The Spirit was alive on Pentecost at Holy Cross Lutheran! We felt it! So many people were smiling, and laughing, and yes, we were prayerful, too. The idea that God sends the spirit to each of us, as Comforter, as Advocate, as “force to be reckoned with” is sensational to me. Seeing the spirit in the music we sing (both traditional, and played melodically on our organ, and the upbeat Vocal Choir singing with a gospel beat), seeing the spirit in the faces of the children enjoying crepe paper pompoms and red plastic windmills – yes and hearing the spirit in the scriptures read in our midst. God is good.
I was especially thrilled at the conversations on Pentecost – from long time members, and first time visitors, who were buoyed by the spirit of community that filled our space. We pray that spirit will move into the communities all around us, with each of us doing our part.
Don’t forget our Work Day this Saturday at Holy Cross – no NOT the one where you bring rakes, but rather the one where you bring ideas! The Spirit is moving at Holy Cross, let’s talk about it – Saturday June 15 10 am to 12 noon in the garden, on the patio (behind the church). Join us. We need to hear what the spirit is telling you!
Blessings! Pastor Patricia Hughes
