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Central United
Methodist Church

Pentecost Sunday
May 31, 2020
9:30 a.m.

Our Vision:

Making Christ known by extending hospitality,
serving the community, and embracing all.

201 - 3rd Avenue Knoxville, TN 37917
www.knoxcentralumc.org

Prelude We Gather to Praise God arr. Fasing & Innes
Welcome Rev. Jimmy Sherrod
Opening Prayer Come Thou Almighty King
Opening Hymn Carolyn Cottrell and Charles Parham

The Spirit of God be with you! And also with you!

O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer’s praise,

the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace!
My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim,
to spread through all the earth abroad the honors of thy name.
Jesus! The name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease;
‘tis music in the sinners ears, ‘tis life, and health, and peace.
He speaks, and listening to his voice, new life the dead receive;
the mournful, broken hearts rejoice, the humble poor believe.

Call to Worship Rev. Stephanie Parrott

Every time we feel the Spirit…
Moving in our hearts, we will pray.

On an ordinary day, there came a sound like a powerful wind and filled a house.
Tongues of fire released the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Every time we feel the Spirit
Moving in our hearts, we will pray.

In languages from all over the world, people began to prophesy.
Pour out your Spirit, O God. Help us to see visions, dream dreams, and draw upon your power.

Every time we feel the Spirit
Move in our hearts, we pray. Receive our praise, renew our minds, grant us grace,
and empower us with your Spirit. Amen.

Scripture We Listen to Hear God’s Voice Rev. Parrott

Acts 2:1-11

Hymn Every Time I Feel the Spirit (vv. 1) UMH 404

Every time I feel the spirit moving in my heart, I will pray.
Yes, every time I feel the spirit moving in my heart, I will pray.

Upon the mountain, my Lord spoke,
out his mouth came fire and smoke.

All around me looks so shine,
ask my Lord if all was mine. (Refrain)

Every time I feel the spirit moving in my heart, I will pray.
Yes, every time I feel the Spirit moving in my heart, I will pray.

New Testament Reading Acts 2:12-21 Rev. Parrott
Sermon So That All May Breathe Rev. Sherrod

We Respond to God’s Great Love

Song One Voice
Tiffany Mynatt, Ann Sartwell, Jimmy Sherrod

Offering our Gifts The Church’s One Foundation (vv. 1,2)

*Dedication of Gifts The Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!

Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ,

whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleuia! Alleulia!

Closing Hymn We Are Scattered to Serve God In Our World The Faith We Sing

Spirit of God (vv. 1, 4)

Spirit of God, bright Wind, breath that bids life begin,
glow as you always do; create us anew.

Give us the breath to sing, lifted on soaring wing,
held in your hands, born on your wings.
Alleluia! Come, Spirit, Come! (2 times)

Spirit of God, bright Flame, send us in your holy name,
the power to heal, to share your love everywhere.
We cannot fail or fall, or know defeat at all,
held in your hands, born on your wings.
Alleluia! Come, Spirit, Come! (2 times)

Benediction God Be with You till We Meet Again
Postlude
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Carolyn Cottrell

A special thanks to Melynda Whetsel for our altar flower arrangement given for the Glory of God and grati-
tude for the Holy Spirit. Tim Mendenhall for sound and technology; Crit Parrot for being our virtual greeter.
For George Scott as our videographer and editor. For George Hayden as our music director. For Charles Par-
ham and Carolyn Cottrell for their musical leadership. For Lisa Graham as our acolyte. Our singers are Ann
Sartwell, Tiffany Mynatt, and Patty Parham.

As I grieve my loss of John, the tremendous outpouring of sympathy and support from
my church family through prayers, cards, calls and visits has meant so very much to
me. May God bless you all! Thanks, Mary Baugues

Sunday, May 31, 2020

The family of John Baugues who died May 13.

The family of Sandy Simpson Presley (Jessica Pressley Strutz's mother), who died May 14.

Gary Sherlin has inoperable and aggressive prostate cancer and a mass behind his bladder.

Our country and everyone stressed by the COVID-19 epidemic, whether through illness, financial strain, or the
inconvenience and isolation of staying home.

Please continue to remember Clara Hagaman (1412 Tipton Station Rd., 37920), Sancy Hail (7545 Thunder Ct,
Powell, 37849), Barbara Marks (1315 Snowdon Dr., 37912), Richard Moon (7655 April Cross, Corryton,
37721), Doris Jean Moore (7404 Kentfield Dr, 37919), and Billy Varnell (4121 Riverstone Ln, 17918).