Worship Service - May 23, 2021
Pentecost Sunday
If you are visiting our Online Worship for the first time, we welcome you. It is our hope that you encounter God and are enriched by your worship with us. The first video is a continuous worship experience eliminating the need to click on each video individually.The format below is designed for you to click your way through each element which together forms a cohesive and whole worship experience.
Prelude
Blessed Assurance
Arranged by John Pavik
John Pavik, Piano
Celebrating God’s Presence
Let Us Worship God Together
Rev. Dale Flowers
Hymn
Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us
By Thomas John Williams | Janie Alford
Penny Cleary and Chris Studer, Vocals
John Pavik, Piano
Song
God of Justice
By Tim Hughes
Jennie Warmack and Chris Studer, Vocals
Chris Studer, Piano and Acoustic Guitar
Affirmation of Faith
From PCUSA Creed: A Brief Statement of Faith
Today's Worship Leader: Rev. Emily Stockert
Anthem
Holy Spirit, Hope and Healer
Welsh folk tune arranged by John Carter
Ensemble: Laurie Hartmann, Karen Dieterle and David Irvine, Vocals
John Pavik, Piano
Proclaiming God’s Word
Scripture Readings: Matthew 25.31-46 and Acts 1.1-8 (New International Version)
Emma Johns is reading Scriptures this week.
The Scripture readings and text are included in the sermon recording. You may also refer to the passage using this link.
Sermon
Words Are Not Enough
2021 Spring Sermon Series: A Community We Can Call Home
Rev. Dale Flowers
Questions for Reflection
- The Kingdom of God is the realm of God’s rule and corresponding blessings. When the disciples associated God’s Kingdom with the nation of Israel they short-changed what God intended. How do we make a similar mistake by equating God’s Kingdom with the Church rather than God at work in the world?
- In your own words how would you describe the Church’s responsibility for missions?
- Why must the proclamation of the gospel in words be accompanied by deeds and actions?
Encouraging God’s People
Song
Find A World
By Jami Smith
Cassie Carroll and Chris Studer, Vocals
Chris Studer, Piano and Acoustic Guitar
Eric Rundstrom, Electric Guitar
Morning Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Rev. Emily Stockert
How can we pray for you?
Even though some of us are unable to gather together in one place right now, we are committed to praying for you. Click here to submit your confidential prayer requests to our Director of Caring Ministries.
Offertory & Reflection
Prayer (from Seven Pieces for Organ)
By Théodore Dubois
John Pavik, Organ
Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
from *The Presbyterian Hymnal*, page 591
Text © Neil Weatherhogg, 1990 | Geneva Psalter, 1551
Music: Public Domain
John Pavik, Organ
FPC NEWS
Week of May 23, 2021
Serving God’s World
Hymn
This is My Song (A Song of Peace)
By Jean Sibelius Lloyd Stone | Georgia Harkness | Bryan Leech
Chris Studer, Vocals
John Pavik, Piano
Benediction
Rev. Dale Flowers
Postlude
Will You Come and Follow Me? (The Summons)
Arranged by John Pavik
John Pavik, Piano
First Kids
Darcy Fluitt
At 9:00: Infants through kindergartners gather downstairs for playtime and Bible stories. 1st through 6th graders are always welcome and encouraged to worship in the sanctuary with their families.
At 10:30: Infants through Kindergartners gather downstairs for activities, music, Bible stories, and outdoor play.
1st through 6th Graders are invited upstairs to join their small group leaders for activities, worship, and relationships. If you are traveling and/or cannot join in person, we provide links for videos, activities, and discussions giving you a 20 – 30 minute meaningful family experience custom-designed to the age of your kids.
Youth Rendevous
Cory Myers
Join us upstairs in Room 224 each Sunday for Rendevous at 10:30 - a time when we work to remove barriers that can prevent us from experiencing God. We listen, sing, pray, laugh, and learn.
Visit our archive page for previous worship services.