Sunday’s Pentecost worship was amazing.  Laughter, tears (mine), a babel of voices (all) as Ted recounted the story of Pentecost. Julie draped the cross with red and yellow to represent flames of fire. Red and yellow candles were lit. Chris added a group of elves, brownies, and gnomes from around the world who told the Pentecost story. The sock monkeys, sheep, and lion joined the party. We waved sticks of flames. Evelyn drummed as prayers were prayed. Carroll and Kathy made music with flute and organ. Joan spoke about the power of outreach to Vietnamese boat people who changed the lives of giver, receiver and wider community. Aloisia spoke of prayer and tea, love and grief. Our joys and concerns were gathered together in prayer. Joan and Aloisia sang. Talents of Broad Bay folk found expression and affirmation in an amazing service of worship. “Surely the presence of the Lord was in that place.”

The Holy Spirit fell upon those gathered in the sanctuary of the Broad Bay Church. Thanks be to God. But can we go further? How will we partner with those who are feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and bringing peace to our troubled world? The Holy Spirit, the creative spirit, is alive at the Broad Bay Church. How can we share the hope, power, and joy of the spirit in the midst of the hopelessness, weariness, and isolation around us?