Dear Friends,
As I write for this month's magazine it is Easter Day and a wonderful day of celebration.
We are reminded of the new life that Christ offers us all here and now and in eternity. A wonderful free gift that is offered to us all. As the month of May continues we will celebrate the Ascension of Christ on Ascension Day May 13th and then Pentecost on Sunday May 23rd. It used to be and still is called Whit Sunday by some.
All these three events help us in our daily lives and living. Life can often be a serious of ups and downs, uncertainties, changing circumstances, wonderful vistas or dark valleys.
The Easter story, the Ascension and finally Pentecost tell us of a Lord who died, rose again, ascended and then sent His Spirit to a world which so desperately and clearly needed reconciliation, hope, healing and justice.
We look around us today and see so much devastation in the world from a variety of sources. We see lives hurt or damaged by events. We also see a world of inequality, injustice and selfishness. The haves and have nots.
The arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost tells us of a God who does not discriminate, give to some and not others Rather He gives his Spirit, presence, peace and love quite generously and liberally to those who will receive Him. Those early, scared and isolated disciples, suddenly encountered the Ascended Lord through His Spirit in a quite marvellous way. A way which made them excited, free and full of courage and hope about life. They received a new power and strength. That power is available to us today too. The Holy Spirit is waiting for a moment to empower you and your life afresh and give you the experience of those early disciples. Gifts and fruits of many kinds await in God's kingdom and are generously given to his people.
Take a moment. Be Still. Listen. Pray. Be surprised by the Lord who is waiting around the corners of your life to show you how important and loved you are.
Over the next few months there will be many changes in our parish relationships as Steve Osman leaves us and we await and pray for his replacement.
Let us be mindful that the Holy Spirit will be with us in this time to guide, lead and give wisdom and insight as is needed. We never work alone in God's vineyard.
Seek out any opportunities to hear the Lord speaking to you and calling you into a closer and deeper walk with Him.
Have a blessed Pentecost.
Revd. Glenn Martin.
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