Day of Pentecost

June 8, 2025, 9:30 a.m. in the Chapel and on Facebook Live

Classic Communion Service

We honor the Kumeyaay Nation, on whose ancestral lands we have made our home.

Holy Communion will be part of this service. Here at Gethsemane we practice open communion, meaning all who believe in the power of Jesus Christ to bring salvation are welcome to join in. In our Lutheran understanding, both sacraments—Baptism and Holy Communion—are best conducted among the gathered assembly. If you are present on this live-stream, you are present in our assembly. The body of Christ is not limited by place or time, so even if you are on the replay of this service, you are part of our assembly. Any bread and any wine or grape juice will do. If you are celebrating as a family or group, please feel free to break the bread into the right number of portions or have a separate piece for each person. Same with the cup. You may have one cup for all or each member gathered uses a separate cup. We believe the Christ is fully present in both Word and Sacrament, in both the bread and the wine/grape juice so if you only have one or the other, or even if you refrain from communion, you are not missing out on the grace of God. We understand both the Word and Sacraments as the means of grace. Remember it is not the type of bread or wine, nor is it the quantity, but it is your faith in taking the elements that is the window for the Holy Spirit to enter your life.

In the interactive part of the liturgy, the leader’s part is in regular text. The people’s response is in bold. All people are welcome to sing along with the songs where the lyrics are printed.

GATHERING

WELCOME

“O Day Full of Grace”                   ELW #627 vss 1, 3, 4, 5

1    O day full of grace that now we see

      appearing on earth’s horizon,

      bring light from our God that we may be

      abundant in joy this season.

      God, shine for us now in this dark place;

      your name on our hearts emblazon.

3    For Christ bore our sins, and not his own,

      when he on the cross was hanging;

      and then he arose and moved the stone,

      that we, unto him belonging,

      might join with angelic hosts to raise

      our voices in endless singing.

4    God came to us then at Pentecost,

      the Spirit new life revealing,

      that we might no more in death be lost,

      its pow’r over us dispelling.

      This flame will the mark of sin efface

      and bring to us all true healing.

5    When we on that final journey go

      that Christ is for us preparing,

      we’ll gather in song, our hearts aglow,

      all joy of the heavens sharing,

      and there we will join God’s endless praise,

      with angels and saints adoring.

Text: Scandinavian folk hymn; tr. Gerald Thorson, 1921-2001, alt.

Text © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship, admin. Augsburg Fortress.

THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM

Alleluia! Christ is risen.

Christ is risen, indeed. Alleluia!

In the name of ☩ the One

who was, who is, and who is to come.

Amen.

Baptized into Christ’s death and resurrection,

and called to live the baptized life,

we give thanks for the gifts of baptism.

Holy God,

we give you thanks for the waters of baptism,

waters that make a people your own,

that restore us to wholeness and empower us to be 

witnesses in your name.

Baptized into you, O Living One,

make us one as you are one.

We give you thanks for the waters of baptism,

waters that strengthen believers

and give new life to beloved servants of your church;

waters that extend your boundless love

and cross barriers of our own making.

Baptized into you, O Living One,

make us one as you are one.

We give you thanks for the waters of baptism,

waters that open the hearts of believers

and give a voice in the night to those in captivity;

waters that set your people on a new path,

rejoicing in the Spirit’s power.

Baptized into you, O Living One,

make us one as you are one.

Grant us grace, love, and life, O Living One,

that our every day is shaped by these waters

that give us our very lives in you.

We ask this in the name of Jesus, the Crucified and Risen One.

Amen.

GREETING

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 

And also with you.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

God our creator, the resurrection of your Son offers life to all the peoples of earth. By your Holy Spirit, kindle in us the fire of your love, empowering our lives for service and our tongues for praise, through Jesus, the Christ, our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

WORD

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

“O Holy Spirit, Root of Life”                   ELW #399

1    O Holy Spirit, root of life,

      creator, cleanser of all things:

      anoint our wounds, awaken us

      with lustrous movement of your wings.

2    Eternal vigor, Saving One,

      you free us by your living Word,

      becoming flesh to wear our pain,

      and all creation is restored.

3    O holy Wisdom, soaring pow’r,

      encompass us with wings unfurled,

      and carry us, encircling all

      above, below, and through the world.

Text: Jean Janzen, b. 1933; based on Hildegard of Bingen, 1098-1179

Text © 1991 Jean Janzen, admin. Augsburg Fortress.

JOHN 14:15-19, 25-27

Though the disciples struggle with Jesus’ nature and identity, they receive the promise that they too will be identified with God and God’s mission. Though he must leave them now, Jesus promises the coming of the Advocate whom God will send to comfort and enlighten them.

ACTS 2:1-21

Before Jesus ascended into heaven, he told his disciples they would be filled with the Holy Spirit. Now, amid signs of fire, wind, and a variety of languages, the people were amazed and astonished at Jesus’ promise coming true.

“Spirit of Gentleness”                  ELW #396

Refrain

      Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,

      blow through the wilderness calling and free;

      Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,

      stir me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea.

1    You moved on the waters, you called to the deep,

      then you coaxed up the mountains from the valleys of sleep;

      and over the eons you called to each thing:

      “Awake from your slumbers and rise on your wings.”  Refrain

2    You swept through the desert, you stung with the sand,

      and you goaded your people with a law and a land;

      and when they were blinded with idols and lies,

      then you spoke through your prophets to open their eyes.  Refrain

3    You sang in a stable, you cried from a hill,

      then you whispered in silence when the whole world was still;

      and down in the city you called once again,

      when you blew through your people on the rush of the wind.  Refrain

4    You call from tomorrow, you break ancient schemes.

      From the bondage of sorrow all the captives dream dreams;

      our women see visions, our men clear their eyes.

      With bold new decisions your people arise.  Refrain

Text: James K. Manley, b. 1940

Text © 1978 James K. Manley, admin. Augsburg Fortress.

SERMON                                                                                                       Pastor Karla

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Sung Response:      “Lord, Listen To Your Children Praying”                   ELW #752

      Lord, listen to your children praying,

      Lord, stir your Spirit in this place;

      Lord, listen to your children praying,

      send us love, send us pow’r, send us grace.

Text: Ken Medema, b. 1943

Text © 1973 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

CHOIR ANTHEM                                                                                       “Here is Love”

MEAL

OFFERING OUR GIFTS FOR THE MISSION AND MINISTRY OF GOD’S CHURCH

We have prayed. We have sung.  We have heard the Word. Now, being thankful for the ministry we are called to do, we are invited to offer ourselves; our time, talents and treasure in faithful witness of the good things God has done for us and in confidence that our worship extends beyond this place and time. Your financial contributions are gratefully accepted to further the life and ministry of Gethsemane Lutheran. Thank you.

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER AND WORDS OF INSTITUTION

LORD’S PRAYER

One: And now, join me in praying as Jesus taught us…

All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,

your kingdom come, your will be done,

on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours,

now and forever.

Amen.

DISTRIBUTION

POST COMMUNION BLESSING

SENDING

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

BLESSING

“God of Tempest, God of Whirlwind”              ELW #400

1  God of tempest, God of whirlwind,

as on Pentecost descend!

Drive us out from sheltered comfort;

past these walls your people send!

Sweep us into costly service,

there with Christ to bear the cross,

there with Christ to bear the cross!

2  God of blazing, God of burning,

all that blocks your purpose, purge!

Through your church, Christ’s living Body,

let your flaming Spirit surge!

Where deceit conceals injustice,

kindle us to speak your truth,

kindle us to speak your truth!

3  God of earthquake, God of thunder,

shake us loose from lethargy!

Break the chains of sin asunder,

for earth’s healing set us free!

Crumble walls that still divide us;

make us one in Christ our Lord,

make us one in Christ our Lord!

4  God of passion, God unsleeping,

stir in us love’s restlessness!

Where the people cry in anguish,

may we share your heart’s distress.

Rouse us from content with evil;

claim us for your kingdom’s work,

claim us for your kingdom’s work!

Text: Herman G. Stuempfle Jr., b. 1923

Text © 2000 GIA Publications, Inc., 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638. www.giamusic.com. 800.442.3358. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

OUR DECLARATION OF MISSION

Alleluia! Christ is risen.

Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia!

You are the body of Christ.     

We are the body of Christ in the world!

So go in peace    

To explore the faith

Live in peace       

To express our faith to others

Share the peace   

By inviting others to join us on this journey.

WE ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST IN THE WORLD, MADE NEW, SO LET’S GO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS! 

Thanksgiving for Baptism, Reading synopsis, Prayer of the Day (altered), and cover art from Sundays and Seasons. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Please visit our Web site at www.augsburgfortress.org. All music is used with permission under CCLI #3225965.

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b

Send forth your Spirit and renew the face of the earth. (Ps. 104:30)

Romans 8:14-17

Here Paul speaks about the mystery of baptism: through the Holy Spirit we are claimed, gathered, and welcomed into Christ’s body, the church. And we receive a new name in our adoption: child of God.