Pentecost Sunday May 31

Readings for Sunday 5/31: Lessons: Acts 2:1-21 & 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 Gospel: John 20:19-23

Music for Pentecost Sunday 5/31: Opening Hymn: "Holy Spirit, Rain Down" (music in May 31 online bulletin) Gospel Acclamation: "Alleluia, Lord to Whom Shall We Go?" ELW pg. 188: “Alleluia. Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal Life. Alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, Alleluia, alleluia.” Hymn of the Day: "We Are One in the Spirit" (Songbook #98, music in May 31 online bulletin) Closing Hymn: "O Day Full of Grace" (ELW #627, music in May 31 online bulletin)

Join us on facebook live at 9:00 am or watch the replay on the websiteafterwords. An updated bulletin for May 31st can be found on the website. If you already have a Sunday bulletin at home, you may follow along with that as well, as the updated bulletin follows the same basic format. Many resources are in our Little Free Library along Winona Street. BE SURE TO WEAR RED, AND MAYBE PLANT RED FLOWERS LIKE GERANIUMS. Post pictures of red "things" or you in your red on Sunday to mark the day of Pentecost. About worship Pentecost Sunday 5/31: Pentecost derives its name from the Jewish festival celebrating the harvest and the giving of the law on Mount Sinai fifty days after Passover. Fifty days after Easter, we celebrate the Holy Spirit as God’s presence within and among us. In Acts the Spirit arrives in rushing wind and flame, bringing God’s presence to all people. Paul reminds us that though we each have different capacities, we are unified in the Spirit that equips us with these gifts. Jesus breathes the Holy Spirit on his disciples, empowering them to forgive sin. We celebrate that we too are given the breath of the Holy Spirit and sent out to proclaim God’s redeeming love to all the world. (sundaysandseasons) The June newsletter went out yesterday! Remember to "like" and "follow" our facebook page to be able to find our live stream videos faster! Thank you ALL for your continued support, and keep those hearts and thumbs ups coming while you watch =) Have a Blessed Weekend, St. Peter's Lutheran Staff