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PENTECOST

May 11, 2008

MOTHERS' DAY

FOR PREPARATION

"When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together - -"

Acts 2:1

PRELUDE on the Processional Hymn Jan Bender

INTROIT O Holy Spirit, Lord of Grace Christopher Tye

O Holy Spirit, Lord of grace, Eternal source of love,

In-flame, we pray, our inmost hearts with fire from heav'n above.

As thou dost join with holiest bonds the Father and the Son,

So fill us all with mutual love and knit our hearts in one.

GREETING

*HYMN 475 Come Down, O Love Divine

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: Hear these words from the Gospel of St. John, "Receive the Holy Spirit."

On this Day of Pentecost, receive the Spirit of Jesus.

People: Receive the Spirit of Joy!

Leader: Receive the Spirit of Hope!

People: Receive the Spirit of Kindness!

Leader: Receive the Spirit of Forgiveness!

People: Receive the Spirit of Peace!

Leader: Receive the Spirit of Grace for all the saints!

People: Receive the Spirit of Jesus on this Day of Pentecost!

Leader: Amen!

People: Amen!

Pastor: Let us greet one another in the Spirit of Jesus.

*GREETING OUR NEIGHBORS

HYMN 393 Spirit of the Living God

SILENT PRAYER

THE LORD'S PRAYER

PSALM Psalm 104

[ text & notes of refrain found here in printed bulletin]

O Lord, how manifold are your works; in wisdom you have made them all.

The earth is full of your creation; bless the Lord, O my soul.

REFRAIN

All your creatures look to you to give them their food in due season.

You give it to them; they gather it. You open your hand and they are filled

with good things.

REFRAIN

When you take away their breath, they die and return to their dust.

You send forth your Spirit, and they are created, and so you renew the face

of all the earth.

REFRAIN

May the Lord's glory endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in all created works,

who touches the earth and it quakes, who touches the mountains and they smoke. '

REFRAIN

I will sing to the Lord my whole life long; I will sing praises to God as long as I live.

May the thought of my heart be pleasing to God, for I rejoice in the Lord.

Lord, Lord, renew.

REFRAIN

SCRIPTURE LESSON St. Matthew 28:16-20

St. Luke 24:44-52

*GLORIA PATRI 70 Glory Be to the Father

ANTHEM Children's Choir

CHILDREN'S TIME

Please sign the pew pads and pass them to your neighbor

so that we may note your presence.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION United Methodist Women

THE PURPOSE: The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community

of women whose PURPOSE is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons

through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts

of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

OFFERTORY The Waters of Life James Biery

The Father's voice calls us above the waters.

The glory of the Son shines on us.

The love of the Spirit fills us with life

*DOXOLOGY 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

*OFFERTORY PRAYER

Gracious God, Your goodness is abundant. You know our needs before we even

ask. You always give us more than we need to live and serve. Accept these gifts

and offerings. Make them be for us symbols of our grateful lives. Make them

be for the world signs of Your gracious love. Amen.

*HYMN 603 Come, Holy Ghost, Our Hearts Inspire

SCRIPTURE LESSON Acts 1:1-12

SERMON THE SPIRIT OF JESUS AND THE CHURCH OF CHRIST

*HYMN 102 Now Thank We All Our God

*BENEDICTION

*POSTLUDE Now Thank We All Our God J. S. Bach arr. Virgil Fox

* Please stand as you are able.

Following worship, you are invited to stay for refreshments

and fellowship in the Fireside Room.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

GUESTS AND VISITORS

Welcome to Hamline Church. You are a special part of our worship experience. An elevator

is located in the Commons Area to the west of the sanctuary. It has stops at the sanctuary

level, south entrance and lower level. Gliders and rocking chairs are available for your

convenience as you enter the sanctuary from the Commons.

CHILD CARE

Parents are encouraged to bring children of all ages to worship. Special "companion bears"

for children are available at the entrances to the sanctuary. A well-equipped, unstaffed

nursery is available on Sunday mornings for children from infant – 18 mos. The Toddler

Room (staffed) is located on the lower level of the education building in room 5 and

accommodates children 18 months thru 3 years old. Ushers can direct you to either room.

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FINANCE UPDATE

May 4 $4235

ATTENDANCE

May 4 161

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Mark your calendars for June 24, 25 and 26 for Vacation Bible School. The theme this

year is "Beach Party: Surfin' through the Scriptures." If you are willing to volunteer

to help, please contact Laurie Erickson at 651-603-7085.

HEARTLAND OLD CATHOLIC CHURCH

The Old Catholic Church will begin their weekly worship on May 18 at 1:00 PM in our

sanctuary. Father Tony Dinzeo and Bishop Judd are very excited about holding their

worship service in the sanctuary at Hamline Church. If you would like more information,

please check their website at www.heartlandoldcatholic.org

COMPLINE CHOIR CD

The new Compline Choir CD "Wondrous Love" can be purchased in the HUMC church

office for $16. The CD was recorded in the Hamline Church sanctuary, beautifully

representing our wonderful acoustics and magnificent Casavant organ.

HAMLINE MIDWAY ELDERS

"Safe Travel for Seniors: How to Use Public Transportation Safely & Efficiently" will

be the topic at a luncheon for Hamline Midway seniors on Tuesday, May 13 at Hamline

Church. To make reservations for the luncheon or request transportation, call 651-209-6542.

THANK YOU to our grade school children 1-6^th grade who are participating in the church

service this morning. Besides singing in the Children's Choir, they are serving as greeters,

lay readers and offertory collectors.

MAY 18 SUNDAY SCHOOL/YOUTH POTLUCK

Everyone is invited to join the Youth and Sunday School families for a pot-luck picnic

after the church service on May 18. Bring a dish to share and help celebrate spring!

Contact Laurie Erickson 651-603-7085 for more information.

WOMEN'S THIRD THURSDAY GROUP – THURSDAY, MAY 15

We will meet at Pippins at 2905 N Snelling Ave. in Roseville for dinner at around 6:00 pm.

Please RSVP to Mary Lou Wolsey by May 14.

LOVE OFFERING

Each year, the Minnesota Annual Conference churches take a Love Offering for missions.

The offering benefits international, national, and local mission projects, and helps fund

Volunteer in Mission Scholarships. This year, the focus of the Love Offering is on

leadership development, especially as it relates to the conference imperative of cultivating

spiritual vitality. Special envelopes and an insert will be in the May 25^th Sunday bulletin.

BI-WEEKLY CALENDAR

SUNDAY MAY 11                            

Pentecost Sunday - Mothers' Day    

8:00 AM Worship                                                           

9:30 AM Worship

9:45 AM  Sunday School                                                             

10:30 AM Hospitality           

10:45 AM  CHARGE CONFERENCE                                  

10:45 AM Youth Group                                                

6:30 PM Fiction and Fellowship

8:30 PM Compline Service                                         

MONDAY MAY 12    

6:00PM  McVay Partnership - Parlor   

6:00PM  Dining Hall Committee

7:00PM ARS Nova                                                     

7:00PM  Emotions Anonymous                              

7:00PM  Pipe Band

TUESDAY MAY 13                         

11:30 AM Ham-Midwy Elders Luncheon  

5:30 PM Finance                             

6:30 PM Trustees                

7:00 PM SPRC                     

WEDNESDAY MAY 14                                   

7:30 PM Chancel Choir   

THURSDAY MAY 15                     

10:00 AM UMW Steering Committee                                      

6:00 PM 3rd Thursdays: Dinner @ Pippins       

7:00 PM ARS Nova Brass              

FRIDAY MAY 16                             

1:30PM  Hamline University Baccalaureate    

SATURDAY MAY 17

9:00 AM Fare Share

9:00 AM Gardening group

6:00 PM Troglodyte Progressive Dinner

SUNDAY MAY 18

Trinity Sunday

8:00 AM Worship                                                           

9:30 AM Worship

9:45 AM  Sunday School  (last day before summer break)

10:30 AM Fellowship  

10:30 AM Picture Directory Photos                                                

10:45 AM Youth Group  (last day before summer break)                                            

Monday, May 19

7:00 PM-8:30 PM Emotions Anonymous - Room 8

7:00 PM-8:30 PM ARS Nova Brass - Sanctuary

Tuesday, May 20

7:00 PM-8:00 PM Worship

7:00 PM-8:00 PM Communication

Wednesday, May 21

6:30 PM-8:30 PM Hamline Midway Elders Board

Thursday, May 22

8:00 AM-8:15 AM Men's Breakfast - Perkins Roseville

1:00 PM- 4:00 PM Friends School

Friday, May 23

Friends School

2:00 PM-4:00 PM Friends School Program

7:00 PM-9:00 PM Friends School Program

Sunday, May 25

8:00 AM- 9:00 AM Worship

9:30 AM-10:30 AM Worship

10:30 AM-11:00 AM Hospitality

[ Regular Sunday morning schedule will resume on Rally Day in September ]

HAMLINE CHURCH STAFF

Pastor: Greg Renstrom

Music Director: Charles Parsons

Finance Advisor: Frank Evans

Education/Youth Director: Laurie Erickson

Office Administrator: Diane Milbrandt

Office Assistant: Mary Brightbill

Email: humc@hamlinechurch.org

Website: www.hamlinechurch.org

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