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This week's News
This week's Calendar
Prayer Requests
Everyone is a Minister of the Gospel
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your acts of kindness, and give glory to your God. Matthew 5:16
Statement Of Call: We are called by God to be a radically inclusive, caring community of faith – offering personal and social transformation through Jesus Christ.
We are a reconciling congregation welcoming people of all sexual orientations.
The two candles that grace the front of our altar remind us that the power of God is working within the peoples of Israel and and Palestine to bing about lasting peace. There is hope!
2008 Worship Schedule
8:00 a.m. Prayer and Communion (Fireside Room)
8:30 a.m. Worship
9:00 a.m. Forum; Fellowship and coffee
10:00 a.m. Worship; Children’s Education
11:30 a.m. Fellowship and coffee
Today’s Services:
Nursery: Kathy Lawrence, Anna Gresser
Greeter: .Doug Cozad
Ushers:
8:30 a.m.— Karen Hanauer, Craig Kile
10:00 a.m.— Gary Plager, Jan Plager, Jack Hofer, Dianne Anderson
Hospitality, All-Church Family Meal
Today’s Altar Flowers…. in celebration of Vicky and Gerry Gries’ 45th wedding anniversary. Learn about flowers sponsorship
Today’s Music…
Office Hours
Monday–Friday, 9–noon
7600 Harold Avenue, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427
763 545 0239 • Fax 763 546 3109
Sunshine Valley Childcare: 763 545 6906
Staff:
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Festival of the Christian Home
Pentecost
Gathering Music, Jerry Rubino. 10am service: Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore, arr. Lee Afdahl, Spirit-a-Peal
Choral Call to Worship. Come, Holy Spirit, John W. Peterson, Choir
Welcome on this day when we celebrate Pentecost. God’s powerful Holy Spirit is present for all who are willing to receive the gift. May the same joy and fellowship and closeness be among us today as they were on the day the church was born in Jerusalem so long ago.
Call to Worship
One: lames. Crackling, burning flames,
All: Like tongues of fire,
One: Whipped by winds,
All: Strong, spirit winds.
One: Yet, nothing destroyed, except fear -
All: Fear of speaking, fear of loving.
One: Nothing destroyed, except timidity -
All: Timid actions, hesitant witness.
One: It's Pentecost !
All: Tongues of fire and strong winds
One: Blowing again,
All: Getting inside us,
One: Burning away fear,
All: Setting loose contagious joy and bold compassion,
One: Causing us to sing.
Hymn of Praise, 8:30 a.m., O Spirit of the Living God, number 539
Time of Singing. 10 a.m. service
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Spirit Song
Wimber, John
Oh, let the Son of God enfold you
With His Spirit and His love,
Let Him fill your heart and satisfy your soul.
Oh, let Him have those things that hold you,
And His Spirit, like a dove,
Will descend upon your life and make you whole.
Chorus
Jesus, oh Jesus, come and fill Your lambs.
Jesus, oh Jesus, come and fill Your lambs.
Oh, come and sing this song with gladness
As your hearts are filled with joy,
Lift your hands in sweet surrender to His name.
Oh, give Him all your tears and sadness,
Give Him all your years of pain,
And you'll enter into life in Jesus’ name.
© 1979 Mercy / Vineyard Publishing (Admin. by Music Services) CCLI License No. 1027861
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Where The Spirit Of The Lord Is
Adams, Stephen R.
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is peace!
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is love!
There is comfort in life’s darkest hour.
There is light and life.
There is help and power in the Spirit,
In the Spirit of the Lord!
© 1973 Pilot Point Music (Lillenas [Admin. by The Copyright Company]) CCLI License No. 1027861
Sweet Sweet Spirit
Akers, Doris
Sweet Holy Spirit,
Sweet heavenly Dove
Stay right here with us,
Filling us with Your love;
And for these blessings
We lift our hearts in praise.
Without a doubt we’ll know
That we have been revived.
When we shall leave this place.
©1962, Renewed 1990 Manna Music, Inc. ARR UBP of Manna Music, Inc. CCLI License No. 1027861
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Centering Prayer
O eternal God, creator of Spirits and lover of souls: you sent your Spirit on the day of Pentecost to give birth to the Church and promised to abide with it forever. May that same Spirit lead us into all truth, defend us from sin, enrich us with your gifts, refresh us with your comfort, rule our hearts in all things, and lead us in the way of discipleship; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the same Spirit lives and reigns, one God, world without end. Amen.
Children’s Time
Following children’s time, childcare is available for preschoolers through 2nd grade youth.
Where Children Belong
This, this is where children belong,
Welcomed as part of the worshiping throng.
Water, God’s Word, bread and cup, prayer, and song:
This is where children belong.
The Faith We Sing. Music Copyright © 1999 Abingdon Press, Admin. by The Copyright Co., Permission is granted for this one-time use.
Gift of Music, 10 a.m. Love Will Be Our Home, Susan Hofflander
Prayers of the People
- Concerns:
Leader: And the people of God say:
People: Lord, hear our prayer.
- Joys:
Leader: And the people of God say:
People: Thanks be to God.
Silent Prayer
Morning Prayers
Lord’s Prayer (trespasses), number 895
Gift of Music, Love Will Be Our Home, Steven Curtis Chapman, Susan Hofflander
Faith Story, Phil Worrell
Scripture
Acts 2:1-21 page 1168
John 7:37-3, page 1147
Message, God’s Surprising Spirit, Duane Salness
Offering Ourselves, Song of Praise and Thanksgiving
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power up lifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
The United Methodist Hymnal, Adapt. © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House, Permission is granted for this one-time use.
Closing Song, Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee, number 89
Closing Words
Closing Music, Jerry Rubino
Time of Fellowship
Prayer Requests
Joys and concerns were shared last week. You are invited to share prayer requests by calling 763 545 0239 or by email.
- Thanks for the joy of completing nurses training and finding a new job. (Jenna Tasto)
- Thanks for all the volunteers who helped clean the church last weekend.
- Prayers for Anthea Cross and her family as they mourn the death of her grandfather.
- Prayers for loved ones struggling with health concerns
Upcoming Events
All-Church Family Meal (immediately following 10 a.m. worship)
Saturday, May 17 Flea Market (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Sunday, May 18 Peace with Justice Sunday (special offering)
Sunday, May 25 Chipotle Sunday
Begin Summer Worship
(9:30 a.m. worship only)
Monday, May 26 Memorial Day (offices closed)
Weekly Calendar
Friday, May 9
7:00 am SSV Mother’sTea (Lobby)
Saturday, May 10
8:30 am Men’s Breakfast(Fellowship Hall)
9:00 am Footitt Conference Room reserved
Sunday, May 11, Pentecost/Festival of the Christian Home
8:00 am Prayer and Communion (Fireside Room)
8:30 am Worship
9:00 am Forum (Fireside Room); fellowship and coffee (Lobby)
10:00 am Worship; Children’s Education
11:15 am All-Church Family Meal (Fellowship Hall)
Footitt Conference Room reserved
Monday, May 12
4:45 pm Violin Lessons (Fireside Room)
6:30 pm Book Study (Footitt Conference Room)
6:45 pm SMILERS (Fireside Room)
7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Fellowship Hall)
Tuesday, May 13
9:00 am Covenant Disciple Group
10:00 am Bible Study (Footitt Conference Room)
10:30 am Bible Study (Covenant Village)
3:30 pm Footitt Conference Room reserved
7:00 pm Staff Parish Relations (Footitt Conference Room)
Wednesday, May 14
10:00 am Staff (Footitt Conference Room)
2:00 pm Footitt Conference Room reserved
4:00 pm SSV Arts Gallery (Lobby)
6:30 pm Trustees (Footitt Conference Room)
Thursday, May 15
10:30 am Driving for Dinner at Your Door
2:00 pm Fireside Room reserved
Friday, May 16
9:00 am Second Harvest
Saturday, May 17
8:00 am 4th Annual Flea Market
3:00 pm Bell/Metcaff Wedding
Sunday, May 18, Pentecost/Festival of the Christian Home
8:00 am Prayer and Communion (Fireside Room)
8:30 am Worship
9:00 am Forum (Fireside Room); fellowship and coffee (Lobby)
10:00 am Worship; Children’s Education
11:15 am Fellowship/Coffee (Lobby), Footitt Conference Room reserved
12:00 noon Music Brunch (Nogle-Krueger Home)
4:00 pm Violin Recital (Fireside Room/Café)
7:00 pm Women’s Book Club (Lobby)
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Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church
7600 Harold Avenue, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427
763 545-0239 • Fax 763 546-3109
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9–noon
Sunshine Valley Childcare: 763-545-6906 © Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church
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