Hyde Park Community United Methodist ChurchSharing the love of Jesus to transform lives, Cincinnati and the world.

ENTRANCE

Enter to hear the Good News of God’s love and to experience God’s hope and peace.

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign and pass the friendship/attendance pad located in the pew rack.

PRELUDE: “Come, Holy Ghost” Carlos StaszeskiBrenda Portman, organist

SILENT PRAYER OF PREPARATION: O living and loving God, prepare our hearts for what You have for us this morning. Give us ears to hear Your good news, hearts to receive it, minds to comprehend it and the faith to live it. We offer ourselves in worship and praise. Amen.

CHORAL INTROIT: “Holy Spirit, Come to Us” Veni Sancte Spiritus

*CALL TO WORSHIP: (from Acts 2:1-4a) 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. Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful people;and kindle in us the fire of Your love.

*HYMN: “Come Down, O Love Divine” UMH #475

*INVOCATION (written by Joanna Harader)Holy One, for all of the ways You speak to us – in rushing wind, in dancing flames, in words we understand, and in all that transcends language, we give thanks. Give us courage to speak Your love, everywhere we go, to everyone we meet. Amen.

PROCLAMATION & RESPONSE

ANTHEM 8:00 “A Canon of Praise” Natalie Sleeth

The Wesley Choir

9:30/11:00 “Spirit of Mercy, Truth and Love” Howard HelveyThe Cathedral Choir

THE SACRAMENT OF CHRISTIAN BAPTISM (9:30) UMH #39Seated congregation sings the following as the participants gather at the font:

Jesus, Friend, so kind and gentle, little ones we bring to thee;Grant to them thy dearest blessing, let thine arms around them be;Now enfold them in thy goodness, from all danger keep them free.

Presenting for Baptism:Pierson James Day Son of Kristin & Adam Day

Seated congregation sings the following:Grant to us a deep compassion for thy children everywhere.May we see our human family free from sorrow and despair,And behold thy kingdom glorious, in our world so bright and fair.

RECEPTION INTO THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (9:30) UMH #38Peter Collier Kristin & Adam Day

CHILDREN’S MOMENT (11:00) Following the Children’s moment, Children (3 yr olds - 2nd Grade) are invited to attend Kids Worship.

CALL TO PRAYER: “Spirit of the Living God” UMH #393

PRAYER 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Pew Bible OT page 806This is the Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

SERMON: “It’s All About God: God’s Power” Rev. Dr. Cathy Johns

God’s Spirit…breathes ____________________ into us! (Genesis 1:2, Ezekiel 37:6, 10, 14)

transforms us from ___________________ to ____________________.(Ezekiel 37:1-6, Acts 2:1-21, 41-42 ) empowers the Church to ____________________. (Matthew 28:19-20)

“I will put my breath in them, bring them back to life, and let them live in their own land. Then they will know that I am the Lord. I have promised that I will do this – and I will. I, the Lord have spoken.” (Ezekiel 37:14)

OFFERTORY8:00 “Open Wide Your Gates of Beauty” Eugene Englert

9:30/11:00 “God is Here” Arr. John Ferguson

*THE PRESENTATION and DOXOLOGY UMH #94Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts!Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

SENDING FORTH

*HYMN: “We All Are One in Mission” TFWS #2243

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE: “Komm, Heiliger Geist, BWV 651” J. S. Bach

INVITATION TO PRAY“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12

DEATH: Sympathy to Mrs. Robert Henley (Pat) and their children. Bob died Saturday, May 16th.HOSPITAL DISCHARGE: Jill Colaw, Gladys MayfieldMARRIAGE: Rikki Harris & Timothy Chipman were married in the Sanctuary on May 23. OUR CHURCH FAMILY:

Staff & Their Families: Anna Lawson, VIOX ServicesMen & Women in the Military*: John Tyler Mercer, Sr. Master Sergeant, U.S. Air Force Reserve (son of Sarah Pilcher)Our Church Ministries: Widow/Widowers Group, Boy Scouts, Carillon Choir

OUR COMMUNITY MINISTRY PARTNERS: Nast Community Meals Ministry as they serve breakfast and dinner to hundreds of our neighborhood friends in Over-the-Rhine each week.

OUR GLOBAL OUTREACH PARTNERS:The Henry’s as they work in Asia Minor.

PENTECOST PRAYER (inspired by Acts 2) written by Catherine Gorman

Breath of God,Spirit who appeared like a driving wind,blow away our prejudiceand teach us to value all people.

Spirit of God,who appeared like tongues of flame,burn in us as a passion for justiceand a commitment to change.

Spirit of life,who caused the disciples to speak in tongues,speak through us,and fill us with the courage to proclaim your love.

Spirit of truth,who fills us with wonder and awe,inspire us to work for a better worldand a future where injustice is swept away.Amen

*We want to include prayers for any active duty men & women in the military. Please send the information to lgarrison@hpcumc.org.

*Please stand as you are able.Join together in reading/singing the bold type.

UMH - United Methodist HymnalTFWS - The Faith We Sing

Liturgist: 8:00 Rev. Stephanie Tunison, 9:30 Ed Tracy, 11:00 Barry Shantz

9:00 Grace Chapel Communion: Rev. Dave Weaver

The altar flowers today are given in honor of Nicholas Andrew Fee, born May 5, 2015 son of Katia and Evan Fee by grandparents, Sally and Bill Fee.

Welcome to WorshipWe are glad you have joined us today! Please sign the friendship/attendance pad and join us in the Welcome Center after worship for coffee, fellowship & information. If you are a visitor, please stop by our Hospitality Desk in the Welcome Center as we have a gift for you. The following assistive devices are available: assistive listening devices integrated with the sanctuary sound system and large print hymnals & order of worship.

News & Happenings is included in your worship bulletin and in our weekly e-mail news. Visit us online at hydeparkchurch.org for a comprehensive view of our ministries.

View live worship every Sunday at 9:30 am online. In addition, recordings of the sermons are updated weekly on our website in both video and audio format. The 9:30 am service from the previous week can be heard each Sunday on WCVX (1050 AM) at 1:00 pm.

Nursery (9:30 am & 11:00 am) Drop off your child in Room 120:

Infants Room 120 1 year olds Room 119 2 year olds Room 118

Children’s Sunday School (9:30 am - Lower Level):

Preschool (Ages 3 & 4) Room 12 Early Elementary (Ages 5 – Kindergarten) Room 15 Middle Elementary (1st & 2nd Grade) Room 8 Older Elementary (3rd Grade) Room 6 Tweens (4th, 5th, & 6th Grade) Room 9

Kids Worship (11:00 am)

Children (3 years old to 2nd grade) begin worship with their families in the sanctuary and then are invited to attend a special children’s program after the Children’s Moment. Pick up your child in Room 8.

Children’s Choirs (Will resume Fall 2015)

Children from Kindergarten - 6th grade begin 11:00 am worship with their families in the sanctuary and are then invited and escorted to attend children’s choirs. Pick up your child in their respective room. Joy Singers (Grades K-2) Sunshine Singers (Grades 3-6)Tracey Payling - Director Dana Calhoun - Director

Student Ministry Bible Study 9:20 am Middle School & High School Room 302

Adult Sunday School 9:30 am Gospel of Matthew Library FaithWeavers Room 205 Parents of Young Children Parlor 11:00 am New Ventures Parlor Soul Builders Room 205

NEXT SUNDAY, 5/31: “It’s All About God” continues with the message “God’s Healing.” In Matthew 8:1-4 the Bible offers a powerful snapshot of the healing power that comes through touch. The hands of Jesus touched many and brought healing. Come and discover the road to healing for your brokenness as we celebrate a God who is still restoring us and making us whole. Pastor Doug will preach at Hyde Park Community and Pastor Ian Strickland will preach at Nast Community. Invite a friend to join you next Sunday; all are welcome.

Join us for worship:

Hyde Park Community Worship:

Sunday - 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am, Sanctuary

September - May2nd Tuesday of the Month - 7:30 pm, Sanctuary - Taizé WorshipNast Community Worship:

Sunday - 9:30 am, Sanctuary

Holy Communion:

1st Sunday of the Month at all Services

All other Sundays 9:00 am, Chapel (Hyde Park)

Hyde Park Community1345 Grace Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45208513-871-1345

www.hydeparkchurch.org

Nast Community1310 Race St.

Cincinnati, OH 45202513-871-1345

www.hydeparkchurch.org