Sunday June 4 is Pentecost
From a historical perspective, Christianity didn’t start with Jesus’ birth, his death or even his storied ascension to heaven. It started with Pentecost — the day the “Holy Spirit” entered a room...
View ArticleToday, June 4, at Pender UMC
Today, Sunday, June 4th, WEAR RED! It’s Pentecost Sunday! Pentecost is the day on which the Christian church commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and others assembled in...
View ArticlePentecost is Sunday, June 9, 2019
Pentecost is a Christian holy day that celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit 40 days after Easter. Some Christian denominations consider it the birthday of the Christian church and celebrate it as...
View ArticleAll About Pentecost ~ Chuck Knows Church
Seen any symbols of fire around your sanctuary? Do you know what’s the second most important day of the Christian year? Chuck messes with candles again and explains Pentecost.
View ArticlePentecost is Sunday, May 28, 2023
Pentecost is a Christian holy day that celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit 40 days after Easter. Some Christian denominations consider it the birthday of the Christian church and celebrate it as...
View ArticleVerse of the Day – May 28
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....
View ArticleAll about Liturgical Colors
Purple, representing both royalty and penitence, is traditionally used during Advent and Lent. Blue symbolizes hope and may also be used during Advent. White and gold are used at Christmas and Easter...
View ArticleHymn History: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
For Pentecost May 28, 2023, Pender’s choir sang Come Thou Fount directed by Brian Stevenson and accompanied on piano by Heidi Jacobs. The Pender UMC Traditional Service Opening Hymn “Come, Thou Fount...
View ArticleHymn History: God of Grace and God of Glory
“God of Grace and God of Glory” Harry Emerson Fosdick The United Methodist Hymnal, No. 577 God of grace and God of glory, on thy people pour thy power; crown thine ancient church’s story; bring her...
View ArticleWhy is the Easter season 50 days long?
Easter for Christians is not just one day, but rather a 50-day period. The season of Easter, or Eastertide, begins at sunset on the eve of Easter and ends on Pentecost, the day we celebrate the gift...
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