Announcements Sharon Christie

ALL PEOPLES UNITED CHURCH

Welcome to the family of All People’s United Church! Sunday May 28th 2023,
If you are joining us for the first time, please sign the guest book.
Welcome Shannon Duffus Esmond
We meet in this historical church which has humble beginnings since 1927.
We are here because we care about the People and the greater Sudbury
community 'In the last
days, God
Sudbury Secondary School - The Value Vault
The Value Vault at Sudbury Secondary School (SSS) says, I will
is used by students who need food, clothing, pour out my
small household items, living supplies. Spirit on all
people
Act 2:17
Join us for coffee, Tea and
Conversation following the service
Wisdom’s Inspiration: “Pentecost is the moment when a heart of stone
is shattered, and a heart of flesh takes its place.”
Father Raniero Cantalamessa

Life and Work of the Church as well as Minute for Mission

Our Prayer List
People of Ukraine, Nancy McDonald, Processional
Gil Davies, Phil Christie Holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.
E-mail “allpeoplesunitedchurch@gmail.com” Holy, holy, holy, merciful, and mighty
God in three persons blessed Trinity!
Facebook @allpeoplesunited Words of Welcome…………
allpeoplesunitedchurch.weebly.com Prayer of Approach
One: Gracious God we gather today filled with praise
Upcoming Speakers
All: Filled with praise in Your name
May 28th- Shannon Duffus Esmond One: We lift up Christ as a shining example of Your Will
June 4th – Gerry Copeman All: We lift up our hearts to You, filled with the Love of Christ
June 11th – Shannon Duffus Esmond One: Help us, O God, fill us with the Spirit.
June 18th – Gerry Copeman All: In openness we come to You. In thankfulness we worship You. And in
awareness we feel Your blessings all around us. Amen.
Prayer of Confession Offering Song (Sung by all)
All: Thank you, God, for giving us the Advocate in the Holy Spirit. You know Praise and thanksgiving, thanks be to God
we need it. We need it to intercede with You on our behalf because we fall Thanks for the food we eat,
short. We fall short of the mission that you have tasked us with. We fall And for the friends we meet.
short of our own expectations. We get frustrated when we don’t see our
For each new day we greet
expectations of You being met. When we don’t see Your kingdom
Thanks Be to God!
happening now, at this very moment.
Prayer of Dedication
Prayer for Illumination: VU 502 (to be led by the scripture reader)
All: Creator God, you have breathed life into us, that life is the Holy
Spirit. A piece of you for each of us to carry. A piece of you to move
Assurance of Pardon
among us and guide us on our path. You provide us with many
Welcome and Announcements blessings, some disguised as trials. Please take these gifts to ease the
trials of others and to further Your work in the world. Amen.
Opening Hymn VU 218 We praise you oh God

Scripture readings Prayers of the Faith Community/Prayer of Jesus

Acts 2:1-21 (The Living Bible)
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b (VU p. 827 Part Two) All: “Our Father, who art in Heaven…”
John 20: 19-23 (The Living Bible)
Commissioning and Benediction:
Readings Response:
All: This is the word of the Lord. Choral Blessing: VU 429 “May the Blessing of God Be Upon You”
Thanks be to God. May the blessing of God be upon you.
May God’s love light all your way.
GLORIA PATRI – (Sung by all) May the grace of Christ enfold you and peace around you stay.
Glory be to the father and to the son, May the Spirit of God dwell within you.
and to the Holy Spirit. May you live in joy each day.
Message/Reflection: God is Vulnerable – What!? Closing hymn VU 382 Breath on me breath of God

Hymn VU 377 Holy spirit here me Benediction: (Sung by all)

May God’s sheltering wings,
Offertory Hymn: VU 382 “Breathe on Me, Breath of God” v.1 her gathering wings protect you,
Breathe on me, breath of God, May God’s nurturing arms,
fill me with life anew, His cradling arms sustain you,
that I may love what thou dost love, And hold you in her love
and do what thou wouldst do. and hold you in his love.