©Order of Worship May 23, 2021
Pentecost Sunday,
&
Asian American and Pacific Islander Month
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Text for hymns are found below each hymn. Click on the hymn highlighted text for music.
Prelude……………………………………..…Gregory D.
Greetings & Opening Prayer……………………..….Elizabeth B.
Opening Hymn: “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” #334 UMH
Words: Doris Akers, 1962 Music: Doris Akers, 1962 © Manna Music, Inc.
There’s a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place, and I know that it’s the Spirit of the Lord; there are sweet expressions on each face, and I know they feel the presence of the Lord.
Refrain
Sweet Holy Spirit, sweet heavenly Dove, stay right here with us, filling us with your love; and for these blessings we lift our hearts in praise; without a doubt we’ll know that we have been revived when we shall leave this place.
“Breathe on Me, Breath of God” #420 UMH
Words:Edwin Hatch, 1878 Music: Robert Jackson, 1888
1.Breathe on me, Breath of God, fill me with life anew, that I may love what thou dost love, and do what thou wouldst do.
2.Breathe on me, Breath of God, until my heart is pure, until with thee I will one will, to do and to endure.
3.Breathe on me, Breath of God, till I am wholly thine, till all this earthly part of me glows with thy fire divine.
4.Breathe on me, Breath of God, so shall never die, but live with thee the perfect life of thine eternity.
“Spirit of the Living God” #393 UMH
Words: Daniel Iverson, 1926 (Acts 11:15) Music: Daniel Iverson, 1926
© 1963 Moody Bible Institute
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
New Testament Lesson: Acts 2:1-21………Elizabeth B.
Hymn of Preparation: “Spirit of God” #2117 TFWS
Words: Steve Garnaas-Holmes Music: Steve Garnaas-Holmes © 1987 Steve Garnaas-Holmes
1.Spirit of God, bright Wind, breath that bids life begin, blow as you always do; create us anew. Give us the breath to sing, lifted on soaring wing, held in your hands, borne on your wings.
Refrain
Alleluia! Come, Spirit, come!
Alleluia! Come, Spirit, come!
2.Spirit of God, bright Dove, grant us your peace and love, healing upon your wings for all living things. For when we live your peace, captives will find release, held in your hands, borne on your wings.
Refrain
3.Spirit of God, bright Hands, even in far off lands you hold all the human race in one warm embrace. No matter where we go, you hold us together so, held in your hands, borne on your wings.
Refrain
4.Spirit of God, bright Flame, send us in your holy name, the power to heal, to share your love everywhere. We cannot fail or fall, or know defeat at all, held in your hands, borne on your wings.
Refrain
5.Spirit of God in all, we gladly hear your call, the life in our hands that sings, the power of your wings. Born of your grace we rise, love shining in our eyes, held in your hands, borne on your wings.
Refrain
Gospel Lesson: John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15…….Elizabeth B.
Sermon….………………….…………….…………Lusi R.
Offertory Response:
Communal Prayer of The People & The Lord’s Prayer…………………….Elizabeth B.
Closing Hymn: “Spirit Song” #347 UMH
Words: John Wimber, 1979 Music: John Wimber, 1979 © 1979 Mercy Publishing
1.O let the Son of God enfold you with his Spirit and his love. Let him fill your heart and satisfy your soul. O let him have the things that hold you, and his Spirit like a dove will descend upon your life and make you whole.
Refrain
Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs. Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs.
2.O come and sing this song with gladness as your hearts are filled with joy. Lift your hands in sweet surrender to his name. O give him all your tears and sadness; give him all your years of pain, and you’ll enter into life in Jesus’ name.
Refrain
Dismissal with Blessing…….……………..…Lusi R.
Postlude………………..…………………………Gregory D.
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