Pentecost!

Before Jesus’ death, he promised the gift of the Holy Spirit. It was on Pentecost (the longest season of the church year running throughout the summer and fall) when the Holy Spirit came and Jesus’ disciples told stories of God’s amazing love and power. All barriers were broken down according to age, gender, social status, and nationality so that all people could hear and understand the stories being told. Jesus’ followers were empowered to be witnesses both locally and throughout the world.
The arrival of the Holy Spirit is so great and powerful that it almost seems unreal; like it couldn't happen. However, God chose this extraordinary way for the Holy Spirit to make the entrance to let us know that the way the Holy Spirit works within us is unparalleled. God is with us now through the Holy Spirit. (When the Holy Spirit acts in our lives, we look for peaceful solutions to our problems.)

Bible Text: Acts 2:1-21

Key Verse: In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. Acts 2:17

Faith Trait: Peace

Talk Points:
*When have you felt the Holy Spirit’s presence? What happened?
*What does it feel like to feel the presence of the Holy Spirit?
*When do you feel most alive?
*How has the Holy Spirit worked in your life? Do you willingly let the Holy Spirit work within?
*When do you experience the most peace?
*What happened on Pentecost?
*What new insights do you have about the Holy Spirit?

Reminders:
*We have large group worship this week from 6-6:30pm in the sanctuary. This will be our last worship service together for the year. Parents are always welcome!
*May 5th is our LAST night of Club 56.
*All 6th graders and parents will have REV Night on April 28th.
*May 12th is the 6th grade Celebration Service as we celebrate the 6th graders continuing their faith journey to REV. The service is in the sanctuary starting at 6pm.
*Turn in your registration forms for fall!

May you feel the Holy Spirit this week! <><