Covenant Presbyterian Church 9:30 a.m. Austin, Texas May 20, 2018

Pentecost Sunday

PREPARATION AND PRAISE

PRELUDE Come Down, O Love Divine Michael Burkhardt

WELCOME Please sign the friendship register at this time and pass it down the row, then return it to its original position, noting the names of those worshiping with you. At the conclusion of the service, take time to greet one another in the name of Christ.

*CALL TO WORSHIP based on Psalm 105:1-2, Romans 5:5, Revelation 4:8 Leader: The love of God has been poured into our hearts Through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us; People: We dwell in him and he in us. Leader: Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his name; People: Make known his deeds among the peoples. Leader: Sing to him, sing praises to him, People: And speak of all his marvelous works. Leader: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, All: Who was and is and is to come!

*HYMN OF PRAISE Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Hymn 71

CALL TO CONFESSION Teach Me to Fly Mark Miller Journey Youth Choir Sara Laymon, Emily Jones, Daniel Stover, Julia Stover, soloists

Like a bird who has fallen, I rest in your hands, hoping and praying you will understand, And fill in the pieces never fully there, healing my soul, Lord, with your love and care.

Can you make up the difference? Can you teach me to fly? Can you lift me to freedom in the boundless sky? Can I dwell in you safely? Will you fill my heart? Can you ready me for a brand new start?

God, I wait here before you filled with fear and praise, searching for courage to accept your grace. Can you make up the difference…

Will you bless and forgive me? Can I be fully yours? Will you wash me in mercy ‘til my spirit soars?

Oh, you can make up the difference! You will teach me to fly! You can raise up my spirit past the reasons why! I can dwell in you safely, you will fill my heart. Lord, please ready me for a brand new start.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

(silent confession…) Almighty God, who sent the promised power of the Holy Spirit to fill disciples with willing faith: we confess that we resist the force of your Spirit among us, that we are slow to serve you and reluctant to spread the good news of your love. God, have mercy on us. Forgive our divisions and by your Spirit draw us together. Inflame us with a desire to do your will and be your faithful people for the sake of your Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF GOD’S GRACE AND PARDON

*RESPONSE TO OUR FORGIVENESS Gloria Patri Hymn 734

RECOGNITION OF NEW MEMBERS

PASSING OF THE PEACE As God has given us peace through Christ, so let us pass the peace of Christ to each other. * Those who are able, please stand

MINISTRY OF THE WORD

SCRIPTURE READING Acts 2:2-12 New Testament, page 885

SERMON Empowered by the Spirit, Pursuing God’s Mission Carlos Ham

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

*HYMN OF RESPONSE Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us Hymn 348

SENIOR COMMISSIONING

OFFERING OF OUR LIVES AND GIFTS

OFFERTORY Take My Life Havergal/Malan Journey Youth Choir arr. Tommy Walker/Keith Christopher

Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee. Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of Thy love.

Take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee. Take my voice and let me sing always, only, for my King.

Take my life, I give it once again.

Take my lips and let them be filled with messages for Thee. Take my silver and my gold, not a mite would I withhold.

Take my heart, I give it once again.

Take my love, my God, I pour at Thy feet its treasure store. Take myself and I will be ever, only, all for Thee.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE 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 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.

*PARTING HYMN Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) Houston/Crocker/Ligthelm arr. Heather Sorenson

SUNG BENEDICTION (all seated) Peace I Give to You Taylor Scott Davis Journey Youth Choir and Alumni Lauren Maunder, flute

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; peace, my peace. Not as the world gives, do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” Shalom. based on John 14:27

POSTLUDE Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song Michael Burkhardt

ASSISTING IN WORSHIP

Bill Streu, Director of High School Ministry at 9:30; Jon Wasson at 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00; Thomas Daniel at 9:30 and 11:05 Lay Liturgists – Alice Sessi at 8:15, Cindy Young at 11:00 Journey Youth Choir – Stacy Curtis, director; Tom Brown, accompanist Organist – John Schmidt Daniel Izquierdo preaching at 11:30 at Iglesia Presbiteriana Reformada en Luyanó (our sister church in Cuba) Carlos Ham preaching at 11:05 in the Contemporary Worship Service

The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God by Diane and Don Davis with thanksgiving for the marriage of their daughter Elizabeth to James Saunders on May 12, 2018.

The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God by Sally and Farrell Rowe with thanksgiving for the blessing of marriage on the 40th anniversary of their wedding on May 21st. The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God by June and Jerry Beck for the blessing of marriage on the 63nd anniversary of their wedding on May 22.

Covenant Graduating Seniors of 2018

Brianna Bailey, Taylor Elaine Barnes, Andrew Derron Clements, Samuel Cobb, Randall Crawford, Jordan Isabelle Culbert, Jared Dale, Emily Dwyer, Alexander Hartman, Chad Hemphill, Caytie Jenkins, Emily Renee Jones, Benjamin Charles (Ben) Kurio, Jack Northington Kurio, Sara Laymon, Tab McCarty, Tess McCarty, Blake Aron Miura, Meredith Moore, Evan Nafe, William Troy Reish, Alexander (Lex) Searcy, Daniel Paul Stover, Julia Emmons Stover, Jennifer Grace (Gracie) Walker, Rachel Vieve Whittenburg, Wyatt Perkins Yarbrough

New Members

Deeia Beck, Terry Beck, Rob Bishop, Mary Lou Clayton, Derron Clements, Sarah Condon, Josh Condon, Jo Day, Laura Dixon, Kathy Lento, Josh McConnell, Chris Manuel, Merritt Manuel, Sandy Olmstead, Royce Poinsett, Brian Ross, Emily Ross, Ashley Seals, Bobby Seals, Georganna Swanson, Kristine Tagwerker, Scott Tagwerker, Katherine Tendall, Bruce Tendall, Marnie Wheeler

Encouraging one another to follow Jesus wherever we live, work, and play.

A SPRING CHORAL CONCERT – Today, May 20 at 4pm in the Sanctuary. Covenant Presbyterian Church presents “All the Beauty of the Lord” featuring The Sanctuary Choir and The GraceNotes Vocal Ensemble with brass ensemble, string quartet and alto sax accompaniments.

An ecclectic mix of anthems of the church, hymns, spirituals and more including works by Philip W.J. Stopford, Gwyneth Walker, Dan Forrest, Will Todd and Moses Hogan.

SUMMER WORSHIP TIMES – May 27, the summer worship schedule begins: Two traditional worship services at 8:15 and 9:30 and a contemporary service at 11:05 a.m.

For more information about events at Covenant, please see Covenant Matters.

NEW TO COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH?

Welcome! We are thankful you have chosen to worship with us today! Please introduce yourself by signing the red welcome booklet in each pew. Find out more about our community at the coffee bar in FE200 following the service. Our prayer is that Covenant becomes your second family. We want you to feel comfortable here and hope that we can help you find ways to grow in your faith. For more information about Covenant’s many groups, programs and events, contact Amy Skaggs at askaggs@covenant.org. Amy is eager to meet and discuss ways of connecting. You can also find out more by visiting our website at covenant.org.

Three worship services are offered each Sunday this summer through August 12 — 8:15 a.m. (traditional communion service), 9:30 a.m. (traditional service) and 11:05 a.m. (contemporary service). A shuttle service carries worshipers from the parking lot at the Texan Eye Center at 5717 Balcones Drive at Northland Drive, two blocks west of campus. Shuttle service runs from 7:55 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

COVENANT PRAYS

Prayers of sympathy and support : Mary Lou Clayton, on the death of her husband, Archie Clayton, on May 4. Memorial service will be at Covenant on May 21 at 11:00 a.m.

Lisa and Tom Fry, on the death of Tom’s mother, Ella Pauline Fry on April 28.

Prayers for recently hospital ized: Jim Sease, Larry Zatopek

Prayers for: Lorraine Volk, Jerry Bennett, Lauren Honza, Tom Mitchell, Maury Mendenhall, Susan Zatopek, Fran Langfitt, Gloria and Tony Moreno, Denise Myers, Chuck Roth, Rogene Cloud, Debbie Colley, JoAnn Sparks, Tom Kelman, Susie Arnold, Dave Ferguson, Heather McKenna, Sherry Polson; Heidi Shobe, Eleanor Hurst, Helen Fletcher, Riley Furlong, Erin and Jason Young, Tana Taylor, Ed Pierson, Matt Blitch, Jim Clayton, Nancy Prideaux, Nancy Spencer, Bob Stokes, Beth Lewis, Bridget Lonseth, David Phinney, Betty Andrews, T.J. Chapman.

Prayers for people serving in our country’s armed forces: Lt. Will Beckham, USAF 2LT Gonzalo Hernando, USMC 1st Lt. Katherine Ashton, USA Pvt. Jessica Choe, USA 2LT Ben Smith, USN LCDR Bryan Gunkel, USAF Lt. Katy Deiters, USAF A1C Taylor Cotham, USA Maj. Seth Pruett, USA Capt. Matt Irwin, USN LCDR Austin Wade Latour, USAF Lt. Col. Joseph Chennault, USA SFC Kevin Guy.

Prayers requested by or for our sister church, Iglesia Presbiteriana Reformada en Luyanó, in Havana Cuba: Prayers for healing for Arnaldo Fonseca and Alberto Pérez. Praising God for three continued miraculous healings: Raquel’s quick return to walking after breaking her hip, Zaida’s recent incredible improvement, and Pupito’s continued healing. Prayers of gratitude and thanksgiving for missional outreach to our communities in Austin and Luyanó in the Spirit filled partnership between our loving and faithful congregations. ¡Gracias a Dios!

Prayers requested by the Mission Committee: Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless, Austin, and Julie and Allen Weeks at AVEY.

Prayers requested by the Session: Blessings on those who have had mothers, been mothers, or filled a mother-like role for someone.

Although prayer requests will be removed from this listing after three weeks, please contact Kay Austin in the church office, 512 334-3030, or kaustin@covenant.org, if prayer continues to be requested.

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