A Note From Pastor Robyne
Hello Friends,
This year, Pentecost will be on Sunday, June 8th, 2025 occurring seven weeks after Easter Sunday. In the book of Acts, Jesus meets with the apostles on the Mt. of Olives and tells them that they are to be His witnesses to all the world. He also tells them that they are to wait in Jerusalem until they receive power from on high, then Jesus ascends out of their sight. There was no definite timeline given as to when the Holy Spirit would come. All the disciples knew was that they were to stay in Jerusalem, wait, and pray. In addition to the apostles, about 120 believers gathered awaiting the promise of the Holy Spirit.
Then, it happened! Ten days later, suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages as the Spirit enabled them.
It is really a shame that the whole idea of speaking in tongues has become such a controversial issue. When you read about Pentecost, the truth that comes to the surface is that God gave the gift of tongues to the apostles for one purpose, and that was for the purpose of communication. When you read the long list of nations, you realize that a language barrier existed. God performed a miracle, and gave the apostles the gift of tongues so that they could communicate His message. Because they heard the gospel in their own language, people repented of their sins, and 3,000 individuals put their faith in Jesus as their Savior. All of them were baptized that day. The church was born and grew from 120 to 3,120 in one day! The world changed after Pentecost because of the Church’s influence in the world.
If you’re lonely, or tired, or a looking to hear about God’s love for you, then know that at Orchard Church there are people just like you. We come with all our scrapes and scratches, and find love and acceptance, because that is what the Church is.
Remember to wear Red on Sunday to celebrate Pentecost.
Retired Pastor Bob Mayer will be preaching on Sunday. I am in Maryland visiting our granddaughter, who was born June 5, 2025. I’ll see you in a week.
Feel free to incorporate these daily scripture readings into your daily devotions.
Week 2: Sisters are Doing It for Themselves
Sunday–Numbers 27:1-11
Monday–Micah 6:8
Tuesday–Luke 7:1-10
Wednesday–Luke 7:11-17
Thursday–Luke7:18-35
Friday–Luke 7:36-50
Saturday–Luke 8:1-3
God bless you all.
Pastor Robyne
Order of Worship
Sunday June 8. 2025
10:00 am Worship Service
Opening Songs:
"Remind Me Who I Am"
"Lord Reign in Me"
Call to Worship
Leader: God, we are grateful and stand in awe of how you see us!
People: How you see our sin and forgive us!
Leader: How you see our woundedness and heal us!
People: How you see the purpose of all people and call us!
Leader: How you see those on the margins and center them in Your story!
All: God, we are grateful and stand in awe of how you see us
Opening Prayer
Gracious God break our reliance on the things of comfort. Break our desire to turn to the things of tradition that exclude and push away. Help us to see every piece of what we do as full of possibility. Help us to work towards inclusion and justice, where all means all. Amen
Children's Time with Retired Pastor Bob Mayer
Song - TFWS #2238 "In the Midst of New Dimensions"
Prayer of Illumination
Gracious God, we do not live by bread alone.
Let the heavenly food of the scripture we are about to hear nourish us today in the ways of eternal life,
through Jesus Christ, the bread of heaven. Amen
Sermon Series: “I See You”
Message: Sisters are Doing It for Themselves
The Book of Numbers 27:1-11
Retired Pastor Bob Mayer
Song UMH #140 "Great is Thy Faithfulness"
Giving our Gifts to God.
UMH #95 "Doxology"
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
Prayer:
God of justice and mercy, we give you thanks for all the blessings you pour into our lives. We long to serve you with good stewardship of all we have. We also long to act justly. May you guide us and grant us discernment in how we use our resources. Help us to be open to receive your guidance, to listen wholeheartedly so that we can make a difference in this world creating a society of justice, love, and peace. We ask you to bless the givers and bless the receivers. Multiply what we offer abundantly so we can continue to serve you as we bring forth the kin(gdom of God. In the name of our Savior, Jesus the Christ, amen.
Closing Song: "Less Like Me"
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Present Sermon Series
God creates, knows, loves, and sees all of us in our full humanity. But as people, we can fall into the habit of assuming everyone is the same or everyone is like us. While we share a common humanity, these assumptions can be harmful and prevent us from truly seeing other people and listening to their perspectives. By looking at Biblical stories, this series will help us learn how to listen to, respect, affirm, and act for and with others. In doing so, we can also come to know God even more fully.
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Summer Musical Events at Barratt's Chapel
Summer Musical Events at Barratt's Chapel 6362 Bay Road, Frederica, DE Thursday, June 12, 7:00 p.m. - The staff of Camp Pecometh presents a program of camp songs.Saturday, July 12, 4:00 p.m. - Pianist Isaiah Embert presents a concert of sacred music.
Food Distribution
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Tuesday & Thursday 5:45 pm.Sat 8:00 amClass runs about 45 minutes to 1 hourAges: 16 and upNo health requirements