Order of Worship: Pentecost Sunday
The Gathering
Welcome/Announcements
Passing of the Peace: Text a friend from worship: “May the peace of Christ be with you!”
Call to Worship
Opening Prayer
Opening Hymn
Psalm for May: Psalm 66:8-20 – Sherri Ingle
Children’s Sermon
Anthem
Morning Prayer/Lord’s Prayer
Offertory
Scripture Lesson: Acts 2:1-13
Sermon: “Happy Birthday to the Church!” by Pastor Doug Lain
Closing Hymn
Benediction
Sending Forth
This week, we celebrate a meditative service of prayer through song, Scripture, and art in the spirit of the Taize Community in France. Join us anytime for a little peace in your week!
Order of Worship:
Gathering and Announcements
Come Holy Spirit (You are invited to sing these songs meditatively as a prayer.)
Holy Spirit, come to us (Repeat)
Bells of Taize
Welcome, Testimony, and Prayer – Annie Jewell
Stay with Me
Stay with me, remain here with me,
watch and pray, watch and pray.
Testimony – Julia Walker Jewell
Testimony – Carter Jewell
It Is Good to Trust in the Lord Our God
It is good to trust in the Lord our God.
Trust and hope in the Lord our God.
Scripture: Acts 1:1-14
Wait for the Lord
Wait for the Lord, whose day is near.
Wait for the Lord, be strong, take heart.
Scripture: Psalm 93
Gloria
Gloria, gloria, in excelsis deo.
Gloria, gloria, alleluia, alleluia.
Prayer Litany
After each prayer is offered, sing the following:
O Lord hear my prayer,
O Lord hear my prayer.
When I call, answer me.
O Lord hear my prayer,
O Lord hear my prayer.
Come and listen to me.
The Lord’s Prayer
Stay with Us, O Lord Jesus Christ
Stay with us, O Lord Jesus Christ,
Night will soon fall.
And stay with us, O Lord Jesus Christ,
light in our darkness.
Bless the Lord, My Soul
Bless the Lord my soul, and bless God’s holy name.
Bless the Lord my soul, who leads me into life.
Blessing
May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you,
wherever He may send you.
May He guide you through the wilderness,
protect you through the storm.
May He bring you home rejoicing
at the wonders He has shown you.
May He bring you home rejoicing
once again into our doors.
*Sundays at Six will go live this week on YouTube at noon and Facebook at 6 pm. To comment and interact with others, use our Facebook page! You do not need an account or password to view our service on either platform.
Options For Financial Giving
Our expenses will continue even though we are not able to meet together for worship in the Sanctuary. Your ongoing offerings during this time are much needed and to be celebrated. You can mail your offering to:
Wrightsville UMC
P.O. Box 748
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
This option is also available on the WUMC app for smart phones.
If you have any questions, concerns or need additional information, please contact Melissa Wagenseller at (910)782-9654 or
