This Sunday we are celebrating Pentecost! 
Early on in the service, to honor the diversity of people from all over the world, I will invite people to greet each other, speaking in various “tongues” besides English. Please, come and open us to new ways of saying, “Good morning!” “How are you?” In anticipation of the power of this Sunday, I am reminded of the words of William Blake:
Unless the eye catch fire, God will not be seen.
Unless the ear catch fire, God will not be heard.
Unless the tongue catch fire, God will not be named.
Unless the heart catch fire, God will not be loved.
Unless the mind catch fire, God will not be known.
May we all be kindled in the fire of God’s love! with love, Pastor Lauri
