Pentecost| 1st Friday – 10 June 2022

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening:

Almighty God, on the day of Pentecost,
through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit,
you revealed the way of eternal life to every race and nation:
Pour out this gift anew, that by the preaching of the Gospel
your salvation may reach to the ends of the earth;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever. Amen.

“Always be humble and gentle.
Be patient with each other,
making allowance for each other’s faults
because of your love.“
(Ephesians 4:2)

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Psalms Reading: Psalm 8 (ESV) – Zac Fitzsimmons

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OT Reading: Proverbs 3:19-26 (NLT)

3:19 By wisdom the Lord founded the earth;
by understanding he created the heavens.
By his knowledge the deep fountains of the earth burst forth,
and the dew settles beneath the night sky.

My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment.

• • Hang on to them,
    for they will refresh your soul.
  • They are like jewels on a necklace.
  • They keep you safe on your way,
    and your feet will not stumble.
  • You can go to bed without fear;
    you will lie down and sleep soundly.
  • You need not be afraid of sudden disaster
    or the destruction that comes upon the wicked,
    for the Lord is your security.
  • He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.

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If I speak words of wisdom – Resound Worship

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NT Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6 (NLT)

Unity in the Body

4:1 Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future.

There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
one God and Father of all,
who is over all, in all, and living through all.

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One Faith, One Hope, One Lord (Craig Courtney)
[Sheltering-In Choir for Virtual Worship at FPC Downey.]

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Prayer: ACNA | BCP2019

+ Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

+ Almighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts to you, so guide our minds, so fill our imaginations, so control our wills, that we may be wholly yours, utterly dedicated to you; and then use us, we pray, as you will, and always to your glory and the welfare of your people; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.  (William Temple)

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Closing: FaithandWorship.com | John Birch

Fill our lives with your Spirit,
that they might be lived for you,
speak for you and stand up for you,
now and forever. Amen

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.