Candice's Comments

(May and June Church Newsletter)

A Pentecost Prayer

The disciples gathered in one place, uncertain of the next moment.

Suddenly, something beyond description, a moment when time stood still,

wind, and fire, and new life burst in upon them:

your Spirit, O God, blowing through them anew.

As they spoke, they found they could understand one another.

As they gazed in wonder, they found new truths

shared in voices they had not heard before.

As the Spirit came upon the disciples then, O God,

send it to be upon us now:

on young and old, women and men.

Help us to dream dreams, and see visions,

and in all this know that you are our God,

and we are your people.

Nourish us,

strengthen us,

renew us,

and send us forth into the world to do your work.

Be present for us again, living Christ.

Infuse us again with your Spirit of new life.

Amen.

What an amazing thing happened in Jerusalem on that first Pentecost! Many from the community of Jesus’s followers were together in a room, praying and remembering how Jesus promised his spirit would always be on Earth. Suddenly, a wind began to blow. The followers felt the Spirit was like a burning fire, creating heat all around them. Filled with the Spirit of Jesus, the community spread the good news of Jesus beyond the room. Many people understood the message of God’s love as if for the first time.

Our Pentecost celebration will be on Sunday, June 4. Wear red!

Blessings,

Pastor Candice