Pentecost Celebration @ Home
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WHAT IS PENTECOST?
Pentecost is the name of a Jewish harvest festival. Just as Easter (in Greek “pascha”) is a holiday derived of an adaptation of the Jewish Passover, so too Pentecost is a Christian holiday derived from the Jewish festival of Shavuot. The Apostles, and other followers of Jesus, were celebrating the Jewish festival in Jerusalem, when they heard the sound of a mighty wind and “tongues of fire” came down on them. Then, the Holy Spirit descended on them. Remarkably, the attendees of the festival found themselves immediately being able to speak in other languages without difficulty. |
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People were no longer separated by language barriers and thus, the gospel was available to the world. No matter your gender, age, or color of skin, every person from every nation on God’s Earth could now know the Lord.
Because we were now all one under the Gospel of our Lord, the Pentecost is also referred to the birth of the church. Pentecost, which means fifty, is always fifty days after Easter. This year, we celebrate on May 31.
Please use the following as a guide to celebrate God’s gift to the world with your family!
Because we were now all one under the Gospel of our Lord, the Pentecost is also referred to the birth of the church. Pentecost, which means fifty, is always fifty days after Easter. This year, we celebrate on May 31.
Please use the following as a guide to celebrate God’s gift to the world with your family!
CELEBRATION!
You'll Need: baking soda, vinegar, plate, dropper
You might say the events at the Pentecost was the Holy Spirit’s way of exploding into the entire world. He caused a reaction inside the hearts of people far and wide when He promised His unconditional love to all who follow.
A particularly good way of visually showing a reaction is through the use of baking soda and vinegar. When the vinegar touches the baking soda, a mini explosion happens! The soda begins to bubble, grow, and spread.
Cover a plate with baking soda and, using a dropper of vinegar, drop small amounts of vinegar around the plate. With each drop, use the opportunity to explain the reaction your heart has because God is a part of you.
Pass the dropper around the table and let every family member take a turn.
This is a great opportunity to learn all the ways God brings joy to not only our hearts, but those of our family members, on a daily basis. Just because you don’t have baking soda and vinegar out everyday, talking with others about the impact God has on our lives is a great way to get in the habit of a positive and thankful mindset. Try to make it a weekly or even daily discussion!
Prayer:
God, we come to you today with exploding hearts of love! We are so thankful for the comfort you provide us with and ask that those who are suffering without you are brought to your light and feel relief. We thank you for your Holy Spirit so that people all over the world may know your perfect love. We ask for your continued guidance as we navigate the world in such an uncertain time. May you open our eyes and hearts and bring peace upon us. We love you and thank you. In your name we pray, Amen.
Source: Lindsey Goodyear, Community UMC in Hungtington Beach, CA.
You'll Need: baking soda, vinegar, plate, dropper
You might say the events at the Pentecost was the Holy Spirit’s way of exploding into the entire world. He caused a reaction inside the hearts of people far and wide when He promised His unconditional love to all who follow.
A particularly good way of visually showing a reaction is through the use of baking soda and vinegar. When the vinegar touches the baking soda, a mini explosion happens! The soda begins to bubble, grow, and spread.
Cover a plate with baking soda and, using a dropper of vinegar, drop small amounts of vinegar around the plate. With each drop, use the opportunity to explain the reaction your heart has because God is a part of you.
Pass the dropper around the table and let every family member take a turn.
This is a great opportunity to learn all the ways God brings joy to not only our hearts, but those of our family members, on a daily basis. Just because you don’t have baking soda and vinegar out everyday, talking with others about the impact God has on our lives is a great way to get in the habit of a positive and thankful mindset. Try to make it a weekly or even daily discussion!
Prayer:
God, we come to you today with exploding hearts of love! We are so thankful for the comfort you provide us with and ask that those who are suffering without you are brought to your light and feel relief. We thank you for your Holy Spirit so that people all over the world may know your perfect love. We ask for your continued guidance as we navigate the world in such an uncertain time. May you open our eyes and hearts and bring peace upon us. We love you and thank you. In your name we pray, Amen.
Source: Lindsey Goodyear, Community UMC in Hungtington Beach, CA.
Pentecost Video
Due: Friday, May 29
Send to lisastewart@foothillsumc.org
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Come, Holy Spirit!
Sunday May 31 is Pentecost, when the church celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost is often referred to as the birthday of the church. LET'S CELEBRATE! On/by Friday, May 29, please send a 3-5 second video of your family saying "Come, Holy Spirit!" for our in-worship montage. Suggestions:
But most importantly . . . we'd love to see YOUR FAMILY'S VIDEO in the worship service! Remember how fun it was to see the Palm Sunday parades and Easter Sunday flower crosses? |
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