The church celebrates its birthday on Pentecost Sunday, May 19. Acts 2 describes the Holy Spirit descending upon the assembled apostles. Christ fulfilled his promise of heavenly power, which enabled the church to make disciples of all nations.  

The United Methodist Hymnal contains An Invitation to the Holy Spirit. Let us make the prayer a part of our personal devotions this week.

O God, the Holy Spirit,

come to us, and among us;

come as the wind, and cleanse us;

come as the fire, and burn;

come as the dew, and refresh;

convict, convert, and consecrate

many hearts and lives

to our great good

and to thy greater glory;

and this we ask for Jesus Christ’s sake.

Amen.