May 31, 2009
Bulletin for May 31, 2009
By Morningside Staff
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
Bulletin for May 31, 2009. Click below to read more.
WORSHIP MAY 31, 2009
DAY OF PENTECOST
THE PRELUDE Walter Huff
THE INTROIT Come, Holy Spirit, Our Souls Inspire Plainsong
John Wingert and Gabriel Couret, soloists
* THE CALL TO WORSHIP Christopher Henry
Leader: Hear the word of the Lord:
People: I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your
daughters shall prophesy, the old shall dream dreams,
and the young shall see visions.
All: In the power of the Holy Spirit, let us worship God.
* THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN 474 O Splendor of God's Glory Bright
THE CALL TO CONFESSION
THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Almighty God, who sent the promised power of the Holy Spirit to fill
disciples with willing faith: we confess that we have held back the force of
your Spirit among us; that we have been slow to serve you, and reluctant to
spread the good news of your love. God, have mercy on us. Forgive our
divisions, and by your Spirit draw us together. Fill us with flaming desire to do
your will, and be a faithful people; for the sake of your Son, our Lord, Jesus
Christ. Amen.
A MOMENT OF SILENCE (for examination of conscience and personal prayers of confession)
THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON
* THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 126)
Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, with all Thy quickening powers;
Come, shed abroad a Savior's love, and that shall kindle ours. Amen.
* THE PEACE OF CHRIST
(Children ages 2-11 are invited to leave after the Peace of Christ for special classes. Three-year-olds are in
Room 204; Pre-K in G-11; K - 2nd grade in G-1; 3rd - 5th grades in G-3.)
THE CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH
(Visitors and members are invited to sign the blue friendship register pad and pass it down the pew.)
THE FIRST LESSON John 15:26-27; 16:4b-11 (page 104 in the pew Bible)
THE ANTHEM Let Thy Blessed Spirit Tschesnokoff
Let Thy blessed Spirit come upon me, O Lord. Alleluia.
THE SECOND LESSON Romans 8:22-30 (page 148 in the pew Bible)
THE SERMON "Good News for Weak Knees" Joanna Adams
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not
know how to pray as we ought...Romans 8:26a
* THE HYMN 321 Holy Spirit, Truth Divine
* THE CREED A Brief Statement of Faith - Presbyterian Church (USA)
We trust in God the Holy Spirit,
everywhere the giver and renewer of life.
The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith,
sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor,
and binds us together with all believers
in one body of Christ, the church.
In a broken and fearful world
the Spirit gives us courage
to pray without ceasing,
to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior,
to unmask idolatries in church and culture,
to hear the voices of peoples long silenced,
and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace.
In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit,
we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks
and to live holy and joyful lives,
even as we watch for God's new heaven and new earth,
praying, Come, Lord Jesus!
THE OFFERTORY Come, Holy Ghost, Lord God Buxtehude
* THE DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Hymn 592)
* THE HYMN 320 The Lone, Wild Bird
* THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
* THE CHORAL RESPONSE Come Down, O Love Divine Vaughan Williams
Come down, O Love Divine, seek out this soul of mine and visit it with your own ardor
glowing. O Comforter, draw near, within my heart appear, and kindle it, your holy flame
bestowing. And so the yearning strong with which the soul will long shall far outpass the power of
human telling. For none can guess God's grace, till love creates a place wherein the Holy Spirit
makes a dwelling.
Bulletin for May 31, 2009. Click below to read more.
WORSHIP MAY 31, 2009
DAY OF PENTECOST
THE PRELUDE Walter Huff
THE INTROIT Come, Holy Spirit, Our Souls Inspire Plainsong
John Wingert and Gabriel Couret, soloists
* THE CALL TO WORSHIP Christopher Henry
Leader: Hear the word of the Lord:
People: I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your
daughters shall prophesy, the old shall dream dreams,
and the young shall see visions.
All: In the power of the Holy Spirit, let us worship God.
* THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN 474 O Splendor of God's Glory Bright
THE CALL TO CONFESSION
THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Almighty God, who sent the promised power of the Holy Spirit to fill
disciples with willing faith: we confess that we have held back the force of
your Spirit among us; that we have been slow to serve you, and reluctant to
spread the good news of your love. God, have mercy on us. Forgive our
divisions, and by your Spirit draw us together. Fill us with flaming desire to do
your will, and be a faithful people; for the sake of your Son, our Lord, Jesus
Christ. Amen.
A MOMENT OF SILENCE (for examination of conscience and personal prayers of confession)
THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON
* THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 126)
Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, with all Thy quickening powers;
Come, shed abroad a Savior's love, and that shall kindle ours. Amen.
* THE PEACE OF CHRIST
(Children ages 2-11 are invited to leave after the Peace of Christ for special classes. Three-year-olds are in
Room 204; Pre-K in G-11; K - 2nd grade in G-1; 3rd - 5th grades in G-3.)
THE CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH
(Visitors and members are invited to sign the blue friendship register pad and pass it down the pew.)
THE FIRST LESSON John 15:26-27; 16:4b-11 (page 104 in the pew Bible)
THE ANTHEM Let Thy Blessed Spirit Tschesnokoff
Let Thy blessed Spirit come upon me, O Lord. Alleluia.
THE SECOND LESSON Romans 8:22-30 (page 148 in the pew Bible)
THE SERMON "Good News for Weak Knees" Joanna Adams
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not
know how to pray as we ought...Romans 8:26a
* THE HYMN 321 Holy Spirit, Truth Divine
* THE CREED A Brief Statement of Faith - Presbyterian Church (USA)
We trust in God the Holy Spirit,
everywhere the giver and renewer of life.
The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith,
sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor,
and binds us together with all believers
in one body of Christ, the church.
In a broken and fearful world
the Spirit gives us courage
to pray without ceasing,
to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior,
to unmask idolatries in church and culture,
to hear the voices of peoples long silenced,
and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace.
In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit,
we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks
and to live holy and joyful lives,
even as we watch for God's new heaven and new earth,
praying, Come, Lord Jesus!
THE OFFERTORY Come, Holy Ghost, Lord God Buxtehude
* THE DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Hymn 592)
* THE HYMN 320 The Lone, Wild Bird
* THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
* THE CHORAL RESPONSE Come Down, O Love Divine Vaughan Williams
Come down, O Love Divine, seek out this soul of mine and visit it with your own ardor
glowing. O Comforter, draw near, within my heart appear, and kindle it, your holy flame
bestowing. And so the yearning strong with which the soul will long shall far outpass the power of
human telling. For none can guess God's grace, till love creates a place wherein the Holy Spirit
makes a dwelling.
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