Front Royal Presbyterian Church
June 08, 2025, 10:30 am
Liturgist – Zach Logan
Minister – Rev. Jaci Smith Patman
Prelude Come, Holy Ghost, Our Lord and God
Chant/Martin Luther/Dietrich Buxtehude
Multilingual Scripture Readings for Pentecost (Acts 2:17/Joel 2:28)
Opening Prayer & Gathering #2013 Bless the Lord
Bless the Lord, my soul and bless God's holy name.
Bless the Lord, my soul who leads me into life.
Call to Worship (based on Acts 2:1-4)
All together in one place;
they heard the rush of a violent wind;
it filled the entire house.
Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared and rested on each of them;
they were filled with the Holy Spirit.
Opening Hymn #128 On Pentecost They Gathered
(Please remain standing through the Response to God’s Grace)
Call to Confession
God’s Spirit has gathered us for worship. Let us confess our sins and get right with God.
Prayer of Confession
Spirit of God, we build walls and barriers. We assume and stereotype. We devalue the diversity you created, and choose what is comfortable and familiar. Forgive our lack of courage. Embolden us to cross borders and boundaries of difference. Fill us with your Holy Spirit that gathers us together and calls us to build beloved community.
Assurance of Pardon and Exchange of Peace (Acts 2:21)
“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven and freed. Amen.
In light of God’s gift of grace, please turn to your neighbor to extend the peace of Christ, saying, “May the Peace of Christ be with you,” and offer the traditional response:
“And also with you.”
Response to God's Grace #122 Thine is the Glory (refrain)
Thine is the glory,
Risen, conquering Son;
Endless is the victory,
Thou o'er death hast won.
Sermon for Faith Builders Children are invited to go to Children’s Worship with our Children’s Worship Leader, Ms. Marisa. Children will return during the final hymn.
Cents-Ability
We invite you to contribute a few cents at each meal to help combat hunger and poverty. The funds raised through Cents-Ability support hunger relief efforts locally, nationally, and internationally.
Prayers of the People & The Lord's Prayer
Call to Offering
Offertory Come, O Creator, Spirit Blest
Chant/Martin Luther/Johann Gottfried Walther
Song of Praise (to LASST UNS ERFREUEN)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise God, all creatures high and low,
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise God, in Jesus fully known: Creator, Word, and Spirit one.
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Prayer of Dedication
Hymn #2121 O Holy Spirit, Root of Life
Scripture Reading Genesis 11:1-9
Anthem Pentecost Medieval Carol/Mark Schweizer
Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire,
and lighten with celestial fire.
Thou the anointing Spirit art,
who does thy seven-fold gifts impart.
Come, O Spirit of Fire
To all people inspire
Holy wind, holy fire
Rushing down in glory.
Tell the ancient story.
Rushing wind, wind, wind
Tongues of flame, flame, flame
Rushing wind, tongues of flame
Who will tell the story?
Come, O Spirit of Flame
To your people proclaim
God in Spirit became
For us to inherit
Father, Son and Spirit
Rushing wind, wind, wind
Tongues of flame, flame, flame
Rushing wind, tongues of flame
Who will tell the story?
Come, O Spirit of Light
Pentecost is Your might
Seven gifts sent aright
To Your congregation
Blessing every nation.
Rushing wind, wind, wind
Tongues of flame, flame, flame
Rushing wind, tongues of flame
Who will tell the story?
Father, Son, Spirit blest
Ever our welcome guest
Be all honor addressed
Endless praise be given
To the Lord in heaven.
Rushing wind, wind, wind
Tongues of flame, flame, flame
Rushing wind, tongues of flame
We will tell the story.
Come, O Spirit of Love
From the Father above,
Come, O heavenly Dove
Shine in all Your glory,
Tell the ancient story.
Rushing wind, wind, wind
Tongues of flame, flame, flame
Rushing wind, tongues of flame
Who will tell the story?
Rushing wind, tongues of flame
We will tell the story!
Sermon Peace Be With You
Are These “Those Days?” Acts 2:1-21
Affirmation of Faith - (Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Closing Hymn #131 Wind Who Makes All Winds That Blow
Benediction
Postlude Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us
Thomas John Williams/John Behnke
