FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH



May 31, 2020PentecostWhere two or three are gathered in His Name, Jesus is there.GATHERING AROUND THE WORDPREPARATION (Janie Alford, 1887-1986) Come, O Spirit, dwell among us, come with Pentecostal power. Give the church a stronger vision, help us face each crucial hour. Built upon a firm foundation, Jesus Christ, the Cornerstone, still the church is called to mission that God’s love shall be made known.CALL TO WORSHIP As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and behold the face of God? My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me continually, “Where is your God?” These things I remember, as I pour out my soul: how I went with the throng, and led them in procession to the house of God, with glad shouts and songs of thanksgiving, a multitude keeping festival. Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my help and my God.OPENING MUSIC “Shine, Jesus, Shine”Lord, the light of Your love is shining, In the midst of the darkness shining;Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us, Set us free by the truth you now bring usShine on me, shine on me.Refrain:Shine, Jesus, shine, Fill this land with the Father's gloryBlaze, Spirit, blaze, Set our hearts on fire.Flow, river, flow, Flood the nations with grace and mercySend forth your word Lord, and let there be lightAs we gaze on Your kingly brightness, So our faces display Your likenessEver changing from glory to glory, Mirrored here, may our lives tell Your storyShine on me, shine on me. Refrain:CALL TO CONFESSION The proof of God’s amazing love is this: While we were sinners Christ died for us. Because we have faith in Christ, we dare to approach God with confidence. Let us confess our sins before God and our neighbor.PRAYER of Confession Merciful and gracious God, Our hearts cry out for you to make us whole again. Even as we celebrate that you have come dwell within us, we have sinned against you and abandoned your commandments. We have been envious, possessive, halfhearted and insincere. We have not heeded your Word and we have not cherished your covenant. Help us to glorify you in all times and in all places. As our souls thirst for your living waters, quench our needs and satisfy our love. That we may come back to you and be sent forth to fill the world with your mercy and grace. In the name of your son, Jesus Christ, and by the power of the Holy Spirit who is at work within us, Amen.ASSURANCE OF PARDON Jesus knows our every weakness, and loves us still. Awaken to the promise of Christ’s amazing grace. Friends, believe the good news of the gospel. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven! AMEN*GLORY TO THE FATHERGlory 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, Amen.PROCLAMATION OF THE WORDSCRIPTURE READINGSNew Testament ReadingActs 2:1-21When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes Cretans and Arabs — in our own languages we hear them speaking about God’s deeds of power.” All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” But others sneered and said, “They are filled with new wine.” But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, “Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o’clock in the morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: ‘In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist. The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord’s great and glorious day. Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’”Psalm ReadingPsalm 104:24-35O LORD, how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. Yonder is the sea, great and wide, creeping things innumerable are there, living things both small and great. There go the ships, and Leviathan that you formed to sport in it. These all look to you to give them their food in due season; when you give to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are filled with good things. When you hide your face, they are dismayed; when you take away their breath, they die and return to their dust. When you send forth your spirit, they are created; and you renew the face of the ground. May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in his works — who looks on the earth and it trembles, who touches the mountains and they smoke. I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being. May my meditation be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the LORD. Bless the LORD, O my soul. Praise the LORD!Gospel ReadingJohn 7:37-39On the last day of the festival, the great day, while Jesus was standing there, he cried out, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me, and let the one who believes in me drink. As the scripture has said, ‘Out of the believer’s heart shall flow rivers of living water.’” Now he said this about the Spirit, which believers in him were to receive; for as yet there was no Spirit, because Jesus was not yet glorified.MEDITATION“A Cure for Boredom”Rev. Stephen RowRESPONSE TO THE WORDDECLARATION OF FAITHApostle’s CreedI BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.HYMN OF RESPONSE“The Church’s One Foundation” The church's one foundation is Jesus Christ, her Lord;she is his new creation by water and the Word:from heav'n he came and sought her to be his holy bride;with his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died.Elect from ev'ry nation, yet one o'er all the earth,her charter of salvation one Lord, one faith, one birth;one holy name she blesses, partakes one holy food,and to one hope she presses, with ev'ry grace endued.PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (PC(USA))Living God, you sent the Holy Spirit to breathe life into your church. Let us no longer be captives to fear, but messengers of your saving love, so that all may be reconciled in you, through Jesus Christ, our peace. Holy One, when Christ ascended into heaven to reign with you in power and glory, you sent the Spirit of truth to guide us into the way, the truth, and the life of Christ. Let your Spirit, our Advocate, guide us still – preserving us from judgment, protecting us from sin, and leading us into righteousness, so that we may testify to the good news: fullness of life and joy for all; through Jesus Christ our Savior and in the unity of the Holy Spirit. Lord God, through Christ you have given us peace that the world cannot give. Let your Spirit of truth abide with us so that we may live in hope, grow in faith, and keep your commandments of love; in the name of Jesus Christ we pray. (Here you are invited to add your own prayers.)PRAYER LISTPNNE Prayer request: Kenyan Community Ushindi Presbyterian Church and pastor Rev. Joseph KimatuDoris Bartow, Genny Carter, Beth and Tony Cornacchio, Doris Gaw, Terri Kohl (Betty’s daughter-in-law), Emile Kwo (Victor’s father), Kathy Martineau, Beth and Kathryn Maurer (Betty Kohl’s daughter and granddaughter), Rachel Monroe, Danielle Penny (Dawn’s Sister-in-law), Jerry Quaglia, Reina van Gennep, Susan Balomenos and Georgianna Nelson (Janet Brodie’s sisters), and all affected by the virus, all involved in treatment of the virus and all questioning God's love or their faith during this time.THE LORD’S PRAYER 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 deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.PENTECOST MINUTEDONATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Email: firstpres_hav@11982457620 00 263216611521To donate online, either scan this QR code or go to our website and click the “Donate Now” button. Both will direct you to our secure donation page. Thank you!00To donate online, either scan this QR code or go to our website and click the “Donate Now” button. Both will direct you to our secure donation page. Thank you!Pledges and donations can also be sent to the church:FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF HAVERHILL346 Broadway, Haverhill, MA 01832 *DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessing flow; Praise God all creatures here below.Praise God above ye heavenly hosts; Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen.PRAYER OF DEDICATIONLord make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, joy. O divine master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned. And it's in dying that we are born to eternal life.Amenclosing MUSIC“We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations”We’ve a story to tell to the nations, That shall turn their hearts to the right,A story of truth and mercy, A story of peace and light, A story of peace and light.Refrain:For the darkness shall turn to dawning, And the dawning to noonday bright;And Christ’s great kingdom shall come on earth, The kingdom of love and light.We’ve a message to give to the nations, That the Lord who reigns up aboveHas sent us His Son to save us And show us that God is love, And show us that God is love.Refrain:CHARGE “As You Journey Forth”-Susan L. GleasonAs you journey forth from this sacred place, to a world where need is great,May you bring the hope that you’ve found in God to others who await.May His truth be found in what you say, and His love in what you do,So that needing souls may find the Lord, through what they find in you.BENEDICTION (Rev. 22:20-21)Jesus says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen.END OF WORSHIPBEGINNING OF STEWARDSHIP AND SERVICEServices have been suspended until at least June 15. Please stay home, stay safe and join us online for worship, study, and fellowship! Bible Study and Prayer on Wednesdays at 6:30am via Zoom: 2117452592. Every Thursday Check-In at 6:30pm: or by phone: 1 929 436 2866. You will be asked to enter Meeting ID: 876 5720 3671. Pentecost is the birth of the Christian Church. The Pentecost collection is designated for youth. 40% of the collection remains with this church and has been used help fund Community Meals, which serves youth and adults in the community.Food Pantry items needed: several food pantries in Haverhill remain open: Salvation Army, Somebody Cares New England, Veteran's NE Outreach, and Sacred Hearts. All are seeing an increased demand. Non-perishable foods are best. You can contact them directly to donate or Lina will take the donations when we have a sufficient collection. Some ideas for collecting: order online, drop off at church on Tues/ Fri. a.m., (contact Ann Locniskar [info below] first to see when she will be there), or Lina will be very glad to pick it up at your house, if you leave it outside. Got Cabin Fever? You can get outside and still keep the proper distance! The front gardens at the church need tending. Bring your own weeding tools and come at your own time and do as much as you feel inclined. Thank you!Seeking: persons interested in providing and/or coordinating Christian education (Sunday School). A new team is being formed to provide this important service. You would not be called on to serve weekly, and teaching materials are provided. See Pat McGranahan or Lina Bartow if interested. Render unto Caesar: Donations to the Capital Campaign are added as additional principle payments to our mortgage. Any amount is welcome! We have collected a total of $6531 to date. Grounds keeping: The lawn mowing is $90 per cut. Any donations are welcome, thank you! Congregational Concerns - We stay united in Christ through phone calls, emails, texts, and in face to face meetings. For Pastoral care issues or emergencies, please contact Pastor Stephen at 215-208-1608 or e-mail: stephen.row@maine.edu. Clerk of Session: Rob Heinze, e-mail: ubuggs@, cell phone: 781-640-2179.Bulletin announcements are due on Wednesday to Ann Locniskar (a.2Loc@)CONTACTSPastor: Rev. Stephen Row 215-208-1608stephen.row@maine.edu Clerk of Session: Rob Heinze781-640-2179ubuggs@Music Director: Jacob PresayzenSexton: Melanie Tamberino FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF HAVERHILL346 Broadway, Haverhill, MA 01832 Tel. No.978-374-8029 HYPERLINK "" Email: firstpres_hav@ ................
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