GREETING

KYRIE ELW p. 213

CANTICLE OF PRAISE Glory to God ELW p. 213

PRAYER OF THE DAY

Mighty God, you breathe life into our bones, and your Spirit brings truth to the world. Send us this Spirit, transform us by your truth, and give us language to proclaim your gospel, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

FIRST READING: Acts 2:1–21

Originally Pentecost was a Jewish thanksgiving-type festival celebrated seven weeks after Passover. On this particular Pentecost, however, the Holy Spirit is poured out upon the entire community of believers just as Jesus had promised and the scriptures had prophesied. Empowered by the Spirit, the entire community bears witness to God’s activity in multiple languages.

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. 4All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.
5Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. 6And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. 7Amazed and astonished, they asked, "Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? 8And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? 9Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, 11Cretans and Arabs — in our own languages we hear them speaking about God's deeds of power." 12All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "What does this mean?" 13But others sneered and said, "They are filled with new wine."
14But 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. 15Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o'clock in the morning. 16No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:
17'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.
18Even upon my slaves, both men and women,
in those days I will pour out my Spirit;and they shall prophesy.
19And I will show portents in the heaven above
and signs on the earth below,blood, and fire, and smoky mist.
20The sun shall be turned to darkness
and the moon to blood,before the coming of the Lord's great and glorious day.
21Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.'

The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

PSALM: Psalm 104:24–35

24How manifold are your | works, O LORD!
In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full | of your creatures.
25Yonder is the sea, great and wide, with its swarms too man- | y to number,
living things both | small and great.
26There go the ships | to and fro,
and Leviathan, which you made for the | sport of it.
27All of them | look to you
to give them their food | in due season.
28You give it to them; they | gather it;
you open your hand, and they are filled | with good things.
29When you hide your face, | they are terrified;
when you take away their breath, they die and return | to their dust.
30You send forth your Spirit, and they | are created;
and so you renew the face | of the earth.
31May the glory of the LORD en- | dure forever;
O LORD, rejoice in | all your works.
32You look at the earth | and it trembles;
you touch the mountains | and they smoke.
33I will sing to the LORD as long | as I live;
I will praise my God while I | have my being.
34May these words of | mine please God.
I will rejoice | in the LORD.
35Let sinners be consumed from the earth and the wicked | be no more.
Bless the LORD, O my soul. | Hallelujah!

SECOND READING: Romans 8:22–27

By pouring the Holy Spirit into our hearts, God gives us the promised first fruit of eternal life so that we await God’s future in hope. In the meantime, the Spirit also intercedes for us by carrying the prayers of our weak human hearts to God.

22We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now; 23and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies. 24For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen? 25But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.
26Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. 27And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia ELW p. 216

GOSPEL: John 15:26–27; 16:4b–15

The holy gospel according to John.
Glory to you, O Lord.

When speaking to his disciples before his death, Jesus referred to the Holy Spirit as "the Helper" and described the difference the Spirit would make in their lives and in the world.

Chapter 15
26When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who comes from the Father, he will testify on my behalf. 27You also are to testify because you have been with me from the beginning.
Chapter 16
4b "I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you. 5But now I am going to him who sent me; yet none of you asks me, 'Where are you going?' 6But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your hearts. 7Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. 8And when he comes, he will prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: 9about sin, because they do not believe in me; 10about righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will see me no longer; 11about judgment, because the ruler of this world has been condemned.
12I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. 14He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you. 15All that the Father has is mine. For this reason I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.

The gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.

SERMON

HYMN OF THE DAY: In Christ Called to Baptize ELW 575

CREED ELW p. 104

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

Enlivened in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and filled with the Holy Spirit, we pray for the life of the church, for those in need, and for all of God's creation.

Holy, living God, pour out your Spirit upon your people. Inspire unity in mission throughout the church. Send us out to testify to the new life the risen Christ has shown us. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.

Cover all of creation with your Spirit. Spark renewal in areas that have been damaged or destroyed, and make life spring forth in waters, fields, and forests. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.

Send your Spirit into all forms of communication. Give words that will speak compassion, and open ears to listen with care. Foster understanding among people of different nations and languages. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.

Put your life-giving Spirit within weary bodies, hearts, and minds. Restore those who struggle with broken relationships, personal crisis, or poor health especially…... Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.

Give your Spirit of encouragement and strength to all who put the good of others before themselves: military personnel, emergency workers, advocates for the poor and aging. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.

As we remember the witness of the saints, gather us into faithful communities by your Spirit until the day when your Spirit gathers us all into your eternal reign. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.

Trusting in your abundant mercy, O God, we commend ourselves and all for whom we pray into your care, through Jesus Christ our Savior.
Amen.

PEACE

OFFERING
CANTICLE OF THANKSGIVING Salvation Belongs To Our God ELW p. 219

THANKSGIVING FOR THE WORD

Let us pray.
O God of justice and love,
we give thanks to you
that you illumine our way through life
with the words of your Son.
Give us the light we need,
awaken us to the needs of others,
and at the end bring all the world to your feast;
through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord,
to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,
be honor and glory forever.
Amen.

LORD'S PRAYER ELW p. 221

BLESSING

SENDING SONG: The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve ELW 551

DISMISSAL

SERVING TODAY: Greeter, Joanne Niederhauser; Usher, Julian Sullivan; Lay Reader, Mark Fisher; Projectionist, Kathy Nummer.

IN NEED OF PRAYER: Dee Moore, Delores Cook, Dennis Rocker, Larry Boden, Mary Forys, Mary Rose, Marilyn Pegg, Pat Sass, Harold Convis, IaLee Ritter, Jean Renauer, Janice Golder, Hilda Tackaberry, McKenna Thompson, Loretta Lukasak, Jim Kalis, Marsha Van Milligan, Anna Cooper.

BIRTHDAY: 6/1 Christine Beier 83 years
ANNIVERSARIES: 5/27 Kathy & Bernie Nummer 46 years
5/28 Guy & Betty MacIntosh 63 years

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Our 9:30 a.m. worship service is now being taped and available on DVD upon request. Those who are unable to come to the worship services due to health issues may also request a copy of the service brought to their home. For more information, contact the church office.

We welcome those who are visiting with us. Please take time to sign the registration book or the guest register in the lobby and introduce yourself to Pastor Troike. We hope that you will find our worship edifying and our congregation warm and receptive. We are glad that you are here.

Happy Memorial Day weekend. Our hope is that it is a safe and enjoyable one.

Word has reached us that Lyman Briggs is in the hospital. Lyman and Peggy’s address is: 1300 Andover Circle, Commerce Twp., Mi., 48390. Please keep them in your prayers.

The initial response to the ELCA Malaria Campaign exceeded expectations. $203,000 was given in the first week after World Malaria Day and will be used to launch work in Liberia. The Rev, D. Jensen Seyenkulo, newly elected bishop of the Lutheran Church in Liberia expresses his gratitude for your gifts. It is the ELCA’s goal to eradicate Malaria and it is possible with your support.

Choir members! Don’t forget we are back on Thursday at 7 pm for our final rehearsal to prepare our song for next Sunday, June 3. Hope to see everyone there!

Check your mailbox today for the June newsletter. If you would prefer to receive your newsletter by email or US mail, contact the office.

WEEKLY CHURCH CALENDAR

Monday

Memorial Day
Office closed Thursday

Choir
7 pm
Friday

Pastor’s day off Saturday

Worship
Communion
5 pm
Sunday

Worship
9:30 am
Graduate
Recognition