Order of Worship May 23, 2021

(See separate bulletins for 5:30 and 10:45 services)

Fifty days after Easter, we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. Crossing all boundaries that would separate us, the Spirit brings the wideness of God’s mercy to places we least expect it—to a crowd of strangers of different lands and tongues, to dry bones, to our weak hearts. Jesus promises his disciples that they will be accompanied by the Holy Spirit, and that this Spirit re-veals the truth. We celebrate that we too have been visited with this same Spirit. Guided by the truth, we join together in worship, and then disperse to share the fullness of Christ’s love with the world.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 508 Center Street

Ashland, Ohio 44805 phone 419-289-2126

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8:30 am

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This bulletin contains the worship order and hymns.

LARGE PRINT BULLETINS of this service are available from the ushers.

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The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God. GATHERING MUSIC Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling - Keith Kolander

A setting of ELW 582 Mark Koehler, organ

Holy Spirit, ever dwelling in the holiest realms of light; Holy Spirit, ever brooding o'er a world of gloom and night; Holy Spirit, ever raising those of earth to thrones on high; living, life-imparting Spirit, you we praise and magnify.

- Timothy Rees, 1874-1939, alt.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

WELCOME TO TRINITY!

We are glad you are here at one of our four worship services this weekend, each centered around the same scriptures but with four different musical styles. This bulletin contains infor-mation for the 8:30 a.m. traditional service.

separate bulletins list the 5:30 Saturday Folk Service and two 10:45 a.m. Sunday services, one a festive setting here in the sanctuary and the other a praise worship in Jack’s Place, our new fellowship hall.

We invite you to turn to pages 15 & 16 in this bulletin for helpful information for visitors and members alike, such as service participants.

Weekly announcement sheets are available at the doors or from a host or usher and are available online at www.trinityashland.org.

For directions or help with special needs, just ask a usher.

- DIAPER CHANGING AREA - in Gathering Space restroom

- LARGE PRINT BULLETINS for the Sanctuary services

- PERSONAL EARPHONES for the hearing impaired for use in the Sanctuary - at the Ushers’ Stand

- HANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLE RESTROOM - Gathering Space

- WHEELCHAIR available - Gathering Space

- HANDICAPPED PARKING - near Worship entrances

- PAST SERMONS on the web - visit www.trinityashland.org

SUNDAY MORNING 8:30 WORSHIP Day of Pentecost

May 23, 2021

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*CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS pg. 94 *Please stand, as able.

+The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.

In the Name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of Your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify Your holy Name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:8-9)

Silence for reflection

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways, to the glory of Your holy Name. Amen.

Almighty God, in His mercy, has given His Son to die for us, and for His sake, forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the Name of the Father,

and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

*GATHERING SONG God of Tempest, God of W hirlwind ELW 400

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*GREETING AND KYRIE Lord, Have Mercy pg. 138

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

We sing a prayer for God’s mercy to fill the church and the world

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*CANTICLE OF PRAISE This Is the Feast pg. 140

During the Easter Season we use "Worthy Is Christ," from the book of Revelation, as our Canticle of Praise. The hymn looks to the day when we shall gather at the throne of the Lamb to praise Christ’s holy name.

< Stanzas 1 & 3 - Left / Lectern side Stanzas 2 & 4 - Right / Pulpit side >

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*PRAYER OF THE DAY

Let us pray.

Mighty God, you breathe life into our bones, and your Spirit brings truth to the world. Send us this Spirit, transform us by your truth, and give us language to proclaim your gospel, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

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ANTHEM A Joyful Psalm - Michael Helman Trinity Bells

Royce Hubert, director

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God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching and song

CHILDREN’S SERMON

FIRST READING Acts 2:1-21

1When the day of Pentecost had come, [the apostles] were all together in one place. 2And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. 4All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.

5Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. 6And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. 7Amazed and astonished, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? 8And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? 9Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, 11Cretans and Arabs—in our own languages we hear them speaking about God’s deeds of power.” 12All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” 13But others sneered and said, “They are filled with new wine.”

14But 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. 15Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o’clock in the morning. 16No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:

17‘In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. 18Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. 19And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist. 20The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord’s great and glorious day. 21Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’ ”

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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PSALM 104:24-34, 35b Sung responsively - Tone 10

24How manifold are your | works, O Lord! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full | of your creatures. 25Yonder is the sea, great and wide, with its swarms too man- | y to number, living things both | small and great. 26There go the ships | to and fro, and Leviathan, which you made for the | sport of it. 27All of them | look to you to give them their food | in due season. 28You give it to them; they | gather it; you open your hand, and they are filled | with good things. 29When you hide your face, | they are terrified; when you take away their breath, they die and return | to their dust. 30You send forth your Spirit, and they | are created; and so you renew the face | of the earth. 31May the glory of the Lord en- | dure forever; O Lord, rejoice in | all your works. 32You look at the earth | and it trembles; you touch the mountains | and they smoke. 33I will sing to the Lord as long | as I live; I will praise my God while I | have my being. 34May these words of | mine please God. I will rejoice | in the Lord. 35bBless the Lord, | O my soul. Hal- | lelujah! SECOND READING Romans 8:22-27

22We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now; 23and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies. 24For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen? 25But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. 26Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. 27And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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*GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia, Alleluia pg. 142

*GOSPEL John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15

The holy gospel according to John, the fifteenth chapter. Glory to you, O Lord.

[Jesus said,] 26“When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who comes from the Father, he will testify on my behalf. 27You also are to testify because you have been with me from the beginning.

16:4b“I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you. 5But now I am going to him who sent me; yet none of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’ 6But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your hearts. 7Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. 8And when he comes, he will prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: 9about sin, because they do not believe in me; 10about righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will see me no longer; 11about judgment, because the ruler of this world has been condemned.

12“I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. 14He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you. 15All that the Father has is mine. For this reason I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.”

The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

Please be seated

SERMON Pastor Kevin McClain HYMN OF THE DAY O Spirit of L ife ELW 405

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*NICENE CREED

Let us confess the faith of the Church.

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

*PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

After each portion of the prayers:

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

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*LORD’S 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 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 and ever. Amen.

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God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.

*BLESSING

*SENDING SONG Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling ELW 582

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*DISMISSAL

A Go in peace. Serve the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

A As we go on our way, the ushers will dismiss each row, beginning at the back.

Offerings may be left in the basket in the narthex.

*POSTLUDE God of Tempest, God of Whirlwind - Larry Shackley A setting of ELW 400

Mark Koehler, organ

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MINISTERS - 8:30 Pastor Kevin McClain, Pastor Michael Koch 10:45 Pastor Kevin McClain, Pastor Michael Koch ASSISTING MINISTERS - 8:30 Stephanie Bragg, 10:45 Stan Kopp ORGANIST - Mark Koehler LECTORS - 8:30 Bob Harpster, 10:45 Stewart Myers ACOLYTE - 8:30 Emma Paddags, 10:45 Benjamin Tooman USHERS - 8:30 Team 4 - Tom Yannayon, Capt. 10:45 Team 2 - Steve Purvis, Capt. MULTIMEDIA - 8:30 Tim Murawski LIVE STREAM PRODUCTION TEAM- 8:30 Chris Vanderzyden, Caleb Murawski, and Devera Ritz SONG SHOW PROGRAM AND DEVELOPER - Chris Vanderzyden RADIO - 10:45 Roland Massatti SOUND - 10:45 Gene Pence

SANCTUARY ALTAR FLOWERS this weekend are given:

> by Madaline Cole in memory of a very caring man, Jim Gilbert,

> by Terrie Dunlap in loving memory of Jerry Dunlap,

> in celebration of the marriage of Kristin and Erik Wisowski, daughter of Terry and Karin Loy.

> by Gaylord and Carol Meininger in memory of loved ones,

> by Phil and Gracie Vermillion in honor of the Saturday Night Folk Musicians. OUR 10:45 RADIO BROADCAST of the sanctuary service on WNCO-AM 1340 is spon-sored by Cindy and Greg Funk in memory of loved ones.

LIVE STREAMING of the 8:30 service today is sponsored anonymously, to the Glory of God.

THE PRAISE LIVESTREAM THIS WEEKEND is sponsored by J im and Lynne Minnich, to the Glory of God.

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