First Presbyterian Church

1410 NE Veterans Blvd. Miami, OK, 74354

Church Telephone: 918-542-3388

Rev. Dr. Helen Hutchison  

A SERVICE FOR THE LORD'S DAY

Pentecost                              June 12, 2011

WE ASSEMBLE IN GOD'S NAME

Prelude:

Greetings, Passing of the Peace of Christ, Announcements:

Introit:

*Call to Worship:                                                                                                                                                                Lay Leader

Leader: Like the disciples, we come to life looking for answers. Like them, what we find are questions. And so we ask and ask again for guidance.
People: Where do we burn? How do we keep our incendiary passion alive? How do we ignite it in others?
Leader: We come together, walking barefoot toward flame. Trusting, we learn to trust each other.
People: In community, we stumble over the questions and find the answers that keep us walking.

*Hymn:                                                                                        "Let Every Christian Pray"                                               No. 130

*Call to Confession:                                                                                                                                                           Lay Leader

Leader: Beloved, we are God’s children because of the love God has for us, yet we sometimes fail to respond to God’s outpouring of love. Let us confess our sins together.

*Prayer of Confession: (unison)                                                                                                                                          Lay Leader

Great Spirit and eternal God, on this day of Pentecost, we confess we have not always been open and receptive of You. Your Spirit surrounds and empowers us, yet we are so very careful and cautious. Help us now, more than ever, to open our lives to your Holy Spirit and to live courageously. Amen.

*Silent Confession:

*Assurance of Pardon:                                                                                                                                                       Lay Leader

Leader: Through the power of the resurrected Christ, our sins are forgiven. Alleluia! Amen.

*Gloria Patri: "Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen."

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Time with Children:       

Prayer of Illumination: (unison)                                                                                                                                        Lay Leader

Holy Spirit, as the Scripture is read, open our hearts and minds to hear the truth; shine light where we cling to darkness; convict where there is need; and call forth from us the passion and joy to respond to your Word to us. Amen.

1st Scripture Lesson:                                                                          Acts 2:1-21                                                           Lay Leader

Anthem:

2nd Scripture Lesson:                                                                       John 7:37-39   

Sermon:     

WE RESPOND TO GOD'S WORD

Hymn (seated):                                                                          "Spirit of the Living God"                                                     No. 322

Joys and Concerns: Servicemen and women and their families

                                  Bill Schuelien

                                  First Church, McAlester

                                  First Church, Cleveland

Prayers of the People:

Lord's Prayer: (unison)

“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 del iver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.”

Offertory:

*Doxology:   Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

                      Praise Him all creatures here below;

                      Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host;

                      Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen

*Affirmation of Faith: (unison)   

We believe in God the Creator, the risen Christ and ever-present Spirit. We believe God whirled fire and wind into a closed room to stir up the hesitant and cautious disciples. We believe God still stirs things up, turns things upside down, sets people on fire with inspiration and zeal.
We believe the Holy Spirit moves unexpectedly, creating opportunity, guiding reconciliation, fostering community. The Holy Spirit will not be housebroken or bound by narrow rules or closed minds or doors. The Holy Spirit is like wind and fire, and we believe the church is most alive when we dare to cooperate with the surprising, creating, loving Spirit of God.

*Hymn:                                                                                            "Spirit"                                                                        No. 319

WE GO IN GOD'S NAME

*The Charge and Benediction:

*Congregational Response:                                                        "Because He Lives"

Because He lives I can face tomorrow; because He lives, all fear is gone. Because I know He holds the future, and life is worth the living just because He lives.

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*Postlude:

As we go in God’s name, we begin by sharing some cookies, coffee, and juice. Please join us after worship in the fellowship hall.

Those serving you this morning:

Greeter: Max Martin

Ushers: Tom Pinson and Kathy Prince

Coffee Host: Mark Hybiak

Lay Leader: Mary Kay McCoy

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Staff:

Pastor: Reverend Dr. Helen Hutchison, DMin.

Secretary: Pam Blalock Treasurer: Barbara Reeves

Youth Director: Jamie Gray   Organist: Dolly Gray

Music Director: Ron Whaley    Custodian: Chris Rabel

Nursery Attendant: Kim Morey

9:30 SUNDAY MORNING CLASS's

Gene Cantrells Class - Currently studing John

Seekers Class - Faith and current issues:

Discussion over war, terrorism and torture.

10:00 Tuesday Morning Class - Break in June and

will only meet the 12th and 26th of July.

    Church Committees: Moderators

    Membership/Fellowship:  Carol Carden

    Mission & Outreach:   Jeanne Fleming, Chair

    Worship:  

    Christian Education:  Susan Russell

    Property & Maintenance:  Bill Neill

    Finance:  

    Nominating: Grace Goodeagle

    Personnel: Marcia McManigal 

   Clerk of Session:  Jera Rendel

Youth Group Directors