A Warm Welcome to All! We seek to be an inclusive church,

and to show love and compassion in many ways. If you are a visitor, we invite you to worship with us often

and to consider joining our congregation.

If you’d like to become more connected, please contact Pastors Scott Paczkowski or Jan Scott at 274-1534.

Order of WorshipD P M 31, 2020

Gathering the Community of Faith

PRELUDE Si Bheag, Si Mhor Traditional Irish Air Anna Steenson - Cello; Elaina Steenson - Viola WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Scott Paczkowski

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found on the livestream page.

Celebrating God’s Presence

CALL TO WORSHIP (“The Lord of Creation,” 9th c., Old Irish) Beth Hirst One: Let us adore the Lord, All: Maker of marvelous works, Bright heaven with its angels, And

on earth the white-waved sea.

*OPENING HYMN #469 Morning Has Broken Tune: BUNESSAN (Gaelic Melody)(Hymn text & music at the end of worship bulletin.) Text: Eleanor Farjeon

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION (“Thou Dost Not Fall;” Traditional Gaelic) As the rain hides the stars, as the autumn mist hides the hills, as the clouds veil the blue of the sky, so the dark happenings of my lot hide the shining of thy face from me. Yet, if I may hold thy hand in the darkness, it is enough. Since I know that, though I may stumble in my going, thou dost not fall. Amen.

*DECLARATION OF PARDON (Journey Prayer) One: May all that is unforgiven in you All: Be released. One: May your fears yield All: Their deepest tranquilities. One: May all that is unlived in you All: Blossom into a future Graced with love.

*SUNG RESPONSE #316 Breathe On Me, Breath of God (vs. 1,2) Tune: TRENTHAM(Hymn text & music at the end of worship bulletin.) Text: Edwin Hatch

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER When the pastor says, “God of Mercy,” please respond with, “Hear our prayer.”

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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

Dedicating Our Lives and Off erings

PRESENTATION OF OUR GIFTS

OFFERTORY Brother James’ Air Arr. Lynn Arthur Koch Juli Bey - organ *OFFERTORY RESPONSE Accept, O Lord, the Gifts We Bring (Hymn text & music at the end of worship bulletin.) Tune: BARBARA ALLEN (Scottish Ballad) Text: Barbara Bergeron Folkemer

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (A selection from “From Thee It Came”)Each thing I have received, from Thee it came, Each thing for which I hope, from Thy love it will come, Each thing I enjoy, it is of Thy bounty, Each thing I ask, comes of Thy disposing. Holy God, loving Father, of the word everlasting, Grant me to have of Thee this living prayer: Lighten my understanding, kindle my will, begin my doing, Incite my love, strengthen my weakness, enfold my desire. Cleanse my heart, make holy my soul, confi rm my faith, Keep safe my mind and compass my body about; As I utter my prayer from my mouth, In mine own heart may I feel Thy presence. Amen.

Proclaiming God’s Word

FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON: Acts 2:1-7 (p. 885 pew Bible) NRSV Beth HirstWhen the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it fi lled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fi re, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were fi lled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.

Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans?

MUSICAL REFLECTION Come Thou Fount Arr. Mark Geslison Anna Steenson - Guitar; Elaina Steenson - Penny Whistle/Viola

SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON: Acts 2:8-21 (p. 885 pew Bible) NRSV Scott Paczkowski

And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs—in our own languages we hear them speaking about God’s deeds of power.” All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” But others sneered and said, “They are fi lled with new wine.”

But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, “Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o’clock in the morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:

‘In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all fl esh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy.And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fi re, and smoky mist.The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord’s great and glorious day.Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’”

SERMON “Experiencing the Holy Spirit the Celtic Way” Scott Paczkowski

Sending the Faithful into God’s World

*CLOSING HYMN Will You Come and Follow Me (Hymn text & music at the end of worship bulletin.) Tune: KELVINGROVE (Scottish Melody) Text: John L. Bell

*BENEDICTION (“The Carmina Gadelica” III, 203) Scott Paczkowski One: May God make safe to you each steep, May God make open to you each pass, May God make clear to you each road, And may He take you in the clasp Of His own two hands. May God shield you on every steep, May Christ keep you in every path, May Spirit bathe you in every pass. All: Amen.

*CHORAL AMEN DANISH AMEN

POSTLUDE Be Thou My Vision Tune: SLANE (Irish Ballad) Juli Bey - Harp; Anna Steenson - Cello; Elaina Steenson - Viola; Aaron Schultz - Banjo

* All who are able, please stand.

Participating in Worship this morning…Rev. Dr. Scott Paczkowski, Senior Pastor Scott@westpres.orgRev. Dr. Bill Ekhardt, Associate Pastor, Chief of Staff - Media Engineer Bill@westpres.orgAaron Schultz, Director of Music and Art - Guitar/Banjo ASchultz@westpres.orgJuli Bey, Organ/Harp Juli@westpres.orgAnna Steenson - Cello/GuitarElaina Steenson - Viola/Penny WhistleBeth Hirst, LiturgistDrew Robertson, Youth Director - Media Engineer DRobertson@westpres.orgGreg & Austin Shane, Media EngineersBetty Williams and Jennifer Erbes, Chancel Guild

Accept, O Lord, the Gi s We Bring

Will You Come and Follow Me

Westminster AnnouncementsPastor Scott’s Class on the Book of Revelation - You are invited to join Pastor Scott’s Zoom class on the book of Revelation. The class begins at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, following our live-stream worship service. Scott off ers a presentation and then breaks the class into Zoom small groups for discussion. The class will last about 30 minutes. For those who wish a deeper understanding of the book of Revelation, Pastor Scott also provides a weekly lecture on that topic which is available on the church website.

Stay Connected - There are opportunities for all ages to stay connected during this time of social distancing. Please go to https://westpres.org/connect/#all on Westminster’s website for more information. Children, Youth, and Adult class information, and opportunities to connect are all available on that page. For further information on children’s activities, please contact Tiff any Hays at thays@westpres.org; Youth questions can be directed to Drew Robertson at drobertson@westpres.org.

Third Fine Arts Series Mini-Concert - During this time of social distancing, we still want to make high-quality musical programming available to you. Our third Mini-Concert will be available on Monday, June 1, and will feature ClearJoy Music; a musical collaboration of two sisters, Elaina and Anna Steenson, from the Des Moines area. In the performance you will hear the duo play cello, violin, viola, pan fl ute, guitar and percussion. To enjoy this concert go to www.westpres.org/fas.

Sing in the Virtual Choir! - Over the next few weeks, members of the Westminster Chorale, along with community members, will be recording the Gloria Patri and Choral Amen for our live-stream services. You are invited to join in! Contact Aaron Schultz at aschultz@westpres.org, if you would like to participate.

Yard Sign Delivery! - Let’s share the message that we are all in this together - no one is alone! On June 7 & 8, we can deliver a yard sign to your house. If you would like one, please call the offi ce, 274-1534. Our delivery area is a 30-mile radius from the church. Help us encourage folks to worship online with us, as we share the message of God’s love.

Daily Devotion - Monday thru Friday Pastor Scott posts a daily online devotion. If you wish to receive Pastor Scott’s Daily Devotion, please contact Susan in the church offi ce, sdenton@westpres.org or 274-1534.

Lunchtime Devotions - Join Pastor Scott each weekday, at noon, on Facebook Live for “Lunchtime Devotions.” Scott reads his daily devotion and then off ers a prayer. You can access the Westminster Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WestPres/.

Upper Room and These Days Devotionals Available - These devotional booklets, that are usually in the tower entrance and published quarterly, are available in the offi ce. Call the offi ce, 274-1534, if you’d like one mailed to you.

One Great Hour of Sharing - During this time of crisis, with COVID-19, we are reminded that the most vulnerable in our midst suff er fi rst, most and longest. To provide your support, please go to westpres.org/donate or make your check payable to Westminster, with One Great Hour of Sharing in the memo line, and send it to the church.

Our Weekly Newsletter is available in print or by eblast. Please call the church offi ce, 274-1534, or email Susan at sdenton@westpres.org, if you wish to receive the newsletter in either format.

VBS “RE: FOCUS 2020” - This year’s Vacation Bible School will be a premiere summer event for the whole family! It will be held on Saturdays July 11, 18 and 25. Registration is free. Pick the Saturday you wish to attend and register at westpres.org/vbs.

Facemasks - If you are in need of a facemask, or have mask(s) you wish to donate, please contact the offi ce at 274-1534. Thank you to all who have donated masks so far!

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