WHEN THE ADVOCATE COMES

Title: It’s Pentecost, that highlight in the church’s year when the heavens opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon the Jerusalem believers. Now God’s presence will be with us, speak to us, and reveal things to us through the Holy Spirit. Whenever we hear from the Lord, whenever we gain some new insight into the nature and work of God, it is a sure sign that the Spirit is busy teaching us about God, telling us truth that we could never tell ourselves. God is with us now in an even more intimate way than when he walked along the roads of Galilee. Charleston Baptist Temple A Congregation of American Baptist Churches Pentecost Sunday May 19, 2024 The flame which shines bright from our altar candle serves as a constant reminder to us of God’s abiding presence in our lives and our worship today. Chiming of the Hour Eddie Bucklen We Open Our Hearts to God’s Presence Please observe a time of silence during the prelude in preparation for worship. Let all worshipers ask God’s blessings on the service, themselves, and on all who seek to worship God in spirit and in truth. Prelude Holy Spirit, With Light Divine D. Hustad We Worship God through Praise Call to Worship Dr. Jim Hewitt L: Holy Spirit, come to us here and now. P: Come with mighty power; come with awesome strength. L: Holy Spirit, come into our lives and come here between us. P: Come, so that we may be energized and renewed in your transforming love. L: Holy Spirit, renew us and renew your church ALL: And may our celebration here together be a witness to all the world of God’s continuing presence in our world. Hymn of Praise Shine, Jesus, Shine No. 721 Invocation Dr. Jim Hewitt Sharing the Peace Please greet those around you with signs and gestures of Christ’s peace. Glory and Adoration Sweet, Sweet Spirit No. 291 There’s a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place, and I know that it’s the Spirit of the Lord; There are sweet expressions on each face, and I know they feel the presence of the Lord. Sweet Holy Spirit, sweet heavenly Dove, stay right here with us, filling us with your love, and for these blessings we lift our hearts in praise; without a doubt we’ll know that we have been revived when we shall leave this place. Text Reading: John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 (pp. 169-170, pew Bible) L: This is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Monique Bucklen All: Thanks be to God. We Worship God through Giving Offertory Hymn Spirit, Now Live In Me No. 284 Offertory Prayer Monique Bucklen Offertory Come Holy Spirit, God and Lord 15th c. Melody Doxology No. 809 We Worship God through Prayer Pastoral Prayer Dr. Jim Hewitt We Worship God through Proclamation Anthem Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God M. McDonald Sermon WHEN THE ADVOCATE COMES Dr. Jim Hewitt We Worship God through Commitment Invitation Hymn Breathe on Me, Breath of God No. 295 Benediction Dr. Jim Hewitt May the living waters of the Spirit flow through your body; May the burning fire of the Spirit warm your heart; May the rushing wind of the Spirit fill your lungs, Inspiring you to new words and deeds, All in the name of the living Christ. Amen. Postlude Spirit Song J. Carter Next Week: Rev. Evan Arkel Southwest Area Minister, WV Baptist Convention Appalachian Children’s Chorus Spring Concert- Today at 3:00pm in the BT Sanctuary. Tickets- $15 at the door. As a part of our Strategic Vision Planning you are invited for dinner and dialogue with our community leaders on Wednesday, May 22 at 5:30 pm. Our guests include: • Deputy Chief Jason Webb, Charleston Police Department • Jennifer Fleshman, YWCA Sojourners Shelter • Tracy Strickland, Executive Director of Kanawha Valley Collective • Detective Kevin Johnson, Charleston Care Team and Manna Meals The flags are displayed in the Sanctuary today to symbolize the words of Christ to the church to “... take the gospel to the whole earth”, as we are empowered by the Holy Spirit. (Acts 1:8)