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PENTECOST SUNDAY
This Sunday is Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost is the story of the Holy Spirit breathing a movement into the life of the disciples. On this day of the year, we celebrate how the church began. Here’s what happened in the history and development of the church: The disciples had gathered in Jerusalem. Jesus had instructed them not to leave Jerusalem, to wait for the gift that the Father had promised. So, the disciples waited.
It was now 50 days since Passover, and it was the custom of the Jewish tradition to celebrate two important things at this time of the year. The first is the fruits of the Harvest and the other is giving of the Law. They called it the Harvest of Weeks. The disciples find themselves surrounded by travelers from all over the world. It is Jewish custom that every male Jew had to come back home to participate in this agricultural and religious Festivals. Some had come from Europe, some from Asia, and some from Africa. Many different nationalities and languages could be seen in the marketplaces. The Gift that the Father had promised came like a mighty rushing wind and flames of fire the disciples were filled with and engulfed by the Holy Spirit. They began to speak to everyone about what Jesus had done. Peter stood up amidst throngs of people in the street and said, "Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, but you with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to a cross. “But God” raised him from the dead, and we all are witnesses of this fact. Exalted to the right hand of God he has poured out the Holy Spirit upon us. Therefore, let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." View the entire short sermon. Jesus said in verse 13, "I have yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth." The Spirit of truth reveals that which is of God. For the disciples and for the Christians witness the resurrection, Pentecost, the Scriptures, the church, goodness, beauty, truth, the providential involvement of the Spirit in our own lives, and all such confirmations as are in accordance with God's will. If you would like to learn more about the gift of the Holy Spirit, please join us in our worship on Sunday at 11:00 AM. Peace and Blessings! Rev. Dr. Christopher Ponnuraj, Minister Your donations help us to continue with our Missions during these trying times!Mail a check or make a donation through
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