HELLO!

Pentecost Sunday has come and gone, but the memories linger. For the 36 women who gathered throughout the weekend, there were many highlights. I have heard, second hand, many stories, all filled with moments of insight or moments of deep connection, or moments of Spirit-filled awe. I am grateful for the hard work that went into this event. I know there was a leadership team, God bless them all! From the lens of my office, I saw Bethe and Juanita here at the church, seemingly 24/7. And when the Debert Centre suddenly locked its doors, those two were here, planning the event at the church, from early morning to late night.

And there was the Men’s Choir with talented musicians who had the church “on fire” with “Just a Closer Walk with Thee”. I mentioned all of the participants in my Sunday blog, but I want to add June, the Director, who brought the Spirit’s energy and passion to the voices and instruments. She even turned to the congregation and had us all sing together. I felt the Spirit alive in those minutes, I hope you did too.

Michael and Lynn sent me this photo of the sky during their morning walk today. They shared that the blue and white above, visually symbolized an energy and new life that felt like Spirit. I agree. Nature reveals so much about God’s presence, God’s purpose, God’s connection/relationship.

I feel the Old-White-Heritage Church and our brick Church were both filled with Spirit on Sunday. Both vibrated with dynamic presence. What I shared, after the Men’s Choir sang, was this, “See how we can collectively offer the Spirit’s presence without a lot of preparation, it need not be perfect to be perfect, it need not be stressful to make peace, it need not be old or new to resonate with now.” Alleluia!

It is important to note none of the above takes away the pain of the world, your pain, my pain, any pain that comes to life because of physical, emotional, spiritual, or systematic symptoms. Those realities remain. Are there moments of occasional, miraculous, healing? Yes there are, but none of them come because we did this or said that. The miracles I have witnessed were gifts from God. But most of the time, most of the pain, is present until a remedy is found, or is chronically endured. What the Spirit offers is a moment to remember why we are here, who we belong to, what life is all about, and how we bless one another with extravagant, Holy, and abundant love. Peace, Kevin