When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts 2:1-4
Pentecost is Happy Birthday,
Happy Birthday to the church,
When every single doubting Thomas
Comes alive with Jesus' promise
That he wouldn't leave them in the lurch.
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to the church!
~ taken from Avery and Marsh songbook
I hope each of you will take the opportunity for good Christian fellowship and partaking of birthday cake delicacies following the 10:30 service Sunday to celebrate our birthdays and that of the church!

Then Philip ran up to the chariot and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. "Do you understand what you are reading?" Philip asked. "How can I" he said "unless someone explains it to me?" So he invited Philip to come and sit with him. ~ Acts 8: 30-31

Wow--talk about an invitation--this is what Evangelism is about--sharing the good news, God's word. Are you ever faced with a question about your belief, your faith, your church-- that just falls into your lap as did with Philip? Then the next question to ask is --if so what do you say or do? The answer can be very simple. Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again. Share this good news!

Honor your father and your mother that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. ~ Exodus 20:12
Today we continue to follow this commandment by honoring Mothers. Many mothers were/are the heart of the Christian home-leading and guiding us to Church and in Christian life. In honor of Mothers, the following story is shared:
Up in heaven a child was ready to be born. The child asked God, "I know you are sending me to earth, but how can I survive there? I am so small and helpless."
God replied, "I have chosen a special angel for you there. She will love and take care of you."
"But how will I understand what people say to me? I don't know a single word of the language they speak!"
"Your angel will say the sweetest things you will ever hear and she will teach you how to speak the language."
"And when I want to talk to You...?"
"Your angel will gently place your little hands together and teach you how. That the simplest language of all. It's called prayer."
"Who will protect me there, God?"
"Your angel is soft and gentle, but if something threatens you, there is no stronger force on Earth than the power she'll use to defend you."
"I will be sad not getting to see You anymore."
"I will always be next to you, even though you can't see Me. And your angel will teach you the way to come back to Me if you stray."
Then it was time to go. Excited voices could be heard, anticipating the child's arrival. In a hurry the babe asked softly, "Oh God, if I must go now, please tell me my angel's name!"
And God replied, "You will call your angel......Mom." ------Author unknown

Let this be your prayer: I do believe, help me overcome my unbelief. - Mark 9:24

Take time each day to be alone with God, through prayer and the reading of His word, the Bible. Spend time regularly with God's people in worship and spiritual fellowship. The closer we are to God, the less change we have to stray from him.