NEXT LIVE EXPERIENCE
Chatham Circuit
St Louisville, Chatham & Liberty UMC
June 8, 2025
Pentecost Sunday
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Bringing the Light
*Call to Worship:
L: Come, Holy Spirit. Inspire our hearts with your fiery presence!
P: Let your flame burn within us, stirring us to action.
L: Come, Holy Spirit. Energize our lives to work for God.
P: Let your wind of hope swirl around us, lifting and moving us from complacency.
L: Come, Holy Spirit. Pour your blessing on us.
P: Let your presence challenge us to proclaim God’s presence and love in everything we say and do. AMEN.
*Opening Prayer
Almighty God, your Holy Spirit came to Jesus’ disciples, hidden in an upper room in Jerusalem. A violent wind and tongues of fire were the symbols of a new thing happening in their lives. May your Holy Spirit burst into our lives today, encouraging and inspiring us to proclaim boldly the good news of Jesus Christ who offers healing and hope to all people. AMEN.
Hymn: Breathe in Me Breath of God #420
1 Breathe on me, Breath of God, fill me with life anew, that I may love the way you love, and do what you would do.
2 Breathe on me, Breath of God, until my heart is pure, until my will is one with yours, to do and to endure.
3 Breathe on me, Breath of God, so shall I never die, but live with you the perfect life for all eternity.
The Lord’s Prayer
First Scripture: Genesis 11: 1 - 9
The Apostle’s Creed #881
*Second Scripture: John 14:8-17, 25-27
Gloria Patri #70
Message Lesson: Romans 8:12-17
Spirit of the Living God #393
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
The Message:
Adoption as Children of God
Bryan Moore
Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty #723
- Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee. Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!
- Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea. Cherubim and seraphim, falling down before thee, Who was and is and evermore shall be.
- Holy, Holy, Holy! though the darkness hide thee, Though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see, Only thou art holy; there is none beside thee, Perfect in pow'r, in love, and purity.
- Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall raise thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea; Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity.
Prayers of the People
Response to God’s Grace
When the Spirit extends a hand, we are filled with good things. When our breath is taken away, we return to the earth. In the time we have, let us share God’s bounty to the glory of our maker and for the blessing of our world.
*Doxology/Prayer
Merciful God, the blessings of Pentecost continue to birth hope for the future and offer blessings for those in need. May today’s offering bring love and light to those who have yet to touch the holy wind and sacred fire of your Spirit. Amen. Amen.
*Hymn: God of Grace, God of Glory #577
1 God of grace and God of glory, on the people pour thy power; crown thine ancient church's story, bring her bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour.
2 Lo! the hosts of evil round us scorn thy Christ, assail his ways! Fears and doubts too long have bound us; free our hearts to work and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the living of these days, for the living of these days.
3 Cure thy children's warring madness, bend our pride to thy control; shame our wanton, selfish gladness, rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, lest we miss thy kingdom's goal, lest we miss thy kingdom's goal.
4 Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore; let the search for thy salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,serving thee whom we adore, serving thee whom we adore.
*Responsive Benediction
L: In the glory of God,
P: Go forth to shine with love.
L: Go forth to shine with peace.
P: Go forth to shine with hope for the world. Amen.
Closing
Chatham: May the Lord bless and keep you; may the Lord lift His countenance upon you and give you peace; may the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. Amen.
“Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2
St Louisville: Deb Soter
Warren
Bryan Miller
Bob and Bev Bevard
Chatham: Frances
Kayla
Carol and Paul Rostofer
Layman Family
Liberty: Sally Lindsay
John Prather
Sandy Hubbard
Maria
Troy Mallow
Velma
Ruth and Rick Wilson
Happy Birthday
6/9 Jenna Walker
6/10 Jackson Cliver
6/11 MaKenzie McComb
Chatham Charge News:
Admin Board Meeting, June 9, at 7 PM, Liberty Church. St Louisville will meet at 6:00 for a Church Meeting
St Louisville Church:
June 9, St Louisville will meet at 6:00 at Liberty for a Church Meeting.
Vacation Bible School, June 17, 18 and 19 from 2 – 4:30 PM. Register at chathamcharge.com/vbs
The Monthly Women of Faith meeting will occur on June 24, at 1:00 PM at the church. Work on our prayer blankets will continue.
Words of Confession
We aren’t ready, Lord. It is easier for us to hide in the upper rooms of our lives, to let the world go by and not acknowledge your presence. But you have challenged us to come alive again with your love and words of healing mercy. Forgive our hesitant witness and our complacent spirits. Heal our fears and our wounds. Help us to be agents of healing and hope for others. Challenge and inspire us to overcome our feelings of inadequacy and remind us that you have called us beloved and have given us what we need to proclaim your Good News. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. AMEN.
Words of Assurance
Don’t be afraid! God’s Holy Spirit brings you healing comfort and hope. You are being prepared to serve God in some mighty ways. Rejoice! God’s Holy Spirit is with you always. AMEN.
Contact info for Pastor Bryan
email: brmoore1@aol.com - phone: 614-323-9561