May TIE Column

From the Pastor’s Desk

But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. (John 14:26)

With these words our Lord Jesus Christ promised to send the Holy Spirit to us as a teacher. This promise was fulfilled on Pentecost Sunday, just fifty days after Easter, when the Holy Spirit began its teaching ministry. We will be celebrating this wonderful event on May 23 with a special Pentecost service.

Christian education is vitally important for people of all ages. Children need to learn the stories in the Bible. Adults need biblical advice for leading complex lives. The Holy Spirit works through this education to bring people to faith. The teaching ministry of the Holy Spirit is very active in our two churches. Donna Hardin and Mary LaCurts teach adults on Sunday mornings. Linda Holland and Chris Palmer teach our children and youth. And many volunteers help these teaching ministries throughout the year. This is clear evidence that the Holy Spirit is alive and actively working in our churches.

One new way that the Holy Spirit has found to teach the world about Jesus is through the internet. There are many very valuable sources to biblical education online. Both Beaver Dam and Pitts Creek have new websites. You will find Beaver Dam at www.beaverdampresbyterianchurch.org and Pitts Creek at www.pittscreekpresbyterianchurch.org. Both websites list our times for worship and Christian education; and have maps and directions to our churches. Much more is needed on the websites to inform the community about what we do so send me an email or a Facebook message about what your group is doing and include some pictures.

Also on your church’s website you will find a link to my blog where you can read and hear all of my sermons. So if you miss church some Sunday, and I hope that you never do, just visit your church’s website, click on my blog, and you will find what I had to say as well as many other useful links.

The Holy Spirit is doing the wonderful work of teaching in our churches. Take advantage of the Sunday morning Christian education classes, our daily Sunrise Prayer Service, weekly men’s group, and our monthly groups for women: Women’s Association, Helping Hands and Willing Workers. There you too will find the Holy Spirit teaching about Jesus and bringing you to faith.

Blessings,

Pastor Jeff Howard
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