Liturgical Color: Red

Gospel: John 20:19-23

Theme: Receiving the Holy Spirit - the birthday of the New Testament church.

Pastoral Invitation
Consider this: On the previous two Sundays, ask people to bring their symbols which depict for them the Holy Spirit.

In addition, this might be a good time to change the headings within the order of worship.

Begin with:
The Community Celebrates Pentecost,
The Coming of the Holy Spirit of God
into
the Lives of Christ's People
in order to
Transform Them from Cowards to Cross-bearers.

Then, use these to identify the parts of worship:
Celebrating The Presence of God
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Celebrating The Act of Forgiveness
We Receive New Life!
Celebrating The Word
We are Listening!
Celebrating Our Gifts
We Are Accountable!
Celebrating Our Departure
We …