THE ORDER OF WORSHIP

The Day of Pentecost

June 9, 2019 PRELUDE Prelude on Komm Heiliger Geist Wells
Holy Communion (ELW 8) WELCOME

INVOCATION

In the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
INTRODUCTION
GATHERING SONG: Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling (ELW 582)
Pentecost is a day of promises fulfilled. The promised Spirit of God is
poured out. The baptized have become “children of God” and “joint heirs GREETING
with Christ.” By the power of the Spirit we have seen the face of the Father
in his only begotten Son and been saved by him. Bless the Lord, O my soul. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of
the Holy Spirit be with you all!
CHILDREN are always welcome to our Worship Service. Rainbow bags and And also with you!
a cry room are available. A staffed nursery is also available if needed. An
usher will gladly provide you with assistance. KYRIE

As a worship courtesy, we ask that you please turn off or set to vibrate all
cellular telephones and pagers during the worship service.

We ask that all present today please fill out the Attendance and Communion
registration card found in your bulletin and place it in the offering plate so
that we may record your presence with us.

PRAYER UPON ENTERING THE PEW

God Almighty, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Grant us, we pray, to be
grounded and settled in your truth by the coming of the Holy Spirit into our
hearts. That which we know not, reveal; that which is wanting in us, fill up;
that which we know, confirm; and keep us blameless in your service;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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PRAYER OF THE DAY

Let us pray.
God our creator, the resurrection of your Son offers life to all the peoples of
earth. By your Holy Spirit, kindle in us the fire of your love, empowering
our lives for service and our tongues for praise, through Jesus Christ, our
Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and forever.
Amen.

Please be seated.

A MESSAGE FOR OUR CHILDREN

FIRST READING: Acts 2:1-21

Before Jesus ascended into heaven, he told his disciples they would be
filled with the Holy Spirit. Now, surrounded by signs of fire, wind, and a
variety of languages in their midst, the people were amazed and astonished
at Jesus’ promise coming true.
Reader: When the holy day of Pentecost came 50 days after Passover, and your elders will dream dreams.
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they were gathered together in one place. Yes, in those days I shall offer My Spirit to all servants,
both male and female, and they will boldly speak My word.
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And in the heaven above and on the earth below,
[2 Picture yourself among the disciples:]
A sound roars from the sky without warning, the roar of a violent I shall give signs of impending judgment: blood, fire, and clouds of
smoke.
wind, and the whole house where you are gathered reverberates with the 20
The sun will become a void of darkness,
sound. 3 Then a flame appears, dividing into smaller flames and spreading
and the moon will become blood.
from one person to the next. 4 All the people present are filled with the Holy
Then the great and dreadful day of the Lord will arrive,
Spirit and begin speaking in languages they’ve never spoken, as the Spirit 21
And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord
empowers them.
5 will be liberated into God’s freedom and peace.
Because of the holy festival, there are devout Jews staying as pilgrims
in Jerusalem from every nation under the sun. 6 They hear the sound, and a
The word of the Lord.
crowd gathers. They are amazed because each of them can hear the group
speaking in their native languages. 7 They are shocked and amazed by this. Thanks be to God.

Pilgrims: Just a minute. Aren’t all of these people Galileans? 8 How in the PSALMODY (Paraphrase of Psalm 104)
world do we all hear our native languages being spoken? 9 Look—there Oh, Worship the King (ELW 842)
are Parthians here, and Medes, Elamites, Mesopotamians, and Judeans,
residents of Cappadocia, Pontus, and Asia, 10 Phrygians and
Pamphylians, Egyptians and Libyans from Cyrene, Romans including
both Jews by birth and converts, 11 Cretans, and Arabs. We’re each, in
our own languages, hearing these people talk about God’s powerful
deeds.

Reader: 12 Their amazement becomes confusion as they wonder,

Pilgrims: What does this mean?

Skeptics: 13 It doesn’t mean anything. They’re all drunk on some fresh

wine!
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Reader: As the twelve stood together, Peter shouted to the crowd,

Peter: Men of Judea and all who are staying here in Jerusalem, listen. I
want you to understand: 15 these people aren’t drunk as you may think.
Look, it’s only nine o’clock in the morning! 16 No, this isn’t
drunkenness; this is the fulfillment of the prophecy of Joel. 17 Hear what
God says!
In the last days,
I will offer My Spirit to humanity as a libation.
Your children will boldly speak the word of the Lord.
Young warriors will see visions,

SECOND READING: Romans 8:14-17
Here Paul speaks about the mystery of baptism: through the Holy Spirit we
are claimed, gathered, and welcomed into Christ’s body, the church. And
we receive new names in our adoption: brother, sister, child of God.
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For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For
you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have
received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, “Abba! Father!” 16it is that very
Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17and if
children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ—if, in fact, we
suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Please rise for the reading of the gospel.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
GOSPEL: John 14:8-17
Though the disciples struggle with Jesus’ nature and identity, they receive
the promise that they too will be identified with God and God’s mission.
Though he must leave them now, Jesus promises the coming of the
Advocate whom God will send to comfort and enlighten them.
As the Gospel is announced, worshippers are invited to trace a cross upon
their forehead, then over their lips, and then over their hearts, silently
praying, “May the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ be ever on my mind, on
my lips, and in my heart.”
The holy gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to John.
Glory to you, O Lord.
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Philip said to [Jesus,] “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be
satisfied.” 9Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip,
and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.
How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10Do you not believe that I am in
the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not
speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works.
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Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; but if you do
not, then believe me because of the works themselves. 12Very truly, I tell
you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in
fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. 13I
will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in
the Son. 14If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it.
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“If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16And I will ask
the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever.
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This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it
neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because he abides with
you, and he will be in you.
The gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON Pastor Charles Peterson
HYMN OF THE DAY: Gracious Spirit, Heed Our Pleading (ELW 401)
NICENE CREED
As they recite the creed, worshippers are invited to bow beginning with the
words “and the virgin Mary,” until the words “and was buried.”
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and
earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally
begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God
from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father;
through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he
came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the
virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified
under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third
day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into
heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come
again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will
have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds
from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is
worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We
believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one
baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the
dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
Trusting God’s promise of new life, we pray for the renewal of the church,
the world, and all of creation.
Please sit or kneel as you are able.
Each petition ends with:
Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
We commend these and all our prayers to you, O God. Come near to us
with your saving help, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our risen Lord.
Amen.
CONFESSION AND PROCLAMATION OF FORGIVENESS
Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot
free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not
loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as
ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us.
Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will
and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.
In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for
his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of
the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the
entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the +
Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Please rise and greet one another in the peace of the risen Christ.
PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you always.
And also with you.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANTHEM AT THE OFFERING
Gracious Spirit Dwell with Me arr. by K. Lee Scott
OFFERTORY HYMN: Create in Me A Clean Heart (ELW 188)
 HOLY, HOLY, HOLY

OFFERING PRAYER

Let us pray.
God of all creation, all you have made is good, and your love endures
forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine.
Nourish us with the Body and Blood of Christ through these gifts, so that
we will love the world as you have loved us in Jesus Christ, our Savior and
Lord.
Amen. EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
Worshippers are invited to bow with the consecration of the Lord’s body
DIALOGUE and blood, each time the words “Do this for the remembrance of me,” are
spoken.
The Lord be with you.
And also with you. You are indeed holy, and glorious, and majestic, almighty and merciful
Lift up your hearts. God. You so loved the world that you gave your only Son, so that everyone
We lift them to the Lord. who believes in him may not perish but have eternal life. We give you
Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. thanks for his coming into the world to fulfill for us your holy will and to
It is right to give our thanks and praise. accomplish all things for our salvation.

PREFACE
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all
places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through
our Savior Jesus Christ. Fulfilling the promise of the resurrection, you pour
out the fire of your Spirit, uniting in one body people of every nation and
tongue. And so, with Mary Magdalene and Peter and all the witnesses of
the resurrection, with earth and sea and all their creatures, and with angels
and archangels, cherubim and seraphim, we praise your name and join their
unending hymn:
In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave
thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is
my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to
drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and
for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.
For as often as we eat of this bread and drink from this cup, we proclaim
the Lord's death until he comes.
 COMMUNION

The body of Christ, given for you.

The blood of Christ, shed for you.
Amen.
Remembering, therefore, the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, along
with his promise to return, we give thanks to you, O God, and we ask you
LAMB OF GOD
to send us your Holy Spirit through the Body and Blood of Christ. Equip
us, through word and sacrament, to live as the people of your mission, so
that all the world may see and believe that Christ Jesus lives.

Through him, with him, in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor
and glory are yours, Almighty Father, now and forever.

LORD'S PRAYER

Risen Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray:

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 trespasses, as we forgive those who SONG DURING DISTRIBUTION:
trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart (ELW 800)
from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
forever and ever. Amen.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

All who want to die to themselves, pick up the cross, and live by the Holy
Spirit, come to the feast!

Lutherans believe, teach and confess that we receive the true Body and
Blood of Christ in Holy Communion. If you desire to pick up the cross and
live in Christ, we hope you will receive with us. Even if you do not feel
prepared to receive the sacrament today we hope you will join us at the
table. Simply hold your hands over your heart and the pastor will give you
a blessing. Pastor will be glad to discuss Holy Communion and Holy
Baptism with you!
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PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
God of abundance, with this bread of life and cup of salvation you have
united us with Christ, making us one with all your people. Now send us
forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming
love to the world and continue forever in the risen life of Jesus Christ, our
Lord.
Amen.
SONG AFTER COMMUNION: This Joyful Eastertide (ELW 391, v. 1)
BLESSING
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy.
The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace.
In the name of the Father, and of the +Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Columba, died 597; Aidan, died 651; Bede, died 735; renewers of the
church Sunday, June 9, 2019
These three monks from the British Isles helped keep the light of learning
alive during the Middle Ages. Columba founded three monasteries off the
coast of Scotland. Aidan was a pastor who led people to works of charity.
The Venerable Bede was a Bible translator, historian, and hymnwriter.
Barnabas, Apostle Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Barnabas was not numbered among the twelve apostles, but the book of
Acts gives him that title. After Paul was converted to Christianity, Barnabas
welcomed him to Jerusalem, and later the two traveled together on
missionary journeys.
Basil the Great, Bishop of Caesarea, died 379; Gregory, Bishop of
Nyssa, died around 385; Gregory of Nazianzus, Bishop of
Constantinople, died around 389; Macrina, theologian, died around
379 Friday, June 14, 2019
The Cappadocian fathers, as the three men in this group are known,
explored the mystery of the Holy Trinity. Basil's monastic rule forms the
basis for Eastern monastic life. Gregory of Nazianzus defended orthodox
Christianity in Constantinople. Gregory of Nyssa, Basil's younger brother,
wrote on the spiritual life. Macrina, older sister of Basil and Gregory of
Nyssa, was the leader of a community dedicated to asceticism, meditation,
and prayer.

SENDING HYMN: Spirit of Gentleness (ELW 396) The Altar flowers are administered by the worship committee. The 2019
Altar Flower chart is posted on the bulletin board in the lower lobby and
DISMISSAL there is a nearby pocket containing an information sheet for donors to
complete and hand into the office or place in the offering plate for
Filled with the Holy Spirit, go in peace. Share the good news. proper publication in the bulletin.
Thanks be to God!
If you would like to purchase flowers for worship in memory of or in honor
POSTLUDE Chorale Prelude on Spiritus Sancti Gratia Wells of someone, please sign up. The cost is $35 per arrangement, and checks
should be made out to Trinity Lutheran Church. The contact person is Mary
Today’s bulletin cover is given to the glory of God. in the church office (614) 224.6818 or email: office@oldtrinity.com.
Presented by Dorothy and Frank Bazell Please do not remove flowers unless you purchased them or made
arrangements.