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Music as the Community Gathers
Words of Welcome & Announcements
Opening Hymn : On the Pentecost They Gathered VU 195
On Pentecost they gathered quite early in the day
a band of Christ’s disciples, to worship sing and pray
A mighty wind came blowing, filled all the swirling air,
and tongues of fire a-glowing in inspired each person there
The people all around them were startled and amazed
to understand their language, as Jesus Christ they praised
What universal message, what great good news was here?
that Christ, once dead, is risen to vanquish all our fear.
God pours the Holy Spirit on all who would believe,
to understand their language, as Jesus Christ they praised.
That Spirit knows no limit, bestowing life and power
the Church formed and reforming, responds to every hour.
O Spirit, sent from heaven on that day long ago,
rekindle faith among us in all life’s ebb and flow.
O give us ears to listen and tongues aflame with praise,
so folk over every nation glad songs of joy shall raise.
Bible Reading Psalm 104: 25-35, 37b; John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15
Reflection: The Spiritual Dance
A Moment of Silence
Prayers of Gratitude and Concern
The Lord’s Prayer
Acknowledgement of gifts and offerings
Parting Hymn: Spirit Dancing VU 388
Spirit dancing on the waters,
sun reflecting song of grace,
calling life to all the creatures,
giving life to human race.
Spirit dancing on the waters,
naming moment they should part,
giving freedom to the peoples,
signed for all in dancer’s art.
Spirit dancing on the waters,
Can the dance by cross be stilled?
Earth be shaken! Dead awaken!
What was emptied shall be filled.
Spirit dancing on the waters,
we would come and dance with you,
‘til our world is filled with music
And in Christ all things are new.
Commissioning and Blessing
Go Now in Peace
Extinguishing the candles
Music as we move into the world.
