PENTECOST at

St. John’s United Methodist Church Rock Hill, South Carolina

THE CHIMING OF THE TRINITY

THE GREETING AND WELCOME Sarah D. Crockford, Director of Children’s Ministries

THE OPENING VOLUNTARY “Praise to the Lord” arr. Charles Callahan

John Crain, alto sax

THE INVOCATION Rev. Ryan Powell, Associate Pastor

THE CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively) Leader: The Spirit descends like a dove, bringing peace to unite the world in a just and caring community. People: The Spirit comes like a breath, bringing life to renew the people of God. Leader: The Spirit spreads like fire, bringing energy for witnessing to the love of God. ALL: Spirit of the living God, come to us and transform our lives by your power.

THE OPENING HYMN “For Your Gift of God The Spirit” tune: HOLY MANNA

1. For your gift of God the Spirit, power to make our lives anew, Pledge of life and hope of glory, Savior, we would worship you. Crowning gift of resurrection, sent from your ascended throne; Fullness of the very Godhead, come to make your life our own.

2. He who is creation’s dawning, brooded on the lifeless deep, Still across our nature’s darkness moves to wake our souls from sleep; Moves to stir, to draw, to quicken, thrusts us through with sense of sin; Brings to birth and seals and fills us, saving Advocate within.

3. Father, grant your Holy Spirit in our hearts may rule today, Grieved not, quenched not, but unhindered, work in us his sovereign way. Fill us with your holy fullness, God the Father, Spirit, Son; In us, through us, then, forever shall your perfect will be done.

THE COLLECT FOR PENTECOST (in unison) Sarah D. Crockford God, who as at this time taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgement in all things and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; Through the merits of Christ Jesus, our Savior, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

THE MOMENT FOR CHILDREN

THE GRADUATE RECOGNITION Val Kenney, Director of Youth and College Ministries

THE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR ADDRESS Maddie Smith, Class of 2020

THE EPISTLE LESSON I Corinthians 12: 3b—13 Rev. Ryan Powell, Associate Pastor

The Worship of God PENTECOST—GRADUATION SUNDAY

31 May 2020 at Eleven o’clock in the morning

THE PASTORAL PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER (in unison) Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Acts 2: 1—21 Aidan Jenkins, Class of 2020

THE SERMON Rev. Dr. Rodney Powell, Senior Pastor

THE OFFERING “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” arr. James Curnow

John Crain, alto sax

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THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION

THE CLOSING HYMN “ Holy Spirit, Come, Confirm Us” tune: FOR THE BREAD

1. Holy Spirit, come, confirm us in the truth that Christ makes known; we have faith and understanding through your helping gifts alone.

2. Holy Spirit, come, renew us, come yourself to make us live; holy through your loving presence, holy through the gifts you give.

3. Holy Spirit, come, possess us, you the love of Three in One, Holy Spirit of the Father, Holy Spirit of the Son.

THE BLESSING AND BENEDICTION

THE CLOSING VOLUNTARY

“Choral varié sur le thème du ‘Veni Creator’” by Maurice Duruflé

~ Choral—Allegro ~

Dr. Belflowers, organ

WELCOME GUESTS

As part of the living Body of Christ, we are called to love as Christ loved. We believe that we are to love and

welcome all persons—and by that we mean ALL, because each and every person is created in the image of God,

is of infinite worth and represents someone “for whom Christ died!” (Rom. 14:15) Therefore, we welcome

persons of every race, socioeconomic status, family make-up, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental

and physical ability and faith story. We invite ALL persons to join us on our journey together as we strive to

practice loving acceptance of each person and engage in respectful discussion of our differences. To fully

experience this welcome, we encourage visitors and new members to become involved in a small group within

the Church, such as a Sunday School class, Bible study, ministry group, or volunteer opportunity. To learn

more about the life and ministries of our church, visit www.stjohnsrh.org. Please register your attendance

with us by using the link provided during our Livestream of worship today!

Ryan Tillman Beam Graduate of Legion Collegiate Academy

Ryan will be attending The Citadel majoring in Mechanical Engineering

Son of Noelle and Bo Beam

Lydia Grace Beard Graduate of Legion Collegiate Academy

Lydia will be attending College of Charleston majoring in Communications

Daughter of Christi and Keenan Beard

Jackson Blake Berry Graduate of Rock Hill High School

Jackson will be attending Clemson University majoring in Engineering

Son of Andrea and Ashley Berry

Alexander James Constantine Graduate of York Comprehensive High School

Alex will be attending Winthrop University majoring in Secondary Education

Son of Angela and Andrew Constantine

William Wray Dannelly Graduate of Northwestern High School

William will be attending York Technical College majoring in Business and Technology

Son of Brenda and Steve Dannelly

Margaret Grace Eddy Graduate of Northwestern High School

Maggie will be attending the University of South Carolina majoring in Public Health

Daughter of Tricia and Nelson Eddy

Katlyn Marion Fary Graduate of Nations Ford High School

Katlyn will be attending Winthrop University majoring in Graphic Design and Marketing

Daughter of Yvonne and Greg Fary

Kristin Ashleigh Fary

Graduate of Nations Ford High School Kristin will be attending Belmont Abbey College

majoring in Criminal Justice Daughter of Yvonne and Greg Fary

Hayden Riley Fowler Graduate of South Pointe High School

Hayden will be attending the University of South Carolina majoring in Business Management Son of Kimberly and Joey Fowler

Mary Frances Hall Graduate of Northwestern High School

Mary Frances will be attending Clemson University majoring in Nursing

Daughter of Leslie Hall and Chuck Hall

Kyle Aidan Jenkins Graduate of Governors School of Science and Math

Kyle will be attending Wofford College majoring in Psychology and Statistics

Son of Rhea Hsu and Dave Jenkins

Michael Henry Kanes Graduate of Rock Hill High School

Michael will be attending College of Charleston majoring in Biology Son of Julie Kanes

Ashley Elizabeth Motz Graduate of Northwestern High School

Ashley will be attending the University of South Carolina majoring in Public Communications Daughter of Marty and Troy Motz

Madelin Grace Smith Graduate of South Pointe High School

Maddie will be attending Clemson University majoring in Biology

Daughter of Jodie and RT Smith

2020 High School Graduates

2020 College and University Graduates

Emily Ruth Baker

Graduate of Clemson University Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

Daughter of Erin and Mike Baker

John Clayton Bates Graduate of the Dental College of Georgia

Doctor of Dental Medicine Son of Libby and Carey Bates

Kelsey Jean Becknell Graduate of Clemson University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Daughter of Jennifer and Ken Becknell

Catherine Mary-Rose Chamberlin Graduate of Coastal Carolina University

Bachelor of Science in Biology Daughter of Jackie and Kirk Chamberlin

Christopher Alan Chamberlin Graduate of Winthrop University Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Son of Jackie and Kirk Chamberlin

Joseph Nelson Eddy Graduate of MUSC Dental School

Doctor of Dental Medicine Son of Tricia and Nelson Eddy

Brandon Russell Johnson Graduate of Winthrop University Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Son of Trish Johnson

Bradley Chambers Kirkman Graduate of Clemson University

Bachelor of Science in Construction Science and Management Son of Frances and Keith Kirkman

Ashley Martha Lumpkin Graduate of Winthrop University

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education Daughter of Julie and Todd Lumpkin

Loren MacKenzie Summers Graduate of Wofford College

Bachelor of Arts in English and Secondary Education Daughter of Stacey and Clay Summers

Harris Quinn Vaughan Graduate of Spartanburg Community College

Associates Degree in Applied Science Son of Marco and Brian Vaughan

Patrick Joseph Williams Graduate of Wake Forest University Master of Science in Computer Science

Son of Catherine and Michael Williams