Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday, will be celebrated on Sunday 28 May. The word has its roots in the Greek word ‘pentecoste’ which means ‘50th day’. Pentecost is a major festival in the Christian church, and is celebrated by believers on the Sunday that falls on the 50th day of Easter. It celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Church.
A prayer of praise and thanksgiving
Lord, as we worship today on Pentecost Sunday, give us a vision.
Move us by your Holy Spirit.
Bring good news to us all.
Bring freedom and peace to broken people,
And let us get a taste of Heaven here on Earth.
Open our eyes to see you as you are.
And open our hearts to praise you.
Give us a vision that will take us out of our comfort zones
And lead us into new ways of serving you. Help us to be agents of your love to all people
In a world where there is much division and hate.
Help us to be beacons of hope
In a world that is sinking deeper into despair.
Help us to be agents of your peace
In a world that is torn apart by conflict and wars.
In our worship today our God,
Give us a vision through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
— Prayer from Reach Beyond UK
