Welcome and Intimations
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Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
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 trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation;
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power, and the glory
for ever and ever.
Amen.
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CH4 582 O Day of Joy and Wonder
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O Day of joy and wonder! Christ’s promise now fulfilled!
The coming of his Spirit the Father’s love has willed;
our Lord in human body to mortal eye is lost,
yet he returns for ever at blessèd Pentecost!
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The world, in sheer amazement, the truth must now declare :
that men, who once were cowards, are brave beyond compare ;
and tongues, which could not utter their faith in Jesus’ name,
defy all persecution his glory to proclaim !
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We too may know your power, your courage makes us strong,
your love, your joy, your patience can all to us belong.
Come now and dwell within us, O Comforter Divine,
come to our hearts, and keep them; there let your brightness shine.
Violet Buchanan
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- Genesis 11:1-9
- Acts 2:1-21
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CH4 608 Spirit of Truth and Grace
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Spirit of truth and grace, come to us in this place
as now in Jesus’ name God’s people gather.
Open our eyes to see truths that will ever be,
and in communion draw us close together.
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Spirit of joy and peace make all anxieties cease
with knowledge of the Father’s perfect caring.
Then may God’s children know love that won’t let us go
and joy that fills each day, beyond comparing.
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Spirit of life and power, revive us in this hour
and stir our hearts to praise with true devotion.
Fill us with heavenly fire, and every heart inspire,
that we may serve the world with your compassion.
2005 Ian D Cunningham
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Message
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CH4 590 Holy Spirit, Gift Bestower
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Holy Spirit, gift bestower,
breathe into our hearts today.
Flowing water, dove that hovers,
Holy Spirit, guide our way.
Love inspirer, joy releaser,
Spirit, take our fears away.
Reconciler, peace restorer,
move among us while we pray.
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Holy Spirit, Christ proclaimer,
wisdom bringer, light our way.
Fire that dances, wind that whispers,
Holy Spirit, come today.
Ease disturber, comfort bearer,
move among us while we pray.
Truth revealer, faith confirmer,
rest within our hearts today.
Church Hymnary Trust
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Offering
Prayer of Intercession
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CH4 594 Come, Holy Spirit, Come!
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Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Inflame our souls with love,
transforming every heart and home
with wisdom from above.
Let none of us despise
the humble path Christ trod,
but choose, to shame the worldly wise,
the foolishness of God.
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All-knowing Spirit, prove
the poverty of pride,
by knowledge of the Father’s love
in Jesus crucified.
And grant us faith to know
the glory of that sign,
and in our very lives to show
the marks of love divine.
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Come with the gift to heal
the wounds of guilt and fear,
and to oppression’s face reveal
the kingdom drawing near.
Where chaos longs to reign,
descend, O holy Dove,
and free us all to work again
the miracles of love.
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Spirit of truth, arise:
Inspire the prophet’s voice:
Expose to scorn the tyrant’s lies,
and bid the poor rejoice.
O Spirit, clear our sight,
all prejudice remove,
and help us to discern the right,
and covet only love.
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Give us the tongues to speak
the word of love and grace
to rich and poor, to strong and weak,
in every time and place.
Enable us to hear
the words that others bring,
interpreting with open ear
the special song they sing
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Come, Holy Spirit, dance
within our hearts today,
our earthbound spirits to entrance,
our mortal fears allay.
And teach us to desire,
all other things above,
that self-consuming holy fire,
the perfect gift of love.
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Blessing