Reflections on Worship . . .                 

Acts 2:1-21
"Signs and Wonders"

This Sunday we will observe Pentecost - the season of the church year where we recall and remember the giving of the Holy Spirit to the early church community. The unleashing of the Spirit of God on the people was a disconcerting and strange event. With wind, fire and strange speech, the power of God was given to the early followers of Jesus. They were transitioning from a community with Jesus physically present to a community where Jesus was spiritually leading them. It was a time of great wonder, fear and maybe even a little bit of excitement! We too are blessed with the Spirit of God in our midst - sometimes in quite dramatic ways; other times in a less showy manner. But we know when God's Spirit is guiding us - we feel enveloped and borne up by the mysterious power of the Divine. There is nothing more energizing than that! Come and join us for worship on Sunday as we explore these themes. It is also Choir Appreciation Sunday when we say a big "THANK YOU!" to our choir who has lovingly showered us with music all year. We will also thank our new Musical Director Connie Washburn who has finished her first season with us and our newly re-formed Bell Choir under the direction of Paulette Westphal. See you Sunday for all the fun! Wear red/orange/yellow if you wish.

 

-Marlene W. Pomeroy

 

Also on Sunday 

We will have our Spring Business Meeting beginning after worship/Coffee hour. Please bring healthy food to share and drop it off in the kitchen to the staff on your way to worship.