May 19, 2024

MAY 19, 2024 - PENTECOST SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET JAMES ROSS, ORGANIST Prelude - Three Variations on "We Adore Thee"- Alexandre Guilmant Welcome *Call to Worship Leader: They were all gathered in one place… All: We have learned that stories of resurrection are best witnessed in community. Leader: From heaven there came the rush of a wind and it filled that place where they were. All: The wind of the Spirit has been blowing among us. Holy Spirit, you are welcome here! Leader: Flames appeared and rested upon each of them, as their hearts burned with love. All: We have witnessed God’s refining fire, changing lives and renewing hope. Leader: They were speaking different languages, but each could understand the other. All: Pain, suffering, as well as love and comfort are universal languages. Leader: Some thought they were filled with new wine. All: It is possible to feel joy beyond comprehension when just one life is saved, when just one soul transforms. Leader: But Peter reminded them of the words of the prophet Joel: “I will pour out my spirit on all people!” All: We believe the Spirit will revive us and we will dream dreams again and envision a better world for all people. Leader: This is a Word of Hope for the people who long for it. All: Thanks be to the Living Word. *Opening Hymn “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” #334 Sung twice *Opening Prayer O God, the Holy Spirit, Come to us, and among us; Come as the wind, and cleanse us; Come as the fire, and burn; Come as the dew, and refresh; Convict, convert, and consecrate Many hearts and lives To our great good And to Your greater glory; And this we ask in Jesus Christ. Amen. Confession of Faith: Apostles’ Creed #881 Gloria Patri Children's Chat Music Ministry and Offertory - Dove of Peace- Anthony Giamanco Doxology and Prayer of Gratitude Scripture Acts 2:1-21 Sermon Series “Resurrection Stories” Sermon: “Transformed” Joys/Concerns Hymn "Spirit of the Living" #393 Sung twice Pastoral Prayer/Lord's Prayer Closing Hymn “We Are The Church" #558 Action Steps & Benediction Postlude - Sortie on "Now Let Us All Rejoice"- Franklin Ashdown The red geraniums on the altar today are given to the glory of God by the people of Stone UMC on this Pentecost Sunday. Thank you for sharing in this worship service. Please continue to stay in touch through our website (stoneumc.org) and/or by following us on Facebook (Stone UMC). If you have joys or concerns that you would like lifted up in prayer, please fill out the Prayer Card in the pew, on the website, share them by contacting us at 814-724-6736 or [email protected]