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PENTECOST at
St. John’s United Methodist Church Rock Hill, South Carolina
THE CHIMING OF THE TRINITY
THE GREETING AND WELCOME Sarah D. Crockford, Director of Children’s Ministries
THE OPENING VOLUNTARY “Praise to the Lord” arr. Charles Callahan
John Crain, alto sax
THE INVOCATION Rev. Ryan Powell, Associate Pastor
THE CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively) Leader: The Spirit descends like a dove, bringing peace to unite the world in a just and caring community. People: The Spirit comes like a breath, bringing life to renew the people of God. Leader: The Spirit spreads like fire, bringing energy for witnessing to the love of God. ALL: Spirit of the living God, come to us and transform our lives by your power.
THE OPENING HYMN “For Your Gift of God The Spirit” tune: HOLY MANNA
1. For your gift of God the Spirit, power to make our lives anew, Pledge of life and hope of glory, Savior, we would worship you. Crowning gift of resurrection, sent from your ascended throne; Fullness of the very Godhead, come to make your life our own.
2. He who is creation’s dawning, brooded on the lifeless deep, Still across our nature’s darkness moves to wake our souls from sleep; Moves to stir, to draw, to quicken, thrusts us through with sense of sin; Brings to birth and seals and fills us, saving Advocate within.
3. Father, grant your Holy Spirit in our hearts may rule today, Grieved not, quenched not, but unhindered, work in us his sovereign way. Fill us with your holy fullness, God the Father, Spirit, Son; In us, through us, then, forever shall your perfect will be done.
THE COLLECT FOR PENTECOST (in unison) Sarah D. Crockford God, who as at this time taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgement in all things and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; Through the merits of Christ Jesus, our Savior, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
THE MOMENT FOR CHILDREN
THE GRADUATE RECOGNITION Val Kenney, Director of Youth and College Ministries
THE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR ADDRESS Maddie Smith, Class of 2020
THE EPISTLE LESSON I Corinthians 12: 3b—13 Rev. Ryan Powell, Associate Pastor
The Worship of God PENTECOST—GRADUATION SUNDAY
31 May 2020 at Eleven o’clock in the morning
THE PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER (in unison) 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Acts 2: 1—21 Aidan Jenkins, Class of 2020
THE SERMON Rev. Dr. Rodney Powell, Senior Pastor
THE OFFERING “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” arr. James Curnow
John Crain, alto sax
~ To give electronically, please use the “St. John’s UMC—Rock Hill” app OR text stjohnsrhgive to 77977 ~
THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION
THE CLOSING HYMN “ Holy Spirit, Come, Confirm Us” tune: FOR THE BREAD
1. Holy Spirit, come, confirm us in the truth that Christ makes known; we have faith and understanding through your helping gifts alone.
2. Holy Spirit, come, renew us, come yourself to make us live; holy through your loving presence, holy through the gifts you give.
3. Holy Spirit, come, possess us, you the love of Three in One, Holy Spirit of the Father, Holy Spirit of the Son.
THE BLESSING AND BENEDICTION
THE CLOSING VOLUNTARY
“Choral varié sur le thème du ‘Veni Creator’” by Maurice Duruflé
~ Choral—Allegro ~
Dr. Belflowers, organ
WELCOME GUESTS
As part of the living Body of Christ, we are called to love as Christ loved. We believe that we are to love and
welcome all persons—and by that we mean ALL, because each and every person is created in the image of God,
is of infinite worth and represents someone “for whom Christ died!” (Rom. 14:15) Therefore, we welcome
persons of every race, socioeconomic status, family make-up, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental
and physical ability and faith story. We invite ALL persons to join us on our journey together as we strive to
practice loving acceptance of each person and engage in respectful discussion of our differences. To fully
experience this welcome, we encourage visitors and new members to become involved in a small group within
the Church, such as a Sunday School class, Bible study, ministry group, or volunteer opportunity. To learn
more about the life and ministries of our church, visit www.stjohnsrh.org. Please register your attendance
with us by using the link provided during our Livestream of worship today!
Ryan Tillman Beam Graduate of Legion Collegiate Academy
Ryan will be attending The Citadel majoring in Mechanical Engineering
Son of Noelle and Bo Beam
Lydia Grace Beard Graduate of Legion Collegiate Academy
Lydia will be attending College of Charleston majoring in Communications
Daughter of Christi and Keenan Beard
Jackson Blake Berry Graduate of Rock Hill High School
Jackson will be attending Clemson University majoring in Engineering
Son of Andrea and Ashley Berry
Alexander James Constantine Graduate of York Comprehensive High School
Alex will be attending Winthrop University majoring in Secondary Education
Son of Angela and Andrew Constantine
William Wray Dannelly Graduate of Northwestern High School
William will be attending York Technical College majoring in Business and Technology
Son of Brenda and Steve Dannelly
Margaret Grace Eddy Graduate of Northwestern High School
Maggie will be attending the University of South Carolina majoring in Public Health
Daughter of Tricia and Nelson Eddy
Katlyn Marion Fary Graduate of Nations Ford High School
Katlyn will be attending Winthrop University majoring in Graphic Design and Marketing
Daughter of Yvonne and Greg Fary
Kristin Ashleigh Fary
Graduate of Nations Ford High School Kristin will be attending Belmont Abbey College
majoring in Criminal Justice Daughter of Yvonne and Greg Fary
Hayden Riley Fowler Graduate of South Pointe High School
Hayden will be attending the University of South Carolina majoring in Business Management Son of Kimberly and Joey Fowler
Mary Frances Hall Graduate of Northwestern High School
Mary Frances will be attending Clemson University majoring in Nursing
Daughter of Leslie Hall and Chuck Hall
Kyle Aidan Jenkins Graduate of Governors School of Science and Math
Kyle will be attending Wofford College majoring in Psychology and Statistics
Son of Rhea Hsu and Dave Jenkins
Michael Henry Kanes Graduate of Rock Hill High School
Michael will be attending College of Charleston majoring in Biology Son of Julie Kanes
Ashley Elizabeth Motz Graduate of Northwestern High School
Ashley will be attending the University of South Carolina majoring in Public Communications Daughter of Marty and Troy Motz
Madelin Grace Smith Graduate of South Pointe High School
Maddie will be attending Clemson University majoring in Biology
Daughter of Jodie and RT Smith
2020 High School Graduates
2020 College and University Graduates
Emily Ruth Baker
Graduate of Clemson University Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Daughter of Erin and Mike Baker
John Clayton Bates Graduate of the Dental College of Georgia
Doctor of Dental Medicine Son of Libby and Carey Bates
Kelsey Jean Becknell Graduate of Clemson University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Daughter of Jennifer and Ken Becknell
Catherine Mary-Rose Chamberlin Graduate of Coastal Carolina University
Bachelor of Science in Biology Daughter of Jackie and Kirk Chamberlin
Christopher Alan Chamberlin Graduate of Winthrop University Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Son of Jackie and Kirk Chamberlin
Joseph Nelson Eddy Graduate of MUSC Dental School
Doctor of Dental Medicine Son of Tricia and Nelson Eddy
Brandon Russell Johnson Graduate of Winthrop University Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Son of Trish Johnson
Bradley Chambers Kirkman Graduate of Clemson University
Bachelor of Science in Construction Science and Management Son of Frances and Keith Kirkman
Ashley Martha Lumpkin Graduate of Winthrop University
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education Daughter of Julie and Todd Lumpkin
Loren MacKenzie Summers Graduate of Wofford College
Bachelor of Arts in English and Secondary Education Daughter of Stacey and Clay Summers
Harris Quinn Vaughan Graduate of Spartanburg Community College
Associates Degree in Applied Science Son of Marco and Brian Vaughan
Patrick Joseph Williams Graduate of Wake Forest University Master of Science in Computer Science
Son of Catherine and Michael Williams