Week 5 - Pentecost
Acts 2: 1-21
The Holy Spirit
When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.
Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs—in our own languages we hear them speaking about God’s deeds of power.” All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” But others sneered and said, “They are filled with new wine.”
But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, “Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o’clock in the morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:
‘In the last days it will be, God declares,
that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh,
and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
and your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.
Even upon my slaves, both men and women,
in those days I will pour out my Spirit;
and they shall prophesy.
And I will show portents in the heaven above
and signs on the earth below,
blood, and fire, and smoky mist.
The sun shall be turned to darkness
and the moon to blood,
before the coming of the Lord’s great and glorious day.
Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’
The Holy Spirit
When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.
Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs—in our own languages we hear them speaking about God’s deeds of power.” All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” But others sneered and said, “They are filled with new wine.”
But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, “Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o’clock in the morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:
‘In the last days it will be, God declares,
that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh,
and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
and your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.
Even upon my slaves, both men and women,
in those days I will pour out my Spirit;
and they shall prophesy.
And I will show portents in the heaven above
and signs on the earth below,
blood, and fire, and smoky mist.
The sun shall be turned to darkness
and the moon to blood,
before the coming of the Lord’s great and glorious day.
Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’
Monday
_Enter the Bible
The site was created by Luther Seminary to provide an opportunity for anyone to explore the Word more deeply. Enter the Bible provides a look at the different times of the Bible, as well as extra resources such as videos, maps, etc.
Each week, you will have a chance to use this resource and read more about the books and verses of the Bible we are looking at. To help with this, there are a series of questions that you will use the Enter the Bible site to answer. This also gives a chance for parents to be involved- asking them questions and/or inviting them to join in the search for the answers.
This week, we are focusing on the book of Acts
Step 1 - Go to enterthebible.org
Step 2 - Click on the link to Acts
Step 3 - Explore the material available to answer the questions below.
Where is Acts in the Bible?
Who wrote it?
What is it about?
What are the verses you read trying to say? (Acts 2:1-21)
What are three things that have helped you better understand the verses?
How can you take what you have learned, and apply it to your own life?
The site was created by Luther Seminary to provide an opportunity for anyone to explore the Word more deeply. Enter the Bible provides a look at the different times of the Bible, as well as extra resources such as videos, maps, etc.
Each week, you will have a chance to use this resource and read more about the books and verses of the Bible we are looking at. To help with this, there are a series of questions that you will use the Enter the Bible site to answer. This also gives a chance for parents to be involved- asking them questions and/or inviting them to join in the search for the answers.
This week, we are focusing on the book of Acts
Step 1 - Go to enterthebible.org
Step 2 - Click on the link to Acts
Step 3 - Explore the material available to answer the questions below.
Where is Acts in the Bible?
Who wrote it?
What is it about?
What are the verses you read trying to say? (Acts 2:1-21)
What are three things that have helped you better understand the verses?
How can you take what you have learned, and apply it to your own life?
Tuesday
What was the gift of Pentecost? Watch the video to learn more.
Food For Thought
During the season of Pentecost we remember the gift of the Holy Spirit that was given to the disciples and to us when Jesus ascended into heaven. In the video we see that the disciples worked together in community to support one another as they shared the Holy Spirit and the light of Jesus with everyone. They even started to speak in languages that they never learned so that no one would miss out on the Good News of Jesus love and sacrifice!
Can you think of a time in your life when the Holy Spirit has given you the strength or the wisdom to share God’s love with someone?
Who are the people in your community who share that love with you and help you share it with others?
During the season of Pentecost we remember the gift of the Holy Spirit that was given to the disciples and to us when Jesus ascended into heaven. In the video we see that the disciples worked together in community to support one another as they shared the Holy Spirit and the light of Jesus with everyone. They even started to speak in languages that they never learned so that no one would miss out on the Good News of Jesus love and sacrifice!
Can you think of a time in your life when the Holy Spirit has given you the strength or the wisdom to share God’s love with someone?
Who are the people in your community who share that love with you and help you share it with others?
Wednesday
Praying in Color
Praying in color is a wonderful opportunity to speak with God that was introduced by Sybil Macbeth. In her book, she explained a time in her life where she felt unable to focus on the prayers she had for herself and others and so began writing names and doodling around them. She then found, after her 'doodle' was finished, that she had been praying throughout the doodles. If you are interested in learning more, check out her website here or purchase the book, Praying in Color by Sybil Macbeth. Another site for some wonderful examples and ideas is the Praying in Color blog.
Each week, there will be a day to explore a unique way of praying that also incorporates either the key verse from the day or simply from the Bible passage. An example will be provided to give you a visual idea (see below). If you want to send in a copy of your Praying in Color picture, you can email it to [email protected] or mail it to:
Luther Point Bible Camp
Attn: Praying in Color
11525 Luther Point Road
Grantsburg, WI 54840
These will be used throughout the summer months as a chance for campers to see their own work as well as others. For the final praying in color session, you can choose any of the four that we learned over the weeks, or make up your own. Praying in color is a chance for you to play with colors and doodles in whatever way you feel called to do.
Praying in color is a wonderful opportunity to speak with God that was introduced by Sybil Macbeth. In her book, she explained a time in her life where she felt unable to focus on the prayers she had for herself and others and so began writing names and doodling around them. She then found, after her 'doodle' was finished, that she had been praying throughout the doodles. If you are interested in learning more, check out her website here or purchase the book, Praying in Color by Sybil Macbeth. Another site for some wonderful examples and ideas is the Praying in Color blog.
Each week, there will be a day to explore a unique way of praying that also incorporates either the key verse from the day or simply from the Bible passage. An example will be provided to give you a visual idea (see below). If you want to send in a copy of your Praying in Color picture, you can email it to [email protected] or mail it to:
Luther Point Bible Camp
Attn: Praying in Color
11525 Luther Point Road
Grantsburg, WI 54840
These will be used throughout the summer months as a chance for campers to see their own work as well as others. For the final praying in color session, you can choose any of the four that we learned over the weeks, or make up your own. Praying in color is a chance for you to play with colors and doodles in whatever way you feel called to do.
Thursday
Make-A-Card
What You Need: Cardstock or construction paper Scissors Markers Glue stick Stickers, stencils, glitter, etc! |
Directions 1.Cut and fold your paper to be whatever size and shape of card that you like. Maybe a square, rectangle, triangle, or heart! 2. Decorate your card however you want. Make sure that your card gives off the feeling of God’s love. 3.Write a message in your card to a person who you think needs a little reminder of God’s love. Show someone that you care. |
Friday
Service Project
Pack and Send kits for LWR (Lutheran World Relief)
1.) Go to the Lutheran World Relief website.
2.) Go to the tab, "Get Involved" and click on "Quilts & Kits".
3.) On the right hand side of the page, there is a list of quilt and kit options. Choose from the personal care kit, the baby care kit, or the school kit. Click on the kit that interests you for instructions on what you need for that kit.
4.) When you have completed your kit, use the instructions here to send your kit to Lutheran World Relief.
Pack and Send kits for LWR (Lutheran World Relief)
1.) Go to the Lutheran World Relief website.
2.) Go to the tab, "Get Involved" and click on "Quilts & Kits".
3.) On the right hand side of the page, there is a list of quilt and kit options. Choose from the personal care kit, the baby care kit, or the school kit. Click on the kit that interests you for instructions on what you need for that kit.
4.) When you have completed your kit, use the instructions here to send your kit to Lutheran World Relief.