May 26 — Trinity Sunday

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The first Sunday after Pentecost is Trinity Sunday, a celebration of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. On this Memorial Day weekend, we also take a moment to remember those who have lost their lives in service to our country. • WELCOME • PRELUDE – Sanctuary • *CALL TO WORSHIP — Julie McAllister • One: We come here looking, all of us carrying our small lamps of hope. • People: We come here calling out; listening to one another; and • retelling the story of promise. • One: In this sanctuary, as we approach Living God, we are transformed into • the Body of Christ - breathing together in rhythm with the Holy Spirit. • People: Let us celebrate as a faith community, gathered in the love of • our God. • *HYMN — Spirit — worship booklet, pp. 82-83 • Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow through the wilderness calling and free, • Spirit, Spirit of restlessness, stir me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea. • You moved on the waters, you called to the deep, • then you coaxed up the mountains from the valleys of sleep; • and over the eons you called to each thing: • “Awake from your slumbers and rise on your wings.” Refrain • You swept through the desert, you stung with the sand, • and you goaded your people with a law and a land; • and when they were blinded with idols and lies, • then you spoke through your prophets to open their eyes. Refrain • You sang in a stable, you cried from a hill, • then you whispered in silence when the whole world was still; • and down in the city you called once again, • when you blew through your people on the rush of the wind. Refrain • You call from tomorrow, you break ancient schemes. • From the bondage of sorrow all the captives dream dreams; • our women see visions, our men clear their eyes. • With bold new decisions your people arise. Refrain • *PRAYER OF INVOCATION — Julie McAllister • Gracious God, we praise you for your goodness and mercy! Again and again, you • bless us with astonishing compassion. Your presence among us is a holy gift. • Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on us this day. Renew us, we pray. Guide us to • live with joyful abandon in pursuit of the abundant future which you envision for all. • May your transformative power come alive among us and within us. • Loving God and Savior, we joyfully turn toward you with wonder and with deep • gratitude as you continue leading all creation to fullness of life! In Jesus’ name, we • pray. Amen. • *PRAISE RESPONSE — Lord, Speak to Me — #535 • Lord, speak to me, that I may speak In living echoes of Thy tone; • As Thou has sought, so let me seek Thy erring children lost and lone. • O teach me, Lord, that I may teach The precious things Thou dost Impart; • And wing my words, that they may reach The hidden depths of many a heart. • O fill me with Thy fullness, Lord, Until my very heart o’er flow; • In kindling thoughts and glowing word Thy love to tell, Thy praise to show. • O use me, Lord, use even me, Just as Thou wilt and when and where; • Until Thy blessed face I see, Thy rest, Thy joy, Thy glory share • GOD’S WORD — Isaiah 6:1-8 — Julie McAllister • SPECIAL MUSIC — God So Loved the World • GOD’S WORD — John 3:1-17 — Pastor Dan • SERMON — Pastor Dan • PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER — Pastor Dan • *HYMN — Give to the Winds Your Fears — #458 • Give to the winds your fears, Hope and be undismayed; • God hears thy sighs and counts thy tears; God shall lift up thy head. • Through waves and clouds and storms,He gently clears the way; • Wait for His time, so shall this night Soon end in joyous day. • Still heavy is your heart? Still sink your spirits down? • Cast off the weight, let fear depart, And every care be gone. • He everywhere has sway And all things serve His mind; • His every act pure blessing is, His path unsullied light. • Far, far above your thought His counsel shall appear, • When fully He the work hath wrought, That caused thy needless fear. • Leave to His sovereign will To choose and to command; • With wonder filled, you then shall own How wise, how strong His hand. • *BENEDICTION — Pastor Dan • *POSTLUDE — Sweet, Sweet Spirit • CCL License #456361

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