Order of Worship 5-28-23

SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY

Pentecost Sunday

May 28, 2023 Ten Thirty in the morning

Minister: The Reverend Aaron Ochart             

Liturgists: Tony Hill (Spanish), Ragina Isham and D.J. Patel (Gujarati), Beverly Ross (English), Dr. Raju Thomas (Hindi)

Please silence all cell phones. 

Bold face indicates congregational participation.

✝ Please stand, in body or spirit

GATHERING

PRELUDE Tongues of Fire (Pentecost Dance) by Alfred V. Fedak

✝HYMN Of The MONTH [GTG#192] (Translation the Rubios)

 “Lord the Light of Your Love Is Shining”  

Lord, the light of your love is shining,

In the midst of the darkness, shining;

Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us;

Set us free by the truth you now bring us.

Shine on me, shine on me.

Dios la luz de tu amor hoy brilla,

hasta en la oscuridad brilla;

Christo que eres la luz ilumina;

se el compás celestial que nos guía;

ven guíanos, ven guíanos.

(Refrain) Shine, Jesus, shine; fill this land with the Father’s glory.

Blaze, Spirit, blaze; set our hearts on fire.

Flow, river, flow; flood the nations with grace and mercy.

Send forth your word, Lord, and let there be light.

(Coro) Brilla Jesús muestra gloria de nuestro Padre.

Espíritu ven y avivanos

Fluya la paz y la gracia de nuestro Padre

Habla Señor y que sea la luz

Lord, I come to your awesome presence,

From the shadows into your radiance;

by the blood I may enter your brightness.

Search me; try me; consume all my darkness.

Shine on me; shine on me (Refrain)

Dios estamos en tu presencia

en tinieblas to luz nos brilla

con tu sangre to pueblo salvaste

Y por eso hemos de alabarte

ven guíanos, ven guíanos. (coro)

WORDS OF WELCOME 

MINUTE FOR MISSION  

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NATIVE LANDS   

ADORATION

CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsive) Acts 2:17

ONE (English): Remember the promise of the Lord:

MANY: God will pour out the Spirit on all flesh.

ONE (Spanish): Recuerda la promesa del Señor:

MANY: God will pour out the Spirit on all flesh.

ONE (Gujarati): પ્રભુના વચનને યાદ રાખો

Prabhunā vacananē yāda rākhō

MANY: God will pour out the Spirit on all flesh.

ONE (Hindi): यहोवा का वचन याद रखो:

MANY: God will pour out the Spirit on all flesh.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

God our creator, earth has many languages, but your gospel proclaims your love to all nations in one heavenly tongue. Make us messengers of the good news that, through the power of your Spirit, all the world may unite in one song of praise; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 

✝HYMN [*Blue#322] [GTG#288] “Spirit of the Living God”    

Spirit of the living God, Santo Espiritu de Dios,

fall afresh on me, ven sobre mí, 

Spirit of the living God, Santo Espiritu de Dios,

fall afresh on me. ven sobre mí.

Melt me; mold me; Tómame, cámbiame,

fill me; use me. lléname, úsame.

Spirit of the living God, Santo Espiritu de Dios,

fall afresh on me. ven sobre mí.

MESSAGE FOR THE CHILDREN   

RESPONSE[*BLUE#316][GTG#286]

 “Breath on Me Breath of God”

Breathe on me, Breath of God;

fill me with life anew,

that I may love what thou dost love,

and do what thou wouldst do 

CONFESSION 

LITANY for PENTECOST                                                                  

HINDI: पवित्र आत्मा, निर्माता, शुरुआत में आप पानी के ऊपर चले गए। आपकी सांसों से सारी सृष्टि ने जीवन खींचा। तुम्हारे बिना, जीवन धूल हो जाता है।

(Holy Spirit, the Creator, in the beginning You walked on the water. The whole creation drew life from your breath. Without you, life turns to dust.)

MANY: Come, Holy Spirit/ आओ, पवित्र आत्मा

      આવો, પવિત્ર આત્મા/ Ven, espíritu santo

ENGLISH: Holy Spirit, Counselor, by your inspiration, the prophets spoke and acted in faith. You clothed them in power to be hearers of your Word.

MANY: Come, Holy Spirit/ आओ, पवित्र आत्मा

      આવો, પવિત્ર આત્મા/Ven, espíritu santo

SPANISH: Espíritu Santo, Poder, viniste como fuego a los discípulos de Jesús; les diste voz ante los gobernantes de este mundo.

Holy Spirit, Power, you came as fire to Jesus’ disciples; you gave them voice before before the rulers of this world. 

MANY: Come, Holy Spirit/ आओ, पवित्र आत्मा

      આવો, પવિત્ર આત્મા/ Ven, espíritu santo

GUJARATI: પવિત્ર આત્મા, પવિત્ર કરનાર, તમે અમને ભગવાનના બાળકો બનાવ્યા છે; તમે અમને તમારી હાજરીનું જીવંત મંદિર બનાવો છો; તમે શબ્દો માટે ખૂબ ઊંડા નિસાસો સાથે અમારી અંદર મધ્યસ્થી કરો છો.

(Holy Spirit, Sanctifier, you created us children of God; you make us the living temple of your presence; you intercede within us with sighs too deep for words.) 

MANY: Come, Holy Spirit/ आओ, पवित्र आत्मा

      આવો, પવિત્ર આત્મા/ Ven, espíritu santo

(Brief silence)

ENGLISH: Holy Spirit, Giver of life, you guide and make holy the church you create; you give gifts- the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of council and fortitude, the spirit of knowledge and piety, the spirit of the fear of the Lord, that the whole creation may be transformed. 

MANY: Come, Holy Spirit/ आओ, पवित्र आत्मा

      આવો, પવિત્ર આત્મા/ Ven, espíritu santo               

✝GLORIA PATRI [BLUE#579] [GTG#581] 

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, 

world without end, Amen, Amen.

PROCLAMATION                                    

FIRST LESSON [Pew Bible NT 119 or 111]             Acts 2:1-13

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 and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.  

(Gujarati) જ્યારે પેન્ટેકોસ્ટનો દિવસ આવ્યો, ત્યારે તેઓ બધા એક જગ્યાએ ભેગા હતા. અને અચાનક સ્વર્ગમાંથી હિંસક પવનના ધસારો જેવો અવાજ આવ્યો, અને તે જ્યાં તેઓ બેઠા હતા તે આખું ઘર ભરાઈ ગયું. વિભાજિત જીભ, અગ્નિની જેમ, તેમની વચ્ચે દેખાઈ, અને તેમાંથી દરેક પર એક જીભ છે. તેઓ બધા પવિત્ર આત્માથી ભરપૂર હતા અને આત્માએ તેઓને ક્ષમતા આપી હોવાથી તેઓ અન્ય ભાષાઓમાં બોલવા લાગ્યા. 

(Hindi)ब पिन्तेकुस का दिन आया, तो वे सब एक जगह इकट्ठे थे। और एकाएक आकाश से बड़ी आंधी की सी सनसनाहट का शब्द हुआ, और उस से सारा घर जहां वे बैठे थे, गूंज गया। और उन्हें आग की सी जीभें फटती हुई दिखाई दीं; और उन में से हर एक पर आ ठहरीं। और वे सब पवित्र आत्मा से भर गए, और जिस प्रकार आत्मा ने उन्हें बोलने की सामर्थ दी, वे अन्य अन्य भाषा बोलने लगे॥

Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, ‘Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs—in our own languages we hear them speaking about God’s deeds of power.’ All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, ‘What does this mean?’ But others sneered and said, ‘They are filled with new wine.’

MEDITATION “Breaking Bread as Followers of Christ.” 

Caroline Kothari

Second Lesson [ Pew Bible NT 148 or 158]         Romans 8:14-17 

Los que se dejan conducir por el Espíritu de Dios, esos son hijos de Dios. En cuanto a ustedes, no han recibido un Espíritu que los convierta en esclavos, de nuevo bajo el régimen del miedo. Han recibido un Espíritu que los convierte en hijos y que nos permite exclamar: “¡Abba!”, es decir, “¡Padre!”.  Y ese mismo Espíritu es el que, uniéndose al nuestro, da testimonio de que somos hijos de Dios. Y si somos hijos, también somos herederos: herederos de Dios y coherederos con Cristo, ya que ahora compartimos sus sufrimientos para compartir también su gloria. (BHTI)

For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’ it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ—if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him. (NRSV)                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

MEDITATION  “Children of God/Hijes de Dios”  Rev. Aaron Ochart

 RESPONSE     

✝AFFIRMATION OF FAITH        “Credo”           by Jane Marshall

✝NICENE CREED (Insert)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OFFERTORY  

✝DOXOLOGY [*BLUE#592] [GTG#606]

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God, all creatures here below;

Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

✝HYMN [*Blue#318] [GTG#291] “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness” 

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)

  1. 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 their 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 The captives dream dreams

Our women see visions Our men clear their eyes

With bold new decisions Your people arise (Refrain)

✝PARTING PRAYER            Attributed to Nels Ferré (1908-1971)

Come, O Holy Spirit. Come as Holy Fire and burn in us, come as Holy Wind and cleanse us within, come as Holy Light and lead us in the darkness, come as Holy Truth and dispel our ignorance, come as Holy Power and enable our weakness, come as Holy Life, and dwell in us.

Convict us, convert us, consecrate us, until we are set free from the service of ourselves, to be your servants to the world. Amen.                                    

✝CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

The Lord bless you and keep you; प्रभु आपको आशीष दे और आपको रखे

The Lord be kind a gracious to you; 

The Lord look on you with favor; પ્રભુ તમારી તરફ કૃપાથી જુએ છે

and give you peace. y te dé paz.

✝RESPONSE [GTG#192] “Shine Jesus Shine”

Shine, Jesus, shine Fill this land with the Father’s glory

Blaze, Spirit, blaze set our hearts on fire

Flow, river, flow Flood the nations with grace and mercy

Send forth your word Lord, and let there be light

(Coro) Brilla Jesús muestra gloria de nuestro Padre.

Espíritu ven y avivanos

Fluya la paz y la gracia de nuestro Padre

Habla Señor y que sea la luz

POSTLUDE   Concerto in A Minor BWV 593 by Vivaldi/Bach                 

*Note: the hymn lyrics in the bulletin and on the projection screen are from the Glory To God Hymnal (© 2013 Westminster John Knox Press), which we are transitioning to. Words in the “Blue” Presbyterian Hymnal (© 1990) in your pew may differ slightly.

Participating in today’s service are Rev. Aaron Ochart, Pastor; Louise Ochart, CE Leader; Sam Garnett, Music Director; and Kelly Cuppett, Asst. Music Director. Appreciation to Dennis Lauland, Mike Fortin, and David Garland for the video production of today’s service. 

The Scripture quotations contained herein are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.  

La Biblia Hispanoamericana (BHTI) Traducción Interconfesional versión hispanoamericana Copyright © Sociedad Bíblica de España, 2011 Utilizada con permiso

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Playschool Office –  504.888.1378

Rev. Aaron Ochart – Head of Staff       

  Louise Ochart – C. E. Leader

Sam Garnett – Music Dir.               

Kelly Cuppett – Assist. Music Dir.

Lauren Oufnac – Playschool Dir.

Stephanie Galliano – Playschool Admin. Asst.

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Announcements 5/28/23

Announcements:

DEVOTIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS: Pentecost: This Story is Our Story: Robert Menzies lays out clear, compelling, and concise truths about the relevance of the Pentecostal experience for Christ’s followers today, tomorrow, and the day after that. He does not agonize over whether this experience is right or wrong…he explains simply and clearly that the story of Pentecost found in the book of Acts is the story of every believer. With a keen intellectual presentation that is both informative and intriguing, he explains that Pentecostalism is Christ-centered and Bible-based. It is the model for the mission of the church.

 

OFFICE HELP: Louise and Rev. Aaron will be out of the office from Monday May 29th to Friday June 9th. So Louise is looking for a few people to cover the office from 9:00 AM – Noon two or three days each week. Please let Louise know if you are available to help out. 

 

OPINIONS NEEDED: Please see the insert in the Bulletin and let us know what kind of classes, activities or events you would like to see us organize. Place your insert in the offering plate or give it to Louise at the end of the service. We can’t wait to hear from you! 

 

PRAYER GROUPS: This summer we will be starting small prayer groups. These groups will meet after church in June and before church in July. Each group will meet for about 15 min. The group leader will give a short lesson on prayer. Then the group will pray together for a specific area, ministry, or group of people. Sign up to be a leader or participant in using the insert in the Bulletin. Sign up for one Sunday or a few, it’s up to you. Place the insert in the offering plate or give it to Louise after the service.

 

THANK YOU!!!: A big thank you to everyone who helped make our summer kick off a success. We love these times of Fellowship and we couldn’t do it without your help. 

EVENTS AND MEETINGS THIS WEEK:

6/1 – 10:00 AM – PW Council Meeting 

     –  7:00 PM – Hymns and Beer Love Edition

6/4 – 10:30 AM – Worship Service (No Children’s Church) 




ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements 5-21-23

John Calvin Presbyterian Church

-Prayer List-

May 21st

  • Francine, Bill’s nephew’s wife, was baptized!
  • The son of one of Bill’s good friends has accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior!
  • Ron Hayes, Sue Crawford’s extended family, recovering from brain surgery 

May 14th

  • Friends of Beverly Kennedy
  • Jennifer, daughter of Emily and David Garland, having surgery on May 18th. 
  • Vic, a neighbor of Ashley Marler, is out of the hospital and doing better. 

May 7th

  • A former co-worker of Bill Bottomley, Jerry, has just been diagnosed with early-on-set Parkinson’s.
  • Barbra Rizzo is back in the hospital. 
  • Ernie Price, may need to have surgery
  • Death in Aaron’s extended family

April 30th

  • Friends and family of Ed Magri
  • Family and friends of Dudley Oakes, friend of Sam and Kelly, who passed away this week of cancer
  • The family and friends of Jerilyn Russo Moore, David Russo’s sister, who passed away a week ago, she was 75. 
  • Bria, Beverley Kennedy’s granddaughter.  
  • Online request for Viola, Magdalena, and Cordelia
  • Unspoken request for someone facing Breast Cancer. 

CONTINUING PRAYERS FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH HEALTH ISSUES: Teddy Brock, Troy Drouant, Ernest and Patricia Ellis, Mel Fourmaux, Neil Freudenthal, Tom Gregersen (Sharon Fortin’s brother), Buddy Haw, Tony Hill, James Kennedy, Pam Perry, Wayne Tracy, Bob Wooderson, and others struggling with health issues. 

EVENTS AND MEETINGS THIS WEEK:

5/21 PM – 11:45 AM – Community Picnic

5/24 – 10:00 AM – Clothes Sorting Party 

5/28 PM – 11:45 AM – Choir Practice

Year to Date Finances, as of March 31st, 2023

Revenues: $ 95,616.53  Expenses: $139,765.00 ($44,148.47)

Announcements:

DEVOTIONAL SPOTLIGHT: College Survival Guide for Christian Women or Men: 5-Minute Devotions for Strength, Reflection, and Calm: College can be an exciting and overwhelming time, full of big changes and new experiences. This devotion for women or men makes it easy to carve out moments of calm and stay connected to faith as you discover everything college has to offer.

What sets this college survival guide apart from other college books:

  • Short and sweet—Bolster your faith in just a few minutes with quick devotions designed to complement the busy life of any college student.
  • Relevant topics—Explore a wide range of Bible passages and discover how God can provide guidance on everything from dating to living with purpose.
  • Thoughtful prompts—Reflect on the Lord’s wisdom and consider how to apply His lessons to your life with insightful, open-ended questions at the end of every devotion.

CLOTHING DRIVE: We are collecting clothing for the Program of Hope. We will distribute items to our POH guests in the hot month of June along with lunches. The drive will end with a sorting and boxing party on Wednesday May 24th in the outreach rooms. Needed are Men’s and Women’s: Summer casual slacks, jeans, tops, white shirts, blouses, black pants for work, plain sturdy shoes (no formal shoes or high heels please), tote bags, new socks and underwear in (ORIGINAL UNOPENED PACKAGE), rain ponchos and sunglasses.

OPINIONS NEEDED: Please see the insert in the Bulletin and let us know what kind of classes, activities or events you would like to see us organize. Place your insert in the offering plate or give it to Louise at the end of the service. We can’t wait to hear from you! 

PRAYER GROUPS: This summer we will be starting small prayer groups. These groups will meet after church in June and before church in July. Each group will meet for about 15 min. The group leader will give a short lesson on prayer. Then the group will pray together for a specific area, ministry, or group of people. Sign up to be a leader or participant in using the insert in the Bulletin. Sign up for one Sunday or a few, it’s up to you. Place the insert in the offering plate or give it to Louise after the service.

FLOWERS: Flowers today were given by Jeremy and Ardis Moore in nonor of all Graduates. 

DON’T FORGET TO JOIN US IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL FOR FOOD AND FUN AFTER THE SERVICE