05/23/2026
Bulletin for Sunday, May 24, 2026
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
501 5th Street NE, Devils Lake, North Dakota
May 24, 2026--- 11:15 a.m.
“Pentecost” and Memorial Day!
PRELUDE Stephanie Shock
WELCOME (Announcements) Rev. Trudy Dumont
*CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: The Spirit descends like a dove, bringing peace to unite the world in a just and caring community.
P: The Spirit comes like a breath, bringing life to renew the people of God.
L: The Spirit spreads like fire, bringing energy for witnessing to the love of God.
P: Spirit of the living God, come to us and transform our lives by your power.
*OPENING HYMN #561 “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” (Blue Hymnal)
*UNISON PRAYER OF APPROACH TO GOD
Holy One, for all of the ways you speak to us – in rushing wind, in dancing flames, in words we understand, and in all that transcends language, we give thanks. Give us courage to speak your love, everywhere we go, to everyone we meet. Amen.
*HYMN: “There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit” (Blue Hymnal #398)
RESPONSIVE READING OF SCRIPTURE: Psalm 89:1-5 Pew Bible OT Page 545
*UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION
All: Because you dwell in our hearts, Eternal God, You know how the world tries to crowd you out. The noise of the world deafens us to that Word which can heal us. We want our children to be good, kind, and gentle to others, and then they hear us speak of our desire for revenge towards those who have hurt us. Shattered by our sin, Your heart can still heal our brokenness. Your Spirit, can teach us faithful ways. Your Word, Jesus Christ our Lord, whispers to us of your mercy, your hope, and your love. Amen.
A MOMENT OF SILENT CONFESSION AND REFLECTION
WORDS OF FORGIVENESS
L: Hear the good news! God’s Spirit has been poured out upon all flesh, and we have been made one. We are no longer scattered or divided, but gathered together to build up the kingdom on this earth. Thanks be to God! Amen.
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION #32 “Thy Word” (Black Binder)
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
SECOND READING OF SCRIPTURE Acts 2:1-24 Pew Bible NT Page 119
RESPONSE TO HEARING GOD’S WORD
L: This is the Word of the Lord.
P: Thanks be to God.
CONGREGATIONAL CHORAL RESPONSE #1 “Open Our Eyes Lord” (Black Binder)
Open our eyes Lord; we want to see Jesus, to reach out and touch Him,
And say that we love Him. Open our ears Lord and help us to listen,
Open our eyes Lord, We want to see Jesus.
SERMON: “PENTECOST IS NOW!” Rev. Trudy Dumont
*SERMON HYMN: “Every Time I Feel The Spirit” (Blue Hymnal #315)
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Apostles’ Creed---Traditional), page 14, Blue Hymnal
THE OFFERING
INVITATION
OFFERTORY
*CONGREGATIONAL CHORAL RESPONSE #592 “Praise God from Whom All
Blessings Flow” (Blue Hymnal)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*UNISON PRAYER OF DEDICATION
All: Loving God, we give these offerings in gratitude, rejoicing in the abundance of your gifts to us. We give these offerings in faith, trusting that you will provide for our needs. We give these offerings in hope, knowing you can use them to spread your love in this world. And with these offerings, we give ourselves; may we live with generous hearts, and open hands. Amen. (Be seated)
CALL TO PRAYER, HYMN #2 “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” (Black Binder)
Lord, listen to your children praying, Lord, send your Spirit in this place,
Lord, listen to your children praying, Send us love, send us power, send us grace.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER (use debts and debtors)
*CLOSING HYMN #564 “O Beautiful For Spacious Skies” (Blue Hymnal)
*BENEDICTION
*COMMISSION
L: Our worship in the sanctuary has now ended.
P: Our service in the world begins.
*CONGREGATIONAL CHORAL RESPONSE #535 “Go with Us, Lord” (Blue Hymnal)
Go with us, Lord, and guide the way through this and every coming day,
That in Your Spirit strong and true our lives may be our gift to You.
POSTLUDE
