Welcome to First Baptist Church of Pendleton
As we aspire to keep Jesus at the center of our lives, we are Rooted in Faith, and Growing in Love. We endeavor to be a welcoming and affirming community of grace for all people, loving our neighbors because God first loved us.
Inclusivity Statement
First Baptist Church of Pendleton is a community of believers in the one true, living God – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. As a community of faith who aspires to keep Jesus at the center of our lives, we strive to welcome all people to join us on this journey, being Rooted in Faith and Growing in Love. Our desire is to embody the inclusive ministry of Jesus Christ, recognizing that all people are created in the image of God. At First Baptist Church of Pendleton, church attendance, participation, membership, and leadership are open to all, without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, mental or physical ability, sexual orientation, education, economic circumstances, marital or family status, or any other distinctions of society. We endeavor to be a welcoming and affirming community of grace for all people, loving our neighbors because God first loved us.
— adopted August 23, 2021
June 8, 2025 · 10:45 am · Pentecost
Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg will give the Welcome and Invocation. The Call to Worship will be “We Pray Now to the Holy Spirit.” The Medley of Praise will be “Glorify Thy Name” and “Great Are You, Lord.” Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg will read Acts 2:1-4. The Scripture reading of Acts 2:17-21 will be read in Mongolian by Tsooj Dashtogtogh, in Spanish by Joela Jimenez, and in English by Ian Coulter. Rev. Chris Cottingham will sing “Never Once” and will then lead the Passing of the Peace. The Offertory Hymn will be “Breathe on Me, Breath of God.” Ian Coulter will give the Offertory Prayer. Richard Reynolds Huss will play “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” for the Offertory. The Sanctuary Choir will sing “Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me.” Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg will preach the sermon “Holy Spirit Courage.” The Hymn of Response will be “Let Every Christian Pray.”
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Acts 2:1-4
Acts 2:17-21