Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday with Rev Deb

Celebrant: The Rev. Deborah Rutter

May 23rd at 11am
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
27 Good Shepherd Road
Bluemont, VA 20135
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In-Person and Online!!

Join us as we celebrate the day of Pentecost, the day God sent the gift of the Holy Spirit to his followers in mighty wind and flame, and the disciples modeled the Great Commission, preaching the Good News in every language to every nation!

Thanks be to God that the COVID numbers in Clarke County continue to remain low and we can worship again in person.

Our LIVE service begins at 11am. Please come early for COVID check-in, wear your mask, and listen to some joyful prelude music before the service.

If you are more comfortable continuing to keep your distance, we understand.

You can still join us for online worship, via Zoom, using the following link:

Click here to join Good Shepherd Zoom worship
Meeting ID: 230 268 4545 | Password: Get2gether

Click here for a PDF copy of this week's bulletin.

The Collect of the Day:

Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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O God, who on this day taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Readings for Pentecost Sunday:

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A Prayer for the Future of the Human Race: O God our heavenly Father, you have blessed us and given us dominion over all the earth: Increase our reverence before the mystery of life; and give us new insight into your purposes for the human race, and new wisdom and determination in making provision for its future in accordance with your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.