Pastor's Message
Dear Siblings in Christ,
On June 9th this year we celebrate Pentecost. Not only is this the day we are all asked to wear red, it is the day to remember that before Jesus ascended into heaven, he told his disciples they would be filled with the Holy Spirit. Now, surrounded by signs of fire, wind, and a variety of languages in their midst, the people were amazed and astonished at Jesus’ promise coming true.
As Christians we have been and continue to be blessed by the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit draws us to Christ when times get tough and reminds us to celebrate when times are good.
The Spirit can also help us to understand how our gifts can be used to bring the promises of Christ into the world. At Mount Calvary, we have many opportunities to bring the love of Christ to others. This can be done in a multitude of ways. There is the story of the monk who praised God because he was able to help keep the kitchen at his monastery clean. He praised God while mopping the floors!
As summer comes and our regular workers take time off for various excellent reasons, please keep your eyes and ears open to how you might help out. If you have computer skills, kitchen skills, ushering skills, phone answering skills...there are so many way to help out! Call the office, talk with me, touch base with a Council member...we would love to expand our ministry force.
In Christ’s Service, Pastor Debbie
On June 9th this year we celebrate Pentecost. Not only is this the day we are all asked to wear red, it is the day to remember that before Jesus ascended into heaven, he told his disciples they would be filled with the Holy Spirit. Now, surrounded by signs of fire, wind, and a variety of languages in their midst, the people were amazed and astonished at Jesus’ promise coming true.
As Christians we have been and continue to be blessed by the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit draws us to Christ when times get tough and reminds us to celebrate when times are good.
The Spirit can also help us to understand how our gifts can be used to bring the promises of Christ into the world. At Mount Calvary, we have many opportunities to bring the love of Christ to others. This can be done in a multitude of ways. There is the story of the monk who praised God because he was able to help keep the kitchen at his monastery clean. He praised God while mopping the floors!
As summer comes and our regular workers take time off for various excellent reasons, please keep your eyes and ears open to how you might help out. If you have computer skills, kitchen skills, ushering skills, phone answering skills...there are so many way to help out! Call the office, talk with me, touch base with a Council member...we would love to expand our ministry force.
In Christ’s Service, Pastor Debbie