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Gathering into worship –
*Those
that are able are invited to stand
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Introit “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” Choir
*Call to Worship
One:
On the Day of Pentecost, the disciples were gathered together in an Upper Room.
Many: They were waiting for a sign from
God.
One:
At the sound of a mighty rushing wind, the Holy Spirit descended upon them.
Many: Like tongues of fire, the Holy
Spirit rested on each one of them.
One:
That day the disciples were changed forever.
Many: When the Holy Spirit touches us,
we can never be the same.
One:
God comes to us in the presence of the Holy Spirit that we might be enabled to
do God's will in the world.
Many: Change us, Lord, that we might
feel the presence of the Holy Spirit.
Set our hearts on fire for you, not just today, but every day.
*Hymn “God of Grace
and God of Glory”
UMH #577
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” UMH #334
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Meditation on God’s Word -
Children’s Hymn “We Are the Church” (verses 1,2,5) UMH #558
Children’s Sermon
Scripture
Acts 2:1-21
Message EMPOWERED
by a Loving God Rev. Kelly J. Smith
Hymn “Spirit
Song” UMH
#347
Silent Prayer/Pastoral
Prayer/Lord’s Prayer
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Sharing Our Blessings –
Offering our Gifts and Tithes
*Doxology “Glory to God” TFWS
#2033
Glory to God, glory to God,
glory in the highest! (repeat)
To God be glory forever!
(repeat)
Alleluia, Amen! (repeat)
*Offering Prayer
Loving God, in the midst of the clamor of
the world, we hear you speaking to our spirits, urging us and encouraging us to
use the gifts you have so graciously bestowed on each one of us. As we present
our tithes and offerings to you this morning, help us to make the connection
between the faithfulness you require and the blessings you bestow. In the name
of your Son, our Savior, we pray. Amen.
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Taking the Word to the World -
*Hymn “As a Fire is Meant
for Burning” TFWS
#2237
*Benediction
*Hymn “We Are the Church” (refrain) UMH #558
I am the church! You are the church! We are the church together!
All who follow Jesus, all around the
world! Yes, we’re the church together!
Postlude
Please
join us immediately after worship for a special
PIZZA WITH THE PASTOR
church birthday celebration!!!
Richard –
heart cauterization
Joseph
(Robert Morris’ brother) – died in a car accident
Pastor
Kelly’s Family – grandfather passed away
Kilkenny
Family and Friends – Mary Elizabeth (Liz) passed away
Maureen
(Barbara Thaw’s friend) - leukemia
Donna
(Carolyn’s friend) – recovery from brain tumor surgery
David
Morton (Carolyn’s friend) – treatment for liver and lung cancer
Lynn
(Carolyn and Marilyn’s sister) and her husband – he is suffering from dementia
Mifflin
Avenue Church
The
United Methodist denomination
Our goal is
to be
a welcoming
and inclusive
church for
all people.
www.mifflinave.org
412-731-2511
Pastor: Rev. Kelly Smith
214-202-9291
June 2, 2019