First Presbyterian Church of Niles Morning Worship

Pentecost

10:00 A.M.                                                                         May 19, 2024 

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                                                (* = stand if you are able)

PRELUDE

REFLECTION TEXT                    Psalm 104: 31-33

May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works, who looks on the earth and it trembles, who touches the mountains, and they smoke.
I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP 66    Every Time I Feel the Spirit PENTECOST

Congregation, please join in the refrain:                                         

                            Every time I feel the Spirit moving in my heart I will pray.

                            Yes, every time I feel the Spirit moving in my heart I will pray.

CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsive)         

All together in one place;

     they heard the rush of a violent wind;

it filled the entire house.

     Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared and rested on each of them;

they were filled with the Holy Spirit.

OPENING PRAYER                                  

*HYMN 280                     Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us EBENEZER

Come, O Spirit, dwell among us; come with Pentecostal power;
give the church a stronger vision; help us face each crucial hour.

Built upon a firm foundation, Jesus Christ, the Cornerstone,
still the church is called to mission that God's love shall be made known.

We would raise our alleluias for the grace of yesteryears;
for tomorrow's unknown pathway, hear, O Lord, our humble prayers.

In the church's pilgrim journey you have led us all the way;
still in presence move before us, fire by night and cloud by day.

Come, O Spirit, dwell among us; give us words of fire and flame.
Help our feeble lips to praise you, glorify your holy name.

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Three in One: what mystery!
We would sing our loud hosannas now and through eternity.

CALL TO CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (In Unison)                                             

Spirit of God, we hesitate and doubt. You call us to act boldly but our fear keeps us from following your call. Forgive our lack of courage. Embolden us to dream big and trust the Spirit to fill us and use us. Help us be Christ’s church without hesitation. Guided by your Holy Spirit, help us usher in your kingdom to come. Amen.

MOMENT OF SILENT AND PERSONAL CONFESSION

ASSURANCE OF PARDON (Responsive)                                           

“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven and freed.

     Thanks be to God.

PASSING THE PEACE                                                                          

The peace of Christ be with you all.

    And also with you.

Please share the sign of peace with one another.

The sharing of Christ’s peace.

RESPONSE                       Peace is Flowing Like a River TRADITIONAL

Peace is flowing like a river flowing out to you and me.

Flowing out into the dessert, setting all the captives free.

His love is flowing like a river flowing out to you and me.

Flowing out into the dessert, setting all the captives free.

PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION                                                                 

FIRST SCRIPTURE READING                                        Acts 2: 1-21

SPECIAL MUSIC                       Overflow with Hope                Choplin

May the God of hope now fill you with joy, and fill you with peace, as you trust in Him, ‘til you overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. May you overflow with peace as you live in the power of the Holy Spirit, may you overflow with joy, as you live in the power of the Holy Spirit.

SECOND SCRIPTURE READING                                         John 15: 26-27; 16:4b-15   

MESSAGE        Let the Spirit of Truth Guide You!                    Rev. Christopher Mergener  

*HYMN 287(Vs. 1, 2, 3) Gracious Spirit, Heed Our Pleading   NJOO KWETU, ROHO MWEMA

Gracious Spirit, Heed our pleading; fashion us all anew.

It’s your leading that we’re needing; help us to follow you.

    Refrain:    Come, come, come, Holy Spirit come.

                       Come, come, come, Holy Spirit come.

Come to teach us; come to nourish those who believe in Christ

Bless the faithful; may they flourish, strengthened by grace unpriced.  Refrain

Guide our thinking and our speaking done in your holy name.

Motivate all in their seeking, freeing from guilt and shame.  Refrain     

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (In Unison)                                                 

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.

CALL FOR THE OFFERING                                                                 

     Offertory                    Like the Murmur of the Dove Song         Arr. Carter

*DOXOLOGY 608   Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow PRAISE GOD

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Christ, all people here below;

Praise Holy spirit ever more; praise Triune God, whom we adore.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION                                                                 

PREPARATION FOR PRAYERS                Jesus, Your Name YOUR NAME

Jesus, your name is power, Jesus your name is might.

Jesus, your name will break every stronghold, Jesus your name is life.

Jesus your name is healing, Jesus, your name gives sight.

Jesus, your name will free every captive, Jesus, your name is life.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (Responsive)

Holy Spirit,

     hear our prayer.

THE LORD’S PRAYER (In Unison)                                                    

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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

*HYMN                            My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less     SOLID ROCK

My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ love and righteousness;

I dare not trust this earthly frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ name.

Refrain:   On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand,

all other ground is sinking sand.

When shadows veil my Savior’s face, I rest upon unchanging grace;

In every high and stormy gale, my anchor holds within the veil. Refrain

When Christ shall come with trumpet sound, oh, may I then in Love be found,

Dressed in God’s righteousness alone, faultless to stand before the throne. Refrain

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION                                                           

POSTLUDE

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