Day of Pentecost
May 23, 2021
10 a.m.
Welcome to this morning’s worship!
Thank you for joining us today. If you are new to our service please take a moment to fill out
our virtual visitor’s card by clicking here so we can get to know you.
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PRELUDE
Come down, O Love divine Hymn 516
Veni Creator Spiritus David Cherwien
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OPENING ACCLAMATION BCP, p. 355
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen.
People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
THE COLLECT FOR PURITY BCP, p. 355
GLORIA S-277
THE COLLECT OF THE DAY
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
O God, who on this day taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them
the light of your Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in
all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through Jesus Christ your Son
our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for
ever and ever. Amen.
HYMN 423
Immortal, invisible, God only wise
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THE LESSON Acts 2:1-21
When the day of Pentecost had come, the disciples were all together in one place.
And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it
filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared
among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the
Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.
Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem.
And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard
them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked,
“Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of
us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of
Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt
and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and
proselytes, Cretans and Arabs-- in our own languages we hear them speaking about
God’s deeds of power.” All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What
does this mean?” But others sneered and said, “They are filled with new wine.”
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But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, “Men of
Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I
say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o’clock in the
morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:
`In the last days it will be, God declares,
that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh,
and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
and your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.
Even upon my slaves, both men and women,
in those days I will pour out my Spirit;
and they shall prophesy.
And I will show portents in the heaven above
and signs on the earth below,
blood, and fire, and smoky mist.
The sun shall be turned to darkness
and the moon to blood,
before the coming of the Lord’s great and glorious day.
Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’ “
PSALM 104:25-35, 37 Benedic, anima mea
25 O LORD, how manifold are your works! *
in wisdom you have made them all;
the earth is full of your creatures.
26 Yonder is the great and wide sea
with its living things too many to number, *
creatures both small and great.
27 There move the ships,
and there is that Leviathan, *
which you have made for the sport of it.
28 All of them look to you *
to give them their food in due season.
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29 You give it to them; they gather it; *
you open your hand, and they are filled with good things.
30 You hide your face, and they are terrified; *
you take away their breath,
and they die and return to their dust.
31 You send forth your Spirit, and they are created; *
and so you renew the face of the earth.
32 May the glory of the LORD endure for ever; *
may the LORD rejoice in all his works.
33 He looks at the earth and it trembles; *
he touches the mountains and they smoke.
34 I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; *
I will praise my God while I have my being.
35 May these words of mine please him; *
I will rejoice in the LORD.
37 Bless the LORD, O my soul. *
Hallelujah!
THE HOLY GOSPEL John 15:26-27; 16:12-15
Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus said to his disciples, “When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from
the Father, the Spirit of truth who comes from the Father, he will testify on my
behalf. You also are to testify because you have been with me from the beginning.
“I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the
Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his
own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are
to come. He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you.
All that the Father has is mine. For this reason I said that he will take what is mine
and declare it to you.
Priest The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
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THE SERMON The Rev. Ginny Bain Inman
THE NICENE CREED BCP, p. 358
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
On this Pentecost Sunday, let us raise our prayer to God for the Spirit sent to anoint
us, saying, Lord, hear our prayer.
For the spirit of joy in the church, that our Eastertide Alleluias may resound
throughout the year., we pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the spirit of peace in the world, that all peoples, especially nations in conflict,
may live in harmony, we pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the spirit of justice for the needy, that victims of prejudice, exploitation, crime,
and oppression may be set free, we pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the spirit of unity, that our weakness may make us strong and our differences
bring us understanding and appreciation, we pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the spirit of hope, that we and all who have died may rest in God, we pray to the
Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Closing Collect (Celebrant): Good and gracious God, send forth your Spirit into our
hearts. Help us, like the disciples in Jerusalem, to spill out into the streets to
proclaim your wonderful works. Take away the fear between people, churches,
nations, and families. Tear down the walls that divide us and make us one through
Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE PEACE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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OFFERTORY
Breathe on me, Breath of God Hymn 508
THE LORD’S PRAYER
BLESSING
THE DISMISSAL
Celebrant Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia. Alleluia.
People Thanks be to God. Alleluia. Alleluia.
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HYMN 511
Holy Spirit, ever living
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POSTLUDE
Readers: Susan Brannan, Joe Graves, Steve Love
Musicians: Ralph Davison, Ashley Ellin, Hannah Schlotterer, Sean Toso
The flowers at the altar today are given to the glory of God by the Kappauf family in
loving memory of and thanksgiving for the lives of Beverly Clark and Kim Clark
Wilson, Shelley’s mother and sister.
All music printed with permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-717747.
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Congratulations, Class of 2021!
Edy Byrum is graduating from Weaver Academy and will attend Earlham College.
Edy is the daughter of Barbara Smith.
Meg Byrum is graduating from Haverford College. Meg is the daughter of Barbara
Smith.
Lee Carrico is graduating from Grimsley High School and will attend Lenoir-Rhyne
University. Lee is the son of Shane and Melanie Carrico.
Phoebe Dell is graduating from Weaver Academy and will attend University of St.
Andrew’s (Scotland). Phoebe is the daughter of Kyle and Erin Dell.
Natalie Placa graduated from UNCG on May 7th with a BA in Psychology and a
minor in Communication Studies.
If you know of a graduate we have not recognized, please let us know so we can celebrate their
accomplishment! Contact Susan at [email protected].
Calendar
Sun., May 23: Day of Pentecost, Virtual Sunday Service, 10 a.m.
Pentecost Party on the Lawn, 4-6 p.m.
Tues., May 24: Staff Meeting, 10 a.m.
Prayer in the Chapel, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Wed., May 26: Hearing the Gospel, 10:30 a.m.
Sun., May 30: Trinity Sunday, Virtual Sunday Service, 10 a.m.
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Announcements
Our Pentecost Party Is Today!
Join us this afternoon, 4-6 p.m., to celebrate the birthday of the church. Pinky the Ice
Cream Truck will provide frozen treats, and live music will be provided by the Mark
Freundt Jazz Haus. There will be activities and games for children of all ages.
We will be collecting detergent, cleaning supplies, and socks for infants and toddlers
for the YWCA. Bring chairs or a blanket, and wear red!
Return to In-Person Worship and Gatherings in June
In light of rising vaccination availability and rates and decreasing COVID infections,
we will return to indoor Sunday morning worship at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary for
the summer, beginning on June 6. We will also welcome parishioner small groups
back on campus in limited numbers. The bishops are working with diocesan leaders
now to establish new guidelines for gathering in light of the most recent CDC
announcements. We will include information on what to expect in worship in our
June 2 eNews. We look forward to worshipping together face to face again.
A Big Welcome to Our New Deacon, Rev. Maggie Silton
We are delighted to announce that deacon Rev. Maggie Silton will be serving with us
at St. Andrew’s beginning in June. Maggie will be engaged with our community
partners and missions and provide pastoral care support, especially to caretakers.
She will have a significant presence in our Sunday worship as well, reading the
Gospel, setting the table, and sometimes preaching. Maggie was ordained to the
diaconate in 2008 and has served churches in Durham, Chapel Hill, and Wake Forest.
She has a passion for ministry with the poor, hungry, and homeless. Her experience
includes volunteering at soup kitchens in three states, doing intake with food and
clothing ministries and, most recently, serving as chaplain to the community kitchen
and shelter in Chapel Hill.
Although she holds Master’s degrees in English and Divinity from Duke University,
Maggie asks that you make no assumptions about her allegiances regarding ACC
basketball. She is married to Andy Silton (retired money manager and current
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artist/family historian) and has two adult children and three granddaughters. You
will have an opportunity to meet Maggie this Sunday at our Pentecost Party! Please
give her a warm St. Andrew’s welcome.
Save the Date for the Installation of Rev. Ginny Bain Inman on September 15th!
We will finally get to install Ginny as our 12th Rector on Wednesday September 15th
at 6:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s will welcome the Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges Copple, local
clergy, and our community for this Celebration of New Ministry. Plan now to attend
this special service and festive reception afterwards, marking this new season in our
life together.
Funeral for Harry Stowe
We will be celebrating the life of Harry Stowe on June 4 at 3:00 p.m. with a short,
outdoor service in the Memorial Garden. The congregation is invited.
Men of St. Andrew’s: We Need Your Help
Our previous men’s retreats have brought us closer to each other and to God, and
we’re now planning the next one. We’d like your responses to help guide us, so
please go to http://bit.ly/2021StAMen to take a short survey. Please submit your
reply by May 31.
Hearing the Gospel Upcoming Schedule
Beginning this week, we will move our meetings to Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. We
will continue to use Zoom as our meeting vehicle for now. The program number (591
492 036) and passcode (802839), as well as the dial in line (1-929-205-6099), will not
change. Hearing the Gospel is a weekly group study of the Gospel reading for the
coming Sunday, emphasizing what it meant in Jesus’ time and how we apply it
today. All members of the parish and friends are welcome to join us. No preparation
is required.
Your Gifts to St. Andrew’s
Thank you for your financial support of St. Andrew’s. We need and appreciate your
ongoing generosity. Please contact Ray Marsh with any questions. Ray is in the office
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on Wednesday afternoons and can be reached at [email protected].
You can continue your pledge or give a new gift in one of the following ways:
1. Use the QR code shown at right.
2. Mail to: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
2105 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27403
3. Click the “Give Online” button on our website at www.standrewsgso.org.
4. Text STAEC (stands for St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church) to 73256
5. Download the “Abundant Giving” app on your mobile device. Search for
St Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Greensboro.
Glory Ridge 2021
We are on the calendar for Glory Ridge, August 8-13, 2021. If your youth is interested
in attending or if you would like more information about this mission trip, please
reach out to Rachael Revell at 276-224-0118 or [email protected]. Glory Ridge is a
multi-denominational Christian camp in Madison County, NC, overlooking the
French Broad River. Youth, chaperones, and college-age youth advisors participate
in community work projects during the day and enjoy dinner, fellowship, and games
in the evening. Learn more at https://www.gloryridge.org/ — or ask us!
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We Pray For
Those on our Parish Prayer List: Mary Stalter; Anna Stalter; Ella Janssen; Judy Wells;
Norma Bullock; Moira Ermentrout; Laurie Simon Queen; Bruce Adkins; Charles and
Rebecca Goodrum; Dee Dee Fulton; Judy Stancil; Maria Wilmoth; Barbara Sherer;
Leslie; Johnetta Shablack; Dorothy Cook; Jenna Cottrill; Jimmye Olivey; Karen Hall;
Don Lowe; Lynn Palmgren; Jamie Smith; Larry Phillips; Greg Chambers; Paula Pile;
Sandra Witherspoon; Val Swan; Dick Montgomery; Mike; David York; Jeff Cummer;
Linda Shablack; Sarah Ames; Scott Lee; Dale Brinley; Libby Eberhard; Charles
Kelshaw; Camille; Poppy and her parents; Jim and Ali Ostridge; Patrick and
Margaret Miller; Page Davies; Julie Jennings; Nancy Brown; Barbara Van Cleve;
Frank and Sandy Tatem; Gia Yunker; Karen Moth; Amanda; Ann Hardin; Debbie M.;
Jacqui Butcher; Mack Baker; Doug Sanecki; John and Gisela Smith; Galen Hill; Mary
Lou Strohl; Heather; Rob James; Ed Morea
Those Serving in our Military: Wes Durham, Tom Stauffer, Paul Zeigler, Stephen
Johnson, Benjamin Phillips, Kenneth Gearhart, Alex Reyes, Raymond Harrison,
Catharyn Nosek
Those Expecting: Ashley and Chris Courtright, son and daughter-in-law of Cheri
and Mark Courtright; Drew and Alice Courtright, son and daughter-in-law of Cheri
and Mark Courtright; Emily and Clint Thomas, daughter and son-in-law of Anne
Wilkinson and Mike Sanford
Birthdays: Aaron Bennett, Mitzi Bond, Cheri Courtright, Clara Beth Johnson, Cora
Rose Rich-Minardo, Anna Stalter
Anniversaries: Rocky and Nancy Long, Skip and Kimberly White
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St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 336-275-1651
www.standrewsgso.org Chapel open Tuesdays 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Church Office open Tuesdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Contact St. Andrew’s Staff:
The Rev. Ginny Bain Inman, Rector
Debbie Dowd, Pastoral Associate
Ann Doyle, Minister of Music
Susan Frye, Parish Administrator
and Communications Coordinator
Ray Marsh, Bookkeeper
Robin Hardman, Videographer/Editor
Connect to Our Ministries:
Jennifer Jones, Children’s Ministry
Rachael Revell, Youth Ministry
Doug Sanecki, Outreach Ministry
Barbara Cooke, Newcomer Ministry
Newcomer [email protected]
Corinth Milikin, Directory Coordinator
St. Andrew’s Vestry
Catherine Clifton
Cheri Courtright
Anthony DeLoreto
Melissa Fleming
Shelley Kappauf
Corinth Milikin
Eric Revell
Karen Rierson
Jankoba Sambola
Marion Seaman
Sandy Shelton
Mike Van Ormer
Chris Berger, Treasurer
Susan Brannan, Clerk
