Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church
May 11 , 2008 Pentecost 10:00 a.m.
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Please greet new and old friends as you arrive for Worship.
Then, listening quietly to the Prelude, prepare yourself
for Worship with a time of silent prayer, and meditation.
Preparatory Thoughts
"In spite of our brokenness, God gives us the power to be representatives of
Jesus Christ and bearers of the Good News of reconciliation to all people."
~ The Book of Confessions, 9.20d; Adapted.
Gathering As God's People
Prelude
"Choral Variations on the Theme of 'Veni Creator'"
Theme
Variation 1 -- Poco meno lento
Variation 2 -- Allegretto
Variation 3 -- Andante expressivo
Variation 4 -- Allegro
-- Maurice Durufle
Greetings and Announcements
Liturgist
Cathy Haley
*Gathering Music
"City of God"
(pale blue) #3 (vs. 1)
"Praise Ye the Lord"
(royal blue) #258 (Refrain)
Leader: I will sing to the Lord as long as I live,
all my life I will sing psalms to my God.
People: May my meditation please the Lord,
as I show my joy in Him!
Leader: Bless the Lord, O my soul.
O praise the Lord.
*Hymn
"Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us"
(royal blue ) #129 (vs. 1, 2, 3)
*Prayer of The Day
(in unison)
We sing psalms of praise, O God; we gather in praise of Your Name.
You send Your Spirit into our midst, filling us with the Promise of New
Life. We are aglow with the Light that Christ shines on the new day,
dispelling the darkness of the night that has passed. Be among us to
gather our words of adoration, and be in us as we seek to
obey Your Will. Amen.
*Words of Encouragement
(in unison)
Leader: With new life all about us, O God, we cling to old ways.
In spite of Your Promises, we seek self-assurance.
People: You send the Holy Spirit to enliven our existence.
Leader: The darkness of doubt dispels the New Light the Spirit brings.
People: We are afraid to admit what it might mean if we surrender our
selves. So, we continue to pursue our flights of fancy, and
pretend that we can go it alone.
Leader: God has mercy upon us and hears our confessions. In Christ we
have assurance that we dwell not alone. All who approach God
with a desire for wholeness will be filled with Living Waters,
which the Spirit gives. Be refreshed in your quest to do what is
faithful, and be alive with the Promise of God's guidance and care.
*We Sing Our Praise
(Sing 2 times)
Surely it is God Who saves us;
We will trust in God and not be afraid,
It is God Who is our stronghold and our sure defense,
And God will be our Savior.
*Extending the Hand of Fellowship
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you.
People: And also with you.
Hearing The Word And Listening For God
Time for Young Christians
Anthem
"You Satisfy the Hungry Heart"
(royal blue ) #521 (vs. 3, 4, 5)
(I Corinthians 10:16-17)
R. C. Choir
Scripture
Acts 2:1-13
(Pages 13-114)
Sermon
"The absurdity of Pentecost."
Rev. Tom Mullen
*Hymn
"Spirit"
(royal blue) #319 (vs. 1, 2, 3)
A Time of Offering and Dedication
Music Meditation/Offertory
"Spirit Song"
-- arr. John Carter
*Hymn
"We Are An Offering"
(pale blue) #118
Prayer of Dedication
Prayers of the People and Our Lord's Prayer (debts and debtors)
*Hymn
"Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling"
(royal blue) #324 (vs. 1, 2, 3 )
Going Forth to Share God's Love
*Benediction
*Sung Response
"Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ"
Jesus calls us in, sends us out bearing fruit in a world of doubt,
Give us love to tell, bread to share: God (Immanuel) everywhere!
Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again,
Pass the word around: loaves abound!
*Postlude
"Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling"
-- arr. Wilbur Held
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* Please stand as you are able.
Reid's Nursery is located on this level, opposite the Sanctuary.
Following Worship, please join us for a reception in the Social Hall/Great Room.
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Reid
1004 North "A" Street
Richmond, IN 47374-3153
Church Office: 765-966-7618.
E-mail:
office@reidpres.com
Web Site:
www.reidpres.com
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Those Serving Today
Guest Pastor: Rev. Tom Mullen
Liturgist: Cathy Haley
Organist: Joan Martin
Nursery Care Provider: Debra Hunt
Videographer: Jerry Redmyer
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Reid Church Prayer Concerns:
† Reid Church, and † Reid's Congregation.
† All unknown and silent prayer needs.
† All who are traveling.
Our Servicemen:
† Donald Thompson (son of Sandie Park).
† Nathan Haley (son of Mike & Cathy Haley).
† Jeffery Hickel.
Nursing Home Residents:
† Vida Tharp is at Cherish Nursing Home.
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Today's Guest Speaker
The Guest Speaker for today is the Rev. Tom Mullen.
The Food Pantry Items for 2008
Food supplies and varieties vary from week to week.
Suggestions: Any foods that require only water to prepare, such as:
pancake mix, grits, hot cocoa, soup, etc.
They also need: peanut butter, canned spaghetti with sauce, and
cans of salmon. These are good for both Seniors and Families.
Any, and all, contributions are welcome.
Please bring your items any time during the month,
and put them in the grocery cart at Reid Church.
The second Sunday of each month we dedicate our Food Pantry items
from the previous month's collection.
Reminder: Cash donations are particularly important to this program,
as well as your donated items.
Please make your check out to Reid Church with a memo "For Food Pantry",
and then you can put it in the offering plate.
Marcy Shook, Church Treasurer, will see that it is sent to the Food Pantry.
Note: The numbers the Food Pantry serves daily
is what they served in one month in 1989.
* Sanctuary Flowers for the glory of God
If you would like to give Flowers in Memory of, or in Honor of, someone
please call the Church Office (966-7618).
Communion - Is The 1st Sunday of Every Month
Celebration of the Lord's Supper is usually the first Sunday
of every month. Communion in the Presbyterian Church is open
to one and all (children, youth, and adults)
who profess Jesus as Lord and Savior.
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Happy Mother's Day!
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