Communion SundayPentecost

June 4, 201711:00 AM

No matter who you are, Communion SundayNo matter where you areOn life’s journey,You are welcome here.

Worship begins with chimes.The prelude is a time of reflection and preparation for the worship of God.

Please silence cell phones. Bibles for use during worship are available at each entrance to the

Sanctuary.

THOUGHT FOR PREPARATIONThe mystery of the church is that it is, by God’s good grace, more than it seems to be. The Holy Spirit is the “more” of the Church. And the Holy Spirit is a wild, uncontrollable character.”

~Stanley Hauerwas

PRELUDE Nun bitten wir den heiligen Geist, BuxWV 208D. BuxtehudeKevin Dzierzawski, organ

CHIMESCHORAL INTROIT J. Rosamond Johnson

Lift Every Voice And SingChancel Choir

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Jeff Carlson* WELCOMING EACH OTHER

* CALL TO WORSHIPOne: The Holy Spirit comes like a rushing wind! All: The Holy Spirit comes like tongues of flame! One: The Holy Spirit brings visions and dreams!All: The Holy Spirit is out of control! Amen.

*Please stand if you are able to do so.

* HYMN Faithful God, You Sent Your Spirit Tune: Nettleton

Faithful God, you sent your Spirit long ago at Pentecost. You gave life and said to share it, all as one, beneath your cross. May we see your wondrous blessing when your people everywhere work together, all confessing faith that binds us, faith to share.

God of hope, you daily nurture those who seek to follow you. You’re not bound by any culture; you love rich and poor ones too. In an ever changing nation, may your churches welcome in every child of your creation, giving hope to all again.

God of love, may we in worship welcome our diversity. May we reach in trust and friendship to the poor and refugee. May we see Christ in the stranger, breaking bonds of race and fear. By your spirit, may we offer glimpses of your kingdom here.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION Sarah GarciaThe Spirit comes like a rush of violent wind that we still with our complacency.The Spirit comes like tongues of flamethat we smother with rational religion. The Spirit is wild, wild, wild.That’s why we want to tame Her. Christ have mercy. Amen.

KYRIE Sam Hill

MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER

WORDS OF ASSURANCE

RESPONSE Black Hymnal No. 277, v. 1 Holy, holy, holy, God the Almighty! Early in the morning we praise your majesty.

Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

THE BIBLICAL WORD FOR THIS DAY Todd CoeJohn 7:37-39One: On the last day of the festival, the great day, while Jesus was standing there, he cried out, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me, and let the one who believes in me drink. As the scripture has said, ‘Out of the believer’s heart shall flow rivers of living water.’” Now he said this about the Spirit, which believers in him were to receive; for as yet there was no Spirit, because Jesus was not yet glorified. Acts 2: 1-18, 21All: When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.

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

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

‘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.

Even upon my slaves, both men and women,in those days I will pour out my Spirit;

and they shall prophesy.Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’

* A STATEMENT OF FAITHWe believe in God who has created and is creating,

who has come to us in Jesus Christ to reconcile and make us new,

who works in us and others by the Holy Spirit.We trust God. God calls us to be the Church,

to celebrate God’s presence,to love and serve others,to care for creation,to seek justice and to resist evil,to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our

hope.In life and death, in life beyond death, God is with us.We are not alone. Thanks be to God!

(adapted from the United Church of Canada)

* RESPONSE Black Hymnal, No. 277, v. 3 Holy, holy, holy! Though we know but dimly, Though the eyes of humankind your glory may not see, You alone are holy, you alone are worthy, Perfect in power, in love and purity.

SERMON “Your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams and your middle-aged pastor shall report on the strategic plan before it’s finished.”

Matt Fitzgerald

* RESPONSE Black Hymnal No. 277, v. 4 Holy, holy, holy, God the Almighty! All your works shall praise your name in earth and sky and sea. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

MISSION MOMENT The Rev. Dr. Jonathan Lee

OFFERTORY Lead Me, O Lord Dr. Keith HamptonAvena Ward and Kecia Waldschmidt, soloists

Brendan Henry, pianoChancel Choir

Search me, O God, and know my heart;Test me and know my thoughts.

If there is wicked in me, Lord, lead me in your way.Lead me, O Lord. Lead me!

(congregation joining the third time)Lord, you have searched me and known me.

You discern my thoughts from far away.I praise you; I am fearfully made.

I praise you; I am wonderfully made.Your works are wonderful; I know them very well.

Lead me, O Lord. Lead me!

You search my paths and know my ways.And before I speak, You know my words.

I praise you; . . .

Basses - Lead me, guide me along the way, Lord, while I run this race.Sopranos - Search me and Lead me, O Lord, while I run this race.

Altos - Help me; I need you, O Lord, while I run this race.Tenors - Guide my feet, O Lord, while I run this race.

If there is wicked in me . . .Lead me, O Lord. Lead me!

from Psalm 139

* FESTIVAL DOXOLOGYPraise God from Whom all blessings flow,Praise God all creatures here below,Alleluia, Alleluia!Praise God above, ye heavenly host,Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost.Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Alleluia, Alleluia! Amen!

CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF COMMUNIONINVITATION TO THE TABLE

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

PRAYER OF CONSECRATION

THE LORD’S PRAYEROur 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.

Communion will be served to you in the pews by 2017 Confirmands

Kate Beck, Johnny Busker, Ian Cata, Nate Davidson, Allie Roehm, Aidan Rodriguez

and their teachers Becca Brown, Chris Roehm, Peg WanderPlease hold the elements until all are invited to partake.

* PRAYER OF THANKSGIVINGGracious God, thank you for this feast of your goodness and grace. May we remember its taste in our mouth. With your breath in our lungs, you make us Christ’s body in this world.To you be the glory. Amen.

* HYMN God, We Thank You for Our People Black Hymnal, No. 376

God, we thank you for our people, roots dug deep within the soil, Hardy spirits, rich in loving, strong for struggle, bold for toil. Faithful Rock of generations, you whom parents’ parents praised: Here in hope as we remember may our song to you be raised.

Thank you, God, for gentle pleasure: lessons learned and secrets told,

hopes and mem’ries saved as treasure, passed to young ones by the old,

pranks and glories, songs and stories, food by loving hands prepared.

God, we bless you for your presence in our tears and laughter shared.

Still we must confess before you, sometimes, Savior, we have failed; though we worship and adore you, sometimes love has not prevailed. Tempers racing, devil chasing, hearts estranged by ice or flame You transform by ways forgiving, Grace amazing! Grace, your name!

* BENEDICTION* CHORAL BENEDICTION Amen, amen, amen

POSTLUDE Tuba Tune C.S. LangKevin Dzierzawski, organ

Following Worship, all are invited for coffee and snacksdownstairs in the Social Hall

TODAY’S WORSHIP LEADERS:Communion Coordinators: Jana O'Brien, Kevin O'Brien Communion Servers: Kate Beck, Johnny Busker, Ian Cata, Nate Davidson, Allie Roehm, Aidan Rodriguez, Becca Brown, Chris Roehm, Peg Wander Communion bread baked by Marcia Knudson.Head Usher: Beatrice Jaji

Ushers: Fred Pearson, Ninon Freeman, Jen Luerssen and Doug Clark Head Greeter: Greg MooneySpecial Accommodations: Dodd Brown

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR were donated by Derek McMahan in celebration of the marriage of Derek and Chelsey McMahan that took place on June 3 in Pittsburgh, PA.

TODAY’S OFFERTORY is a world premier. The anthem was sponsored by the Chancel Choir and the congregation to honor and celebrate the ministry of Pastor Avena Ward at her retirement. She chose the text of Psalm 139: 1-4, 14, 23 & 24 and the wonderful composer, Dr. Keith Hampton, has composed this lively and joyful setting. Dr. Hampton worked with our Chancel Choir on Wednesday evening and is with us this morning. We are grateful to sing a new song to raise up our singer and pastor.

BORN THIS WEEK IN JUNEDonations to the Birthday Fund support A Just Harvest

We celebrate and give thanks for your life at St. Pauls. A perfect way to celebrateand help St. Pauls: give one dollar for each year of your life to our Birthday Fund

June 4: Toby Knotts, David Palm, Carolyn StonerJune 5: Sarah Good Mosley, Grant Nagle, Steve WarshJune 6: Robert Conner, Zachary Jarzebowski, Rosa Schmahl, Jason WilliamsJune 7: Amy Bashiti, Linda Lang, Irene NeroJune 8: Marilyn Aden, Noah Bashiti, Jack Kobak, Colin Murray, Jean WeimerJune 9: Don Camp, Alex Hansen, Sue Lannin, Kai RenfrowJune 10: Todd Beeson, Paul Davis, Christopher Keller, Bennett Underwood

REGULAR CHURCH SCHOOL has ended for the year and will resume in September. Children are invited to attend worship during the summer. Childcare will still be provided throughout the summer in the Nursery for children 0-2 years old, and in the Toddler Room for children 3-6 years old.

UPCOMING EVENTSJUNE 4 - MONTHLY BRUNCH & SOFTBALL - Join us for brunch after the 11:00 AM service and come over to Oz Park to cheer on the Dirt Disciples for our 2:00 PM game afterwards. We will gather during Social Hour and walk to Four Farthings, 2060 N. Cleveland. RSVP with Hannah Basil at youngadults@spucc.org. JUNE 5 - CHRISTIANITY 101 - in the Parlor at 7:00 PM. Join Pastor Jeff and fellow young adults for a lively discussion of the real-life questions we face in our daily lives. Please contact Hannah Basil at youngadults@spucc.org with questions and to RSVP. JUNE 10 - SUMMER BBQ - at 3:00 PM at Ross and Diana's house. Let's get together for some food, drinks and fun! Diana and Ross will supply the grillin' food (burgers, brats, etc.) but ask that everyone bring a side and/or beverage to share. RSVP to the Punchbowl invitation. Friends are welcome as well! Contact Diana with any questions. JULY 8-9 - WOMEN OF ST. PAULS - Marcia Volk hosts a farm weekend near Starved Rock. Come for the weekend or Saturday only. Hike at the state park or tour of the Carus Mansion. Attend Marcia’s summer UCC church in Lacon, IL, $10 for food, drink and snacks. Angel scholarships available. Marcia@volkonline.com, 773/327-5117.

FIRST WEDNESDAY LUNCHEON will resume in October.

OPPORTUNITIESACOLYTES - We're looking for youth who would like to be Acolytes. We need two volunteers for each service. Please sign up on Sign-up Genius or email Micki Fayhee at deonmicki@sbcglobal.net.

ALTAR FLOWER SIGN UP - If you would like to purchase flowers for the altar please go to our link at http://tinyurl.com/h55pl82 and sign up. If you have any questions, please contact the church office. CHURCH SCHOOL TEACHERS needed for 2017-2018. Please contact Pastor Sarah for more information at sgarcia@spucc.org. COLLEEN HENRY WRITING CENTER at Lincoln Park High School, initiated by St. Pauls, needs a few tutors. Nancy Brandt, nhbrandt@sbcglobal.net. CONNECTORS reach out providing networking and support for members and friends of St. Pauls. Membership is open to all who have the time and the inclination to help. Contact Pastor Avena Ward award@spucc.org or visit the Connectors table at coffee hour. CONSIDER THE LILIES - The Lay Pastoral Care Committee of St. Pauls is initiating a program to deliver our Sunday Altar Flowers to members and friends who need to know St. Pauls is thinking of them. If you would like to be a part of this initiative, please contact Maureen Grunst at mvgrunst@aol.com. FAITH IN ACTION - Whether you’re interested in supporting women or GLBTQ persons or immigrants and refugees, you can find St. Pauls people involved and join them NOW. Contact Rachel Adams at adams.rachellynn@gmail.com for more information. FEED THE HUNGRY - Each week St. Pauls welcomes homeless and hungry people to Sunday dinner. Contact Brent Carstensen at bcarstensen@ameritech.net to volunteer. FOOD FOR THOUGHT - Visit our Food for Thought blog http://www.spucc.org/blogs/food-for-thought. GET YOUR NEW NAMETAG! - Email Leigh at lborge@spucc.org.

KIDS CHURCH CAMP IS BACK! JULY 5 - JULY 28 - Registration is now open for children ages 2 to 12. Half-day or full-day camp. Visit spucc.org/camp for more details and to register.LINCOLN PARK COMMUNITY SHELTER NEEDS OVERNIGHT VOLUNTEERS - To sign up: volunteer@lpcsonline.org 773-549-6111. LITTLE LIGHTS is a St. Pauls preschool program in a progressive Christian environment. Classes for 2 and 3-year-olds meet at St. Pauls Nursery. Visit http://www.spucc.org/littlelights or email Leigh Borge at lborge@spucc.org. SARAH’S SISTERS gather every Wednesday morning to make 40 bag lunches to be distributed to

homeless people. Come to the church kitchen at 9:30 AM. STEPHEN MINISTRY AT ST. PAULS - If you’re in need of support through a tough time or feeling called to explore Stephen Ministry speak to Pastor Avena award@spucc.org or Marti Pechnyo mpechnyo@gmail.com or Diana Laskaris dianaminlead@gmail.com. ST. PAULS PLAY GROUP for children from birth to 3 years old in the church Nursery and Toddler Room. Drop in anytime from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Wednesdays. Corie Gallemore at corie.gallemore@gmail.com. ST. PAULS SOCIAL - Get better acquainted with other adults at St. Pauls. If interested in hosting please contact Jen Luerssen, jenluerssen@yahoo.com and stay tuned for future events! UCC DAILY DEVOTIONAL - To register: http://www.ucc.org/daily_devotional. WANT MORE VARIETY AT COFFEE HOUR? - Sign up to bring it at http://bit.ly/1RtSUuH. YOUNG ADULTS - A group for fun and fellowship for folks in their twenties and thirties. All are welcome! Volunteers needed! Any ideas for future events? Email youngadults@spucc.org. YOUTH GROUP - Youth group meet most Tuesdays, grades 2-4 from 4:00 - 5:30 PM and grades 5-7 from 5:00 - 6:30 PM. Contact sgarcia@spucc.org. YOUTH MISSION TRIP - June 24 - July 2 - Youth mission trip to the Lakota reservation with Native American Advocacy Program in South Dakota. Contact Pastor Sarah to apply sgarcia@spucc.org.

SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE – Beginning June 25 we will be switching to one service only at 10:00 AM on Sundays. We will kick off the next church year on Sunday, September 10.

RUMMAGE SEASON IS BACK! The Sale Date is Saturday, September 9, from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Drop-off dates are: July 1 & 2, 15 & 16, 29 & 30 and August 12 & 13, 26 & 27 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Drop-offs at any other time will NOT be accepted. Volunteer any Monday from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM  beginning Monday, July 10. contact Beverly Petrunich at uncabev@aol.com.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTSPlease send any announcements you would like in the following week’s Friday email to announcements@spucc.org no later than 10:00 AM on Tuesday. Please limit announcements to 70 words. Thank you.

FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIACheck out our website at www.spucc.org. Check out our Facebook page at

Facebook.com/SaintPaulsUCC.

SAINT PAULS PRAYS

• Nancy Heffernan’s sister in law, Theresa Lehr with advanced Melanoma.• Esther Curtis, undergoing a difficult medical procedure.• Hugo Osorio and family at the death of his grandchild.• Sandra Benedict recovering from a fall.• Rosemarie Hau being treated for a heart condition.• Jaunita Barlow’s grandson in the hospital.• Avena's neighbors, the Bell family.• Aaron and Annie Noll after their son, Jonah, died from cancer.• Two UCAN youth and their families: Fontaine, shot and killed and Sherman recovering from a gunshot wound this week.• UCAN staff as they are affected by this trauma.• Carole Knuti undergoing treatment for cancer.• For the people in Cairo, Illinois.• Teachers and staff of CPS as they manage their jobs and salary insecurity.• CPS students as they attempt to learn in this uncertain and emotional time.• Amy Newman's sister, Linda, starting chemotherapy treatments.• Carole Crowley recovering from a stroke.• All those struggling to conceive.• Dirk R. and family, uncle of Laura Nowack, who has multiple myeloma.• Sylvia Pine’s grandfather, Terry Barton, recovering from strokes.• Candi Huber's niece, Kathryn, continuing treatments for cancer.• Michelle’s friends Michael, Chris and Jerry, all sick with chronic illnesses.• Lorri Gunn Wirsum, for her husband, Karl Wirsum, and her brother, Jim.• Mary Train and her nephew Carl and family.• Jonah, Sean and Kevin and all homeless individuals with mental illness living in this city.• For those struggling with mental health issues.• For all those touched by violence in Chicago.• The Renfrow family as they walk with Wayne, in hospice care.• Steve Warsh, undergoing chemotherapy.• Tom Palkon being treated for cancer.• For young adults as they make their way in life moving away (physically) from family.• For those involved in research trying to find a cure for cancer.• Those killed and injured in terrorist attacks around the world and all refugees in need oF prayer.• All service members and their loved ones before, during and after deployment.

(Prayer cards are available in the pew racks. Fill one out and drop it in the offering plate.)

NEARLY 1 IN 5 ADULTS STRUGGLE WITH A MENTAL HEALTH ISSUE.Contact one of the pastors today for information about mental health care advocacy and resources that can help you and your loved ones. Contact information for the pastors is at the back of this bulletin.

NOTES

ABOUT ST. PAULSMaking a joyful sound in the city

Saint Pauls UCC has a vibrant history in the city of Chicago. Founded in October 1843, we are one

of the city's oldest churches. In 1989 we became one of America's first congregations to declare ourselves "Open to and Affirming of” LGBT women and men.

From founding Chicago's largest provider of social services to at-risk children to starting a home for

the elderly, from housing protestors at the 1968 Democratic Convention to hosting Lincoln Park's first MLK day march against violence on Chicago's streets we are proud to make a joyful sound in

the city.

Most importantly, over the past 173 years we are glad to have introduced thousands of children and adults to the amazing, inclusive, life changing, uplifting love of God. We do so in worship that is

traditional, but far from conventional.

St. Pauls United Church of Christ2335 North Orchard Street Chicago, Illinois 60614

(773) 348-3829 FAX (773) 348-3858www.spucc.org

Matt Fitzgerald, Senior Pastor, mfitzgerald@spucc.org

Avena Ward, Associate Pastor, award@spucc.orgJeff Carlson, Associate Pastor, jcarlson@spucc.org

Sarah Garcia, Associate Pastor for Children and Youth, sgarcia@spucc.orgKaren E. Johnson, President of the Congregation, kejpiano@aol.com

Tom Henry, Pastor Emeritus, emeritushenry@gmail.comKurt R. Hansen, Music Director, kurtsingsbach@gmail.com

Kevin Dzierzawski, Organist, kdzierza@att.net Brendan Henry, Joyful Sounds Choir Director,brendanphenry@hotmail.com

Nancy Voigts, Children’s Choir Director, nvoigtsgod@att.netKecia Waldschmidt, Youth Choir Director, keciagerman@hotmail.com

Kristofer Hansen, Joyful Sounds Choir Co-Director, TheBeatB0xer1995@gmail.comMark Mosley, Intergenerational Orchestra Director, mwmosley@gmail.com

Tom Vaitsas, Pianist, tomvaitsas@gmail.comKevin O’Brien, Lay Liturgical Administrator, kob48@att.net

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