Pentecost

"On the Day of Pentecost we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit descending in a mighty rush of wind and flame to inspire the church’s proclamation of Christ’s rising and to empower its mission and ministry to the world. (See Acts 2:1-13; see also Joel 2:28-32.)

The notion of Easter as a season of 50 days ending at Pentecost is patterned after the ancient Jewish festival of seven weeks that extended from the beginning of the barley harvest (on the second day after the beginning of Passover) to the end of the wheat harvest at the Festival of Weeks or Shavuot (see Deuteronomy 16:9-12). The Festival of Weeks later came to be called Pentecost (“50th day”) by Greek speaking Jews. In Jewish tradition, Shavuot also marks the giving of the law to Moses at Sinai; this liturgical link may inform Paul’s discussions of the law and the Spirit (see Romans 8, 2 Corinthians 3 and Galatians 3). "(for more, click here)

At St. Mark Presbyterian, we encourage everyone to wear red this weekend May 23-24.  Last weekend we welcomed our Confirmands to full membership.  Let's also remember those youth who do not have the same opportunities.  give generously to the Special Offering,which assists youth in education, support and care---locally, nationally and globally.  Mark your check "Pentecost" or use the special envelope.  Thank you for your support.