Out of the Nest

Pentecost

By Rev. David Bonnema, June 05, 2022

9:30am

Prelude - “Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God” - Unity Handbells

Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema

Opening Songs - “Goodness of God”/“Great are You, Lord” - Erin Maynor

Children’s Message - Bailey Beam

Pentecost Reading - Rev. Dana Seiler

Sermon - “Out of the Nest” - Rev. David Bonnema

The Corinthians believed in excessive autonomy: “I have the to do anything.” Paul cautions that not everything is beneficial.

The , however, is not meant for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. By his power God raised the Lord from the dead, and he will raise us also.  —1 Corinthians 6:13b-14

Your body matters and how you treat your body matters. Why?

What does it mean that the body keeps the score?

Body, mind and soul are all deeply connected— or interconnected. God designed us this way.

Do you not know that your bodies are  of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. —1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Your body is the most holy dwelling place of God. Therefore, you are the intersection between heaven and earth.

Song - “Spirit Break Out”

Communion

Closing Song - “Holy Spirit”

Benediction


11:00am -

Prelude - “Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God” - Unity Handbells

Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema

Call to Worship - Rev. Dana Seiler

Leader: When the world divides us ;

People: Come, Holy Spirit, and make us one.

Leader; When the world calls us broken and weak;

People: Come, Holy Spirit, make us whole.

Leader: When the world would have us deny our faith;

People: Come, Holy Spirit, fill this place!

Hymn - “Gracious Spirit, Dwell With Me”

Prayer of Confession

Lord God, you know us too well. We want people to like us, and so at times we become timid about our faith and our love for You. Bring your Holy Spirit upon us this day to ignite a spark of joy in our hearts and our voices. Bring the power of your rushing wind into our lives so that people see You in the way we live and work and pray and play. We ask all this in the name of Jesus, Amen.

Declaration of Forgiveness

Children’s Message - Bailey Beam

Anthem - “Send Down Your Spirit, Lord” by Price - Unity Choir

Litany for Pentecost - written by Bobbi Salkeld

Leader: The Spirit of God is the breath of creation; the wind that blows in new beginnings and fulfills ancient wisdom. Together we pray:

People: Come Holy Spirit, fill our hearts, make us one in your love.

Leader: The Spirit of God brings clarity to our cluttered hearts. We breathe in God’s provision and we exhale resistance to change. Together we pray:

People: Come Holy Spirit, fill our hearts, make us one in your love.

Leader: The Spirit of God opened the ears of all who heard the apostle’s preaching. Obstacles are removed when the wind of God’s grace blows. Together we pray:

People: Come Holy Spirit, fill our hearts, make us one in your love.

Leader: With the Spirit of God, we join into the renewal of all things through Jesus Christ the resurrected one, we pray:

People: Come Holy Spirit, fill our hearts, make us one in your love. Amen.

Sermon - “Out of the Nest” - David Bonnema

The Corinthians believed in excessive autonomy: “I have the to do anything.” Paul cautions that not everything is beneficial.

The , however, is not meant for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. By his power God raised the Lord from the dead, and he will raise us also.  —1 Corinthians 6:13b-14

Your body matters and how you treat your body matters. Why?

What does it mean that the body keeps the score?

Body, mind and soul are all deeply connected— or interconnected. God designed us this way.

Do you not know that your bodies are  of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. —1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Your body is the most holy dwelling place of God. Therefore, you are the intersection between heaven and earth.

Anthem - “Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit” by Dawson - Unity Choir

Doxology

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Affirmation of Faith - The Apostles’ Creed

Closing Hymn - “Come, Holy Ghost, in Love”

Benediction

Postlude