Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1024 W. 8th Street Waterloo, Iowa 50702
Information for May 24, 2026
Take a moment to notice the * at the beginning of various portions of the order of service. The * indicates the place where it is inappropriate to enter or leave the sanctuary because it marks a time of prayer or respect for the Word of the Lord. Please be considerate of others around you by honoring these notations.
Jesus promised that it was to our advantage that He go away and send the Holy Spirit for His church (John 16:7). That advantage became immediately evident on Pentecost as the Holy Spirit empowered the preaching of repentance and forgiveness and employed the use of baptism and the Lord’s Supper to build the church of Christ. (Acts 2) The Holy Spirit is still acting for our advantage as Christ comes to us with His true body and blood in the sacrament of Holy Communion today. We request that guests desiring to commune would speak with the pastor or elders before the service.
THE DAY OF PENTECOST
The Holy Spirit Gives Peace
May 24, 2026
AS WE GATHER: Following the flood, Noah’s descendants failed to spread out and fill the earth as God had spoken. Rather , they exalted themselves; with “one language and the same words” (Gen. 11:1) they spoke proudly and arrogantly. The Lord humbled them by confusing “the language of all the earth,” dividing and dispersing the people (Gen. 11:9). That dispersal was reversed on Pentecost Day (the fiftieth day of Easter), when God caused the one Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to be preached in a multitude of languages. “At this sound the multitude came together” (Acts 2:6), for the preaching of Christ is the primary work of the Holy Spirit, whereby He gathers people from all nations into one Church. The Holy Spirit teaches and brings to our remembrance the words of Jesus, which are the words of the Father who sent Him. These words bestow forgiveness and peace to those who keep and hold on to them in love for Jesus. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” (John 14:27).
PARTICIPATING:
Worship Leader/Preacher Pastor Justin D. Kane
Organist Mrs. Kolleen Hosford
Worship Elder Mr. Al Hosford
Lay Reader Mrs. Barb Gregersen
Greeters Carol Gustafson/Alan Kleinendorst
Door Greeter Brian Williams
THE GIFT OF FLOWERS TO THE GLORY OF GOD:
In Celebration of Grandson Henry Trettin’s graduation from Des Moines Roosevelt High School
-Dixie Dethlefs
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Divine Service I
Opening Hymn: LSB 913 “O Holy Spirit, Enter In”
*Confession/Absolution: LSB 151
SERVICE OF THE WORD
*Kyrie: LSB 152ff
*This Is the Feast: LSB 155
*Salutation: LSB 156
*COLLECT OF THE DAY:
Pastor: Almighty and ever-living God,
People: You fulfilled Your promise by sending the gift of the Holy Spirit to unite disciples of all nations in the cross and resurrection of Your Son, Jesus Christ. By the preaching of the Gospel spread this gift to the ends of the earth; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Old Testament: Genesis 11:1-9 Pew Bible Page 15
Epistle: Acts 2:1-21 Pew Bible Page 1692
*Alleluia and Verse: LSB 156
*Holy Gospel: John 14:23-31 Pew Bible Page 1676
Ten Commandments (insert sheet)
*Nicene Creed: LSB 158
Hymn of the Day: LSB 497 “Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord”
Sermon
Offertory LSB 159
*Prayer of the Church
*Lord’s Prayer LSB 162
*Benediction LSB 166
This concludes the service for online viewing
*SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT
LSB 160ff
Distribution Hymns:
“Come Down, O Love Divine” LSB 501
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” LSB 700
“O Holy Spirit, Grant Us Grace ” LSB 693
*Thank the Lord: LSB 164
*Post-Communion Collect: LSB 166
Announcements
Closing Hymn: LSB 650 “Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling”
THE DAY OF PENTECOST
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1024 West Eighth Street, Waterloo Iowa
319.235.6705
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