Note from Pastor Doug - May 2026
- Apr 30
- 1 min read
On May 24th we celebrate Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is critically important because He is the only source of genuine transformation. Paul reminds us in Galatians 5:22-23, that when the Spirit indwells you, He produces what scripture calls fruits of the spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The Holy Spirit sanctifies us through the slow, steady process of helping us to become more like Christ. We cannot develop these traits on our own. The Spirit grows them within us.
In John 16:7, Jesus told His disciples that the ascension was essential, because Jesus had to leave physically so that the Holy Spirit could come and indwell every believer. With the Spirit living within us, we have direct access to God’s presence all the time. The Holy Spirit communicates with us through scripture, prayer, and our conscience. The Holy Spirit illuminates scripture, turning words on a page into a living message directed to our hearts. He guides us, teaches us, and confirms that we are children of God and guarantees our eternal salvation.
He distributes the spiritual gifts of teaching, healing, leadership, and mercy to each believer so that the church can function as the actual body of Christ on earth. In short, the Holy Spirit is the "electricity" empowering the whole Christian life. With Him, the Word comes alive, prayer becomes a conversation, and the church becomes a family with the power to change the world.
Won’t you come and join us as we celebrate God’s gift of the Holy Spirit.
In His Grip,
Pastor Doug