8:30am Sacred Journey

May 23, 2021 Windswept

Prelude Wildflower Through the Pavement Daryl Boudreaux, Steven Hobert Interim Music Director

Welcome & Centering Rev. Frenchye Magee Associate Pastor

Gathering Song There is Light All Around Us Barbara McAfee

there is light,there is light

there is light all around us

and there is light insideand all around

there is light,there is light

there is light all around usand there is light inside

there is light all around usthere is light all around usthere is light all around us

There is light

and there is light insideand all around us

and there is light insideand all around

Poem Instructions on Not Giving Up by Ada Limon Read by Charlotte DeVaughn

Song Wild Wind a Blowin’ Barbara McAfee, Steven Hobert

There’s a wild wind a ‘blowinand it’s pullin’ on my hair,

a longing whisper, sweepin’ through the air,I know now what I wish that I’d known before:

there ain’t no time to sit aroundso get up off the floor.

Life may not be cherriesthere’ll be trouble and strife,

there’ll be ups and downsand lonely nights,

like the moon’s bright reflectionon the water down below:

we are messengers of beautyof this I surely know.

Out here I can feel the heatand I can feel the cold,

I slip on the iceand fall down in the snow,

I’m certain there’s a fireburnin’ deep in every soul,

so down, down the rabbit holethat’s where I shall go.

There’s a wild wind a ‘blowinand it’s pullin’ on my hair,

a longing whisper, sweepin’ through the air,before the time slips on by me

I’ve gotta open wide:to the beauty of creationlet my spirit come alive!

Thank you Lord for the sunshinefor clouds in the sky,

for blessings I’ve been given,for friends at my side,

I’ll fly strong with the wind,I’ll sail bold ‘cross he sea- all the while with angels

hovering ‘round me.

Blessing of Creation Spirit Wind

Gathering Prayer David Focht

God of new beginnings,your breath of life fills the whole worldand holds all things together.if you withdraw your breath everything turns to dustyou are the source of life that brings life to the world,whole life, full life, unhindered, indestructible everlasting lifebreathe on us breath of Godfill us with new life

May 9 Witness This! A Greater Love John 15:9-17

May 16 Witness This! Another Lord’s Prayer John 17:6-19

May 23 Pentecost Witness This! Windswept Acts 2:1-12

May 30 Witness This! Beware of Dangerous Preaching Acts 2:14-18, 32-33, 36-38

June 6 Servant Sunday This is My Story Stephen Acts 6:1-15

June 13 This is My Story Raising and Rising Acts 9:36-42

June 20 This is My Story Celebrating Our Founding Mothers Acts 16:9-15

June 27 This is My Story The Right Place at the Right Time Acts 8:26-38

July 4 This is My Story Getting in Touch with an Unknown God Acts 17:22-31

July 11 This is My Story What’s Gotten Into You? Acts 19:1-7

July 18 Jesus in the City From Marginalization to Mutuality Luke 10:25-37

Spirit of the new creation break into the here and nowbringing foretastes of the age to comewhen all things are made new,and creation is set free from the powers of deathrenew the face of the earthgive us hearts of flesh for hearts of stoneso that we love as you would loveand do what you would doamen

The Scripture Acts 2:1-12 (MSG) Rev. Judy Zabel Senior Minister

When the Feast of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Without warning there was a sound like a strong wind, gale force—no one could tell where it came from. It filled the whole building. Then, like a wildfire, the Holy Spirit spread through their ranks, and they started speaking in a number of different languages as the Spirit prompted them.

There were many Jews staying in Jerusalem just then, devout pilgrims from all over the world. When they heard the sound, they came on the run. Then when they heard, one after another, their own mother tongues being spoken, they were blown away. They couldn’t for the life of them figure out what was going on, and kept saying, “Aren’t these all Galileans? How come we’re hearing them talk in our various mother tongues?Parthians, Medes, and Elamites;Visitors from Mesopotamia, Judea, and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene;Immigrants from Rome, both Jews and proselytes;

Even Cretans and Arabs!“They’re speaking our languages, describing God’s mighty works!”Their heads were spinning; they couldn’t make head or tail of any of it. They talked back and forth, confused: “What’s going on here?”

The word of God for the people of God.Thanks be to God.

In Our Prayers This Week

BirthsQuincy William DeVaughn, parents:

Nathan and Ashley DeVaughn, b. 5/13/21

New Members (jn. 5/16/21)Scott Tretter & Jessica ShryakSusan LundellSandy Christie

In RecoveryMarilyn Newstrum (Surgery, 4/21)Karen Peterson (Back Surgery)

In HospitalRuth Lippin, stroke 4/29

Care CenterEvelyn Welsh

Recovering at HomeKaren AndrewAndrew Hackett (former HAUMC

organist)Megan Hanson

Prayer RequestsJohn AndersonAnna NygrenCarolyn RadkeDanielle AndersonThe Nsude FamilyMike ChattCarol Edblom James Hlavka Don & Janice SelgerJudy StrandmarkCarrie DavidLorelei Larson

Prayers of Thanksgiving & Wonder from You, Our Community

Cece and Steve Cope: 50th wedding anniversary, (5/15)

Prayers for Our Congregational Life & Work

As the leadership selection process continues, we pray for those who have accepted leadership positions, who are considering which roles to serve, and for those who desire to serve. May they all find the right place for their gifts, skills, and interests.

For the Connections Committee and their work of discernment and leadership development.

Song Winds of Change Barbara McAfee, Steven Hobert

I feel the winds of change a-comin’Feel the winds of change a-comin’ Feel the winds of change a-comin’

Open the doorOpen your eyesOpen your mindOpen your heart

Open

I feel the winds of change a-comin’Feel the winds of change a-comin’ Feel the winds of change a-comin’

Open the doorOpen your eyesOpen your mindOpen your heart

Open

Sermon Windswept Rev. Frenchye Magee

Sharing the Peace

Invitation to Prayer

Music During Wildflower Through the Pavement Daryl Boudreaux,Silent Prayer Steven Hobert

Prayers of the People Danielle Shaffer, Rev. Judy Zabel, Cheryl Gibbons

God of New Life, the coming of your spirit is the revelationof indestructible affirmation of life and marvelous joy.where your holy spirit is presentsick people are healed, sad people are comforted,marginalized people are acceptedthe powers and energies of eternal life are experienced.breathe on us breath of Godfill us with life anew

the mission of your spirit is a movement which spreads consolation and the courage to liveand raises up what wants to die. where you are there is life.breathe on us, teach us to affirm and love life so muchthat we protest against deathand all the powers that disseminate death.help us to join with your shalom enterprisebreathe on us breath of Godfill us with life anew

Prayers for Our CommunityWe pray for Trinity Smith (9),

LaDavionne Garrett, Jr. (10) and the memory of Aniya Allen (9, d. 5/19/21), all children who suffered head injuries due to gun violence in the last month. May their families be comforted. We ask God’s mercy and the Spirit’s guidance to help us provide healing, and to resist the desire for vengeance. We pray for those health care workers who care for trauma victims. We pray for the wellbeing and protection of all the children of Minneapolis, and commit ourselves to being part of the solution and restoration of our communities.

For Senator Amy Klobuchar and her family as they grieve the death of her father, Jim Klobuchar

Prayers for Our NationFor those persons who wait at our

southern border for asylum; for policy and processes that offer safety and just resolution.

As our nation grows more divided, for leaders of integrity.

Prayers for Our World In a Time of PandemicFor continued hope and

restoration of stability as solutions , perseverance, courage, comfort, compassion, clear thinking that diminishes anxiety, restoration of economic stability, and continued cooperation at every level or government. We pray especially for the people of India.

For the truce that has ended the most recent outbust of violence in Middle East; that those who lead would seek and maintain diplomacy that leads to peace.

spirit of the new creation break into the here and nowbringing foretastes of the age to comewhen all things are made new,and creation is set free from the powers of deathrenew the face of the earthgive us hearts of flesh for hearts of stoneso that we love as you would loveand do what you would doamen

Celebration of Hennepin Scholars & High School Graduates

Life Together Rev. Judy Zabel

Song I Wish That I Could Show You Barbara McAfee, Steven Hobert I wish that I could show you

Closing Blessing

Ahh-men, Ahh-women, Ahh-children, Ahh-animals, Ahh-creation, Awe!!!

Postlude Wildflower Through the Pavement Daryl Boudreaux, Steven Hobert

Worship Leaders today: Rev. Judy Zabel, Senior Minister

Rev. Frenchye Magee, Associate PastorDavid Focht, Reader

Charlotte DeVaughn, ReaderCheryl Gibbons, Reader

Dani Shaffer, ReaderSteven Hobert, Interim Music Director

Daryl Boudreaux, Percussion

Guest Vocalist: Barbara McAfee

Barbara McAfee is a joyful river rat who recently returned to her birthplace, the St. Croix Valley.

She is a voice coach, author, singer-songwriter, speaker, community song leader and founder of the Morning Star Singers Comfort Choir.

To learn more visit her website at: www.barbaramcafee.com

Prayers for Racial Reconciliation & Healing

In a desire for racial reconciliation and justice for all people, we affirm the dignity, beauty, and worth of every human being. We pray for open minds to understand that all your people are in the same human family. Give us strength to repent of racist attitudes, behaviors, and speech which demean others.

May we hear the voices of those wounded by racial discrimination, and their passionate appeals for change. Strengthen our resolve to make amends for past injustices and to right the wrongs of history.

Prayers for Our ChurchMay the Spirit lead us to be

faithful in our response to God’s revolutionary love and recreation in us, so that we might live in the joy of Pentecost. May we find hope in the gift of being a community filled with the Holy Spirit as we commit to serve in ways unique to our time and place.

ClergyFrenchye Magee, Associate PastorJudy Zabel, Senior PastorJim McChesney, Pastoral Care/VisitationGloria Roach Thomas, Pastoral Care & Visitation

Ministry StaffRick Belbutoski, Director of Youth & Young Adult MinistriesLynne Carroll, Director of Children & Family MinistriesDonald Livingston, Principal OrganistMichelle Gehrz, Assistant OrganistMary Martin, Director of Dignity Center & Outreach MinistriesMark Squire, Director of Music & Fine Arts

Twin Cities DistrictSuperintendentDan Johnson

Minnesota Area BishopBishop David Bard,Interim Bishop of the Minnesota Annual Conference

Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church511 Groveland AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55403www.haumc.org612-871-5303

Our Strategic Initiatives1. We will grow in love of God and neighbor by intentionally building a multi-racial beloved community inside and outside our church walls, working to advance racial, economic, and environmental justice for all.

2. We will reach and welcome new people by expanding the ways in which we communicate what God is doing through the ministries of Hennepin.

3. We will heal a broken world by working to undo the harm that church and society have caused in exclusion and discrimination through systemic forms of oppression against all marginalized people including the LGBTQ community.

Guest Vocalist: Lia Falls

Lia Falls is a singer-songwriter, vocal coach, community song leader, end-of-life caregiver and harpist; devoted to music as medicine.

She lives in Dresser, Wisconsin and often works in the Twin Cities area.

Copyright & Source Information“Pave the Way” Music by Lance Conrad. Licensed via StoryBlocks. Used by permission.

“Wildflower Through the Pavement” Music: Steven Hobert and Daryl Boudreaux © 2021 FireFlyForest Music Publishing and Daryl Boudreaux. Used by permission.

“There is Light All Around Us” Words and music: Barbara McAfee © 2021 Big Bug Music. Used by permission.

“Wild Wind a’ Blowin’” Words and music: Steven Hobert © 2010 FireFlyForest Music Publishing. Used by permission.

“Winds of Change” Words and music: Lia Falls © Lia Falls. Used by permission.

“I Wish That I Could Show You” Words: based on quote by Hafiz; music: Barbara McAfee © 2013 Big Bug Music. Used by permission.

“Spirit Wind,” Footage, Work of the People, © 2014, Music: “Planet Legacy by Roman P,” “Running Away from Home” by Martin Puehringer.

“Pentecost,” Work of the People, © 2019. Used by permission.

Prayers of the People: by Jonny Baker, posted at http://jonnybaker.blogs.com/. Used by permission

“Instructions on Not Giving Up” by Ada Limon. © 2017 by Ada Limón. Used by permission.

All rights reserved. International copyright secured. Used by permission. One Net License A-704046 and CCLI License 2980701.