UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Neillsville, Wisconsin

Pastor Jacoba Koppert

Church 715-743-2147

Pastor's Office 715-743-2117

www.uccneillsville.org

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June 9, 2019 9:00 a.m.

Pentecost Sunday

Strengthen the Church Offering

All who are comfortably able are invited to stand at those

places in the service indicated by an asterisk*

We ask you to please turn off all telephones and electronic devices.

We Gather to Worship God

and

Celebrate the Coming of the Holy Spirit

PRELUDE Vicente Cortez

RINGING OF THE BELL

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

We would like to welcome all of you who have gathered with us today for worship. We come from many places to this time and place. From our varied and hectic lives, we gather in this sacred space, as a community to be challenged, to give thanks and to worship. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey you are welcome here.

GATHERING MUSIC “Every Time I Feel the Spirit”

(Refrain) Ev’ry time I feel the Spirit movin’ in my heart, I will pray. Oh ev’ry time I feel the Spirit movin’ in my heart, I will pray.

O I have sorrows and I have woe, And I have heartaches here below; But my Lord leads me, I’m in his care, And I can feel him ev’ry where.

(Refrain)

PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: Let us turn our attention to the One who creates and claims us in love.

People: Holy God, we have gathered to worship you.

Leader: Let us turn our attention to the One who shows love from the cross and beyond the tomb.

People: We are called to be courageous followers of the Risen Christ.

Leader: Let us turn our attention to the One sent by God through Jesus to teach us everything and remind of all that Jesus said.

People: May your Spirit fall upon us that we might prophesy, see visions and dream dreams of a renewed church and world.

*HYMN “Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart”

vs 1, 3,4, 5 #277

*PRAYER

O Lord, we are grateful your Spirit is willing to lead us, comfort us, teach us and encourage us. We are not as eager for your Spirit to challenge us to speak faithfully where others disagree; to work for peace where there is animosity and anger; to share your love with our words as well as our deeds. Inspire us to stand firm in our faith, to work toward the world you envision and to trust that your ways will prosper.

*SILENCE AS WE CONFESS OUR PERSONAL SINS

*ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

*PASSING THE PEACE

When the Spirit of God is among us, amazing things happen: the oppressed are freed; anxiety is relieved, grief is lifted, and hope is restored.

When the Spirit of God is among us, there is peace – the kind of peace Jesus promises.

Let us seek for that peace among us. May you experience the peace of Christ.

May you experience the peace of Christ.

(All are invited to greet others with handshakes or hugs while saying to them "the peace of Christ be with you" and responding " and also with you.")

*OUR RESPONSE OF JOY "Halle, Halle Hallelujah"

Halle, halle, hallelujah, Halle, halle, hallelujah.

Halle, halle, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah!

We Listen for News of the Resurrection

CHILDREN’S TIME "The Day of Pentecost"

SPECIAL MUSIC “Soplo de Dios viviente”

(“Breath of the Living God”) Vicente Cortez

SCRIPTURE READING Acts 2:1-21

SERMON "What Language Shall We Speak?" Pastor Jacoba Koppert

*HYMN “Breathe on Me Breath of God” (insert)

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

PRAYER OF OUR SAVIOR

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

INVITATION TO OFFERING

THE OFFERTORY Vicente Cortez

*THE DOXOLOGY

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God, all creatures here below;

Praise God for all that love has done;

Creator, Christ and Spirit One. Amen.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*HYMN "Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness" (pg. 5&6 bulletin)

*THE BENEDICTION

*CHORAL RESPONSE "Christ the Lord is Risen Today"

Soar we now where Christ has led. Alleluia!

Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!

Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia!

Our the cross, the grave the skies, Alleluia!

*POSTLUDE Vicente Cortez

The Light of Christ Leads Us into the World in Easter Joy

Announcements

Today: Following our worship servicey you are invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall downstairs for coffee/refreshments and conversation.

Note: You will find the attendance folders in the pews on the center racks of every pew - please take time to fill out the attendance sheet including your full address and return them to the side aisles, ushers will collect them during the last hymn. Thank you.

Radio Broadcast Sponsors – Today the radio broadcast portion of our worship service is sponsored by Doris Bakker for the church family.

Calendar

Monday, June 10 – Nar-Anon.

Thursday, June 13 – 1:30 p.m. Circle of Friends meeting.

Next Sunday, June 16- 9 a.m. Worship- Pastor Jim Mohr leading.

32^nd General Synod June 21-25 – Pastor Jacoba attending.

Check out the flyer on the bulletin board for the opportunity to go to the General Synod by bus for only $20.00. Registration forms are in the office. The bus will be leaving Black River Falls (Wal Mart Parking Lot) 7:45 a.m. – Drop off at 9:45 p.m. If you need help in registering on-line -If you have any questions – contact Sue Vornholt 715-797-4031.

Strengthen the Church Special Offering – Envelopes can be found in the pew racks. Thank you for your support!