May 24, 2026

Prelude - Acclimation in G minor - Karen Thompson  (Bells)
The Light of Christ Enters the Sanctuary

Announcements - Dr. Armendia P. Dixon, Lector

*Call to Worship
Leader: Transforming God, you have taken the world’s darkness and re-created a world filled with the joy of light and hope.
People: Come and hear the good news of God’s love for all creation.

Leader: Restoring God, you have turned defeat into sudden victory, and re-created a world filled with the joy of peace and shalom.
People: Come and hear the good news of God’s awesome powers.

Leader: Renewing God, we respond to your mighty deeds with songs of praise, worship and thankful prayers. You alone are God!
People: Come and hear the good news of God’s blessings on us all. Glory and honor, power and dominion belong to God alone. Amen.

*Praise Hymn “We Are the Church” #558

*Unison Prayer of Confession
God of fire and wind, we confess we have missed the movement of your Spirit in our lives and in your world. We have not been a Spirit-led church. We have not pursued your anointing or your sanctifying presence. We have not lived in holiness. Forgive us, we pray. Free us from bondage to life in the Spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

ASSURANCE AND PARDON
Leader: Hear the good news!
All who believe in Jesus Christ will have streams of living water flowing from within,
streams of refreshing and of power.
In Jesus Christ, you are forgiven and empowered.
People: In Jesus Christ, you are forgiven and empowered. 
ALL: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Amen!

*Affirmation of Faith – “Apostles’ Creed” #881 
“Gloria Patri”

Children’s Chat

Scripture Reading – Acts 2:1-21 and 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13

Morning Message – Pass It On

Offering and *Doxology
Offertory - O For A Thousand Tongues - Jason Krug (Bells)

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

Prayer Hymn “Spirit of the Living God” #393

Time of Prayer and Healing with Lord’s Prayer
Our altar is always open for prayer and anointing.

*Closing Hymn “Pass It On” #572

*Benediction 

Postlude - Forward Through The Ages - Margaretha de Jong

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