Pentecost!
Pastor Karen Crawford
Hi Kids! This is the banner you usually see hanging in our church on Pentecost. That’s today! Do you know why there is a white dove?
This is the symbol for the Holy Spirit that came down on Jesus when he was baptized in the Jordan River.
The Spirit came down from heaven like a dove. Do you know why the banner is red and yellow? That’s the flames of the Holy Spirit that came to rest on each of the disciples, but didn’t burn them.
They had gathered in a house in Jerusalem, waiting and praying for the Spirit as Jesus had told them to do. The Spirit would give them the power to tell the world the good news of the Risen Christ so that they would understand and believe in Jesus. When the Spirit came, the disciples all began talking at once, speaking languages they didn’t even know. It was a miracle. And that miracle still happens today. The Spirit lives in you and me and everyone who believes in Jesus. We have the power to share the good news so that everyone can hear and understand.
We can share God’s love in person, but also through phone calls and cards and letters. Evan and Andrew Swigert sent me a wonderful card this past week, and their mom, Sarah, wrote me a long letter. Eric’s mom, Linda Hores, sent Jim and me this card. Doesn’t it just make you want to smile?
Thank you so much!!
I love you and miss you all! I pray that you are well. I look forward to that day when we will be able to all gather in the same place and worship the Lord.
Will you pray with me?
Heavenly Father, thank for your Spirit that came to empower the disciples on Pentecost and is still with us, living in our hearts, empowering us to share the gospel and love one another today. In Jesus’ name we pray. And everyone said, Amen.
Links to children’s activities:
https://sermons4kids.com/pentecost-colorpg.htm
https://sermons4kids.com/pentecost_wordsearch.htm
https://sermons4kids.com/pentecost_sunday_crossword.htm
https://sermons4kids.com/pentecost_decoder.htm
https://sermons4kids.com/new_wind_blowing_group_activities.htm
The Story of Pentecost! When they were altogether in one place, waiting and praying for the Lord, as he told them to do… and the Holy Spirit came! It was a miracle, part of God’s plan to rescue the world. Anyone who believes in Jesus has the Holy Spirit in her heart. I believe in Jesus. I hope you believe, too!
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