P: “Then afterward I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young

P: Then afterward I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions. Joel 2:28

P: Jesus said: the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. John 14:26

P: Let us begin our Pentecost Worship today in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Let us pray... As the wind fills the sails of windmills in paddocks which taps underground into stores of life-giving water; So may the wind of Gods Spirit fill us and refresh us also.

As the fire renews the bush by bursting open the seeds of life; so may the fire of Gods Spirit bring renewal to our lives.

Wind and fire, symbols of energy and power; Holy Spirit, source of our energy and power, sweep into our lives this day, that we may experience your refreshment, your renewal, your life. Amen

THE POWER OF YOUR

Verse 1 Lord I come to You Let my heart be changed renewed Flowing from the grace That I found in You And Lord I've come to know The weaknesses I see in me Will be stripped away By the pow'r of Your love

Chorus Hold me close Let Your love surround me Bring me near Draw me to Your side And as I wait I'll rise up like the eagle And I will soar with You Your Spirit leads me on In the pow'r of Your love

Verse 2 Lord unveil my eyes Let me see You face to face The knowledge of Your love As You live in me Lord renew my mind As Your will unfolds in my life In living ev'ry day By the pow'r of Your love

Chorus Hold me close Let Your love surround me Bring me near Draw me to Your side And as I wait I'll rise up like the eagle And I will soar with You Your Spirit leads me on In the pow'r of Your love Geoff Bullock / CCLI Licence No. 225140

Prayer of Confession Let us pray

Prayer of Confession Merciful God, the gift of Jesus life in us is visible in the way we witness to the fruitfulness of that gift. We know that the fruit of the Spirit consists of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Yet, so often we put conditions on our love. And joy and peace are difficult to discern when our words and actions deny their presence. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit in me

By desiring instant results to pretty well everything, we confess that we forget what its like to be patient. We find ourselves neglecting the needs of others because we run out of time to be kind. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit in me

When we persistently make self-centred decisions rather than Christ-centred ones, our understanding of your goodness and faithfulness is weakened, and our discipleship lacks credibility. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit in me

In this aggressive world, its easy to believe one cant get anywhere by exercising a spirit of gentleness or even self-control. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit in me

Gracious and merciful God, grant us your forgiveness and your love so that we may truly care for one another. Refresh and renew us with the Holy Spirit so that we are fruitful and vital disciples of Jesus Christ. Amen

Assurance of Forgiveness It is written in the Scriptures that "Christ suffered for sins once, and for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring us to God. (1 Peter 3:18-19)

Therefore, in the name of Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven by God. This is God's gift to you through faith in Christ Jesus our Lord. Praise be to God. Amen.

The Lord Be With You And also with you

L: (Let us pray for the power of the Holy Spirit) C: Almighty and merciful God, you sent your Holy Spirit at Pentecost, making the disciples bold to preach the good news.

C: Send us out with the power of the same Spirit to spread the fire of your love. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

First Reading Acts 2:1-21 (The coming of the Holy Spirit)

After the First Reading: R: This is the Word of the Lord C: Thanks be to God!

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 12: 3b-13 (The gifts of the Spirit) After the Reading: R: This is the Word of the Lord C: Thanks be to God!

Gospel Reading John 7:37-39 (Jesus promises streams of life-giving water)

After the Reading: P: This is the Gospel of the Lord C: Praise be to you, O Christ!

L: Let us confess what we believe as together we say the Apostles Creed ALL: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried.

He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty, from thence he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

SONG: BREATHE ON ME BREATH OF GOD (LHS 129)

Breathe on me, Breath of God, Fill me with life anew, That I may love what Thou dost love, And do what Thou wouldst do. 1/4

Breathe on me, Breath of God, Until my heart is pure, Until my will is one with Thine, To do and to endure. 2/4

Breathe on me, Breath of God, Till I am wholly Thine, Until this earthly part of me Glows with Thy fire divine. 3/4

Breathe on me, Breath of God: So shall I never die, But live with Thee the perfect life Of Thine eternity. 4/4

BREATHE ON ME, BREATH OF GOD! ACTS 2:1-4

ACTS 2:2-3 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.

HEBREW: Ruach GREEK: Pneuma = Spirit

Ruach /Pneuma = Spirit = air/breath/wind

I. WIND SPEAKS OF LIFE

GENESIS 1:2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters

JOHN 3:5-6 5 Jesus answered, Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. 6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.

II.WIND SPEAKS OF DIRECTION

GALATIANS 5:25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.

III.WIND SPEAKS OF DIVERSITY

JOHN 3:8 8 The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.

EDWIN HATCH (1835-1889) Breathe on me Breath of God, Fill me with life anew; That I may love what you love; And do what you would do

BREATHE ON ME, BREATH OF GOD! ACTS 2:1-4

Your Offering for the Work of the Lord will now be received during the singing of this NEXT SONG

COME, HOLY SPIRIT, COME (LH 127)

1Come, Holy Spirit, come, let your bright beams arise; dispel the sorrow from our minds, the darkness from our eyes. 2Convince us all of sin, then lead to Jesus' blood. And to our wondering view reveal the secret love of God.

3Revive our drooping faith, our doubts and fears remove; and kindle in our hearts the flame of never-dying love. 4Cheer our despondent hearts, our comforter and guide; help us remain with humble hope at our Redeemer's side.

5You search and cleanse the heart, you sanctify the soul, and pour fresh life in every part, and new create the whole. 6Live therefore in our hearts; lead us, with minds set free, to know and praise the Father, Son and you eternally. Joseph Hart 1712-68, alt.

I invite you to stand and pray with me the Offertory Prayer C: Bless these gifts, O God, and bless us as we offer ourselves to serve you in different ways and to praise you in many voices.

C: Send your Spirit upon us, that when we speak the word of your love, people may hear and understand as on that Pentecost day so long ago. This we pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

LITANY TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. O Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.

O God the Father in heaven: O God the Son, redeemer of the world: O God the Holy Spirit, comforter and sanctifier: Have mercy on us.

O Spirit of wisdom and understanding: O Spirit of counsel and might: O Spirit of knowledge and godliness: O Spirit of the fear of the Lord: O Spirit of love, joy, and peace: O Spirit of patience, kindness, and generosity: O Spirit of faithfulness, gentleness, and self- control: O Spirit of adoption as the children of God: Have mercy on us.

From all sin and from all evil: From the crafts and attacks of Satan: From uncleanness of mind or body: O Holy Spirit, deliver us.

By your eternal procession from the Father and the Son: By your working at creation: By your inspiration of the prophets: By your descent upon the mother of our Lord at his incarnation: By your descent upon our Lord at his baptism: By your descent upon the apostles at Pentecost: By your continual presence with the church: By your grace and pity in the day of judgment: O Holy Spirit, deliver us.

That you would shine your light and love into our hearts: That you would open to us the treasures of your grace: That you would teach us to pray according to your will: That you would teach us to pray, and also pray within us: That we may not grieve you or despise you: That we may remember that our bodies are your temple and be careful not to defile them:

That you would guide and direct all young people: That you would heal the divisions between families: That you would heal the sick: That you would reconcile all people to one another: That you would lead us into all truth: That you would grant your unity to the church: That you would grant your peace to the whole world: C: O Holy Spirit, hear us.

O Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world : Pour out your Holy Spirit on us. O Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world : Send down your Holy Spirit on us.

O Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world : Grant us your Holy Spirit of peace. O Christ, hear us : Christ, graciously hear us.

O Spirit of the living God, breathe into our lives, and renew and transform us, so that we may serve our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Father, one God, now and forever. C: Amen.

SILENT REFLECTION As our hearts are prepared for Holy Communion

Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. THE LORDS PRAYER

The Distribution If this is what you believe, then you are welcome to partake in Holy Communion, whether you are a member of this congregation or not. Holy Communion is for believers in Jesus who desire to receive Gods forgiveness and believe that Christ is present in this celebration as they eat the bread and drink the wine.

L: Go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit! C: We go, giving thanks to God, Alleluia! - Congregation stands -

L: The blessing of God, Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer, be with you this day and for ever. C: Amen! Alleluia! - Congregation stands -

GIVE ME OIL IN MY LAMP

Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning. Give me oil in my lamp, I pray. Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning, Keep me burning 'til the break of day.

Sing hosanna, sing hosanna, Sing hosanna to the King of Kings! Sing hosanna, sing hosanna, Sing hosanna to the King!

Make me a fisher of men, keep me seeking, Make me a fisher of men, I pray, Make me a fisher of men, keep me seeking, Keep me seeking till the break of day.

Give me joy in my heart, keep me singing, Give me joy in my heart, I pray. Give me joy in my heart, keep me singing, Keep me singing till the break of day.

Give me love in my heart, keep me serving, Give me love in my heart, I pray. Give me love in my heart, keep me serving, Keep me serving till the break of day.

Sing hosanna, sing hosanna, Sing hosanna to the King of Kings! Sing hosanna, sing hosanna, Sing hosanna to the King! Words: Public Domain CCLI Licence # 225140

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