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    Service of the Word

    Introit Ps. 104:24, 2728, 30; antiphon: Liturgical TextService Note: The Introit will be chanted in unison in the same way as the Cantors introduction.

    Cantor: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the | faithful,*

    and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alle- | luia.

    CCCC O LORD, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you | made them all;*

    the earth is full of your | creatures.

    CCCC These all | look to you,*

    to give them their food in due | season.

    CCCC When you give it to them, they gath- | er it up;*

    when you open your hand, they are filled with | good things.

    CCCC When you send forth your Spirit, they are cre- | ated,*

    and you renew the face | of the ground.

    CCCC Glory be to the Father and | to the Son*and to the Holy | Spirit;

    CCCC as it was in the be- | ginning,*is now, and will be forever. | Amen

    Cantor: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the | faithful,*

    and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alle- | luia.

    Kyrie

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    This Is the Feast

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    Salutation and Collect of the Day

    P Let us pray.O God, on this day You once taught the heartsthe light of Your Holy Spirit. Grant us in ou

    understanding in all things and evermore to rejoChrist, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reignnow and forever.

    Please be seated

    Anthem

    Old Testament Reading

    P This is the Word of the Lord.C Thanks be to God.

    Gradual

    I will pour out my Spirit | on all flesh,*and your sons and your daughters shall | prophesy

    With the heart one believes and is | justified,*and with the mouth one confesses | and is saved.

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    Second Reading Acts 2:121

    P This is the Word of the Lord.

    C Thanks be to God.

    Please rise

    Alleluia and Verse

    Choir: Alleluia. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful people, and kindle in them thefire of your love. Alleluia.

    Holy Gospel John 15:2627; 16:4b15

    P The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the fifteenth chapter.

    The reading of the Holy Gospel

    P This is the Gospel of the Lord.

    Catechetical Instruction on SanctificationDrawn from Luthers Explanation of the Third Article of the Creed

    CCCC I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the

    forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

    P What does this mean?

    CCCC I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord,

    or come to Him; but the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with

    His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith.

    In the same way He calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian Church

    on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith.

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    In this Christian Church he daily and richly f

    believers.

    On the Last Day He will raise me and all the d

    believers in Christ.

    This is most certainly true.

    Please be seated

    Children's Message

    Sermon Hymn: Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord

    SermonOur Helper for the Sake of

    Hymn: Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest

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    Lord's Prayer

    P God tenderly invites us to believe that He is our true Father and that we are His truechildren

    C So that with all boldness and confidence we may ask Him as dear children ask theirdear father.

    P Taught by our Lord and trusting His promises, we are bold to pray:CCCC 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 and ever. Amen

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    Collect for the Word

    P Almighty God, grant to Your Church Your Hofrom above, that Your Word may not be bounthe joy and edifying of Christs holy people,

    and, in the confession of Your name, abide untC Amen

    Benediction

    Closing Hymn: Go, My Children, with My Blessing

    Postlude Procession

    T T TT T TT T TT T T

    Acknowledgments

    Divine Service, Setting One from Lutheran Service Book 2with permission. This Is the Feast, Text: 1978 Lutheran BoHillert Common Alleluia and Verse, Text and Setting: 197and Setting: 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship Unless othe

    from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. CConcordia Publishing House.

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    GRACE GRADUATES Graduation time is here and we would like to recognize ourGrace graduates. If you are graduating from high school or college this spring, please letthe church office know so we can publish our graduates in the June newsletter (deadlinetoday). If you are graduating from high school, please let us know your plans for aftergraduation.

    ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIPS - The Endowment Committee is currently acceptingapplications for scholarships for the 2012-2013 school year. Applicants must beattending a Lutheran University or Seminary to be eligible. Applications are availablethrough the church office. If you are currently receiving a scholarship from Grace, weask that you update us with your fall plans. All applications are due THIS WEEK by

    May 30th

    .

    THRIVENT BUILDS Who: Dont forget to look at the Ashley Shaw family picture onthe bridge. Ultimately it is for Ashley and her family that this house is being built.Location: 5004 Division St., NLR. (Directions are: Pike Ave. N. of I-40, LT at ParkwayDr., 2 Blocks RT on Division.) Progress: Decking and felt installation was completed onMay 19th. On Tuesday, May 22nd, Thursday, May 24th, roof shingling has take place.There will be no work on Saturday, May 26th or for the entire week of May 28th. GraceConstruction Volunteers: Charles Stein, Jim Marvin, Jim Robison, Gervais LeBlanc,

    Frank Royster, and John Ketcher. Grace Fund Raising: We want to thank those whohave already contributed toward this effort. We need your continued financial support toreach our goal of $2,811, to date we have collected $815.00.

    GRACE ANNUAL FLOAT TRIP The Grace Annual Float Trip is Saturday, June 9th.Meet at the Highway 14 Bridge at 9:45 a.m. for departure at 10:00 a.m. The cost is$45.00 per canoe plus $5 per person for lunch on the river. Lunch on the river is againbeing served by Marge and Crew. Contact Tim Loyd at 851-6457 or 352-4908 or email

    him at [email protected] if you have questions. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletinboard by the Parlor.

    COFFEE HOSTS We have openings for our members to volunteer to serve coffee andrefreshments during the fellowship time between services. Someone is needed for thefollowing dates: June 3, June 17 and June 24. Please take a minute to look at theCoffee Host list which is posted on the bulletin board by the Parlor. Next Sunday is stillopenplease sign up to serve. Thank you for volunteering!!

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    Vacation

    Bible School

    GraceLutheranChurch

    June 10th 14th

    5:20 p.m. -

    8:00 p.m.

    Were on an Amazing DesertJourney this summer in VBS! Each

    day the children will learn about

    Gods love and how He provides for

    their lives now and in eternitythrough Jesus, His Son, our Savior!

    Registration is open for ages 3-12.

    Kids meet friends, explore Bible

    stories, do activities, sing songs,make crafts, play games, and eat

    snacks. We expect a great response,

    so enroll your child today! Toregister, fill out a form in the

    breezeway & drop it in the AmazingDesert Journey Bag! ContactHeather Lamb or Linnea Weed with

    any questions! We will see you

    there!

    We appreciate your prayers for

    Amazing Desert Journey, our

    Vacation Bible School being held

    on June 10th

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