Pentecost



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FRANKLIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

We are a community of believers called by God to live humbly in the spirit of Christ and to act as His voice and hands in our world.

Our ministries and missions emphasize worship, prayer, study, hospitality to others, and care within our congregation.  We are focused especially on the issues of poverty in our community and the world around us through projects and programs aimed at addressing the needs of those who are hungry and without enough clothing or adequate shelter, and those suffering abuse.

PENTECOST

“And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house.”

Acts 2:2

 

Acts 2:1-21: It is the day of Pentecost.  The disciples of Jesus along with Jews from every nation on the face of the earth are gathered in Jerusalem.  Then, with a mighty wind, the Holy Spirit shakes the foundation where the followers of Jesus are gathered, descends upon them, and empowers them to speak and the others to hear. And thus the church is born.  The Holy Spirit is our experience of the dynamic, powerful, near presence of God.  Our settled arrangements and our status quo are disrupted and transformed whenever the Holy Spirit comes to us, opening up new visions and taking us new places.

 

Litany For Pentecost

 

Holy Spirit, Creator, in the beginning you moved over the waters.  From your breath all creation drew life. Without you, life turns to dust.  Come, Holy Spirit!

 

Holy Spirit, Counselor, by your inspiration, the prophets spoke and acted in faith.  You clothed them in power to be bearers of your Word. Come, Holy Spirit!

 

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

 

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.  Come, Holy Spirit!

 

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 counsel and fortitude, the spirit of knowledge and piety, the spirit of the fear of the Lord, that the whole creation may become what you want it to be.  Come, Holy Spirit!

 

True and only Light, from whom comes every good gift:  Send your Spirit into our lives with the power of a mighty wind.  Open the horizons of our minds by the flame of your wisdom.  Loosen our tongues to show your praise, for only in your Spirit can we voice your words of peace and acclaim Jesus as Lord.  Amen.