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Pentecost
05/24/2026 - 10:30 am
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CENTERING MUSIC “Morning Has Broken” Arr. Greg Maroney
MOMENT OF HOPE
CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Let us open our hearts to the sunshine of God’s love.
People: Let us open our souls to the gentle wind of God’s Spirit.
One: We have gathered to hear the good news of Jesus Christ,
People: A Word that renews us again and again.
All: Glory be to God, Creator, Christ, and Holy Spirit who loves, redeems and renews us. Amen.
*HYMN Wind Who Makes All Winds That Blow (see insert)
Wind who makes all winds that blow – Gusts that bend the saplings low,
Gales that heave the sea in waves, Stirrings in the mind’s deep caves –
Aim Your breath with steady power On Your church this day, this hour.
Raise, renew the life we’ve lost, Spirit God of Pentecost.
Fire who fuels all fires that burn – Suns around which planets turn,
Beacons marking reefs and shoals, Shining truth to guide our souls –
Come to us as once You came: Burst in tongues of sacred flame!
Light and Power, Might and Strength, Fill Your church, its breadth and length.
Holy Spirit, Wind and Flame, Move within our mortal frame.
Make our hearts an altar pyre, Kindle them with Your own fire.
Breathe and blow upon that blaze Till our lives, our deeds and ways,
Speak that tongue which every land By Your grace shall understand.
PRAYER CONFESSING OUR NEED FOR GOD’S GRACE
O God, you have spoken to men and women of old through dreams and visions, yet we sometimes to seek to rely on reason and tradition alone. We become trapped and enslaved by what we know, by what we believe makes us happy and comfortable. Fill us with vision, lead us into the future, and free us to grow toward a deeper understanding of your nature, through the power of your Holy Spirit. Amen.
MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER
SONG OF RENEWAL Veni Sancte Spiritus
Holy Spirit, Come to Us (repeat)
CELEBRATION OF GOD’S GRACE
One: The good news is that God loves us, forgives us, frees us, and brings us home. God has given us Christ to be living water and true bread. Let us accept with joy these precious gifts of abundance life.”
All: Amen!
*PASSING THE PEACE
Leader: The peace of Christ be with you
People: And with you also.
Leader: Let us pass the peace of Christ.
People: The peace of Christ be with you. (To one another)
ANTHEM “ Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove” by John Purifoy
BLESSING THE CHILDREN AND SINGING TO GODLY PLAY
“This Little Light of Mine”
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!
Today’s Story “The Mystery of Pentecost”
Kathleen Krentz & Peter Cloven
Leader: And as we continue our worship…
Congregation: May God be with you there
Children: May God be with you here.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Leader: God in your Grace,
People: Hear our prayer
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER
As we pray together the Lord's Prayer, you are invited to say this in whatever version is most comforting and meaningful to you. Here is one possible version (ecumenical version) that you can use:
Our Father, who is in heaven, holy be your name.
Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READINGS 1 Sam. 8:4-20 and Psalm 55:1-8, 16-18
RESPONSE
Reader: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION, from Psalm 19 - responsively
Pastor: May the words of my mouth
People: And the meditations of our hearts
All: Be acceptable in your sight, O Lord,
Our rock and our redeemer. Amen.
SERMON Praying Long and Hard Pastor Barbara Barkley
MOMENT FOR QUIET REFLECTION
JOINING OF NEW MEMBERS
Elder: Let us welcome them as they join with us in the worship and mission of the church.
People: With Joy and thanksgiving, we welcome you to share with us in the ministry of Christ, for we are all one in faith.
MOMENT OF THANKS
OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS
OFFERTORY “Teach Me Thy Way, O Lord” Arr. Jason Tonioli
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God whose breath fills all the earth
Whose love reveals our sacred worth
Whose Spirit forms one family
Whose grace brings peace and harmony. Amen
*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
As the wind blows and moves into our being with every breath, so the Spirit also blows through us, calling us into gratitude, generosity, and the joy of giving. Take these are grateful gifts! Amen.
*HYMN OF REFLECTION #289 On Pentecost They Gathered
On Pentecost they gathered quite early in the day,
A band of Christ’s disciples to worship, sing, and pray.
A mighty wind came blowing, filled all the swirling air,
And tongues of fire a-glowing inspired each person there.
The people all around them were startled and amazed
To understand their language, as Christ the Lord they praised.
What universal message what great good news was here?
That Christ, once dead, is risen to vanquish all our fear.
God pours the Holy Spirit on all who would believe,
On women, men, and children who would God’s grace receive.
That Spirit knows no limit, bestowing life and power.
The church, formed and reforming, responds in every hour
O Spirit, sent from heaven on that day long ago,
Rekindle faith among us in all life’s ebb and flow.
O give us ears to listen and tongues aflame with praise,
So folk of every nation glad songs of joy shall raise.
*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
As the wind blows and moves into our being with every breath, so the Spirit also blows through us, calling us into gratitude, generosity, and the joy of giving. Take these are grateful gifts! Amen.
SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
One: The Lord be with you
People: And also with you.
One: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them up to the Lord
One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
THE COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE: SHARING THE BREAD AND THE CUP
Here at Clayton Valley, we practice open communion, and all believers are welcome. While we usually do not use alcohol so that all may come to the table, this morning we offer a choice. There will still be a grape-juice option, but we are also offering wine this morning in remembrance of the original Lord's Supper meal.
COMMUNION PRAYER
*CLOSING HYMN #66 Every Time I Feel the Spirit
Refrain:
Every time I feel the Spirit moving in my heart I will pray.
Yes, every time I feel the Spirit moving in my heart I will pray.
Upon the mountain, when my Lord spoke, out of God’s mouth came fire and smoke.
Looked all around me, it looked so fine, till I asked my Lord if all was mine.
Jordan River, chilly and cold, it chills the body but not the soul.
There is but one train upon this track. It runs to heaven and then right back.
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*Congregational Response: Go with God
Go with God, go with God.
As you leave this place, go with God.
God will direct your way, God will light every day.
As you leave this place, go with God.
*POSTLUDE “Be Thou My Vision” Arr. Dan Musselman