June 5, 2019

Dear Church of the Apostles,

Jesus said, “What you’ll get is the Holy Spirit. And when the Holy Spirit comes on you, you will be able to be my witnesses in Jerusalem, all over Judea and Samaria, even to the ends of the world.” (Acts 1:8; The Message)

This Sunday is Pentecost Sunday. It is the day that kicks off Ordinary Time on the Church Calendar, when we consider the power of the Holy Spirit and the formation and family life of the Church. 

Often times, however, we forget the third and perhaps most important aspect of Pentecostal power, to be witnesses of Jesus in both word and deed for the spread of the Gospel locally and around the globe. 

We will be considering this mission for the next four weeks both from the biblical mandate and our strategy at Apostles to be a missional people. In addition, we have invited a few of our missions friends and partners to share a bit of the Gospel work that they are doing both globally and locally.

I hope that you will join us each week. I look forward to worshipping our Missionary God in the Power of the Spirit together!

Peace and Hope,
Brian+ 

PS It is customary to wear something red this Sunday in celebration of Pentecost. I’ll be in my red shoes. Please, join me!