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Pentecost Messy Church project; Pentecost flames; battery tealights and tissue paper; First Christian Church of Puyallup, May 15, 2015
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First Christian Church of Puyallup (Disciples of Christ)
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Welcome to Worship on Pentecost Sunday Year B, May 23, 2021.
During this time of worship you may wish to have a candle to light and to have bread and a beverage for communion — whatever you have available will be sufficient.
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Seasonal Reflection Naming the Holy Spirit
She is life-breath, pulsing through the veins and sinews of all living things.
He is wind, rushing into our midst to stir us to acts of faith and love.
It is fire, refining us by God’s truth
and anointing us to speak that truth to all who can hear.
She is water, poured out on dry land to bring it to abundant life,
and on all the heirs of God’s promise as a blessing.
He is cloud, overshadowing us with the divine presence
and filling the world with God’s glory.
It is a dove, alighting on Jesus as a sign of God’s favor and empowerment.
She is a sigh too deep for words,
groaning with all the afflicted in anticipation of our redemption.
How do you think of the Holy Spirit’s roles and attributes?
–Pastor Nate Sutton, Peace Lutheran Church, Puyallup
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Seasonal Reflection Defining the Holy Spirit Bible Project
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Acknowledgement of Land
(An act towards reconciliation)
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Gathering Song Wind Upon the Waters The Beyond the Walls Choir
“Wind upon the waters,
voice upon the deep;
rouse your sons and daughters,
wake us from our sleep.
Breathing life into all flesh,
breathing love into all hearts,
Living wind upon the waters of my soul.”
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GATHERING & EXPLORING
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Set apart your worship space by lighting a candle along with the video clip. The light of the candle symbolizes the presence of the Holy wherever we are.
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Welcome · Community Candle · Scripture · Moment of Wonder · Sermon
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AFFIRMING
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Song for Reflection & Offering As the Wind Song Through the Trees
First Plymouth Church, Lincoln Nebraska
“Never seen, ever known
where this wind has blown
bringing life, bringing power to the world,
as the dancing tongues of fire,
as the soul’s most deep desire,
so it is with the Spirit of God.“
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Offering
There are a number of ways to contribute financially when we are unable to attend worship in person: 
• Make a one-time donation or manage ongoing, automatic giving on our secure website page: https://fccpuyallup.com/donate
• Use our mobile app to set up one-time or ongoing giving from your phone. Download the GivePlus app from the App Store or Google Play to your smartphone and then search for “First Christian Church” using our zip code, 98371.
• Send checks by mail to: First Christian Church 623 9th Ave. SW P.O. Box 516 Puyallup, WA 98371
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CELEBRATING & BLESSING
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During this video clip you are invited to share the elements of communion which you have set aside for this worship time. Bread, crackers, juice, wine, or water–all are signs of Christ’s abiding presence with us.
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Prayers of the People · Communion · Benediction
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Closing Song Sent By the Lord Am I St. Michael’s Chiswick Virtual Choir
“Sent by the Lord am I;
My hands are ready now
To make the earth a place
In which the kingdom comes.”
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Wear red and send a photo of yourself to webmaster@fccpuyallup.com and watch our photo album grow!
Preacher: Pastor Ray Smith; Elder: Ric Rose; Scripture: Sharol Cook; Moment of Wonder: Gretchen Mertes; Prayers of the People: Kelli Kays
