Pentecost Activities
Lets Celebrate Pentecost together!
Acts 2:1-4
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
Pentecost commemorates the time when the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus’ disciples and followers after Jesus’ resurrection. Did you know that originally Pentecost was a harvest festival in the Jewish culture occurring 50 days after Passover? Interesting that between Easter and Pentecost are 50 days. Isn’t God amazing like that?!
As believers we celebrate the days that lead up to Pentecost starting with “Ascension Thursday”; which marks when Jesus ascended into Heaven to sit at the right hand of the Father. These days between Ascension Thursday and Pentecost are highlighted by 9 Prayers – known as the Spiritual Novenas.
We hope you’ll join us on a special Pentecost Journey. So we’ve set up some activities you and your families can do to celebrate, explore, and experience it in a new way this season. We’ve posted a calendar of the activities below. It all starts with Ascension Thursday, May 21!
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You can also follow @Lighthouse805 on Instagram or Facebook, for these daily activities to celebrate the journey to Pentecost! Here’s the post for Ascension Thursday –
Ascension Thursday is the day Jesus ascended into Heaven after having spent time on earth with his disciples after His resurrection. You can observe this by having a special dinner with your family. Whether it’s take-out or home-cooked, make it special. Light candles, use the fancy plates, decorate your table in a new way, and share pictures of your special meal by tagging @lighthouse805! #ascenionthursday #pentencost2020 #ascensionday #pentecostjourney
We’d love to see how you’re celebrating, so please share your experiences!
Thursday May 21st
Ascension Thursday
Ascension Thursday is the day Jesus ascended into Heaven after having spent time on earth with his disciples after His resurrection. We can observe this by having a special dinner with your family. Whether it’s take-out or home-cooked, make it special. Light candles, use the fancy plates, decorate your table in a new way, and share pictures of your special meal by tagging @lighthouse805! #ascenionthursday #pentencost2020 #ascensionday #pentecostjourney
Saturday May 23rd
Words of Wisdom
Do you have a life verse you rely on? Is there a scripture you hold tightly to? Have you discovered a new verse that encourages you? Share those words of wisdom with us in a post and tag @lighthouse805! #wordsofwisdom #pentencost2020 #pentecostjourney
Sunday May 24th
Words of Knowledge
Do you remember a word or words of knowledge that someone spoke over you that you cherish or have held onto and grown from? We’d love to hear your story! Tag us @lighthouse805. #wordsofknowledge #pentencost2020 #pentecostjourney
Monday May 25th
Faith
When did you feel like you truly found your faith? Was there a time when your faith was challenged and you came out stronger, or is your faith being challenged right now? Can share your faith story and tag us @lighthouse805? #faith #pentencost2020 #pentecostjourney
Tuesday May 26th
Gifts of Healing
Pray for healing for your loved ones, for yourself and for your community. If you’d like us to pray with you fill out the contact form on our website. You can remain anonymous if you choose to. Link in Bio. #giftsofhealing #pentencost2020 #pentecostjourney #healing #pray
Wednesday May 27th
Miracles
Have you ever witnessed a miracle? Have you faced an impossible situation and seen God show up? Share your story to encourage those expecting their miracle. #miracle #pentencost2020 #pentecostjourney #nothingisimpossible
Thursday May 28th
Tongues
Here’s a fun activity we can do together. Let’s learn how to say “Jesus is Lord” in any other language, record yourself and send it to [email protected]. We will feature you on our live service on Sunday!! #tongues #pentencost2020 #pentecostjourney #manytongues #languageoflove #jesusislord
Friday May 29th
Showing up
Show up for a friend or family member. During these times this may mean showing up via video call, phone call, loving text, funny joke, etc. Do someone’s chores or surprise them with a task already done. Email a virtual gift card, clean your parents room, make coffee for a spouse or special snack for your child. Show us what you did in a POST and TAG @lighthouse805. #showup #pentencost2020 #pentecostjourney #loveinaction #actsoflove
Saturday May 30th
Prophesy
Spend some time praying for your future and the future of your loved ones. #prayer #pentencost2020 #pentecostjourney #prophesy #intercession