Pentecost is Coming!
Now at that time there were a lot of delegates gathered in Atlanta, religious people from countries all over the world. So when they heard this great noise, they all came running together. And then they heard these folks talking to each one of them in their own native tongue, and were they excited! Amazed and astounded no end, they said, “Look, aren’t all these speakers Americans? Then how is it that each of us is hearing it in his own native tongue— French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Italian, Greek, Turkish, Burmese, Hebrew, Swedish, Afrikaans, Hindi— in our own languages we are hearing them tell of God’s mighty doings.” Everybody was dumfounded and puzzled, saying one to another, “What’s the meaning of this?” But others sneered, “They’re tanked up on white lightning.”
from Happenings [Acts] 2:5-13 Cotton Patch Gospel - Clarence Jordan
Pentecost is coming! And some may become concerned that we are tanked up on white lightning. In truth, we are excited by the resurrection life we have received through Jesus, and we want to celebrate that resurrection life with our DOC brothers and sisters in Northeast Georgia. Therefore, on Pentecost Sunday, May 23rd, we will be gathering for a joint outdoor worship service with several of our sister churches in Winder, GA.
This dream was first imagined at the very beginning of 2020. Before planning could begin in earnest, we were overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as we begin to imagine a post-pandemic world, the dream of gathering together as a larger church has re-emerged.
Come with us, to the lawn of First Christian Church Winder, for a Pentecost celebration at 11:00 AM on Sunday, May 23rd.
There are many details yet to be finalized, but here are a few I can share with you today.
The Service will be outside, observing pandemic protocols comparable to our own Sunday morning service.
The service will include leadership from each congregation in attendance (at least 4 congregations including FCC Lawrenceville, FCC Winder, FCC Watkinsville & Union CC).
There will be "car worship" spaces for those who need them, and radio broadcast of the service. Good parking spaces are limited and the lawn is large, so bring your chairs and some shade.
We will provide alternative opportunities to participate for those unable to be there in person through live-streaming and/or recording of the service.
We are excited to share this joint worship opportunity together. Let's show out, Union Christian Church! Let's be the biggest congregation present! May God bless our gathering, and share in our excitement to be together this Pentecost!
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Alan