05/22/2026
May 24th, 2026 ~ Pentecost Sunday
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
please stand as you are able
Greeting of Peace
Opening Song
T - ELW red hymnal #327 “O Day Full of Grace” (vv 1,3,4) TP - W&P #13 “Awesome God” 2x
Greeting
L: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you.
Prayer of the Day
L: O God,
C: On this day you open the hearts of your faithful people by sending into us your Holy Spirit. Direct us by the light of the Spirit that we may have right judgment in all things and rejoice at all times in your peace, through Jesus Christ, you Son and our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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Reading Acts 2:1-21
L: Holy wisdom, holy Word. C: Thanks be to God.
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Gospel Acclamation T - ELW red hymnal #172 “Halle, Halle, Hallelujah” 2X TP - W&P #129 “Spirit of the Living God”
L: The Holy Gospel according to John 14 C: Glory to you, O Lord.
Gospel Reading John 14:15-21
L: The Gospel of the Lord C: Praise to you, O Christ.
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Sermon T - Pastor Ryan Ferwerda TP - Chris Boike
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Song of the Day
T - ELW red hymnal #396 “Spirit of Gentleness” (vv 1,3,4) TP - W&P #130 “Spirit Song”
Apostles’ Creed
Prayers of the People
L: Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer.
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Offering
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Offertory T - “Fragrant Offering”
Words of Institution
Lord’s Prayer
Invitation to Communion
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Distribution Songs “Seek Ye First”
Verse 1 “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and its righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. Allelu, alleluia.”
Verse 2 “Ask and it shall be given unto you; seek and ye shall find; knock and the door shall be opened unto you. Allelu, alleluia.”
Prayer after Communion
L: Holy One, through this meal you have made your home among us and are making all things new. Send us now to speak peace to anxious hearts, to love those who need it most, and to bring your healing to the nations. In the name of Jesus, C: Amen
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Blessing
L: God Almighty, who is the beginning and the end, Jesus Christ, the firstborn of the dead, and the Spirit, our advocate and peace, bless you now and forever. C: Amen
Sending Song ELW red hymnal #890 “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory”
Verse 1 “Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord; he is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; he has loosed the fateful lightning of his terrible swift sword: his truth is marching on. “ Refrain
Refrain “Glory, glory! Hallelujah! Glory, glory! Hallelujah! Glory, glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on”
Verse 2 “He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat; he is sifting out the hearts of men before his judgement seat. Oh, be swift, my soul, to answer him; be jubilant, my feet! Our God is marching on.” Refrain
Verse 3 “In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, with a glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me. As he died to make men holy, let us live to make men free, while God is marching on.” Refrain
Dismissal L: People of Trinity, what is our mission? C: We are a people who explore, engage, and share the hope of Jesus. Thanks be to God.
Postlude T- Hazel Mendez TP – Anne Kopecky
