Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-21 and John 14:16,17

Pentecost Sunday. The Church does what it does because of being “filled with the Spirit.” It’s hard to get anything done without a motivating Spirit!

Motivation! A team is motivated because it would rather be a winner than loser. An artist is “enthused” to create a work of art to enjoy and that might last a long time. A startup company is motivated to succeed by a desire to make money and its pride in its product.

What are things in church life that inspire us?! Most every Christian begins their Top Ten List by saying “Jesus and what God has done for me/us through Jesus!” After that the list could include hundreds of “spiritual items” that vary in importance according to the person.

This Sunday we will worship and give thanks for those “gifts from the Spirit” which unite us in mission, service, and love for God and neighbor. So, consider in your heart a Top Ten (plus) List of gifts (and fruits of) the Holy Spirit in your life as we gather as “spirit filled Christians” to worship the Giver of all good gifts!

Be blessed!

Pastor Barry