CHRIST AND FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCHES OF ROSS TOWNSHIP 157 Peony Avenue-Christ 412 364-4954 161 Sixth Avenue-Faith 412 364 4044 David M. Littke, Pastor dmlittke@verizon.net 412 366-8062 SUNDAY OF PENTECOST May 31, 2020 *Denotes “please stand, as you are able” Announcements Opening Hymn* 257 “Holy Spirit, Truth Divine” The Greeting* LBW page 78 Hymn of Praise* LBW page 79 First Lesson CELEBRATE Insert Acts 2:1-21 The Psalm CELEBRATE Insert page 2 Psalm 104 Second Lesson CELEBRATE Insert I Cor. 12:3b-13 Children’s Sermon Alleluia Verse* LBW page 83
P: “The Gospel according to St. John….verse.” C: Glory to you, O Lord
Gospel* CELEBRATE Insert John 20:19-23
P: “Here ends the reading of the Gospel” C: Praise to you, O Christ
Sermon “The Ultimate Power”
Hymn of the Day* 162 “Lord God the Holy Ghost” t-368 Apostle’s Creed* LBW page 85 The Offering LBW page 96 Offertory* LBW page 96 The Prayers* LBW page 97 Lord’s Prayer* LBW page 97 Benediction* LBW page 97 Closing Hymn* 160 “Filled with the Spirit’s..” t-567 ******************************************************** Prayer of the Week: Empower us with your Holy Spirit, that all our doings and will be a fulfillment of your will and power guiding our lives. Amen.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK: Sun. memorial Worship Mon. 6:30p.m. Zoom Meeting-planning Christ’s reopening Sun. Worship and Holy Communion at Faith
Happy Birthday! Today is the celebration of Pentecost. It marks the start of the Christian Church. The church was changed from a small group of Jesus’ followers gathering in fear, to an active group of believers delivering the Gospel to the world once gift of the Holy Spirit had been given them.
Pray for From Christ Pat Blistan, Ethel Moschak, Natalie Gardner, Dorothy Tokarski, Eugene Borio, Darlene Hoffman, Sara Margo, Judi Strini, Barb Cotton, Alice Skirda, Carol Deily, Kristen Hughes, Marti Krause, Lois Stark, Lois Thomas and Marjorie Hager.
Lois Stark is now in Hospice care at Vincentian room 160. Send her cards and prayers. Due to the COVID-19 visitation is very limited with scheduling required.
From Faith Please pray for; John Kurtek, Vera Heckler, Joe Komora, Wally Heron, John and Rick Kurtek, Edna Mae Gerner, Emma Wunderlin, Eileen Scheps, Charles Hickler, Bert Wolfe and Shirley Schmitt and the new twins of Nick and Valerie Yund, Stella and Benjamin. They are thriving.
Christ’s council has determined to begin services at Christ after the governor has listed Allegheny Co. as “green” Worship continues at Faith each Sunday.
Celebrations this week at Faith and Christ Birthdays: Lynne Horne-Mon, Emma Hampson-Sat. Ed Maletic-Fri. Anniversaries:. Chuck and Salli Hickler-Sat. Dave & Donna Bauer-Sat.