Pentecost Sunday,
5th June 2022, 10.30am

All age outdoor Celebration Service
Led by the Revd Lucy Brierley

This Service, broadcast live from the Church can be found via the Church’s website – www.wokingurc.org.uk our YouTube Channel  or via our Facebook page. There is an archive of service recordings, including this one, on our website which can be viewed at home.  If you would like some help to access any of these please email – office@wokingurc.org.uk .  If you would like a recording of this Service, and any other, they are available in various formats by request. Please contact the Church Office

ORDER OF SERVICE

As the Service is live streamed you (and / or your family) could be on camera as efforts are made to help those watching at home to feel a part of the worshipping congregation at the Church.  If you have any concerns regarding this please speak to an Elder or Welcomer.

Welcome

Call to Worship
God says: I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
The Spirit has come, Alleluia!

Jesus says: I will ask the Father and he will give you another Counsellor to be with you for ever.
The Spirit has come, Alleluia!

Come, Holy Spirit,
Come, Holy Spirit,
We welcome you!

Come, Holy Spirit, Come!
Renew our lives, inside and out.
Renew our faith, renew our relationships,
Renew our trust in your mercy.

Come, Holy Spirit, Come!
Renew our lives, inside and out.
Challenge us, comfort us, stir us up, calm us down.

Come, Holy Spirit, gentle as a dove,
burning as fire,
powerful as the wind.
COME, HOLY SPIRIT, COME.

Hymn – Come on and celebrate
Hymn – Teach me to dance

Hymn – O God beyond all praising

Prayers and the Lord’s Prayer

The Pentecost Story – Acts 2 v1-11

Hymn – Colours of Day (R&S 572)

Pentecost Drama

Hymn – All over the world, the Spirit is moving

Prayers for the North, South, East and West (including song, Men of Faith, rise up and sing)
Hymn – Men of Faith, rise up and sing

Prayers for Her Majesty the Queen


Hymn – Lord the light of your love is shining

Blessing & The Grace

The National Anthem
God Save the Queen

God save our gracious Queen,
Long live our noble Queen,
God save the Queen!
Send her victorious,
Happy and glorious,
Long to reign over us,
God save the Queen!

Thy choicest gifts in store,
On her be pleased to pour,
Long may she reign!
May she defend our laws,
And ever give us cause,
To sing with heart and voice,
God save the Queen!

NEWS AND FORTHCOMING EVENTS

After the Service you are invited to stay for refreshments followed by a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee ’street party picnic’ in the Church grounds. Refreshments  will be served in the Forum.

Heathside parking permits –
Free parking every Sunday from 8.30am to 1pm.  Ask a Welcomer for one to display in your car
For this week only we have an extension to our parking permits to 2.30pm to allow for the Jubilee celebrations after the service.
The Traidcraft Stall will be open today in the Forum for half an hour directly after the Service.

If you would like to donate to the work of the Church
 this can be done in a variety of ways as described on the “Giving to the Church” page of the website. For one-off gifts, there is a direct link to the Dona online page from the “Give Online” button on the Home page, and the contactless device in the Forum is also available.  There will be a plate at the back of the Church for anyone wishing to make a cash donation.

Leading Worship elsewhere.  
Vivien Gerhold is at St Paul’s URC, Bracknell, Andrew Gibb is at Cobham United Church and Sydney Shore is at St Andrew’s, Walton and Weybridge.

Collection point for the York Road Project and yourSanctuary every Sunday. 
Items which would be appreciated are: Sugar sachets, coffee sachets, jars of coffee, tea; pasta, rice; squash (orange or blackcurrant), bottled or cans of water; pot noodles; fresh fruit and vegetables; individually wrapped biscuits or other snacks. breakfast bars, individual chocolate bars; boxer shorts (new) – men’s small and
medium.

Funeral Service for Jo Alexander – Tuesday 14th June at 2 pm at Woking Crematorium.

A ‘Festival of Praise
An evening of music and Praise with Prom Praise Conductor, Noel Tredinnick and members of All Souls Orchestra. 
Tickets may be booked via https://bit.ly/3FL4sw9  or by telephoning Morwenna in the Church Office – 01483 763078 There is also a sign-up sheet in the Forum
There is no charge but donations are requested for Christian Aid. (This will also be live streamed) 
Those performing will also be taking part in the Service on Sunday 12th June.

WEEKLY CALENDAR

Please note that any changes made after this order paper has been printed/circulated will be announced at the beginning of the Service or notified by email.

WEEKLY CALENDAR
TODAYQueen’s Platinum Jubilee ‘Street Party’ Picnic Lunch    after the Service
MONDAY7.00 am Early morning coffee for commuters and passers-by the Church
Girls’ Brigade – 5.30-6.30 pm Explorers; 5.30-7.00 pm Juniors; 7.00-8.30 pm Seniors and Brigaders.
Boys’ Brigade – 5.30-6.30 pm Anchor Boys; 5.30-7.00 pm Junior Boys; 7.15-9.15 pm Company Section and Seniors.
TUESDAY7.00am Early morning coffee for commuters and
passers by the Church
10.00am  Prayers for Children & Young People in person and by Zoom.
Link is:https://bit.ly/3fBbrv9
Meeting ID: 738 7632 0050
Passcode: WURCyouth
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY10.00am Refill (watch party) for parents and carers
10.30 am Prayers for help and healing in person at the Church and by Zoom, followed by coffee and social time
Zoom – link: https://Zoom.us/j/95986431118
Meeting ID – 959-8643-1118
FRIDAY
SATURDAY9.30 am CC Crew (Craft, Chat, Coffee…..)
7.30 am Festival of Praise – see full details on previous page
NEXT SUNDAY10.30 am Morning Worship with Brigades’ Parade led by the Minister.  Performers from Festival of Praise taking part in the Service.
Collection point for food items for the York Road Project and yourSanctuary (Refuges) open every Sunday.  See list on previous page
UP-COMINGWednesday 15th June from 10 am – Toddler Group Strawberries and Cream morning – all welcome to visit the group and join in.