We have celebrated Pentecost Sunday (27th May) and have been reminded of how the Christian church began. It burst into the world like a rush of wind, a blaze of fire and a cacophony of voices and languages.

Before Pentecost, the disciples were dense, timid bumblers who fled at the least sign of trouble. Afterwards, they were fearless leaders. They healed the sick and cast out demons. They went to jail where they sang hymns until the walls fell down.

I want, no God and I want a church here at Trinity, Launceston where you know that the Holy Spirit has been poured out on you and you are just bursting to get involved in ministry.

Job 32: 18 “My heart is indeed like wine that has no vent; like new wineskins; it is ready to burst! I must speak.”

As followers of Jesus, we have His Spirit within us. To put it another way, the life force, the ground of His being is also within us and, like Jesus, we too can offer help, hope and healing to those seeking help, hope and healing.

Rev. Chris Howard