Missionaries are sent and we are a missionary people. This Sunday is a Sunday of sending. This Sunday, May 20th – Pentecost Sunday – we’ll be commissioning the Fullerton Launch Team to begin the work of establishing a new Redeemer congregation in Fullerton. The word ‘Pentecost’ comes from the Greek meaning simply ‘fiftieth’. Pentecost Sunday ends the season of Easter and symbolizes a new beginning. It celebrates the unleashing of the Holy Spirit on the world and the empowering of the church to reach the world with the gospel. In remembering Pentecost and living in light of this powerful turning point, the church expresses gratitude to Christ for sending “another counselor” (John 14:16), celebrates the work of the Spirit in the renewal of all creation, and professes its confidence and security in knowing the Spirit’s power is available for its mission. Pentecost is a perfect Sunday to gather the launch team in front of the church and pray for them, and then release them from their activities at Redeemer Newport to go forth and establish this church. Read Acts 13:1-3. Christians are always sending out those they love to advance the mission of Jesus in the world. This Sunday we participate in the same. This is an important Sunday in the life of Redeemer. I can't wait to worship and pray together. Pastor David

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