This weekend is designated by our nation as Memorial Day Weekend.  For many it marks the beginning of Summer and is often celebrated with camping, cookouts, and beach trips.  It’s origin is much more somber and serious in nature.

While established as a federal holiday in 1971, Americans began to recognize Memorial Day in 1868. Originally known as “Decoration Day” the holiday started with communities coming together to decorate the graves of those who died during military service. We will take some moments in our services this Sunday, to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we might freely worship and we will pray for our nations “Gold Star Families”.

While this weekend is important to Americans for the reasons mentioned above, this weekend is also celebrated by the Church around the world.  This Sunday, PENTECOST SUNDAY, marks the outpouring of the HOLY SPIRIT, 50 days after JESUS’ resurrection!

We will celebrate the HOLY SPIRIT’S outpouring and HIS continual work and presence with us.  We will also look to GOD’s Word and see HIS purpose, that the HOLY SPIRIT would be an active in “All of Life”, for those who follow JESUS.

I will also interview our own Cindy Schirle!  She will share her journey of following the leading of the HOLY SPIRIT in “All of Life”, especially into the workplace.  I’m praying you’ll make plans now to join us as we celebrate with brothers and sisters around the world the outpouring of the HOLY SPIRIT and HIS work today in HIS people!

Pastor Joe Still