Sunday, June 8, 2025 9:00 am
Ringing of the Bell
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
Confession
(adapted from Rev. Ursinus, author of the Heidelberg Catechism)
Almighty God, heavenly Father, because we are so weak in ourselves that we cannot stand even for a moment, and moreover our sworn enemies - sin, death, and the devil - do not cease to attack us; will you, therefore, keep and strengthen us by the power of your Holy Spirit, so that we may firmly resist them and not go down to defeat in this spiritual struggle, but remain persistent until we finally obtain the complete victory and reign together with your Son, our Lord and Protector Jesus Christ, in your kingdom forevermore. Amen.
Pardon
Passing of the Peace
*Opening Hymn: 248 - Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove
Call to Worship (adapted from Psalm 104)
Leader: Bless the lord, O my soul, and praise his name. O lord, how great you are, how bright your fame!
Congregation: You who are clothed in majesty and splendor, enrobed in light, to you my praise I render.
L: Clouds are your chariots, storms lend you, their pinions; winds are your heralds, fire and flame your minions.
C: O lord, your many glorious works astound us. In wisdom you made everything around us;
L: For evermore God's radiant glory stands; may he rejoice in all that he commands.
C: God I will praise as long as I shall live; may to the lord my worship pleasure give. Amen.
Opening Prayer
(by Rev. Johann Haberman, German Theologian & Pastor)
Your glorious majesty surround me, the blessed Trinity protect me, and the eternal Godhead preserve me. Your unlimited mercy support me; your loving kindness encompass me; your favor make me to rejoice. The eternal truth of God be my delight, the saving knowledge of Christ strengthen me, and the all-prevailing grace of God be sufficient for me. May the grace of God the Father lead me, the wisdom of God the Son be my consolation, and the power of the Holy Spirit enlighten me. Lord my creator, stand by me; my Redeemer, save me; and my Comforter dwell with me. Amen.
*Hymn: 254 - Breathe on Me, Breath of God
Reading of God’s Word
Acts 2:1-18
Romans 8:14-17
Children’s Sermon
Sermon Not a Party Hat but a Stethoscope
*Response of Faith 359 - The Apostles' Creed
Prayers of the Community, for the Church, and the World
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.
Offering
*Hymn & Prayer of Dedication 259 - Spirit of the Living God
*Closing Hymn: 265 - Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart
*Benediction
Postlude
