Worship Texts

for May 11th, 2008
The Day of Pentecost:  Whitsunday

Collect:

The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday (BCP p. 227)

Readings:

Psalm 104: 25 - 32, 37 (BCP p. 736)
Acts 2: 1 - 21
1 Corinthians 12: 3b - 13
John 20: 19 - 23

Anniversary and Birthday Prayer:

Eternal God, creator and sustainer of all life:  Bless, preserve and guide your daughters and sons as they mark another year of life in you.  Make their hearts ready to receive your love and free to love others.  Grant them grace to grow into the fullness of Christ.  Strengthen them, give them joy and awaken them every day to the power of your saving help.  Through Jesus Christ our Lord:  Amen.