Pentecost is one of my favorite holy-days. Through story, song, and lots of red, Christians celebrate the new birth and empowerment of Jesus’ followers by the Holy Spirit. Our remembering raises up a prayer for God’s fire to fall on us as well, that we too would share the Good News with boldness, welcome, and joy. – Lisa <><

Reader’s Theater: The Promises of Pentecost
This short, simple script begins with the Jesus’ promises concerning the Holy Spirit at the Last Supper, journeys through Jesus’ promise before his ascension, and on to the fulfillment of those promises on the day of Pentecost. Scriptures include: John 14: 16, 17, 26; 16:13; Acts 1:5-8; Acts 2:1-21

Reader’s Theater: The Story of Pentecost
Retell Acts 2 through the use of multiple readers, a dancer, projected images, some simple staging and a couple of sound effects.

Prayer for Pentecost- You Are
Mighty God, we bow before your Holy Presence
You are Dove: name us and claim us for your purposes
You are Breath of Life: make us alive in Christ
You are Light: brighten our thoughts with your wisdom
You are Counselor: encourage us, remind us, guide our steps
You are Wind: disperse the clouds of injustice
You are Tongue: teach us to honor you with our words
You are Fire: ignite your holy love in us
You are Divine Spirit: give us courage against all evil

Save us and the world in your infinite mercy
So we may ever bless you, praise you, and serve you
First during this life on earth, and then in heaven for all eternity. Amen.

Prayer for Pentecost
This prayer (or song lyric) was born out a hunger for revival. Each verse was inspired by scriptures relating the work of the Holy Spirit.

Pentecost Prayer
Adapted from the Prayer of St. Alphonsus Liguori to the Holy Spirit

Wind of the Spirit
An original hymn text which may be sung or spoken

Prayer Service: Naming and Claiming the Holy Spirit
A service of prayer, scripture, and song inspired by Francis Chan’s excellent book, Forgotten God: Reversing our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit.

Set a Fire
A contemporary worship sequence of song and prayer

Come Holy Spirit
A traditional worship sequence for Pentecost Sunday including prayers, hymns, and an affirmation of faith

Holy Spirit Liturgy
A compilation suitable for the opening of a traditional worship service, including a call to worship, hymn selections, opening prayer and affirmation of faith.

Prayer: Come Holy Spirit
This prayer references many Biblical stories with images of God as Fire and closes with The Lord’s Prayer.

Come Holy Spirit, Come Live in Me
A prayer based on the promises of Jesus to send the Holy Spirit (John 14:25-26, John 16:7) and a passage from Francis Chan’s excellent book, Forgotten God: Reversing our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit.

Worship Resource: Awakening
A compilation of selected verses from Psalm 57 and the song Awakening by Chris Tomlin and Reuben Morgan. Recommended for use in a contemporary or blended worship setting.

Pentecost: What the Fire Gives
Reflection and blessing for Pentecost by Jan Richardson, as found on her blog The Painted Prayerbook

Pentecost: Christ Proclaimed in Many Tongues
A compilation of quotes and scriptures on this theme

Pentecost: Power to Witness
A compilation of quotes and scriptures on this theme

Pentecost: Wind and Flame
A compilation of quotes and scriptures on this theme plus an original prayer entitled Living God, Holy Inferno

Pentecost: A New Community
A compilation of quotes and scriptures on what the early church looked like as a result of Pentecost

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