 A note from the Pastor“When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.” – Acts 2:1-4 Having celebrated Easter, we now look forward to Pentecost! As we prepare for this particular celebration, that of the Church’s birthday, I invite us to consider the miracle that accompanies the disciples’ reception of the Holy Spirit. We will see that they go out to Jerusalem to speak to the crowds, and the crowds understand them despite being from all over the world. Yet, the miracle is not that they suddenly understand Aramaic. The disciples speak, and each person understands them in their own language. The crowds are not conformed to one particular language, but exist as they are in all their variety. This shows us what the Church is supposed to be. We are united in Christ, but our differences and gifts are not flattened out to fit into the same mold. I am especially thankful for this as a minister. Whether it’s Pastor Kitty, Steve, Justin, Morgan, or Jeanie, God does not erase our differences but uses them. In the same way, each of the gifts and differences in this congregation may be used for God’s glory and the good of creation. To be Church is to be a place where all, regardless of difference, may find a place at the table. As we look forward to Pentecost, may we set such a table for one another and for this community. Pastor Morgan
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