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Pentecost Sunday
May 24, 2026
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Worship Series: "God Poured Out"
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Pentecost is a high and holy celebration, but it is not a staid and quiet one. We celebrate with joy the unleashing of the Spirit to be a work in and through us. We are invited to participate in God’s continuing creation as we build a kingdom and a kin-dom of faith and heaven on earth. Pentecost and Trinity Sunday are not about a God far off and incomprehensible, but about a God poured out on God’s people. Embrace these days with passion, purpose, and a promise to be partnered with a God poured out.
This Service's Theme: "Spirit Unbound"
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Lectionary Scriptures:
Numbers 11:24-30; Psalm 104:24-34,35b; Acts 2:1-21; John 20:19-23;
Hymns for the scriptures . Music Notes . DM Accompaniments Sources of Music for the following hymns are:
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Hymns Suggested For this service:
332 - .
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"Spirit of Faith, Come Down"
577 - .
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"God of Grace and God of Glory"
648 - .
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"God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian"
2237 - .
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"As a Fire Is Meant for Burning"
2238 - .
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"In the Midst of New Dimensions"
Pentecost Sunday celebrates the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on all believers, empowering the church for mission and proclaiming that God’s Spirit is unbound and available to all.
Worship Planning NotesLiturgical Resources
Preaching Notes
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Suitable for reading/printing:
Worship Planning Notes
Liturgical Resources
Preaching Notes
Lectionary Scriptures:
Numbers 11:24-30; Psalm 104:24-34,35b; Acts 2:1-21; John 20:19-23;
Hymns for the scriptures . Music Notes . DM Accompaniments Sources of Music for the following hymns are:
- UM CD.....UDM - DM Accompaniment.....
MM/DD/YY - Recorded Service
Hymns Suggested For this service:332 -
.
Verses.
"Spirit of Faith, Come Down"
577 -
.
Verses.
"God of Grace and God of Glory"
648 -
.
Verses.
"God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian"
2237 -
.
Verses.
"As a Fire Is Meant for Burning"
2238 -
.
Verses.
"In the Midst of New Dimensions"