Pentecost Resource Kit
The Gift of the Spirit Sermon
For Christians, the celebration of Pentecost imparts faith, hope, sharing of community, and awareness of a purpose much greater than themselves. Read this sermon by the Rev. Carolyn Cranston '99, director of alumnae/i and church relations.
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Pentecost Words and Worlds Workbook
This study begins with a reading of Acts 2. The guide then explores the relative scope of the geographic area represented in the Pentecost story compared to the United States and finally asks participants to think about regional dialects and their significance. You may choose to use it with a youth of adult Sunday School class, Bible study, small group, or for your own personal devotions. Compliments of the Seminary's Miller Summer Youth Institute.
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Pentecost Liturgy
Use this liturgy in planning your own worship service. This service of word and song in celebration of Pentecost is shared by the Rev. Kendra Buckwalter Smith ’12/’13, director of the Worship Program.
The Day the Holy Spirit Descended Song
Listen and sing along with the song The Day the Holy Spirit Descended, translated from Miskito to Spanish and then English. The Miskito are an indigenous ethnic group in Central America. Shared by M.Div. student Felicia Zamora.
PENTECOST PRAYERS IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES (WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS)
Updated! Celebrate the Holy Spirit’s enabling people to hear the gospel in their own language by using one or several of these prayers, in 20 languages other than English, in your Pentecost worship service. And learn about the development of the alphabet, enabling all these prayers to be written.
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Previously Released Pentecost Resources
PENTECOST QUIZ
Use this quiz to test your knowledge about Pentecost—and to learn more about it!
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PENTECOST ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Consider incorporating these child-friendly activities, created by Distinguished Alumna the Rev. Dr. Anita Stuart-Steva ’04/’13, in your Pentecost worship service or as your Pentecost children’s “sermon.”
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Pentecost Video and Lesson Plan
What is Pentecost? This video and lesson plan explore that question. Compliments of the Seminary's Miller Summer Youth Institute.
OTHER PENTECOST RESOURCES
You can also access additional Pentecost resources on the Seasonal Resources - Pentecost section of our website.