"What does this mean?" Pentecost and PAAM Sunday (May 19 2024)
Occasion: Pentecost and Pacific Islander and Asian American Ministries Sunday Location: United Church of Hyde Park Scriptures: Psalm 104:25-35 and Acts 2:1-6 Sermon title: What does this mean? Theme: Refuge and New Beginning - Intersection with Pentecost 0. Prayer before sermon “May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14). Amen. 1. “Pentecost” In some Christian traditions, 50 days after Easter is the day of Pentecost. This is the day that the Holy Spirit dwells upon the disciples and empowers them to speak in various native languages to proclaim God’s great doings to various audiences in Jerusalem. Traditionally, we call this the birthday of the Christian church. Some churches also celebrate the new baptized members and review the church’s ministries in honor of God. Today is also the Pacific Islander and Asian American Ministries Sunday. Our church has a long history working