Veni Sancti Spiritus Kossowski, Adam RCC of St. Aloysius, London, UK

©Order of Worship June 05, 2022

Pentecost Sunday

Holy Communion

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Text for hymns are found below each hymn.  Click on the hymn highlighted text for music.

Prelude:……….”Hail to the Lord’s Anointed…..Handbell Choir
Music: W.H. Monk  Arr. James D. Kimball © 1993 James D. Kimball
ASCAP
 
Coming of the Light:…………………………………….Eli A.
 
Greetings……………………………………Pastor Steven
 
Announcements:………………………………..…Lorri B.
 
Opening Prayer: …………………………….……Diane C.
 
Opening Hymns:“Spirit of God#2117 TFWS
Words and 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:
Alleluia! Come, Spirit, come!
Alleluia! Come, Spirit, come!
 
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:
Alleluia! Come, Spirit, come!
Alleluia! Come, Spirit, come!
 
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:
Alleluia! Come, Spirit, come!
Alleluia! Come, Spirit, come!
 
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:
Alleluia! Come, Spirit, come!
Alleluia! Come, Spirit, come!
 
Where the Spirit of the Lord Is#2119 TFWS
Words and Music: Stephen R. Adams
© 1973 Pilot Point Music, admin. By The Copyright Co.
 
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is peace;
where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is love.
There is comfort is life’s darkest hour;
there is light and life, there is help and power
in the Spirit, in the Spirit of the Lord.
 
Giving of our tithes and offerings ………….Diane C.
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Offertory: .……………………………….…………Greg D.
 
Offertory Response:  The Doxology” #95 UMH
Words: Thomas Ken, 1674 Music: Attr. to Louis Bourgeois, 1551
 
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him,
all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly
       host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.  Amen.
 
Prayer After Receiving:………………………Pastor Steven
 
Hymn of Preparation: “Surely the Presence of the Lord
#328 UMH
Words and Music: Lanny Wolfe,  © 1977 Lanny Wolfe Music
 
Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place; 
I can feel his mighty power and his grace.
I can hear the brush of angels’ wings, 
I see glory on each face; 
surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.
 
Old Testament Lesson: Leviticus 27:30-33……Diane C.
30 “All tithes from the land, whether the seed from the ground or the fruit from the tree, are the Lord’s; they are holy to the Lord. 31 If persons wish to redeem any of their tithes, they must add one-fifth to them. 32 All tithes of herd and flock, every tenth one that passes under the shepherd’s staff, shall be holy to the Lord. 33 Let no one inquire whether it is good or bad or make substitution for it; if one makes substitution for it, then both it and the substitute shall be holy and cannot be redeemed.”
 
Sermon: …”Practice 4 Extravagant Generosity”..…Pastor Steven
 
Anthem:….”Spirit of Faith, Come Down”…………..Handbell Choir
Music: Sacred Harp Arr. James D. Kimball ASCAP, © 1993, James D. Kimball
 
Prayers of the People: ……………………… Pastor Steven
 
Holy Communion:……………………………Pastor Steven
 
Communion Hymn: ”Spirit Song  # 347 UMH
 
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.
 
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. 
 
Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs. 
Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs.
 
Closing Hymn:“Let It Breathe on Me #503 UMH
Words and Music: Magnolia Lewis-Butts, 1942
© 1942, renewed 1969, Martin & Morris Music, Inc.
 
Let it breathe on me; let it breathe on me;
let the breath of the Lord now breathe on me.
Let it breathe on me; let it breathe on me;
let the breath of the Lord now breathe on me.
 
Dismissal with Blessing:……………………Pastor Steven
 
Postlude: …..”Ye Servants of God” ……….Handbell Choir
Music: William Croft Arr. James D. Kimball ASCAP © 1993, James D. Kimball
 
 
 
CONFESSION & PARDON
Pastor Steven: Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

All pray in silence.

Pastor Steven: Hear the good news:
Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God’s love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!

All: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!

All:  Glory to God. Amen.

THE PEACE
Let us offer one another signs of reconciliation and love.
All, including the pastor, exchange signs and words of God’s peace by crossing hands, wave to one another due to social distancing guidelines.

Pastor Steven: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Pastor Steven: Lift up your hearts. The pastor may lift hands and keep them raised.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
Pastor Steven: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Pastor Steven: And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

All: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Pastor Steven: In union with Christ’s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith.

All: Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.
Pastor Steven: All honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and forever.

All: Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer


 
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