PRELUDE Ta Wei Tsai
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Laura Terasaki
CALL TO WORSHIP Jenny Sue LeSchander
We worship a creative God
who formed all living things!
We worship an abundant God
who gives each of us different gifts!
We worship a glorious God
who is seen in the vast array of creation! Alleluia!
GODLY PLAY Tracy Caruso
*HYMN OF PRAISE “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!” – GTG #1
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Infinite God,
you come to us in many colors, shapes, and languages.
You speak to each of us in the way we can understand.
You reach out to us and meet us where we are.
But we are quick to limit you
to what we can understand and control.
Forgive us,
and set your Spirit loose among us.
Challenge us, surprise us,
and open us to your power,
that we might know you more deeply,
follow you more faithfully,
and love more fully.
ASSURANCE OF GOD’S GRACE
*THE PEACE
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
And also with you.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION
Psalm 104:24-34NRSV
Psalm 104:35bESV
Acts 2:1-21NRSV
CHORAL ANTHEM Invitation – An Anthem for Pentecost
Words and music by Mary Kay Beall
SJPC Choir
SERMON READING Acts 2:1-21 pg. 119
SERMON “When the Spirit Breaks in” Rev. Laura Terasaki
*HYMN OF RESPONSE “We All Are One in Mission” – GTG #733
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP
JOYS & CONCERNS
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
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.
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY “For the Life That You Have Given” – GTG #717
For the life that you have given, for the love in Christ made known, With these fruits of time and labor, with these gifts that are your own; Here we offer, Lord, our praises; heart and mind and strength we bring; Give us grace to love and serve you, Living what we pray and sing.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*SINGING WELCOME AS CHILDREN RETURN TO SANCTUARY
Welcome, children, welcome, we are glad you’re here.
Welcome, children, welcome. Now to God draw near.
*HYMN OF COMMITMENT “We Will Go Out with Joy” – GTG #539
WE GO INTO THE WORLD AS GOD’S AMBASSADORS
*BLESSING & CHARGE
POSTLUDE
GODLY PLAY: The Mystery of Pentecost:
This lesson pairs the story of the Tower of Babel with the story of Pentecost and completes the cycle of the three great times in the Circle of the Church Year (along with the Mystery of Christmas and the Mystery of Easter).
We hope you will join us at 10:15am for songs and memory verse time in the lounge. At 10:30, children will begin in the service for the Godly Play lesson and then go down to the Godly Play classroom for work and feast. Students will be brought upstairs for the final hymn.
LECTIONARY TEXTS
For anyone wishing to study the lectionary texts this week,
May 28th, the Lectionary texts are:
Psalm 104:24-34 (worship)
Acts:2:1-21 (sermon)
1 Corinthians 12:3b-13
John 7:37-39
Numbers 11:24-30
John 20:19-23
NO YOUTH GROUP TODAY
Because of the Holiday weekend and busy schedules we will NOT be holding our monthly youth group this weekend. Mark your calendars for June 25th for our next meeting!
BOOK CLUB
St. James book club is currently reading Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr, a soaring story about children on the cusp of adulthood in worlds in peril, who find resilience, hope, and a book. Copies of the book are available in the office. We will meet tomorrow, Monday June 19th, at 7:00pm via zoom. Contact Tracy for the zoom link.
BELLINGHAM COMMUNITY CHORUS - SPRING CONCERT
The Bellingham Community Chorus will present its spring concert, Folk Songs of the United States and Canada, on Saturday, June 3rd at 7:00 PM and Sunday, June 4th at 3:00 PM at St. James Presbyterian Church, 910 14th St. in Bellingham. The Chorus, led by Artistic Director Eileen Brody, will present a program of songs exploring musical traditions that helped develop the North American musical landscape, from fun toe-tappers to haunting ballads. The program is suitable for all ages. Tickets are available at: https://tinyurl.com/yzrfmfmd.
The Bellingham Community Chorus is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. For more than 30 years, the Chorus has provided opportunities for everyone in Bellingham, Whatcom County, and beyond to experience the joy of choral singing. There are no auditions, and all experience levels are welcome. The motto of the Chorus is “We Sing For Fun.” Our next rehearsal season will start in September. Send an email to info@bellinghamcommunitychorus.org to get on our contact list so you don’t miss out.
VBS IS BACK-REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
We will once again be partnering with First Presbyterian Church to offer a four day Vacation Bible School for children entering Kindergarten thru 5th grade. Registration is open and we hope you will join us as we Gather Around Jesus at Camp Creation. Volunteers are also needed, please talk to Tracy if you can help! Go to tinyurl.com/campcreation23 to register.
PRAYERS, PRAISES, AND UPDATES
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