great day at the New Jersey shore with the Violas in August. Come on down to Bethany Beach on Saturday, July 11, for a day at the beach with Pat and Dave Taylor! You are invited to use our house at Lake Bethany as a base to park, change, relax, and enjoy a cookout meal. Arrive any time from 9:30 on. Bring a lunch or purchase in town or at the Wawa down the road. You can drive the 1.4 miles to the Bethany Beach boardwalk/beach area, or take the 25 trolley that stops in front of the lot next to ours twice each hour. We ll fire up the grill around 4 p.m. We ll provide the burgers, hot dogs, and iced tea. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share, along with a 2- liter bottle of your favorite soft drink. At 7:30 p.m., there s a concert by the Annapolis Blue Grass band scheduled at the Bethany Beach Bandstand to wrap up your day of fun and fellowship. Please sign up on the list in the CE Building or call the church office (328-3279) by July 7 to let us know you re coming. Pat will be glad to provide directions.
This Week s Schedule SUNDAY 5/31 PENTECOST 9:30am Adult Bible Study 11:00am Worship-The Sacrament of Baptism & Someplace Else 12:00pm 12:10pm Fellowship Hour 12:15pm Mission & Outreach Meeting 12:30pm Youth 12:30pm Spirit of Christmas Workshop CONGREGATIONAL MEETING Tuesday 6/2 12:00pm Noon Circle Wednesday 6/3 1:00pm Bible Study Thursday 6/4 5:00pm Literacy Volunteer 6:45pm Colonial Chimers 7:00pm Al-Anon Meeting 8:00pm Celebration Ringers Saturday 6/6 8:00am Tai Chi 9:30am Qi Gong SUNDAY 6/7 9:00am Cook Emmanuel Dining Room 9:30am Adult Bible Study 11:00am Worship & Someplace Else 12:00pm Fellowship Hour 12:30pm Youth Fellowship