St. John’s Lutheran Church Norfolk, Nebraska Day of Pentecost May 23, 2021 (8:30 am) Pastor Randy RasmussenSUNDAY, MAY 23, 2021 - 8:30 AM GATHERING TOGETHER Welcome to God’s grace ~ where the world’s labels don’t apply. Step into God's time and presence. Hear God’s gentle whisper: “Be still and know that I am God.” Let your body and mind rest and open your heart to God in worship and prayer. Welcome each other in the love of Christ. Extend hospitality to those new in our midst. “This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice in it!” GATHERING MUSIC & RINGING OF THE BELL TODAY’S WORSHIP THEME Fifty days after Easter, we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. Crossing all boundaries that would separate us, the Spirit brings the wideness of God’s mercy to places we least expect it—to a crowd of strangers of different lands and tongues, to dry bones, to our weak hearts. Jesus promises his disciples that they will be accompanied by the Holy Spirit, and that this Spirit reveals the truth. We celebrate that we too have been visited with this same Spirit. Guided by the truth, we join together in worship, and then disperse to share the fullness of Christ’s love with the world. CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Alleluia! Christ is risen. Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia! Refreshed by the resurrection life we share in Christ, let us give thanks for the gift of baptism. We thank you, risen Christ, for these waters where you make us new, leading us from death to life, from tears to joy. We bless you, risen Christ, that your Spirit comes to us in the grace-filled waters of rebirth, like rains to our thirsting earth, like streams that revive our souls, like cups of cool water shared with strangers. Breathe your peace on your church when we hide in fear. Clothe us with your mercy and forgiveness. Send us companions on our journey as we share your life. Make us one, risen Christ. Cleanse our hearts. Shower us with life. To you be given all praise, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God, now and forever. Amen. Stand GATHERING HYMN ELW #395 “Come, Holy Ghost, God And Lord” GREETING The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.KYRIE PRAYER OF THE DAY Mighty God, you breathe life into our bones, and your Spirit brings truth to the world, Send us this Spirit, transform us by your truth, and give us language to proclaim your gospel, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. HEARING THE WORD God speaks to us in scriptures sung, read, and proclaimed. FIRST READING: ACTS 2:1-21 A reading from Acts After the reading: Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. SECOND READING: ROMANS 8:22-27 A reading from Romans After the reading: Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. Stand GOSPEL ACCLAMATION HOLY GOSPEL: JOHN 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John. Glory to you, O Lord. After the reading: The gospel of our Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. sit SERMON: Pr. Randy Rasmussen Stand HYMN OF THE DAY: ELW #396 “Sprit Of Gentleness” APOSTLES’ CREED PRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONSHARING OF THE PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. We invite you to greet one another in the name of the Lord and share the gift of his peace. SHARING THE MEAL God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ. sir OFFERING PRAYER GREAT THANKSGIVING “Holy, Holy, Holy” WORDS OF INSTITUTION ACCLAMATION OF FAITH Together we acclaim our faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again! THE LORD’S PRAYER INVITATION TO COMMUNION ‘The risen Christ invites us to this table. Come, eat and be satisfied. “O Lamb Of God” Sit COMMUNION COMMUNION HYMN: ELW #582 “Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling” PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Wellspring of joy, through this meal you have put gladness in our hearts. Satisfy the hunger still around us, and send us as joyful witnesses, that your love may bring joy to the hearts of alll people, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.SENT FORTH TO SERVE God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. ANNOUNCEMENTS Stand BLESSING SENDING HYMN: ELW #671 “Shine, Jesus Shine” SENDING Alleluia! Christ is risen. Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia! Go in peace. Share the good news. Alleluia! Thanks be to God. Alleluia!St. John’s Lutheran Church ELCA 1300 W. Benjamin Avenue Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 371-1985 stjohns@stjohnsnorfolk.com www.stiohnsnorfolk.com Our Mission: Disciples Through God’s Love, Celebrating In Jesus’ name. PRAYER CONCERNS: Jo Schaefer Arlis Wattier Don Miller Jim Carter Shirley Mastny Carol Timperley Paul & Judy Ken Wragge Kay & Ellen Curtis Jerry Berney ‘Ann Schroeder Rory Laskowski Susan Skogstoe Dan Timperley Derek Johnson Lexi Rivera Jerry Peterson Doug Stratton Harriett Weber Jerry Sebade Roger & Karen Peters, Merle Mead Mary & Jeff Frady Pastor Del Wiemers Eunice Deuel Steve Gubbrud The altar flowers for Pentecost are given by: Dave & Penny Pedersen in honor of Dave and Hope’s birthdays. Happy Birthday to Dave and Hope! ¥ AND PENTECOST Bill & Jodi Whitten in honor of their 41% Wedding Anniversary. Happy Anniversary to you both! Office Staff Pastor Randy Rasmussen Shelli Rasmussen, Youth & Family Ministry Coordinator Dixie Pele, Office Support Staff Ken Sehllinger, CustodianTHE WEEK AHEAD MONDAY, MAY 24 11:30am...Chosen ChristCare Lunch @ Pizza Ranch 7:30 pm, Solid Rock WEDNESDAY, MAY 26 pm a Searchers ChristCare SATURDAY, MAY 29 :00 pm... : Gathering Worship ‘SUNDAY, MAY 30 8:30 am Festvial Worship 11:00 am Celebration Worship MONDAY, MAY 31 (Memorial Day-Offices Closed) ‘Thank for for praying for the the continued work of The Holy Spirit in our lives today and everyday. Lord, we thank You for the transforming work of Your Holy Spirit in our lives and through our lives toward others. We thank You that You have given us boldness to proclaim the Gospel. Remind us to use Your power to do the work You have given us. Amen Chosen ChristCare will have their fifth Monday noon lunch on Monday, May 24" @ Pizza Ranch at 11:30am instead of on May 31, Everyone is invited to attend, especially if you enjoy great fellowship & conversation. Hope you will come. STATISTICS Mission Emphasis (MAY). Offering 5/16/21... Attendance 5/16/21. ae Pan Us For. SP ee {wren We still need towels for the additional Health that St. John’s is putting together for a "God's Work, Our Hands” project! The towels can be new or gently used, bath sized and not terribly heavy. The darker colors work best, Towels can be put into the tub in the hallway, Worship Assistants for next weekend (May 29" & 30") Saturday, May 29% Couneil Person- Communion/Reader/Greeter-Pat Monson ‘Sunday, May 30", 8:30am- Council Person- Communion/Reader-Duane Timperley Coffee Hosts- ‘Sunday, May 30", 11:00am- Council Person-Adam Bloomquist Communion Asst.-Adam Bloomquist Reader- Greeter/Usher-