First Presbyterian Church of Farmington
26165 Farmington Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
(248) 474-6170
www.farmington-pres.org
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June 4, 2017
Pentecost & Holy Communion
Graduate Recognition & Mission Trip Commissioning
Prayer of Preparation
Joyce Rupp
Spirit! Breath of Life, Touch of Mystery, you are the ribbon of inner connection uniting
me with the groaning of all creation. Move through the fragments of my days; enable
me to sense your fiery Presence. Grant that I may keep my power of your indwelling,
that I may ever now the blessing of your tremendous companionship.
Welcome
We Enter Into God’s Presence
*Please stand in body or spirit
Prophetic Call to Worship & Presenting of the Bread
Leviticus 23:15-17, 21
Liturgical Dancers: Diane Sheehan & Pam Jusino
*Song of Invocation #281
Holy Spirit, Come to Us
Charlene Diehl, flute
Litany: Confessing Our Longing
for God
(responsively)
Jonny Baker
Liturgist: Come, Holy Spirit…Come, Holy Breath…Come, Holy Wind,
Song Response: Breathe on me breath of God
Liturgist: You are the source of life that brings life to the world, whole life, full life,
unhindered, indestructible everlasting life
Song Response: Fill me with life anew
Liturgist: The life of your spirit which Christ sends into the world is the power of
the resurrection which brings us new life
Song Response: Breathe on me breath of God
(continued)
Liturgist: Jesus, where you are there is life, where you are sick people are
healed, sad people are comforted, marginalized people are accepted and the
demons of death are driven out
Song Response: Fill me with life anew
Liturgist: Send your spirit to break into the here and now bringing foretastes of
the age to come when all things are made new, and creation is set free from the
powers of death
Song Response: Breathe on me breath of God
Liturgist: Give us hearts of flesh for hearts of stone
Song Response: That we may love as you would love and do what you
would do.
A Time of Silent, Personal Prayer for Peace
*Song of Assurance
More Than Before
Kelly S. Moor
When I need forgiveness Lord,
when my heart is cold,
when I am feeling overwhelmed,
but no-one seems to know;
You are my source of life,
my shining light, my calm in every storm.
You hold my shaking hand
then I understand that in You
I am more than I was before.
+++Latecomers may be seated at this time.
We Hear God’s Word
Song of Invitation 288
Spirit of the Living God
Cantor: Jerry Custer (once)
Congregation (2 times)
Prayer concern cards collected in the side aisles at this time
Books of Acts
Song of
Welcome
Epistle Lesson
Reflection
2:1-21
Come Down, O Love Divine
Chancel Choir
NT p. 119
R. Vaughan, arr. Custer
1 Corinthians 12:3b-13
NT p. 174
For the Common Good
Rev. Eddie Jusino
We Respond To God’s Word
Stewardship
Moment
Commissioning of Youth Mission Trips
& Recognition of Graduates
*Affirmation of Faith (read in unison)
Joshua Archey
David Beebe
We are the People of God. We are a sign of the New World. We are the sisters
and brothers of Jesus. We believe in God. We believe in the goodness of God,
the presence of God in human history, and the nearness of God’s love. We
believe in Christ. We believe that God was and is revealed in human life, that
out of human suffering may come rescue and healing, that out of death comes
new life. We believe in the Eternal Spirit, who moves among God’s people and
invites the world into God’s reign. We believe that the world can change, that
peace and wholeness can come, and that the New World can arrive. We are the
people of God. We are the sign of the New World. We are the brothers and
sisters of Jesus.
Joys and Hopes of the People of God & Lord’s Prayer
Offertory & Signing
of the Friendship Pad
We Are One in the Spirit
Youth Choir
Congregational Refrain: And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our
love. Yes they’ll know we are Christians by our love.
*Doxology 609
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow, Alleluia
Prayer of Thanksgiving (read in unison)
Bless these gifts, O God, and bless us as we offer ourselves to serve you in
different ways and to praise you in many voices. Send your Spirit upon us, that
when we speak the Word of your love, people may hear and understand as on
that Pentecost day so long ago. This we pray in the name of Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
Song of Invitation 530
One Bread, One Body
(Refrain + Verse 2 + Refrain)
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving & Lord’s Prayer
Liturgist: The Lord be with you.
Community: And also with you.
Liturgist: Lift up your hearts.
Community: We lift them up to the Lord.
Liturgist: It is right to give thanks and praise . . . Great is the mystery of our faith.
Community: Christ has died . . . Christ is risen . . . Christ will come again.
The Words of Institution
Sharing the Bread and Cup
Communion Music
Veni, Creator Spiritus
Samuel Scheidt
We Follow God’s Word Into the World
*Song of Sending 291
Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness (Refrain 2 times)
Wave streamers while singing
* Blessing
Postlude
Assisting in Worship
Lector
Ushers
Greeters
Welcome Center
Sunday Sextons
Hospitality Time
Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty
Carolee Caylor, piano & Shari Fiore, organ
June 4
Larry Gage
Tom Kujath
Bill Vincent
Mark Tampakes
Jayme Slais
Pres & Mary Happel
Alvine Cooper
Matt Hedgecock
Christian Education
Lobe den Herren
June 11
Leslie Moyna
Irwin Moyna
Eddie Matteson
Mitchell Cressman
Pat Morgan
Rusty Soronen
Betty Brown
Carolee Caylor
Jeff Ely
Dale & Martha Countegan
Pres & Mary Happel
Communion servers: Howard Caylor, Rick Fuller, Pam Jusino, Eddie Matteson
and Jayme Slais.
The worship flowers are given by: Dick and Nancy Cook in honor of their 50th wedding
anniversary
We hold in our prayers: Names provided in print version.
On communion Sundays we remember members who are homebound, in nursing homes,
and assisted living: Names provided in print version.
And those serving in the military: Names provided in print version.
New Member Class on June 11: All are welcome to participate in our New Member Class to learn
more about our church and the opportunity to be received into membership during worship on
Sunday, June 25. Please call the church office so we know how many will join us for the class and
lunch after worship next week. Child care is available.
NEW!! “Prayground” in the narthex! Does your little one need a break from sitting in the
sanctuary? Listen to the service from the narthex while your children enjoy Bible-themed books, toys
and games! Or find our loving nursery attendants, Ms. Dawn and Ms. Sandy, at the back of the
narthex and up the steps every Sunday! Children are ALWAYS welcome to remain in worship with
their family!
Support Cereal for Summer: For the Presbytery of Detroit’s Cereal for Summer, we will collect
boxes of cereal (any kind), breakfast bars, non-perishable milk, juice boxes and boxes of raisins for
distribution through the Presbytery’s food pantries and meal programs. Place donations in a box
near the coffee pots for delivery on June 13.
Preschool Teacher Wanted: Farmington Presbyterian Preschool is looking for an experienced and
energetic teacher for our program for 2-1/2 year olds on Monday and Wednesday mornings starting
this all. If this rewarding position sounds like a fit for you or someone you know, please contact
Michelle Kreager at (248) 778-8975.
Summer Music Starts Today: Summer Music begins today and continues until Sunday, September
3 and you are invited to join in.
Here's how Summer Choir works: show up in the chancel at 9:15 on Sunday morning to rehearse
an anthem (either an easy one or one we've sung before, or both). Sing it at the 10 a.m. service, and
then join your family and friends in the pews. ALL are welcome! No long-term commitment required.
Drop in and sing as you wish, when you wish.
We're also looking for anyone who'd like to offer their gifts as a soloist or duet partner for summer
worship as well. Or do you play an instrument and want to play it in church? Do you have a duet or
trio to enhance our time together? Just let Dr. Jerry know, so that we can schedule time to rehearse
it and share it in worship.
Vacation Bible School is Coming: Save July 31-August 4 from 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon for “God & Me
@ Sea” Vacation Bible School at Antioch Lutheran Church for a week of Bible time fun that’s all
about water! Creation, Noah’s Ark, Jonah and the Whale, Jesus Walks on Water, and the Disciples
Fill their Nets are the stories about which we will learn, play, and sing! All Children entering
Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to attend. Adults and those entering Grade 6 and up are
invited to volunteer! Please contact Josh Archey if you would like to volunteer!
This Week At First Presbyterian
Sunday, June 4 Pentecost / Holy Communion & Mission Trip
Commissioning & Graduate Recognition
9:00 a.m.
Adult Christian Education
10:00 a.m.
Worship Service
11:15 a.m.
Reception for Graduates & Mission Trip Participants
6:00 p.m.
Little Flock Bible Study
Monday, June 5
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Piano lessons
Worship meeting
Tuesday, June 6
8:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Men’s breakfast at Leo’s Coney Island
Adult Bible Study
Sanctuary Lights Replacement
Boy Scouts
Wednesday, June 7
7:00 p.m.
Vespers & Communion
Thursday, June 8
10:00 a.m.
Deborah Circle
10:00 a.m.
ESL
Friday, June 9
No events scheduled
Saturday, June 10
No events scheduled
Sunday, June 11 Ordination/Installation of officers
9:00 a.m.
Adult Christian Education
10:00 a.m.
Worship Service
11:15 a.m.
Hospitality Time
11:30 a.m.
New Member Class
6:00 p.m.
Little Flock Bible Study
First Presbyterian Staff
Senior Pastor
Ministers
Christian Education Director
Music Director
Organist
Administrative Assistant
Sexton
Sunday Nursery Attendants
Rev. Eddie Jusino
Members of the Congregation
Joshua Archey
Dr. Gerald Custer
Shari Fiore
Karen Spica
Vanya Georgieva
Dawn Johnson & Sandra Lieberman