LANGLEY UNITED CHURCH

̶= 0;Guided by the Holy Spirit, we are called together by Jesus:<= /p>

to worship God; to gr= ow as disciples of Christ; to serve the world and each other;

and to offer hospitali= ty and welcome to all.”

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Minister Rev. Rod Mac= Kinnon 604-530-5912

May 31, 2009

Pentecost Sunday=

We Gather in God’s Name

Prelude = ;    Spirit Medley     = ;

Greetings and Announcements

Preparation for Worship, Quiet Meditation

Lighting the Christ Candle=

Call to Worship:

VOICE 1: Spirit of Joy - come like t= he wind, swirling among us; fill us with enthusiasm, and energize us to do your work and your will (red streamer enters).

ALL:         Thank you, God, for the Spirit of Joy!

VOICE 2: Spirit of Truth - come as the fl= ame of Christ's light among us, shining in our hearts, our minds, our lives (orang= e streamer enters).

ALL:         Thank you, God, for the Spirit of Truth!

VOICE 3: Spirit of Life - come as the breath of life, pouring energy and power into our dry bones, rekindling those who are weary, that we may have life and know God (yellow streamer enters).

ALL:         Thank you, God, for the Spirit of Life!

VOICE 4: Spirit of Hope - come from the f= our winds, breathing upon all your people, that all creation may be renewed with hope (red streamer enters).

ALL:         Thank you, God, for the Spirit of Hope!

VOICE 5: Spirit of Love - come as our Com= forter and Consoler, so that all who are broken and wounded are healed, so that all who

            = grieve may be consoled by the power of yo= ur love and grace.

      = (orange = streamer enters).

ALL:       Thank you, = God, for the Spirit of Love!

VOICE 6: Spirit of Wisdom - come as the l= ight of understanding, that diversity in all its forms may be respected and may = be understood as something to cherish (yellow streamer enters).

ALL:         Thank you, God, for the Spirit of Wisdom!

VOICE 7: Spirit of Peace - come as the wi= nds of truth, that our hearts may be kindled by the passion for justice and peace = (red streamer enters).

ALL:         Thank you, God, for the Spirit of Peace!

Hymn of Praise: VU 194 Filled with the Spirit’s Power &nbs= p;    =

Opening Prayer:

  =     On this Pentecost day we pray,=

O God, that we who are Jesus' followers

      in this time and place

      may experience the fresh winds
      and energizing fires of your Spirit,

      and that all of the Spirit's gifts

      might move us to serve you and one another<= /span>

        &= nbsp;   all our days. &n= bsp; Amen.

Learning with Children

Children’s Song: I’m Gonna Move When the Spirit Says Move = ;

Prayer of Confession:

      God of wind and flame,=

      we are = at times lifeless,

      scared = to move forward,

      unsure = of your direction,

      denying= your lead.

Forgive us those time= s.

Breathe your spirit w= ithin us again,

      and mak= e us new.

We pray in Christ's name.    Amen

Assurance of Pardon = ;             &= nbsp;

Passing the Peace of Christ:

      The Peace of Christ is with you.

      And also with you.

Sung Response:   MV 32 Halle, Hallelujah

We Listen for God’s Word<= /o:p>

The Hebrew Scripture:    Ezeki= el 37: 1-14

The Psalm:&n= bsp;          Psalm 104: 24-35 (VU p. 827, Part= 2, Refrain 1)

The Gospel Lesson:        John 15: 26-27, 16: 4b-15

Anthem: = ;   I Will Sing with the Spirit by John Rutter

Reflection on the Word

We Respond to God’s Word<= /o:p>

Hymn:       VU 375 Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness  &nb= sp;

Sharing Our Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People and Our Lord’s Prayer

Presenting Our Gifts

Offertory:&n= bsp;     I Feel the Spirit Moving – traditional spiritual

      Soloists: Vicki Richardson and Calla Krause

Hymn:       MV 194 Bread of Life, Feed My Soul

Sacrament of Communion:

      Hymn:       VU 208 Veni Sancte Spiritus

We Go Forth to Serve

Closing Hymn:    VU 380 She Comes Sailing on the Wind

Commissioning:

<= span style=3D'font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"CG Times \(W1\)"'>      One:    Spirit of laughter

      All:      make laught= er with us.

One:     Spirit of fire

All:      build fire in us.=

One:     Spirit of creatio= n

All:      create anew in us= .

One:     Spirit of peace

All:      make peace in us.=

One:     Spirit of vision<= o:p>

All:      envision in us.

One:     Spirit of imagina= tion

All:      use imagination i= n us.

One:     Spirit of promise=

All: &n= bsp;   speak promise through us.

One:     Spirit of mischie= f

All:      make mischief in = us.

One:     Spirit of love

All:      be love in us.     Amen.=

Benediction

Amen:      MV 205 Amen, amen, O Holy O= ne!

Postlude:&nb= sp; Filled with the Spirit’s Power by G. Warren/Hughes

      <= span style=3D'font-family:"CG Times \(W1\)"'>(Please remain seated during the Postlude)

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