St. Paul United Church of Christ, Taylor, Michigan
Pentecost Sunday/ June 8, 2025
Music Sunday
Know this. The Holy Spirit is as much agitator as advocate, as much provocateur as comforter. Do you see what I mean? The Holy Spirit is as much agitator as advocate, as much provocateur as comforter.
Ringing of the Bell
Welcome Rev. Linda Anderson
Announcement Highlights
Choir Processional
Prelude “Come Christians Join to Sing,” Nancy Rabb, flute
“Valse Caressant,” Chloe Chung, piano
*Call to Worship Sue Mrowka, liturgist
One: Beloved, pay attention! The Holy Spirit sweeps among us, binding us together as family in Christ.
All: We are children of God, heirs of grace.
One: Beloved, have you noticed? The Holy Spirit moves among us, creating and renewing the whole of creation, inspiring us to co-create with God and one another.
All: We are children of God, co-creators in grace.
One: Beloved, be encouraged. The Holy Spirit lives among us, surrounding us with mercy and grace, witnessing to us about God’s steadfast love for God’s people.
All: We are children of God, witnesses to grace.
One: Beloved, pay attention! Whether in a rushing wind or a gentle breath, the Holy Spirit welcomes you here, for we are all children of God, brought together by grace.
All: We are children of God, knit together by the Spirit. Thanks be to God! Amen.
Holy Communion/ Prayer of Confession (see insert)
Sung response: One bread, one body, one Lord of all, one cup of blessing which we bless. And we, though many through out the earth, we are one body in this one Lord.
Receiving of the Bread and Cup
“The Nightingale” Michelle Good, harp
*Prayer of Thanksgiving
*Hymn No. 272 “The Church’s One Foundation”
*Morning Prayer Sue Mrowka, liturgist God most wonderful, Friend most holy, you have fulfilled the Easter season by sending us your Holy Spirit in abundant power. You have opened the window of opportunity to every race and nation on earth, and created out of dispirit elements, the fellowship of the one universal church. Keep us, we pray, in the unity of the Spirit, that every tongue may tell and every life display the wonders of your love. Through Christ Jesus, who lives and loves with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God to be praised forever! Amen!
Anthem “Lord, I Stretch my Hands to You” Chancel Choir
First Lesson Genesis 11:1-9 Sue Mrowka, liturgist
Solo “More of You,” Mark Ennis, tenor
Second Lesson Acts 2:1-21
Solo “At the River,” Brenda Murphy, soprano
Message “Spirit Inspired,” Rev. Anderson
Hymn No. 254 “Breathe on Me, Breath of God”
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
*Doxology
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow; praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Solo “Shenandoah,” Tim Ruffner, bass
A Time of Prayer
Solo “Lord’s Prayer,” Mark Ennis, tenor
Hymn No. 33 “How Great Thou Art”
Anthem “Rejoice!” Chancel Choir
*Dismissal with Blessing
Postlude Ava and Bach at the organ
Recessional: Please remain in your pews as the Light of Christ leads the way into the world followed by our Pastor.
Please stand as you are able.
WELCOME TO ALL SHARING TODAY’S MORNING SERVICE IN PERSON AND FACEBOOK LIVESTREAMING You must have a Facebook account to view our Worship Services. An email address is required. It is possible to have a Facebook account not connected to Social Media. Please contact Dan Case, Gary Peters, or Michael Isaacs if you need more information.
COMMUNION IS OFFERED THIS MORNING. We observe an “open communion.” Membership is not required to partake in the Lord’s Supper. We simply ask that all receiving Communion seek to know our Lord more completely.
JOIN US FOR COFFEE HOUR as we celebrate Pentecost and honor our choir. Coffee, tea, donuts and cake served. A free-will offering is invited to help off-set the ever increasing cost of our refreshments.
Calendar Week June 8 - June 15
Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. – Rev. Linda Anderson
Pentecost/ Sunday School / Music Sunday/ Communion/ Coffee hour 11:00
Tuesday Bible Study 10:30 a.m./ Council 6:30 p.m.
Thursday Exercise 11:00 a.m./ Meditation 12 noon
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. – Pastor Cheryl Schalm
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. / Baccalaureate/ Donuts for Dad 11:00 a.m.
GRADUATE NAMES NEEDED FOR OUR PRINTED ROSTER If you or a family member are receiving a high school diploma, G.E.D., college degree, or continuing education certificate since last June, please contact Cindy Romas in the church office for inclusion in the Baccalaureate/Youth Sunday Service, June 15. Graduates are invited to participate in gown and mortarboard. Forms are available from an usher, the office, or on our web page.
STRENGTHEN THE CHURCH MISSION OFFERNG RECEIVED IN JUNE. This UCC offering represents the time of Pentecost, Birth of the Christian Church. Funds support a variety of ministries. Let us invest in the visions of our diverse congregations. An offering envelope is included in this month’s Tidings newsletter. There are offering envelopes available. You may also use Vanco, our electronic online mobile giving source. Visit us at www.stpaulucctaylor.org/giving, locate the Online Giving button, select Strengthen the Church and enter the amount of your donation. Your prayerful gift will help God’s spirit move and speak in our UCC congregations for generations to come.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING a formal member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Taylor? Please contact Rev. Linda Anderson or the church office (313.291.1221). If you would like a copy of our Good News Bible, please contact Rev. Anderson.
DURING JUNE AND JULY, THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT invites your support as they prepare for this year’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) program, “Sailing to the Lighthouse.” The following items are needed: ● Cardboard boxes of various sizes ● Red, white, brown and gold paint (see Candace Poet with questions) ● Pretzels (tiny) ● M&MS (milk chocolate) ● 1 box of Rice Krispie cereal ● Blue Jello ● Empty tubes from paper towel rolls ● Powdered Country Time Lemonade ● Powdered Fruit Punch Mix ● Box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, or similar ● CHILDREN. This list will be updated as needed. Bring your children, grandchildren, neighbors, friends, and your swimming suits/ towels every day. VBS will be open to the community July 21-23. If you would like to help in any capacity contact Candace Poet, Superintendent or Debbie Case.
FELLOWSHIP OF CONCERN: Anne Blanchard, Dorothy Evison, Bob Robinson, Joe Mayfield, John Smith, Denise Foley, Thelma Poet, William Stears, Jr., Kathe Stears, Paula Block, Justine Kimbler, Dave Lange, Sr., Dave Schmoekel, Sue Stern, Rosemarie Laslo, Julius Enesey, Sally Sigman, Joan Smarr, Vicki Simon, Bridget Stephens, Krystal Grant, Steve Newberry, Julie Renner, Linda Schutter, Cindy Twilliger, Blain Tayler, Nora Cousino, Kelly Potter, Freeman Floyd, Anna Thomson, Susan & Dennis Bennett, Tony Koths, Alicia Hagen, Ailani Flores, Sue Milatz, Linda Tank, Rachel Tank, Jennifer Lee, Kyle Hard, Bill Pattenaude, Randy Snelson, Ted Butkin, Kevin Siemers, Rhonda Wioncek Berndt, Jeff MacZink.
USHERS NEEDED TO ASSIST with Sunday morning worship services. If you would like to volunteer or for more information, please contact any Deacon or the church office (313.291.1221). Any time you can donate is greatly appreciated.
Our mission at St. Paul United Church of Christ is to promote God’s plan of salvation in our church, family, and community. Knowing that all blessings come from God, we seek to share these in the church universal and proclaim God’s good news of His love and compassion bringing together all people in Jesus Christ.