And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language?

Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Pentecost always seems to mark so many things for me.  It reminds me that summer is just around the corner, that rest is in sight from the crazy days of May. It is a time of celebration; recitals, graduation for many, home comings for others.  It is also a time to be transformed and to delight in the transformation of others around us as we share the Gospel in whatever language we are called to do so.  "Motherese" is, as many of you know, a language we use with our children. It is  the language spoken, 

all over the world, by mothers to their babies, before and after birth. Motherese is the earliest language a baby hears.  So, share the story of Pentecost even with the "smallest of these".  Here are a few suggestions to do so:

 http://flamecreativekids.blogspot.com/2014/06/come-holy-spirit-fizzy-explosion-prayers.html?m=1

 https://www.pinterest.com/pin/533465518331235489/
 

http://www.futureflyingsaucers.com/fire-jesus-acts-1-2-object-lesson/

Hint: This is for older kiddos, but very effective.  Practice this one first, but it is really cool!

This Sunday is Pentecost and I invite you to join us for the 9:00 service, 10:15 Bishop's Forum and children's program and/or the 11:15 service.

I especially want to highlight the children's program during the Bishop's forum.  All children are invited to the Storyroom at 10:15 to hear the Tale of the Three Trees.  Come hear what is better than being the tallest tree in the world!