Open a bible in your midst, surround it with summer flowers, and light a candle beside it. Have one member of your group read the acclamations below, to which all respond loudly and clearly: Amen!
LEADER: Jesus shows us God is with us.
ALL: Amen!
LEADER: The Spirit came upon those in the upper room to loosen their tongues so they could tell the good news of Jesus.
ALL: Amen!
LEADER: We are here today to hear the word, take it into our hearts, and act as Jesus did in our world.
ALL: Amen!
LEADER: Then let us begin.
ALL: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.