Ascension and Pentecost are two sides of the same coin: Ascension means Jesus is now Lord of the universe, and Pentecost means he exercises this lordship through the person of his Holy Spirit.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 104:24, 27–28, 30
- Old Testament reading is from Ezekiel 37:1–14
- Epistle reading is from Acts 2:1–21
- Holy Gospel is from John 15:26–27; 16:4b–15
Hymns:
- Light of God
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Text and tune by Keith Getty and Kristyn Getty
© 2005 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Come, Thou Almighty King
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Text is English
Tune by Felice de Giardini
Public domain - For Your Gift of God the Spirit
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Text by Edith Margaret Clarkson
Tune by Mindy Deckard and Bruce Benedict
© 1987 Hope Publishing Co.
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Water, Blood, and Spirit Crying
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Text by Stephen P. Starke, © 1999 Stephen P. Starke, admin. Concordia Publishing House
Tune by Jeffrey N. Blersch, © 2003 Jeffrey N. Blersch
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Lamb of God
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Text and tune by Twila Paris
© 1985 Straightway Music, admin. EMI
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - I Need Thee Every Hour
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Text by Annie S. Hawks and Robert Lowry
Tune by Robert Lowry
Public domain - Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
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Text by Thomas Ken
Tune by Trente Quatre Pseaumes de David, 1551
Public domain
Recording:
- Audio:
- Video:
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Announcements:
- Sunday Bible Study (Zoom)
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Sundays at 12:30 PM (Zoom). Please text Pastor Mueller if you have not yet attended and would like Zoom invitation link sent to your email.
- Youth Confirmation
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Sundays from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM
- Sunday Evening Prayer
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Sundays at 5:30 PM
- Men’s Bible Study
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Tuesday at 6:30 AM
- No Youth Group on Tuesday, May 25th
- Wednesday Evening Bible Study (Zoom)
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Wednesdays at 7 PM (Zoom) – The Screwtape Letters. Contact Aaron for a Zoom invitation.
- Yoga Classes
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Thursdays at 7 PM. Join us under the trees behind the church for all-levels yoga classes. Bring your own mat (or towel/blanket) and water bottle. No experience needed.
- No Ladies Bible Study on Saturday, May 29th
- Youth Group Mission Trip Update
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Grades 6 through 12 to Callaway, Minnesota, June 18-26th (leaving Friday night). Cost is $100. Quick info meeting downstairs after the 10:15 service, Sunday May 23rd. If you cannot make the meeting but are planning on attending as an adult leader or student, please contact the church office.
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