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The Grace of Christ be with you!
After the resurrected Christ returned to the Father, the disciples waited for the promised Holy Spirit. Yet, instead of pumping themselves up into a frenzy of anticipation, they gathered, prayed, and waited for the Spirit to inspire them. How can a church reflect this Pentecost wisdom in its worship?
GATHER around the font and remember our baptism.
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All invited to join in communal confession of sin.
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Our forgiveness through Christ is assured.
MOVE to the pulpit and hear the Word proclaimed.
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Prayer for illumination asks for Spirit’s guidance.
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The Scriptures are read and proclaimed.
COME to the table and celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
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Christ is the host.
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We pray for Spirit to lift us into Christ’s presence.
SEND church into world as Christ’s ambassadors.
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Church is commissioned to be workers in field.
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God works through his church in the world.
The worship order of the Presbyterian Church is modeled on the gospel. As Jesus began his public ministry with his baptism, the church begins its public ministry around a font. Then, the gospel moves to telling the story of Jesus’ ministry. So, too, after a prayer of confession and assurance of pardon around the font, worship moves to telling the story. The gospels then move to Jesus’ last supper. So, too, the church responds to the proclamation of Scripture with its offering. The Lord’s Supper is celebrated here as a reminder of its roots as a charity meal in which those who responded to Jesus preaching shared their resources with those in need. Finally, as Jesus commissioned his disciples, so does the church in His name.
Blessings, Will
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THIS COMING SUNDAY: "Don’t Throw the Baby out with the Baptismal Water" based on Acts 2:1-21. The Rev. Will Heyward is preaching. Sunday Worship Bulletin.
COMMUNITY CONCERT! On May 21st at 7:00 pm, MJPC will host the Houghton University Chamber Choir in a free concert! This outstanding group of 18 young people are on a spring tour designed to share the Gospel and their faith through music. This concert is open to the public and all are invited to attend. Donations will be accepted from any who would like to give to the choir to help off set their costs. Check out the HU Chamber Choir online HERE!
MJPC IS HOME TO THE TLC! - Thinking. Learning. Coaching. TLC is a local program that works with children K-12 to improve their academic performance. TLC now meets in our facility. Check out their website HERE.
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