Call to Worship—Pentecost The First Fruits

Published March 30, 2026

Updated March 30, 2026

By Laura de Jong

The following originally appeared as part of "Grounded and Growing—Pentecost Sunday."

Call to Worship
 

Leader:

On the day of Pentecost, 
the people gathered in Jerusalem 
to bring an offering of thanksgiving to the Lord.
 
 

All:

Give thanks to God, for all his gifts!
 
 

Leader:

The Spirit descended upon Jesus’ followers,
and they began to speak in tongues.
 
 

All:

We will lift up our voices and praise God’s name!
 
 

Leader:

The Spirit, source of the first fruits, 
gives life 
and is the promise of the life to come.
 
 

All:

Give thanks to the triune God,  
for the promise of new life!