THIS SUNDAY, MAY 23rd, IS PENTECOST. Pentecost is the Sunday when the church celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit to the church, 50 days after Easter. It is often called the Birthday of the Church because it’s the day when the church is empowered by the Spirit to do ministry. For more background read Acts Chapter 2. Traditionally the color for Pentecost is red, symbolizing the fire of the spirit. Therefore, there will be lots of red in the sanctuary. But everyone is also encouraged to WEAR SOMETHING RED so the sanctuary is really filled with the red fire of the spirit.