Before Jesus ascended into heaven, he told the disciples to wait for the power of the Holy Spirit to come upon them. On that day called Pentecost, which came 50 days after Easter, all the followers of Jesus were together in one room in Jerusalem. They had come to celebrate the Pentecost holiday and the spring harvest.
When these followers of Jesus had gathered, they suddenly heard something like “the rush of a violent wind.” As they looked around, they saw something resembling a flame over each person’s head. When they finally discovered their voice, what came out of their mouths was not what they expected to say. Each one was speaking in a different language, and each of them in that language began to tell about the amazing things that God had done through Jesus Christ.
The early church grew because they were empowered by the Holy Spirit. They were out there healing the sick, feeding the hungry, sharing their resources with the needy, and witnessing to people in a language they could understand.
Could it be that the Holy Spirit wants to do the same thing with this faith community? Who knows what will happen when the Holy Spirit gets a hold of us? You are invited to join us for worship this Sunday as we celebrate the Festival of Pentecost and the vital gift of the Holy Spirit. We will be delighted by your presence.
Pastor David
We honor the following graduates:
Miss Zoe Lewis, (6th Grade) graduated from
Waiahole Elementary School and will be attending Punahou in the fall.
Miss Mira Ako graduated from Kaiser High School. Mira plans to attend and pursue Business Administration at Chapman University in Orange. CA.
Mr. Ben Taylor also graduated from Kaiser High School. Ben will be studying Business Administration at Furman University in Greenville, SC.
Mr. Nikko Montano graduated from Moanalua High School and will later pursue a career with computers and technology.
As the graduates journey to the next chapter of their life, may each remember these words of promise and hope:
Do not be afraid, I am with you.
I have called you each by name.
Come and follow me, I will bring you home;
I love you and you are mine.
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Additional Announcements:
Worship
Online this Sunday at 10 am
Log on early to socialize at 9:30 am
Join usfor this live worship. A recording of this worship service and other Calvary events may also be viewed on FaceBook, YouTube and on the church website www.calvarybythesea.org
Note: Zoom Call in numbers might be busy. Try any of those numbers provided. Dial the number, when asked, enter meetingID# 575479904,
Listen & Enjoy the service.
After service, you are welcome to stay for coffee and fellowship from wherever you are. Until we meet for the next worship service, take extra care and stay healthy!
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A l o h a,
Monika Day, Pulelehua Quirk, Bruce Kau, Marty Welch, Jewell Tuitele, and Jan Sung all continue to work very hard to search for our new pastor.
The Call Committee continues to work with the ELCA Pacifica Synod to find the pastor who best fits Calvary by the Sea’s needs and dreams in this new time. God knows who will best serve Calvary by the Sea as we work together to meet the needs of our community.
Mahalo for keeping them in prayer.
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MAHALO to God's Angels who are the
Courageous, Compassionate,
Selfless, Essential, Frontline
Heroes risking their lives everyday to save ours.
May GOD BLESS ALL of YOU and keep YOU and YOUR FAMILIES Safe and Healthy!
Sunday School Updates
Aloha Sunday School Ohana!
As promised by Jesus, God sends the Holy Spirit to his Apostles and other disciples 50 days after Easter. Please continue to stay safe and healthy as we look forward to when we can all be together again!
Lutheran World Relief
75,000 MORE Face Mask Challenge!
When Lutheran World Relief launched the 75,000 Face Mask Challenge last month, they knew the compassionate response would be overwhelming - and that good people like you would meet the challenge. They just had no idea you'd pull it off so quickly. Thank you!
As COVID-19 continues to make its way around the world, the poorest communities stand to bear the heaviest burdens. Cloth masks are a first barrier of defense, and the need is only increasing. To reach even more people in dire need, Lutheran World Relief is collecting 75,000 more masks! How many will you make to help stop the spread? Sign up for more informationwww.lwr.org/masks
