[We received four confirmands into the membership of our church yesterday which was Pentecost Sunday. These four young people have met over the past several months to explore what it means to claim the name of Christ. Our church is blessed by their faith perspective and enthusiasm in serving the Lord.]
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on each
person here today. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on our confirmands who
will be received into full membership this morning. Spirit of the living God,
fall afresh on our Stephen Ministers who offer one to one peer support for
those who are facing transitions in their lives. Spirit of the living God, fall
afresh on our Sunday School teachers, our ushers, our musicians, our Leadership
Board, our gardeners, our staff members, and all who seek to live out their
desire to be your disciples through this particular church.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on our
denomination’s General Conference as they continue to meet and deliberate over
church policies in Portland, Oregon. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on
our city’s Mayor, our city council, our city and county police and first
responders, school administrators, teachers, students, parents, and support
staff.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on those
who are facing medical challenges, financial difficulties, relational strains,
grief and heartache, and loneliness. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on
the LGBT community and any one who may not always feel welcomed and included in
the life of the church. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on the political
leaders of our nation that they would seek justice and freedom for all people.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on us,
fall afresh on us, fall afresh on us on this Day of Pentecost, even as we pray
the words that Jesus taught us to say together…
“Our Father, who art in heaven…”
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