Pentecost

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Hungry? (some homework for Sunday!)

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Have you ever just wanted more? Have you ever sensed that there was more for your relationship with God? Have you ever felt spiritually hungry?

I was recently told that someone wanted to get baptized in water again because they weren't sure if they really meant it the first time, or, they felt that they needed another experience because they would mean it so much more now. I understand the feeling. You've grown in your faith and are wondering what's next. You're hungry for more and wonder if that's even a thing.

On Sunday, Pastor is going to teach about one (very significant) way that God can and will satisfy this hunger. It's Pentecost Sunday and we're going to talk about the experience that the 120 followers of Jesus had in the Upper Room (Acts 2) and how it is still available for us today. I believe in the empowerment that comes from being baptized in the Holy Spirit. I have lived it and continue to be amazed at His gifts to His Church.

I know that a lot of us don't come from a pentecostal background and this might be something new that you'd like to study more. Here are some resources to get you started and as always, don't hesitate to reach out to us with more questions or insights. We'd love to hear your story and share in your journey.

Be filled!
Pastor Tracy

SCRIPTURE: The Book of Acts
BLOG: Why do Pentecostals care so much about SPIRIT BAPTISM? (Andrew Gabriel)
COURSE: Life in the Spirit (Del Wells)
EBOOK: Spirit Baptism in the Old and New Testament (Andrew Gabriel)
BOOK: The Charismatic Theology of St. Luke (Roger Stronstad)
BOOKLET: A Scriptural Outline of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit (George Gilles)
POSITION PAPER: Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Assemblies of God)

THIS SUNDAY

EMPOWERED
The Holy Spirit in Acts

Join us for our IN-PERSON SERVICES OR
LIVESTREAM on Sunday!

10:00 - Live Service & Kids Church (+YouTube Live)

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50 Days After Easter (aka Pentecost Sunday)

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Sunday marks 50 days since Easter. It's a pretty special day on the Church calendar because what happened that day, as recorded in Acts 2, was nothing less than incredible. Jesus, after promising to be with us always, ascended into heaven and ten days later, the Holy Spirit was poured on the disciples who were waiting in Jerusalem for this promise to be fulfilled.

To get ready for Sunday, I wanted to share a few resources with you that might help you understand the significance of this day more deeply and to see how its impact is still relevant for your life every day.

YouVersion Reading Plan: Pentecost - 5 Day Devotional
We started this on Tuesday but you can start whenever you want!

Life Transformations Course: Life in the Spirit
Download for free and use it as a personal bible study. Let us know if you want to talk about the content with someone or have any questions.

Book: Simply Spirit-Filled
This book by Dr. Andrew Gabriel is easy to read, relatable and helpful in exploring issues around and objections to the work of the Holy Spirit.

Academic Study: The Charismatic Theology of St. Luke
This book is an academic work by Dr. Roger Stronstad but don't be intimidated - it's still very readable!

There's so much to discover and learn about the Holy Spirit and we have limited time on Sunday mornings so I encourage you to get curious and dig a little deeper this season of Pentecost.

Don't forget that I'm always here to bounce ideas and questions off of if you need a sounding board or someone to point you in the right direction!

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday through the lens of my iPhone,
Pastor Tracy


PS - Did you hear that 5th Sunday, May 30th is going to be a drive-in service?? Yeah!! Details in next week's devo but plan to be here IN PERSON... even if it's inside your vehicle!

This Sunday

(YOUR) WORLD PEACE
Pentecost Sunday: The Power of Peace

Join us on Sunday at 10am for church online.
FOLLOW THE LIVESTREAM ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE.
We also post the service to YOUTUBE on Sunday afternoon.

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The Pentecostal Mission(ary) (a chat with the Aragons)

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It was my great privilege to talk with Ruth & Hector Aragon, Global Workers in Guatemala that we support as a church. They are a JOY.

We were supposed to be hosting them in our 5th service this Sunday and even though we aren't able to do that, I didn't want to miss an opportunity to still be able to hear from them.

Specifically, as we get ready to celebrate Pentecost this weekend, I asked them to share how they see the Holy Spirit at work on their mission field and in their ministry. Take a listen to our conversation by clicking the image below.

We love this couple and I know you're going to be so encouraged by them!

See you on Sunday morning,

Pastor Tracy

This Sunday

5th SUNDAY - PENTECOST SUNDAY
The Advocate
The Promise

Join us on Sunday at 10am for church online.
FOLLOW THE LIVESTREAM ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE.

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More on Spirit Baptism (lots of resources for you)

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On Sunday we celebrated Pentecost and I shared about how vital it is to be filled with the Holy Spirit. I know that a lot of us don't come from a pentecostal background and this might be something new that you'd like to study more. Here are some resources to get you started and as always, don't hesitate to reach out to me with more questions or insights. I'd love to hear your story and share in your journey.

Be filled!
Pastor Tracy

SCRIPTURE: The Book of Acts

BLOG: Why do Pentecostals care so much about SPIRIT BAPTISM? (Andrew Gabriel)

COURSE: Life in the Spirit (Del Wells)

EBOOK: Sprit Baptism in the Old and New Testament (Andrew Gabriel)

BOOK: The Charismatic Theology of St. Luke (Roger Stronstad)

BOOKLET: A Scriptural Outline of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit (George Gilles)

POSITION PAPER: Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Assemblies of God)

NEXT STEP: Deep Roots (next one is July 3rd @ 6:30pm)

This Sunday

Speaking The Truth
"WikiHow to Dad”

Join us on Sunday at 10am as our Pastor Del shares a Father’s Day message.

Follow along with the message on YouVersion.