Living in Hope - “Pentecost: Rejoice in the Lord”
Sunday, May 24, 2026
*Please stand in body or in spirit. Congregational responses are in bold and preceded by "All"
GATHERING
Welcome and Announcements
Invitation and Sharing of Peace
Peace be with you. And also with you.
Prelude Holy Spirit Rejuvenate
Lighting of the Altar Candles
Call to Worship (Clergy Stuff)
LEADER: Rejoice in the Lord always!
ALL: Again, I will say, rejoice!
LEADER: Do not worry about anything,
ALL: But in everything by prayer with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
LEADER: And the peace of God, which passes all understanding,
ALL: Will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Opening Prayer (Clergy Stuff)
ALL: Holy Spirit, You alone are the source of all wisdom and understanding. By your guidance, open our minds to learn from our neighbors of every language and culture around the world, that in so doing we might find you everywhere we look, and treat all of creation with the same lovingkindness we would want to receive ourselves. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
*Opening Song Lord I Lift Your Name on High TFWS 2088
Lord, I lift your
name on high;
Lord, I love to
sing your praises.
I’m so glad
you’re in my life;
I’m so glad you
came to save us.
You came from
heaven to earth,
to show the way,
from the earth to the cross
my debt to pay;
from the cross
to the grave,
from the grave to the sky;
Lord, I lift your
name on high.
LISTENING
Scripture Reading Philippians 4:4-7
This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Message for All Ages
Sermon “Pentecost: Rejoice in the Lord” Rev. DV Yost
Reception of New Members Baptism - Membership Liturgy
RESPONDING
*Sermon Song Spirit of the Living God UMH 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.
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Prayers of the People |
God of new life, hear our prayer.
The Lord’s Prayer (Spoken)
All: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.
Offertory Craig Nickerson, Organist
*Offering Response Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH 94)
*Prayer of Dedication (Clergy Stuff)
ALL: Loving God, in your boundless generosity, you provide your children with daily bread. In joyful gratitude we give back this portion of what you have given us, that you would use these, our gifts, to shine your love on all of creation. Amen.
SENDING
*Closing Song Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart UMH 160
1. Rejoice, ye
pure in heart;
rejoice, give thanks
and sing;
your glorious banner
wave on high,
the cross of Christ
your King.
Refrain
Hosanna! Hosanna!
Rejoice, give thanks,
and sing.
2. Your clear hosannas raise,
and alleluias loud;
whilst answering echoes
upward float,
like wreaths of
incense cloud.
Refrain
Hosanna! Hosanna!
Rejoice, give thanks,
and sing.
3. Yes, on through
life’s long path,
still chanting as ye go;
from youth to age,
by night and day,
in gladness and in woe.
Refrain
Hosanna! Hosanna!
Rejoice, give thanks,
and sing.
4. At last the
march shall end;
the wearied ones shall rest;
the pilgrims find
their heavenly home,
Jerusalem the blest.
Refrain
Hosanna! Hosanna!
Rejoice, give thanks,
and sing.
5. Praise God who
reigns on high,
the Lord whom we adore,
the Father, Son,
and Holy Ghost,
one God forevermore.
Refrain
Hosanna! Hosanna!
Rejoice, give thanks,
and sing.
*Benediction
Benediction Response
Postlude Craig Nickerson, Organist
Next Week
“Rooted in Christ: Love Boldly”
May 31, 2026 Isaiah 43:1-2, 14-19, Ephesians 3:16-19
JOIN THE PRAYER GROUP after worship for our prayer vigil for peace on May 31st.
BACKPACK BUDDIES: May’s food items are Fruit Cups and Cheese Cracker Sandwiches, or any item listed on the shopping list. If you find it difficult to shop, you may send a monetary donation to the church or place your donation in the offering plate on any Sunday. Please mark your gift, “Backpack Buddies”.
This Week at Arnolia
- Monday, May 25: Memorial Day - Church Office Closed
- Tuesday, May 26: 8:30 – 11:30 AM Thrift Store accepting donations
- Wednesday, May 27: 7:30 PM Rejuvenate
- Thursday, May 28: 10 AM – 2 PM Thrift Store Open
- Friday, May 29: Pastor’s Sabbath – Church Office Closed
- Sunday, May 31: 10 AM: Worship Service
- Sunday, May 31: 11:30 AM Prayer Vigil for Peace
Copyright
Holy Spirit, by Bryan Torwalt and Katie Torwalt, © 2011 Capitol CMG Genesis; Jesus Culture Music, CCLI #6087919, Rejuvenate
Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039
Lord, I Lift Your Name on High by Rick Founds, TFWS 2088, © 1989 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing, CCLI #117947
Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
Spirit of the Living God, by Daniel Iverson, © Words: 1935. Renewed 1963 Birdwing Music; Music: 1935.
Renewed 1963 Birdwing Music, CCLI #23488, UMH 393
Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart, UMH 160, Public Domain
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