Webster United Church of Christ
May 24, 2026
Pentecost Sunday
ORDER OF SERVICE
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Welcome
WE INVITE GOD’S PRESENCE INTO OUR HEARTS
Ringing of the Bell
Gathering Music
Centering Music “Sanctuary”
Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true; with thanksgiving, I’ll be a living sanctuary for you.
Moment of Silence
*Call to Worship
One: Rejoice in the Lord always!
All: Again, I will say, rejoice!
One: Do not worry about anything,
All: but in everything by prayer with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
One: And the peace of God, which passes all understanding,
All: will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
*Opening Hymn #303 “Rejoice, Give Thanks and Sing,” vs. 1-2
*Opening Prayer (Unison)
Holy Spirit, you alone are the source of all wisdom and understanding. By your guidance, open our minds to learn from our neighbors of every language and culture around the world, that in so doing we might find you everywhere we look, and treat all of creation with the same lovingkindness we would want to receive ourselves. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Children’s Time
One: People of God, what is your prayer for our youth?
All: Our prayer is that they grow up to be like Jesus—strong and brave, full of grace and truth! And, we pray that we will help them. Amen.
Shared Prayer: Prayer of Jesus (sins)
Unison Singing (while youth depart) “This Little Light of Mine” #524
WE PRAYERFULLY ENTRUST OURSELVES TO GOD
Silent Prayer of Confession
Words of Encouragement
The risen God has raised you to newness of life in Jesus’ name. You are in Christ a new creation, and God forgives you every wrong. Celebrate with all of creation a world redeemed, and lavish the love you have received on all that is.
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of the People
Congregational Response “Be Still and Know” #743
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Scripture Acts 2:1-21; Philippians 4:4-7; John 14:16-17
Message
WE OFFER GRATITUDE TO GOD
Invitation to Give and Share
Loving God, in your boundless generosity, you provide your children with daily bread. In joyful gratitude we give back this portion of what you have given us, that you would use these, our gifts, to shine your love on all of creation.
Gathering of Gifts
*Song of Praise “We Give You but Your Own” #785
We give you but your own, what e’er the gift may be; all that we have is yours alone, we give it gratefully.
*Litany of Praise:
One: Rejoice in God always!
All:: We rejoice in our triune God!
One: Again, I say, “Rejoice!”
All: We rejoice in our triune God!
One: Be gentle to all of creation.
All: Our God is always near to us.
One: Do not worry about anything,
All: but let God know what you need.
One: The peace of God is impossible for humans to understand.
All: That peace is ours in Jesus Christ.
One: Happy birthday to the church on earth!
All: Happy birthday to the Body of Christ that is all people!
One: Let us celebrate this festival with joyful praise.
All: Alleluia! Thanks be to God!
WE GO FORTH AS GOD’S PEOPLE
*Closing Hymn #283 “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness,” vs. 1 & 3
*Blessing
*Blessing Response #809 “God Be with You”
Sending Music
Webster United Church of Christ
Extends An
Extravagant Welcome To You!
We are an Open and Affirming congregation. Whoever you are, wherever you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.
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The mission of Webster United Church of Christ is to worship God and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ: minister with compassion to those troubled of mind, body, and spirit; and be a spiritual home that welcomes all people.
Worship starts at 10 am every Sunday.
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Reverend Charity Omartian
Rev. Omartian is an ordained minister with the United Church of Christ. She was ordained in 2014. She received her Master of Divinity from the Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Rev. Omartian began as the Pastor & Teacher at Webster in 2019. She served as the pastor at a UCC church in Wells, Maine prior to coming to Webster Church. She resides in Ann Arbor with her husband, Jim Omartian, and their three children.
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Rev. Omartian's office hours are by appointment only. She may be reached by phone at 603-759-2405 or by email at websteroffice@gmail.com.
Welcome Associate Pastor Marcia!
After teaching for multiple decades, Marcia answered the call to become an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. She graduated from Ecumenical Theological Seminary in Detroit. She has served as interim pastor in three churches, including Webster Church. She is delighted to be the Associate Pastor here.
Marcia is married to Rex, the organist at Pinckney UCC. She has two married adult children and 4 wonderful grandchildren. She and Rex live in Dexter Township.