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STRC Staff

Pastor: Rev. Jeffrey Neevel

Minister of Music & Arts: Chanelle Schaffer

Church Administrator: Dawn Wheatley Comissiong

Operations Administrator: Vicky Gomez Christian

Maintenance Supervisor: Charles Edwards

STRC @ LPCC Directors: Noel Regalado and Lucy Sutton

Website Manager: Phyllis Carrozza

Contact Information Office Phone 340-776-8255

Street Address 2105 Crystal Gade # 5 St. Thomas, VI 00802-6661 Mailing Address PO Box 301769 St. Thomas, VI 00803

Website: www.stthomasreformedchurch.org Email: mail@stthomasreformedchurch.org STRC “APP” free from iTunes and Google Play

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stthomasreformedchurch/

PRAYER REQUESTS THIS WEEK*: For healing and hope: Dr. Mark Livingston, Paul Meyer, and Robin Marsella’s mother Venus For our Prison Ministry and all involved: - Jimmy Davis to be made a better person in God’s will - June Maher for good health, happiness, laughter and financial security - John Strain for the lord to open doors after his release date - Kenneth Peterson for Maxine’s safety and his return home

*If you would like prayers added to our Sunday prayer list please contact Pastor Jeff at mail@stthomasreformedchurch.org or call the church office at

340-776-8255.

St. Thomas Reformed Church

June 9, 2019

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Founded in 1660

All are welcome

In the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ

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“ We Gather In God’s Presence...” Prelude Music (Please take time to prepare for worship and silence electronic devices)

Greeting and Ministry Updates Introit “Holy Spirit” Smallwood Call to Worship Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth! Amen! On this day of Pentecost, may the Spirit dance with you! May the Spirit dance with you as well! May God’s grace be poured into your hearts. Come, Holy Spirit, to fill our hearts with love. May God’s Word become your language of praise. Come, Holy Spirit, to teach us new songs of thanksgiving.

Pentecost Prayer # 240 *Hymn # 237 ‘On Pentecost They Gathered’ MUNICH

Day of Pentecost The liturgical color today is red representing the fire of the Holy Spirit.

Call to Confession Unison Prayer of Confession We look for tongues of fire to wake our sleeping souls, God of Pentecost, but hold only the ashes of our broken promises. We want you to show us the secrets of the kingdom, never noticing that they are revealed in the songs of children, the memories of older folks, and the dreams of the young all around us. Have mercy on us, and pour out your Spirit, God of amazing days. When we pull the shutters of our souls shut, fling them open with the breath of wonder. When we turn out all the lights and huddle in the shadows of fear, illumine our hearts with the dancing flames of the Spirit’s joy. When we find it impossible to come up with the language of love, pour your Word, Jesus Christ, into our emptiness so we may fill others...

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CALENDAR

TODAY 10:00 a.m. After Service 11:30 to noon Noon to 12:30

Sunday Worship Birthday Sunday Celebration (Pavilion) Children’s Choir Rehearsal YouthSong Rehearsal

Tue. June 11 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. Salvation Army Lunch

Thur. June 13 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal

Sat. June 15 11:00 - 2:30 p.m. Bethlehem House Lunch

Sun. Jun 16 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

Noon to 12:30

Fellowship Time Sunday Worship YouthSong Rehearsal

COMING IN JUNE: 14 - STRC @ LPCC end of year party (3 - 6 p.m.)

16 - Father’s Day, Celebration of Young Life leaders Seth & Melissa Rogati

who are taking their talents to China. Come and worship and give thanks!

22 - MBW Graduation exercises at 10 a.m.

29 - All are invited to celebrate the marriage of summer camp counselors

Rachel Himes & Tate DeWalt . Ceremony at 2:30pm followed by a light reception in the pavilion.

The Children's Choir will sing in worship on Father’s Day next

Sunday, June 16. Parents, please have your child/children attend this

morning's rehearsal to prepare for this special service!

Today is Birthday Sunday! Please join us in the Pavilion after the service

for cake to celebrate with those born in June. Especially congratulate Joel who is now 75. His birthday was on Friday the 7th.

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GIVING THANKS: Leading Worship Today:

Ministers: All the people of the church Preaching: Rev. Jack Klunder Liturgist: Elder Rev. Rebecca Broom Music: Chanelle Schaffer, Andrea Lee and the Adult Choir Greeters: Dave Haddow and Teshawn Mills Head Ushers: Dr. Adam Flowers , Joel Comissiong Audio/Video: James Cobb

WELCOME on this day of PENTECOST! May the Spirit of the Risen Christ be with you all!

TODAY we welcome guest preacher Rev. Jack Klunder. Jack was born

and raised in Grand Rapids, MI, then went to Hope College, class of 1974 (a classmate of Sidney Comissiong!). Jack met his wife Mary at Hope and they got married in 1974. He attended Gordon-Conwell Seminary, graduated from Western Seminary in 1977, and received a Th.D. from Westminster Seminary in Philadelphia. He has served RCA congregations in Palos Heights, IL; Metuchen, NJ; Scottville, MI; Franklin, TN and Hopkins, MI . Jack and Mary have four children and 13 grandchildren! All their children are Hope College graduates, and they have all married Hope grads. In retirement, the Klunders volunteer for Young Life and serve an elderly congregation in Grandville, MI. Jack and Mary were a huge help on St. Thomas, volunteering after the devastating hurricanes of 2017. At present, they are still trying to figure out what they want to do when they grow up!

Breaking Bread Summer Series groups have been organized and information has been sent to all participants. Contact Jan Swenson at (340) 514 - 1027 if you did not get the email. Please take a few minutes to meet after church today to coordinate with your group!

The nursery located in the Bakery Square annex is open to children 3 years

and under. Volunteers take turns staying with the little ones.

Bathrooms are in the Undercroft and inside the gate going to Bakery Square.

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“...And Respond with Gratitude!”

“ ...To Hear God’s Word…”

Scripture Acts 2: 1 - 13 Page 992

Message: “The Seekers and the Scoffers” Rev. Jack Klunder

Children’s Message

* Hymn # 247 ‘Wind Upon the Waters’ Haugen

Offering Offertory “Breath of Your Spirit” Kuehn

Andrea Lee, soloist * Doxology * Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer

* Hymn ‘O Spirit of the Living God’ FOREST GREEN See page 4 *Benediction *Postlude

… Depart in peace

A Time for Silent Prayer . . . Response #259 ‘Spirit of the Living God’ Iverson

Words of Assurance and Hope Hear the good news for us. God pours the Spirit upon us in these moments - the Spirit which comforts us, which encourages us, which transforms us through God’s grace. Thanks be to God! The Spirit brings us peace, comforts our hearts, and fills us with hope. We are forgiven and made new. Amen.

Anthem “Breathe On Me, Breath of God” Dake/Schaffer

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‘O Spirit of the Living God’

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Get to Know Your Elders! For the next 5 weeks, each of our elected elders of consistory

will be leading worship. TODAY’S ELDER: Rebecca Broom

Rebecca arrived in St. Thomas in 1981 to teach at the VI Montessori School for a year, and never left this beautiful, diverse island community she still calls home. When her children, Martin and Emily, were young, it was the

Sunday school at the St Thomas Reformed Church that attracted her family. Rebecca became an active member of STRC, joining the church in

1988, ordained to Deacon in 1991 and to Elder in 2010, and presently serves on the Consistory, the Worship Team, and Dance Ministry. Our church sent

Rebecca to Young Children and Worship leader training at Western Theological Seminary in 1991 and since then, with the help of many

participants over the years, she has overseen the development of this wonder-filled way of hearing God’s Word and worshipping with the children. Rebecca had the privilege of assisting the co-author of the program, Dr. Sonja Stewart, with leader training in South Africa in

July 1995, and at Western Theological Seminary in June of 2003 and 2004.

After 20 years of teaching preschool and elementary, the last 16 years at Antilles, Rebecca finally answered God’s call she felt for a long time, and began Western’s Distance Learning Master of Divinity program in 2004.

She graduated from Western in 2009 and was ordained and installed into Specialized Ministry in 2010 as Hospice Chaplain. The pastors and

congregation of STRC have faithfully walked with Rebecca through many joys and sorrows over the years; she is ever so grateful for their ministry,

and serves our Lord and the church with great joy. And speaking of joy...Rebecca married Forrest Broom on May 11. They lovingly share busy

family life and ministry between home and sailboat.

Lectionary Scripture Readings for this week: Proverbs 8: 1 - 4, 22 - 31

Psalm 8 Romans 5: 1 - 5 John 16: 12 - 15

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‘O Spirit of the Living God’

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Get to Know Your Elders! For the next 5 weeks, each of our elected elders of consistory

will be leading worship. TODAY’S ELDER: Rebecca Broom

Rebecca arrived in St. Thomas in 1981 to teach at the VI Montessori School for a year, and never left this beautiful, diverse island community she still calls home. When her children, Martin and Emily, were young, it was the

Sunday school at the St Thomas Reformed Church that attracted her family. Rebecca became an active member of STRC, joining the church in

1988, ordained to Deacon in 1991 and to Elder in 2010, and presently serves on the Consistory, the Worship Team, and Dance Ministry. Our church sent

Rebecca to Young Children and Worship leader training at Western Theological Seminary in 1991 and since then, with the help of many

participants over the years, she has overseen the development of this wonder-filled way of hearing God’s Word and worshipping with the children. Rebecca had the privilege of assisting the co-author of the program, Dr. Sonja Stewart, with leader training in South Africa in

July 1995, and at Western Theological Seminary in June of 2003 and 2004.

After 20 years of teaching preschool and elementary, the last 16 years at Antilles, Rebecca finally answered God’s call she felt for a long time, and began Western’s Distance Learning Master of Divinity program in 2004.

She graduated from Western in 2009 and was ordained and installed into Specialized Ministry in 2010 as Hospice Chaplain. The pastors and

congregation of STRC have faithfully walked with Rebecca through many joys and sorrows over the years; she is ever so grateful for their ministry,

and serves our Lord and the church with great joy. And speaking of joy...Rebecca married Forrest Broom on May 11. They lovingly share busy

family life and ministry between home and sailboat.

Lectionary Scripture Readings for this week: Proverbs 8: 1 - 4, 22 - 31

Psalm 8 Romans 5: 1 - 5 John 16: 12 - 15

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GIVING THANKS: Leading Worship Today:

Ministers: All the people of the church Preaching: Rev. Jack Klunder Liturgist: Elder Rev. Rebecca Broom Music: Chanelle Schaffer, Andrea Lee and the Adult Choir Greeters: Dave Haddow and Teshawn Mills Head Ushers: Dr. Adam Flowers , Joel Comissiong Audio/Video: James Cobb

WELCOME on this day of PENTECOST! May the Spirit of the Risen Christ be with you all!

TODAY we welcome guest preacher Rev. Jack Klunder. Jack was born

and raised in Grand Rapids, MI, then went to Hope College, class of 1974 (a classmate of Sidney Comissiong!). Jack met his wife Mary at Hope and they got married in 1974. He attended Gordon-Conwell Seminary, graduated from Western Seminary in 1977, and received a Th.D. from Westminster Seminary in Philadelphia. He has served RCA congregations in Palos Heights, IL; Metuchen, NJ; Scottville, MI; Franklin, TN and Hopkins, MI . Jack and Mary have four children and 13 grandchildren! All their children are Hope College graduates, and they have all married Hope grads. In retirement, the Klunders volunteer for Young Life and serve an elderly congregation in Grandville, MI. Jack and Mary were a huge help on St. Thomas, volunteering after the devastating hurricanes of 2017. At present, they are still trying to figure out what they want to do when they grow up!

Breaking Bread Summer Series groups have been organized and information has been sent to all participants. Contact Jan Swenson at (340) 514 - 1027 if you did not get the email. Please take a few minutes to meet after church today to coordinate with your group!

The nursery located in the Bakery Square annex is open to children 3 years

and under. Volunteers take turns staying with the little ones.

Bathrooms are in the Undercroft and inside the gate going to Bakery Square.

3

“...And Respond with Gratitude!”

“ ...To Hear God’s Word…”

Scripture Acts 2: 1 - 13 Page 992

Message: “The Seekers and the Scoffers” Rev. Jack Klunder

Children’s Message

* Hymn # 247 ‘Wind Upon the Waters’ Haugen

Offering Offertory “Breath of Your Spirit” Kuehn

Andrea Lee, soloist * Doxology * Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer

* Hymn ‘O Spirit of the Living God’ FOREST GREEN See page 4 *Benediction *Postlude

… Depart in peace

A Time for Silent Prayer . . . Response #259 ‘Spirit of the Living God’ Iverson

Words of Assurance and Hope Hear the good news for us. God pours the Spirit upon us in these moments - the Spirit which comforts us, which encourages us, which transforms us through God’s grace. Thanks be to God! The Spirit brings us peace, comforts our hearts, and fills us with hope. We are forgiven and made new. Amen.

Anthem “Breathe On Me, Breath of God” Dake/Schaffer

2

“ We Gather In God’s Presence...” Prelude Music (Please take time to prepare for worship and silence electronic devices)

Greeting and Ministry Updates Introit “Holy Spirit” Smallwood Call to Worship Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth! Amen! On this day of Pentecost, may the Spirit dance with you! May the Spirit dance with you as well! May God’s grace be poured into your hearts. Come, Holy Spirit, to fill our hearts with love. May God’s Word become your language of praise. Come, Holy Spirit, to teach us new songs of thanksgiving.

Pentecost Prayer # 240 *Hymn # 237 ‘On Pentecost They Gathered’ MUNICH

Day of Pentecost The liturgical color today is red representing the fire of the Holy Spirit.

Call to Confession Unison Prayer of Confession We look for tongues of fire to wake our sleeping souls, God of Pentecost, but hold only the ashes of our broken promises. We want you to show us the secrets of the kingdom, never noticing that they are revealed in the songs of children, the memories of older folks, and the dreams of the young all around us. Have mercy on us, and pour out your Spirit, God of amazing days. When we pull the shutters of our souls shut, fling them open with the breath of wonder. When we turn out all the lights and huddle in the shadows of fear, illumine our hearts with the dancing flames of the Spirit’s joy. When we find it impossible to come up with the language of love, pour your Word, Jesus Christ, into our emptiness so we may fill others...

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CALENDAR

TODAY 10:00 a.m. After Service 11:30 to noon Noon to 12:30

Sunday Worship Birthday Sunday Celebration (Pavilion) Children’s Choir Rehearsal YouthSong Rehearsal

Tue. June 11 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. Salvation Army Lunch

Thur. June 13 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal

Sat. June 15 11:00 - 2:30 p.m. Bethlehem House Lunch

Sun. Jun 16 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

Noon to 12:30

Fellowship Time Sunday Worship YouthSong Rehearsal

COMING IN JUNE: 14 - STRC @ LPCC end of year party (3 - 6 p.m.)

16 - Father’s Day, Celebration of Young Life leaders Seth & Melissa Rogati

who are taking their talents to China. Come and worship and give thanks!

22 - MBW Graduation exercises at 10 a.m.

29 - All are invited to celebrate the marriage of summer camp counselors

Rachel Himes & Tate DeWalt . Ceremony at 2:30pm followed by a light reception in the pavilion.

The Children's Choir will sing in worship on Father’s Day next

Sunday, June 16. Parents, please have your child/children attend this

morning's rehearsal to prepare for this special service!

Today is Birthday Sunday! Please join us in the Pavilion after the service

for cake to celebrate with those born in June. Especially congratulate Joel who is now 75. His birthday was on Friday the 7th.

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STRC Staff

Pastor: Rev. Jeffrey Neevel

Minister of Music & Arts: Chanelle Schaffer

Church Administrator: Dawn Wheatley Comissiong

Operations Administrator: Vicky Gomez Christian

Maintenance Supervisor: Charles Edwards

STRC @ LPCC Directors: Noel Regalado and Lucy Sutton

Website Manager: Phyllis Carrozza

Contact Information Office Phone 340-776-8255

Street Address 2105 Crystal Gade # 5 St. Thomas, VI 00802-6661 Mailing Address PO Box 301769 St. Thomas, VI 00803

Website: www.stthomasreformedchurch.org Email: mail@stthomasreformedchurch.org STRC “APP” free from iTunes and Google Play

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stthomasreformedchurch/

PRAYER REQUESTS THIS WEEK*: For healing and hope: Dr. Mark Livingston, Paul Meyer, and Robin Marsella’s mother Venus For our Prison Ministry and all involved: - Jimmy Davis to be made a better person in God’s will - June Maher for good health, happiness, laughter and financial security - John Strain for the lord to open doors after his release date - Kenneth Peterson for Maxine’s safety and his return home

*If you would like prayers added to our Sunday prayer list please contact Pastor Jeff at mail@stthomasreformedchurch.org or call the church office at

340-776-8255.

St. Thomas Reformed Church

June 9, 2019

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Founded in 1660

All are welcome

In the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ