Wind and Fire

According to the second chapter of the Book of Acts, on the Day of Pentecost the followers of Jesus received what they needed to communicate the Gospel to the world around them: the gift of different languages. What gifts do we need today to communicate the Gospel to a world still under gathering restrictions? On-line worship is certainly one tool, but are there other ways of connecting with one another?

This week’s service will be prerecorded and posted on the website as a Live Stream at 10:30 AM. It will also be available for viewing on the following:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCemcPqOz1o7pgvEO3fIAU0Q
Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/stdavidsleduc/

You can access these pages from this website by clicking on either the “F” for Face Book or the “Play Button” icon for YouTube.

The recording will include the texts for hymns, etc., and the Service Outline is included below. The text for the reading, "Why Pentecost?", is available as a pdf below. Thanks for the Baerends family for the readings, and to Colin, Ron and Jasmin for the music.

The YouTube Page also has a playlist which includes a Pentecost Message (actually from last year, but still applicable) from the United Church Moderator, The Right Rev. Richard Bott, and a Minute for Mission video.

This week we are adding another option. You can have some fellowship time by using Zoom. This is a free-to-you app available for smart phones, tablets and computers, and can be accessed simply by clicking on the link provided in this past weeks e-News, or copying the “http” line below and pasting it into your internet browser. The first time you use Zoom, you will be prompted to download the application for your device. Follow the on-screen instructions. If you already have a Zoom account, you can copy and past the Meeting ID below. The password to join the conversation is “David”. You can also phone in using the number and information below.

Pop in any time between 10:30 and 11:30 to chat with whoever else is on Zoom!

Stuart Jackson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: St. David's UC Fellowship Time
Time: Sunday, May 31, 2020 10:30 to 11:30 AM MDT

Join Zoom Meeting by copying the line below and pasting it into your web browser:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4334751147?pwd=YzVPMFRNSnh1cHBKa1JFWmE4TkhYdz09
The password to join is “David”.

Or, open your own Zoom account, and join the Zoom Meeting with the following information:
Meeting ID: 433 475 1147; Password: David

Or, phone in (voice only) by dialling: 587 328 1099 Canada
Meeting ID: 433 475 1147; Password: 470758

If you are interested in adding your voice as a scripture reader, please let Stuart know by email (minister@stdavids.com). All you need is a memo or voice recorder app on your cell phone.

Blessings.

Stuart

WIND AND FIRE

WELCOME

RELIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE

Breathe on us, Holy Spirit of God, with gifts of new life, inspiration, and fresh energy to witness to your love.

GATHERING PRAYER (from Celebrate God’s Presence)

One: Spirit of the living God, visit us again this day of Pentecost.
All: Come, Holy Spirit, come.
One: On rushing winds that sweep away all barriers,
All: Come, Holy Spirit, come.
One: With tongues of fire that set our hearts aflame,
All: Come, Holy Spirit, come.
One: With speech that unites the babel of our tongues,
All: Come, Holy Spirit, come.
One: With love that overleaps the boundaries of race and nation,
All: Come, Holy Spirit, come.
One: With power from above to make our weakness strong,
All: Come, Holy Spirit, come.
One: In the name of God, the Holy One, and of Jesus Christ our Saviour,
All: Come, Holy Spirit, come.

HYMN NO. 377 VU: “Holy Spirit, Hear Us” (William H. Parker, alt.; Public Domain)

Holy Spirit, hear us, help us while we sing;
Breathe into the music of the praise we bring.

Holy Spirit, shine now on the book we read;
Light its holy pages with the truth we need.

Holy Spirit, prompt us when we bow to pray;
Speak within and teach us what we ought to say.

Holy Spirit, help us daily by your might,
What is wrong to conquer, and to choose the right.

We Listen to the Spirit

SCRIPTURE

What signs or gifts of God’s Spirit are growing more visible in your own life and in the life of your church?

Acts 2:1-21 (The disciples receive the Holy Spirit)
First Corinthians 12:3-13 (Gifts of the Spirit)
John 20:19-23 (The disciples receive the Holy Spirit)

READING: “Why Pentecost?”

SERMON

We Answer the Call of the Spirit

THE OFFERING: Funding the Mission of the Church
Information on how to support the ongoing ministry of St. David’s United Church is available on this website and in the weekly e-News.

DEDICATION (No. 376 VU): “Spirit of the Living God” (v. 1 Daniel Iverson, v. 2 Michael Baughen; One License No. A722095)

Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Melt me, mould me, fill me, use me.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.

Spirit of the living God, move among us all;
Make us one in heart and mind, make us one in love:
Humble, caring, selfless, sharing.
Spirit of the living God, fill our lives with love!

OFFERTORY PRAYER

PRAYERS: For the Work and Mission of the Church

PRAYER OF JESUS (p. 921 VU)

HYMN NO. 625 VU: “I Feel the Winds of God” (Jesse Adams, Public Domain)

I feel the winds of God today; today my sail I lift,
Though heavy oft with drenching spray and torn with many a rift;
If hope but light the water’s crest, and Christ my bark will use,
I’ll seek the seas at his behest, and brave another cruise.

It is the wind of God that dries my vain regretful tears,
Until with braver thoughts shall rise the purer, brighter years;
If cast on shores of selfish ease or pleasure I should be,
O let me feel your freshening breeze, and I’ll put back to sea.

If ever I forget your love and how that love was shown,
Lift high the blood-red flag above; it bears your name alone.
Great pilot of my onward way, you will not let me drift.
I feel the winds of God today; today my sail I lift.

COMMISSION & BLESSING

HYMN NO. 381 VU: “Spirit of Life” (Carolyn McDade, One License No. A722095)

Spirit of Life, come unto me. Sing in my heart all the stirrings of compassion.
Blow in the wind, rise in the sea; move in the hand, giving life the shape of justice.
Roots hold me close; wings set me free; Spirit of Life, come to me, come to me.

 

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