DAY OF May 31, 2020 Service of the Word 11:00 a.m.

Pentecost derives its name from the Jewish festival celebrating the harvest and the giving of the law on Mount Sinai fifty days after Passover. Fifty days after Easter, we celebrate the Holy Spirit as God’s presence within and among us. In Acts the Spirit arrives in rushing wind and flame, bringing God’s presence to all people. Paul reminds us that though we each have different capacities, we are unified in the Spirit that equips us with these gifts. We celebrate that we are given the breath of the Holy Spirit and sent out to proclaim God’s redeeming love to all the world.

☩ GATHERING ☩

In 1699, de Grigny published this PRELUDE Plein Jeu from Hymne ‘Veni Creator’ setting of the Nicolas de Grigny

Pentecost chant WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS with the melody in the pedal. FOR PENTECOST

The Holy Spirit God, today we give thanks for the good gift of your Holy Spirit, our helper. gathers us in unity Come, Holy Spirit. on the first day of The Spirit of God present among us. the week Come, Holy Spirit. (Isaiah 48:14 As on the day of Pentecost, when your spirit rested on your followers John 4:23-24 as tongues of fire, Acts 20:7) rest on us now, O God. We worship on the As they were filled with the spirit and began to speak and prophesy, first day of the fill us now, O God. week because our Just as Jesus promised, just as the Father has promised, Savior was raised the Spirit of the Lord is upon us, on that day. Every empowering us to proclaim good news to the poor, Sunday celebrates release for prisoners, the Lord’s to exchange beauty for ashes, Resurrection. joy for mourning,

a spirit of praise instead of despair. Come, Holy Spirit. We are your church, your body on earth, who trust in the Resurrected Christ, and in the Holy Spirit of God, here with us now. Amen. OPENING ELW 627 “O Day Full of Grace” Den Signede Dag

This virtual hymn setting, arranged by David Cherwien, is a gift to churches from the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians. Over 1,300 musicians were involved, including members of our choir.

APOSTOLIC GREETING (2 Corinthians The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy 13:13-14) Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

HYMN OF PRAISE ELW 786

PRAYER OF THE DAY This prayer Let us pray. “collects” O God, on this day you open the hearts of your faithful people by sending into us the theme of your Holy Spirit. Direct us by the light of that Spirit, that we may have a right the day. judgment in all things and rejoice at all times in your peace, through Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

☩ THE WORD OF GOD ☩

NEW TESTAMENT READING Acts 2:1-21

This reading The reading is from the 2nd chapter of Acts. bears witness to the early church. When the day of Pentecost had come, the apostles were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.

Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language?

Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs—in our own languages we hear them speaking about God’s deeds of power.” All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” But others sneered and said, “They are filled with new wine.”

But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, “Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o’clock in the morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:

‘In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy; and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist. The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord’s great and glorious day.

Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’ ”

This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

SEQUENCE HYMN Veni Creator Spiritus

This hymn of Veni, Creator Spiritus, mentes tuorum visita, imple superna gratia, quae tu creasti invocation to the pectora. Per te sciamus, da, Patrem, noscamus atque Filium, te utriusque Spiritum Holy Spirit has credamus omni tempore. Deo Patri sit gloria, et Filio, qui a mortuis surrexit, ac been a part of the Paraclito, in saeculorum saecula. Amen. Church since the 9th century. Come, Holy Ghost, Creator, come, from thy bright heavenly throne, come take possession of our souls, and make them all thy own. Through thee may we the Father know, through thee the eternal Son, and thee, the Spirit of them both, thrice-blessed Three in One. All glory to the Father be, with his coequal Son; the same to thee, great Paraclete, while endless ages run. Amen.

HOLY GOSPEL John 20:19-23 Appointed The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the 20th chapter. reading of God’s Glory to you, O Lord. Word from the four Gospels When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house (Matthew, Mark, where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood Luke, John) among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

“Viva Vox,” the CHILDREN’S TIME Living Word of God interpreted (Romans 10:14-17) SERMON “Pentecost: The Church’s Big Boom Moment” Pastor Jim Cobb

SOLO Come, Holy Ghost Thomas Attwood Sarah Berger, soprano

Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, and lighten with celestial fire. Thou the Spirit art, who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart. Thy blessed unction from above is comfort, life, and fire of love. Enable with perpetual light the dullness of our blinded sight. Anoint and cheer our soiled face with the abundance of thy grace. Keep far from foes, give peace at home: where thou art guide, no ill can come. - from Veni Creator Spiritus, tr.

APOSTLES’ Ancient church With the whole Christian church on earth, we recall the Creed spoken on the day of councils adopted our baptism that continues to shape our faith: the summary of the church’s faith in the I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Nicene, Apostles’ I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the and Athanasian Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy , the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH We pray for Uplifted by the promised hope of healing and resurrection, we join the people of God ourselves and in all times and places in praying for the church, the world, and all who are in need. particularly on behalf of others. After each portion of the prayers: (I Timothy 2:1-2; Lord, in your mercy, I Thessalonians hear our prayer. 5:17; Acts 2:42) The prayers conclude: With bold confidence in your love, almighty God, we place all for whom we pray into your eternal care; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Extending God’s word of peace EXCHANGE OF THE PEACE to others The peace of Christ be with you always. (Romans 16:16; And also with you. Matthew 5:23-24)

☩ THANKSGIVING ☩ We present tithes OFFERING and offerings for God’s ministry Please continue to provide generously for the work of the Church by giving online and mission. through our congregation’s website or by mailing offerings to the office. (1 Corinthians 16:1-4; Romans 12:13)

SOLO Spirit Divine Wilbur Held Sarah Berger, soprano

Spirit divine, attend our prayers, and make this house thy home; descend with all thy gracious powers, O come, great Spirit, come! Come as the fire, and purge our hearts. Like sacrificial flame; let our whole soul an offering be to our Redeemer's Name. Come as the dove, and spread thy wings, the wings of peaceful love; and let thy Church on earth become blest as the Church above. Spirit divine, attend our prayers; make a lost world thy home; descend with all thy gracious powers; O come, great Spirit, come!

- Andrew Reed

THANKSGIVING FOR THE WORD We give thanks Praise and thanks to you, holy God, for by your Word you made all things: you spoke for the living light into darkness, called forth beauty from chaos, and brought life into being. For Word of God your Word of life, O God, we give you thanks and praise. (Hebrews 4:12) By your Word you called your people Israel to tell of your wonderful gifts: freedom from captivity, water on the desert journey, a pathway home from exile, wisdom for life with you. For your Word of life, O God, we give you thanks and praise.

Through Jesus, your Word made flesh, you speak to us and call us to witness: forgiveness through the cross, life to those entombed by death, the way of your self- giving love. For your Word of life, O God, we give you thanks and praise.

Send your Spirit of truth, O God; rekindle your gifts within us: renew our faith, increase our hope, and deepen our love, for the sake of a world in need. Faithful to your Word, O God, draw near to all who call on you; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory forever. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER Jesus teaches his Let us pray as Jesus taught us. disciples to pray Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, (Luke 11:2-4; thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:9-13) Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

☩ SENDING ☩

BENEDICTION A personal The Lord bless you and keep you. blessing from God The Lord’s face shine on you and be gracious to you. in the name of the The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. Triune God ☩ (Numbers 6:24-26) In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

On our way SENDING HYMN ELW 400 rejoicing “God of Tempest, God of Whirlwind” Cwm Rhondda (Colossians 3:16; Philippians 4:4)

Going forth to DISMISSAL bless the world Go in peace. Share the good news. Alleluia! (Luke 7:50; Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Romans 10:12-13) POSTLUDE Komm, Gott Schöpfer, heiliger Geist, BWV 667 Luther translated the hymn “Veni Creator “Come, God Creator, Holy Spirit” Spiritus” into this German chorale. After placing the chorale melody in the top voice, Bach places the chorale in the pedal, like de Grigny.

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