Sunday, May 20, 2018
Pentecost Sunday
For Meditation and Reflection
“There is a new Hummer dealership in our town. In America they call a Hummer an SUV, in the rest of the world, it is a military vehicle! People in America use military vehicles to get groceries.” – Rob Bell
Welcome and Announcements
A warm welcome is extended to all. No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here in this safe and sacred place.
Children’s Moment
The children are invited to come forward for a special lesson or story.
Call to Worship
Pastor: In this caring and supportive community, during this time of prayer and quiet reflection, we come to be emptied.
People: And to be filled with the spirit that flows in and among us and throughout the world.
Pastor: We, here today, are also people of spirit. We, too, are struck in awe before the great mystery of the cosmos.
People: We, too, are powerfully moved by a deep concern for our world and our care for one another.
Pastor: The spirit moves in us as in others, that we might be the embodiment of the larger life in all that we do.
All: Welcome to worship.
Opening Hymn This Is a Day of New Beginnings – #417
(Verses 1, 3, 5)
Opening Prayer
May we in our gathering and this sacred space be blessed. May we open ourselves ever more fully to that mystery which lures us onward toward life and creativity. May we hold one another in the deep and tender places with compassion, and may we grace one another by sharing our own vulnerabilities, being ever mindful of the divinity within that makes soul mates of us all. For we gather in the name of that humble Galilean who dared us to dream peace into being, who showed us creative ways to challenge injustice, and whose love embraced all. Amen.
Reception of New Members (Please see handout)
Scripture Reading: Mark 1:14-20, Acts 2:1-18
Sermon: When Fishing Gets Taken to a Whole New Level
by Rev. Samantha Tuttle
Responsive Sharing
Reflective Hymn Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness – #286
The Offerings and Offertory Music
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
The Lord’s Prayer (traditional, with debts)
Closing Hymn Help Us Accept Each Other – #388
Blessing and Sending:
We leave blessed by our connections to one another, to the spirit of life. Walk lightly that you see the life that is below your feet. Spread your arms as if you had wings and could dance through the air. Feel the joy of the breath in your lungs and the fire in your heart. Live to love and be a blessing on this earth.
Sharing the Peace as we go…….And we hope you can join us for post-worship coffee and conversation in Fellowship Hall.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Childcare is now available during services at St. James. Thank you to Greta Harteis and Katie Sulek for your generous and caring work.
Food Bank Donations: Please bring non-perishable food items to church; Thank you to Tena Brass for taking our donations to the Lovettsville Food Bank at the New Jerusalem Lutheran Church.
Vacation Bible School! Mon – Fri, August 6-10. Tell everyone with young children! Join the fun! If you’d like to offer a short activity for the children during this half-day camp, or if you simply want to help, please talk with Robin or Janell.
Spreading the Word… St. James will have outreach tables at
✓ Lovettsville MayFest on Saturday, May 26.
✓ Frederick Pride Festival on Saturday, June 23.
If you’d like to help represent St. James, please talk with Tena B. or Lauranne.
This Sunday, May 20:
10:00am: Sunday School
Children meet in the Fellowship Hall with Robin Scott.
Adults meet in the Sanctuary with David Weintraub to hear and discuss Wisdom, Part 6 –Talking about Talking, by Rob Bell. See our website for the link to listen or download.
11:00am: Worship with Rev. Tuttle; Reception of New Members
12:30 – 3pm: Fete Newcomers & Bon Voyage Party for David!
Sunday, May 27: Worship led by Dr. Rev. Michael Lyle
Sunday, June 3:
11:00am: Communion Worship with Rev. Samantha Tuttle
12:30am: Shared Lunch
1:30pm: Annual Meeting of Members; Election of Church Council