Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
April 23, 2023
Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
by Rev. David Petty
Prelude
Stephanie Shorden
Greeting
Rev. David Petty
*Call to Worship
Nancy Gehrung
Leader: Come, gather in on this Third Sunday in Easter
People: We gather from the struggles of life to hear a message of resurrection
Leader: Gather together with your many gifts - of preaching, teaching, singing, wisdom, knowledge, faith, and so many more.
People: We come as we are - to learn, pray, sing, study and worship.
Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made.
People: We shall rejoice and be glad in it!
*Gathering Song
On This Day of Resurrection
UMH #309
On the day of resurrection
to Emmaus we return;
While confused, amazed, and frightened
Jesus comes to us, unknown.
Then the stranger asks a question
What is this which troubles you?
Meets us in our pain and suffering;
Jesus walks with us, unknown.
Day of sorrow is forgotten
when the guest becomes the host.
Taking bread and blessing, breaking
Jesus is himself made known.
Opened eyes, renewed convictions
journey back to scenes of pain;
Telling all that Christ is risen
Jesus is through us made known.
Mystery Box
Rev. David Petty
Prayer Song
Spirit Song
UMH # 347
WORDS: John Wimber, 1979
© 1979 Mercy Publishing
1. O let the Son
of God enfold you
with his Spirit and his love.
Let him fill your heart
and satisfy your soul.
O let him have
the things that hold you,
and his Spirit like a dove
will descend upon your life
and make you whole.
Refrain
Jesus, O Jesus,
come and fill your lambs.
Jesus, O Jesus,
come and fill your lambs.
Pastoral, Silent, and The Lord’s Prayer
Pastor Donnie Sturgill
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name; Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those to trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power and the Glory forever.
Prayer Response
Spirit Song
UMH #347
2. O come and sing
this song with gladness
as your hearts
are filled with joy.
Lift your hands in sweet
surrender to his name.
O give him
all your tears and sadness;
give him all
your years of pain,
and you’ll enter
into life in Jesus’ name.
Refrain
Jesus, O Jesus,
come and fill your lambs.
Jesus, O Jesus,
come and fill your lambs.
Invitation to Offering
Nancy Gehrung
Offertory
Sanctuary Choir
Prayer of Thanks & Dedication
Rev. David Petty
*Doxology
Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
UMH #94
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Scripture Reading
Nancy Gehrung
Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, “What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?” They stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have taken place there in these days?” He asked them, “What things?” They replied, “The things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place. Moreover, some women of our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, and when they did not find his body there they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see him.” Then he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared! Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and then enter into his glory?” Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures.
As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. But they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over.” So he went in to stay with them. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him, and he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?” That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem, and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together. They were saying, “The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!” Then they told what had happened on the road and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread.
Anthem
Sanctuary Choir
Prayer For Illumination
Leader: May the words of my mouth,
People: and the meditations of all of our hearts
All: be acceptable in your sight, O Lord our rock and our redeemer.
Psalm 19:14
Message
Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
Rev. David Petty
*Affirmation of Faith
Pastor Donnie Sturgill
We believe in one Almighty God,
Creator of the universe,
Whose love surpasses all understanding,
And whose power is manifest in every breath of life.
We believe in Jesus Christ,
the Son of God,
Born of the Virgin Mary,
Whose life on earth embodied love and sacrifice,
And whose teachings guide us toward the path of righteousness.
He was killed for who he was and what he taught.
He endured pain and suffering and knows our pain and suffering
He died and was buried.
But on the third day, he rose again.
He is present with God and sent us his Holy Spirit
to be with us and work through us.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
the divine presence within,
Inspiring, guiding, and transforming us,
Uniting us in love and empowering us each day.
We believe in the universal Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
We are the people of God.
We are St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
A community of Christians in Colorado Springs for more than 130 years.
We are Celebrating the love of God,
Following the teachings of Jesus,
and Living in the power of the Holy Spirit,
Amen.
*Sending Hymn
Many Gifts, One Spirit
UMH # 114
God of change and glory,
God of time and space,
When we fear the future,
Give to us your grace.
In the midst of changing ways
Give us still the grace to praise.
Refrain:
Many gifts, one Spirit,
One love known in many ways.
In our difference is blessing,
From diversity we praise
One Giver, one Lord,
One Spirit, one Word
Known in many ways,
Hallowing our days.
For the Giver, for the gifts,
Praise, praise, praise!
God of many colors,
God of many signs,
You have made us different,
Blessing many kinds.
As the old ways disappear,
Let your love cast out our fear.
Refrain:
Many gifts, one Spirit,
One love known in many ways.
In our difference is blessing,
From diversity we praise
One Giver, one Lord,
One Spirit, one Word
Known in many ways,
Hallowing our days.
For the Giver, for the gifts,
Praise, praise, praise!
Freshness of the morning,
Newness of each night,
You are still creating
Endless love and light.
This we see, as shadows part,
Many gifts from one great heart.
Refrain:
Many gifts, one Spirit,
One love known in many ways.
In our difference is blessing,
From diversity we praise
One Giver, one Lord,
One Spirit, one Word
Known in many ways,
Hallowing our days.
For the Giver, for the gifts,
Praise, praise, praise!
*Benediction
Rev. David Petty
Postlude
Stephanie Shorden
Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
by Rev. David Petty
Prelude
Stephanie Shorden
Greeting
Rev. David Petty
*Call to Worship
Nancy Gehrung
Leader: Come, gather in on this Third Sunday in Easter
People: We gather from the struggles of life to hear a message of resurrection
Leader: Gather together with your many gifts - of preaching, teaching, singing, wisdom, knowledge, faith, and so many more.
People: We come as we are - to learn, pray, sing, study and worship.
Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made.
People: We shall rejoice and be glad in it!
*Gathering Song
On This Day of Resurrection
UMH #309
On the day of resurrection
to Emmaus we return;
While confused, amazed, and frightened
Jesus comes to us, unknown.
Then the stranger asks a question
What is this which troubles you?
Meets us in our pain and suffering;
Jesus walks with us, unknown.
Day of sorrow is forgotten
when the guest becomes the host.
Taking bread and blessing, breaking
Jesus is himself made known.
Opened eyes, renewed convictions
journey back to scenes of pain;
Telling all that Christ is risen
Jesus is through us made known.
Mystery Box
Rev. David Petty
Prayer Song
Spirit Song
UMH # 347
WORDS: John Wimber, 1979
© 1979 Mercy Publishing
1. O let the Son
of God enfold you
with his Spirit and his love.
Let him fill your heart
and satisfy your soul.
O let him have
the things that hold you,
and his Spirit like a dove
will descend upon your life
and make you whole.
Refrain
Jesus, O Jesus,
come and fill your lambs.
Jesus, O Jesus,
come and fill your lambs.
Pastoral, Silent, and The Lord’s Prayer
Pastor Donnie Sturgill
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name; Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those to trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power and the Glory forever.
Prayer Response
Spirit Song
UMH #347
2. O come and sing
this song with gladness
as your hearts
are filled with joy.
Lift your hands in sweet
surrender to his name.
O give him
all your tears and sadness;
give him all
your years of pain,
and you’ll enter
into life in Jesus’ name.
Refrain
Jesus, O Jesus,
come and fill your lambs.
Jesus, O Jesus,
come and fill your lambs.
Invitation to Offering
Nancy Gehrung
Offertory
Sanctuary Choir
Prayer of Thanks & Dedication
Rev. David Petty
*Doxology
Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
UMH #94
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Scripture Reading
Nancy Gehrung
Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, “What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?” They stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have taken place there in these days?” He asked them, “What things?” They replied, “The things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place. Moreover, some women of our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, and when they did not find his body there they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see him.” Then he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared! Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and then enter into his glory?” Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures.
As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. But they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over.” So he went in to stay with them. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him, and he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?” That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem, and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together. They were saying, “The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!” Then they told what had happened on the road and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread.
Anthem
Sanctuary Choir
Prayer For Illumination
Leader: May the words of my mouth,
People: and the meditations of all of our hearts
All: be acceptable in your sight, O Lord our rock and our redeemer.
Psalm 19:14
Message
Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
Rev. David Petty
*Affirmation of Faith
Pastor Donnie Sturgill
We believe in one Almighty God,
Creator of the universe,
Whose love surpasses all understanding,
And whose power is manifest in every breath of life.
We believe in Jesus Christ,
the Son of God,
Born of the Virgin Mary,
Whose life on earth embodied love and sacrifice,
And whose teachings guide us toward the path of righteousness.
He was killed for who he was and what he taught.
He endured pain and suffering and knows our pain and suffering
He died and was buried.
But on the third day, he rose again.
He is present with God and sent us his Holy Spirit
to be with us and work through us.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
the divine presence within,
Inspiring, guiding, and transforming us,
Uniting us in love and empowering us each day.
We believe in the universal Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
We are the people of God.
We are St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
A community of Christians in Colorado Springs for more than 130 years.
We are Celebrating the love of God,
Following the teachings of Jesus,
and Living in the power of the Holy Spirit,
Amen.
*Sending Hymn
Many Gifts, One Spirit
UMH # 114
God of change and glory,
God of time and space,
When we fear the future,
Give to us your grace.
In the midst of changing ways
Give us still the grace to praise.
Refrain:
Many gifts, one Spirit,
One love known in many ways.
In our difference is blessing,
From diversity we praise
One Giver, one Lord,
One Spirit, one Word
Known in many ways,
Hallowing our days.
For the Giver, for the gifts,
Praise, praise, praise!
God of many colors,
God of many signs,
You have made us different,
Blessing many kinds.
As the old ways disappear,
Let your love cast out our fear.
Refrain:
Many gifts, one Spirit,
One love known in many ways.
In our difference is blessing,
From diversity we praise
One Giver, one Lord,
One Spirit, one Word
Known in many ways,
Hallowing our days.
For the Giver, for the gifts,
Praise, praise, praise!
Freshness of the morning,
Newness of each night,
You are still creating
Endless love and light.
This we see, as shadows part,
Many gifts from one great heart.
Refrain:
Many gifts, one Spirit,
One love known in many ways.
In our difference is blessing,
From diversity we praise
One Giver, one Lord,
One Spirit, one Word
Known in many ways,
Hallowing our days.
For the Giver, for the gifts,
Praise, praise, praise!
*Benediction
Rev. David Petty
Postlude
Stephanie Shorden
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