The Spirit Continues the Work of Christ

He determines itineraries| Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. – Acts 16:6 He distributes spiritual gifts Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.  To one [...]

Contemporary Song Choices for Pentecost

Contemporary Song Choices for Pentecost Scripture References: Gen 11:1-9, Eze 37:1-14, Joel 2:28-29, Jn 14:25-27, Jn 15:26-27, Jn 16:5-11, Acts 2:1-21 Contemporary Song choices for Pentecost Song Title Author / Songbook Comments Days of Elijah Robin Mark Eze 37:1-14 Blessed are the Peacemakers www.truevinemusic.com Jn 14:27 Holy Spirit, the Dove Sent from Heaven CWS 723 [...]

May the Fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with You

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. – 2 Cor 13:14 This is a benediction, and a wonderful one at that. Isn’t it amazing that it is the fellowship of the Holy Spirit that is being wished upon [...]

Come Holy Spirit

Come Holy Spirit The following is a responsive reading that uses scripture passages, hymn lyrics and commentary.   Worship Leader: The Holy Spirit is not an “it.” He has knowledge. Pastor: For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man’s spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the [...]

Unction & Chrism

That’s one of the great things about hymns – unction & chrism. I say this because our choir practiced a new hymn from the hymnal supplement the other night titled: “Holy Spirit, the Dove Sent from Heaven” (CWS 732).  After singing our way through the song, we all kind of had a quizzical look on [...]

What Does the Holy Spirit Do?

What does the Holy Spirit do?   P:  The Holy Spirit lives within Christians.  (John 14:17) C:  The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him.  But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.   P:  He teaches.  (John 14:26) C:  But the Counselor, the [...]

Acts 2: 1-21: a Dramatic Reading for Pentecost

Here’s a narrative interpritation of Acts 2:1-21 to be used at a Pentecost service.   NOTES FOR OUR READERS:   Each reader should seek Pastor before hand for help with pronunciations if needed. Animation is absolutely necessary.  Remember this is an excited crowd.  This does not necessarily mean that the rate of speech is increased, [...]

Penetecost Idea – Reading in Different Languages

The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost A Dramatic Reading  based on Acts 2:1-27   Instruction: All Lay readers rise from their seat and read their line from that position; then sit back down.    Pastor:    When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of [...]