A Traditional Service For Pentecost

The following service is a creative adaptation of the traditional pattern and texts for worship for Pentecost Sunday. It will be of particular help for those who plan a more formal Pentecost service. For others interested in worship renewal, the commentary included with this service will provide a guide to thoughtful planning. Commentary: The order of the following service varies from most traditional Protestant services, especially in the sections that open the service and immediately precede the Lord's Supper. Each of the traditional acts of worship are present, but are reordered as indicated below. The commentary which accompanies the following service will explain the reasons for each change in order. If a more traditional order is desired, the readings, hymns, and prayers suggested here may easily be placed in a more traditional form of service, following the outlines of other services in this series (e. g. , Advent service). CELEBRATING THE COMING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Commenta…