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Communication

2. Bishop Justus Church of England School
Morning Worship
Pentecost
16th May 2016
Bishop Justus Church of England School

3. Let the light of Christ shine in our lives
Gather
The Lord be with you
And also with you
Let the light of Christ shine in our lives

4. Receive
When the day of Pentecost came, all the believers were gathered together in one place. Suddenly there was a noise from the sky which sounded like a strong wind blowing, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then they saw what looked like tongues of fire which spread out and touched each person there. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to talk in other languages, as the Spirit enabled them to speak.
From the Acts of the Apostles, chapter 2, verses 1 to 4

5. Engage
In the New Testament, Pentecost was the occasion of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ, as described in the Acts of the Apostles 2:1–31. Pentecost became a feast day in the Christian church commemorating this occasion. For this reason, Pentecost is described by some Christians as the "Birthday of the Church". The Pentecostal movement of Christianity derives its name from this New Testament event, as the movement emphasizes direct personal experience with God, similar to the Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles.

6. Engage Some discussion ideas …
The Hebrew word for wind can be translated as ‘spirit’ or ‘breath’ - Discuss the symbolism of wind and fire (both can be seen as destructive and life-giving).
Activity suggestion …
Everyone say a word or phrase in a different language all at once -
Discuss the noise and excitement of the first Pentecost and the accounts of the people who could all understand each other in the hubbub…
Video suggestion … The spirit of Pentecost (Archbishop Welby and others)

7. Respond Amen Holy Spirit, sent by the Father,
ignite in us your holy fire;
strengthen your children with the gift of faith,
revive your Church with the breath of love,
and renew the face of the earth,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen

8. Go out into the world with the light of Christ
Let us bless the Lord
Thanks be to God
Go out into the world with the light of Christ