The Holy Spirit: God's Great Gift

Today’s guest speaker is Rev. Dave Mason.
 
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GATHERING AROUND THE WORD

Prelude:                     

ANNOUNCEMENTS
                                             
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Leader: To God be all glory, the One who visits us in three persons, the  
              Holy Trinity of hope and love.
People: For there is no place which is without you, O God, and no 
              time when you are not there.
Leader:  For you are the beginning and the end, the source of all that is 
              in the wonder of universal life.
People:  And yet, you take us by the hand and lead us, as the life of 
               Christ walks our human way and shows us that life is 
               stronger than death. As we honor our lost loved ones this 
               day, give us the courage to remember their sacrifice on
               our behalf. 
Leader: In the Holy Spirit, we are gifted, again and again, and are called 
             onward toward a future in which we are surrounded with love 
             and grace.
People: We praise and worship you, O God, for there is no other 
              God like you.

INVOCATION
 
HYMN:                          “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty”                        #323                                        
CALL TO CONFESSION:
Beloved, on the day we remember the Trinity, God the Father, God the Son and God  the Holy Spirit, let us confess our sins before our loving God.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION:                                                                            (Unison)
How often we choose to lead our own lives with no regard for your presence in our lives. You are always there, patiently waiting for us to notice. You created our inmost being and desire to lead us and guide us, and yet, we want to try our own way first. Forgive our self-absorption. Forgive our lack of trust. We know and believe that your ways are greater and so we give ourselves to you. We choose to watch for your working, to notice your presence, to listen to your Spirit's voice. Thank you for never giving up on us. We love you. Amen.

Time of Silent Prayer

ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever would believe in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life. God sent his son into the world not to condemn the world, but that through him, the world might be saved.
Rejoice! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God!
Passing the Peace
L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 
P: And also, with you. 
    
Response – Gloria Patri 

CHILDREN’S CHAT

MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCE
SOLO                                         “God Bless America”                        Frank Baker 

The Word of God

Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading:                      Romans 8:12-17

12 Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. 13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.

14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. 15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba,Father.” 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

L: The Word of the Lord
            P: Thanks be to God!
Sermon:         “THE HOLY SPIRIT: GOD’S GREAT GIFT”  ​

Responding to The Word

HYMN:                   “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee”                                              # 695                
*Apostles’ Creed
Minute for Mission
Presentation of Our Tithes and Offerings                (Offering plates located at door)

Offertory                                                       
Doxology

Prayer of Dedication

Concerns and Celebrations

BIRTHDAYS        Adam Gill, Madison Ward                                        

ANNIVERSARIES    Eileen & Felix Yerace, Beverly & William Calhoun

JOYS AND CONCERNS

Jim Kuhn is home from the hospital.  Tests revealed a mass on his pancreas and he will be going for further tests.  Please keep Jim and Jean in your prayers.  Doug Ward is home and going for therapy at Bradley Rehabilitation.  We will keep him on the list as he has two different Doctor’s appointments next week. Please pray for no infection to set in and the therapy will build up his strength.  Betty Matthews has been diagnosed with incurable pancreatic cancer.  Please keep Betty and her family in your prayers. 
 
SYMPATHY    The Family of Mary Ann McFeely 
          The Family of Kelly Gump
                        The Family of Edward D. Horne (Ed Horne’s Son, only 55) 
          The Family of Leroy Shaler  (Bob Moore’s Uncle)

Continued prayers for Susan Schively, Melissa Pedigo, Aaron Blake, Lisa Phillips, Dixie Avoila, Chuck Dicks, Randy Moore, Karen Eisiminger, Ed Horne, June and Keith McGill,  Glenn Miles,  Roger Riggs, Doug Ward, Deron Wood, Marge McWreath, Tim Knabenshue, Bill Stewart, Adam Moore, Cris Miller, Frank Huffman,  Nellie and Frank Baker, Michael Durila, Jr., Michael Durila Sr., Justin Hagon, Marlene Huffman, Betty Matthews, Susan West, and Cody Patrick.    

Prayers of the People                                     Rev. Mason                                                   The Lord’s Prayer

HYMN:                              “Battle Hymn of The Republic”                                #692                           
                    
BENEDICTION
As you go forth from this place, may the wind of the Spirit startle your senses and blow through your life; may the fire of the Spirit scorch your complacency and light your way. And may the blessing of the Holy One — Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer — rest with you now and forever more. Amen.

POSTLUDE

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