Sunday, May 24, 2026

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On Pentecost They Gathered (VU 195, verses 1 & 4) On Pentecost they gathered quite early in the day, A band of Christ’s disciples, to worship, sing, and pray. A mighty wind came blowing, filled all the swirling air, And tongues of fire a-glowing inspired each person there. The people all around them were startled and amazed To understand their language, as Christ the Lord they praised. What universal message, what great good news was here? The Christ, once dead is risen to vanquish all our fear.

Sinclair Welcomes & Announces

Call to Worship (From Celebrate God's Presence, p.202, modifications made by Sarah Wicks-Potter The risen Christ be with you. And also with you. Let us pray: Spirit of the living God, visit us again this day of Pentecost. Come, Holy Spirit, come. On rushing winds that sweep away all barriers, Come, Holy Spirit, come. With tongues of figure that set our hearts aflame, Come, Holy Spirit, come. With speech that unites the babel of our tongues, Come, Holy Spirit, come.

God of the Bible (MV 28) God of the Bible, God in the Gospel, Hope seen in Jesus, hope yet to come, You are our centre, daylight or darkness, Freedom or prison, you are our home. R: Fresh as the morning, sure as the sunrise, God always faithful, you do not change. Fresh as the morning, sure as the sunrise, God always faithful, you do not change.

God in our struggles, God in our hunger, Suffering with us, taking our part, Still you empowe us, mothering Spirit, Feeding, sustaining, from your own heart. R. Those without status, those who are nothing, You have made royal, gifted with rights, Chosen as partners, midwives of justice, Birthing new systems, lighting new lights. R.

Not by your finger, not by your anger Will our world order change in a day, But by your people, fearless and faithful, Small paper lanterns, lighting the way. R. Hope we must carry, shining and certain Through all our turmoil, terror and loss, Bonding us gladly one to the other, Till our world changes facing the Cross. R.

Prayer of Confession From Celebrate God's Presence, p.205 & 206, modifications made by Sarah Wicks-Potter Spirit of God, You are the breath of creation, The wind of change that blows through our lives, Opening us up to new dreams and new hopes, New life in Jesus Christ. Forgive us our closed minds which barricade themselves against new ideas, Preferring the past to what you might want to do through us tomorrow. Forgive our closed eyes which fail to see the needs of your world, Blind to opportunities of service and love. Forgive our closed hands which clutch our gifts and our wealth for our own use alone. Forgive us our closed hearts Which limit our affections to ourselves and our own. Spirit of new life, forgive us and break down the prison walls of our selfishness, That we might be open to your love and open for the service of your world, Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

And Words of Assurance

Fire of God, Undying Flame (VU 209) Fire of God, undying Flame, Spirit who in splendor came, Let your heat my soul refine, Till it glows with love divine. Breath of God, That swept in power In the Pentecostal hour, Holy Breath, be now in me source of vital energy.

Strength of God, your might within Conquers sorrow, pain and sin. Fortify from evil's art All the gateways o f my heart.

Truth of God, your piercing rays Penetrate my secret ways. May the light that shames my sin Guide me holier paths to win. Love of God, your grace profound Knows not either age or bound. Come, my heart's own guest to be; Dwell forevermore in me.

- Scripture -

Acts 2:1-21 Follow the written text HERE.	This week the scriptures are read by John O.
Psalm 104 part 2 R: Bless, O my soul, the Almighty who rules all creation. The Voices United text is HERE	John 20:24-35 Follow the text HERE.

Come and Seek the Ways of Wisdom (MV 10) Come and seek the ways of Wisdom, She who danced when earth was new. Follow closely what she teaches, For her words are right and true. Wisdom clears the path to justice, Showing us what love must do.

Listen to the voice of Wisdom, Crying in the marketplace. Hear the Word made flesh among us, Full of glory, truth, and grace. When the word takes root and ripens, Peace and righteousness embrace.

Sister Wisdom, come, assist us; Nurture all who seek rebirth. Spirit-guide and close companion, Bring to light our sacred worth. Free us to become your people, Holy friends of God and earth.

Sunday Message

Come O Holy Spirit (MV 23) Come, O Holy Spirit, Set the church on fire; Strike as the lightning Hits a posing spire.

Burn away the structures And consume the sham Of our holy systems: Come, in Jesus' name! Come, come, come in Jesus' Take our hearts by storm...

- The Offering -

Invitation to the Offering Dedication

Ev'ry Day is a Day of Thanksgiving (MV 185) Ev'ry day is a day of thanksgiving. God you've been so good to me, Everyday you're blessing me. Everyday is a day of thanksgiving; Take the time To glorify the Lord today. Ev'ry day is a day Is a day of thanksgiving. (and repeat)

You keep blessing me, Blessing me, blessing me. You opened the door that I might see, you're blessing me. And you keep blessing me, Blessing me, blessing me. I will glorify you, O my Lord, today! (and repeat)

Prayers of the People Wind of the Spirit, Blow through us and your whole church On this day of Pentecost: Blow through us and renew our faith. Re-awaken our love for God. Let your flames warm our hearts with trust in Jesus Christ And dare us to do great things in his name. Wind of the Spirit, Blow through us and renew our faith.	Wind of the Spirit, Blow through us And give us energy to serve you as the body of Christ Working in the world. Open our eyes to recognize the needs for ministry and Mission around us. Open our hearts to welcome newcomers and meet those we Do not yet know. Open our hands to share in tasks that need doing, And open our lips in prayer and praise. Wind of the Spirit, Blow through us and renew our energy to serve.	Wind of the Spirit, Blow through us And give us understanding For all those whose lives seem so different from ours (Hold a brief silence) For those facing situations we've never encountered (Hold a brief silence) For those with whom we've disagreed (Hold a brief silence) For problems and challenges we face at home, at work, And in the world still struggling with the effects of the sin. (Hold a longer silence) Wind of the Spirit, Blow through us and give us new understanding.
Wind of the Spirit, Blow through us and bring healing For all who face pain or illness, discouragement or Disappointment (Hold a brief silence) For all who know sorrow, sadness or grief (Hold a brief silence) For those who face stress and pressure, (Hold a longer silence) Wind of the Spirit, Blow through us and bring healing and peace.		Wind of the Spirit, Blow through us And bring us the compassion we see in Christ Jesus. Blow through us And equip us to serve the world you love in his name. Blow through us and refresh us as your faithful followers. Unite us across our differences As together, we pray the words he taught us, In the language of our hearts...

Lord, You Give The Great Commission (VU 512) Lord, you give the great commission: "Heal the sick and preach the word." Lest the church neglect its mission, And the gospel go unheard, Help us witness to your purpose With renewed integrity; With the Spirit's gifts empower us For the work of ministry.	Lord, you call us to your service: "In my name baptize and teach." That the world may trust your promise, Life abundant meant for each, Give us all new fervour, Draw us closer in community; ith the Spirit's gifts empower us For the work of ministry.	Lord, You Make The Common Holy: "This My Body, This My Blood." Let Us All, For Earth's True Glory, Daily Lift Life Heavenward, Asking That The World Around Us Share Your Children's Liberty: With The Spirit's Gifts Empower Us For The Work Of Ministry.
Lord, You Show Us Love's True Measure: "Father, What They Do, Forgive." Yet We Hoard As Private Treasure All That You So Freely Give. May Your Care And Mercy Lead Us To A Just Society: With The Spirit's Gifts Empower Us For The Work Of Ministry.		Lord, you bless with words assuring: "I am with you to the end." Faith and hope and love restoring, may we serve as you intend, and, amid the cares that claim us, hold in mind eternity; with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us for the work of ministry.

Commission & Benediction Amen

Postlude Prelude & Fugue (J. O. Armand)

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