On the Day of Pentecost, the followers of Christ were assembled together, in the same room, waiting on God. The room was full of potential and hope. While they were waiting, God showed up with a power that blew their minds. And the coming of the Holy Spirit, changed everything. They were empowered by the Holy Spirit and they now spoke "Kingdom" language. They could now translate the Gospel message for the whole world. They could now proclaim the Good News to the whole world. The power of the Holy Spirit has something new for all of us. We should all speak differently and our listening should be different. I hear the sound of something "new" filling us; filling this place and filling these vessels. Isn't it just like God to make sure that I not only preach about the Holy Spirit, but that Pentecost Sunday and our anniversary Sunday fall on the same day? I had nothing to do with this! The Lord our God, wants all of His creation to fall under His power. "Holy Spirit, Fill This Place..." We must prophesy and dream and have visions! "Holy Spirit, Fill This Vessel..." The outpouring of the powerful Holy Spirit, was truly about one thing; making sure persons could hear the Gospel wherever they found themselves. If our ears are open, we are going to hear some Good News. And because of God's Great Spirit, "All that call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved!" And the people of God can truly say "Amen." Thank you New Prospect for another awesome year of serving and celebrating being your Pastor. Through it all, with much prayer, I have tried to remain faithful; in guiding you in worship, instructing you in learning, sustaining you in your suffering, and sharing with you in your joys. Through it all, God has been real good to us. Thank you for your love and prayers for the Johnson family. I can see God clearing the way and releasing us to do what we were created to do. We celebrate God for sending the Holy Spirit to help us. And when we can't see what God is doing, we sure can feel the Holy Spirit moving. We celebrate Pentecost in our church today. We hunger for the privilege of being "filled" with the Holy Spirit; another hour, another day, another week, another month, another year! Remember you are Blessed, Loved and Forgiven! Sincerely, Pastor J