From the Old Testament prophets to Jesus Himself, the whole of Scripture anticipated the coming of the Holy Spirit with great excitement. Open your heart today to receive the gift that Jesus was so eager to give.

Ezekiel 36:26-27 - "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws."

This week's theme: The Extraordinary Spirit

From the Old Testament prophets to Jesus Himself, the whole of Scripture anticipated the coming of the Holy Spirit with great excitement. Open your heart today to receive the gift that Jesus was so eager to give.

Ezekiel 36:26-27 - "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws."

Quote: I want to get excited about the things that excited Jesus. I trust Him! When He says that something is going to be good for me, I say "give me some of that!"

Pentecost has deep roots in the Old Testament harvest festival, and finds its fulfilment in the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Pray this week for a fresh harvest of souls in your local church this Sunday.

Acts 2:1 - “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.”

This Weeks theme: The Extraordinary Spirit

Pentecost has deep roots in the Old Testament harvest festival, and finds its fulfilment in the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Pray this week for a fresh harvest of souls in your local church this Sunday.

Acts 2:1 - “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.”

Quote: What if we all prayed each day this week that God would do something remarkable in our local churches on Sunday - that He would pour out His Spirit like He did that day in Acts, and draw many people into His grace on that day?

Phoebe Palmer's life of service, hospitality, and teaching helped birth the holiness movement - proof that one ordinary woman's faithfulness to God's call can change history. Give thanks today for those who went before you, and ask God how He is calling you to do the same.

Acts 2:17–18 - In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.”

This week's theme: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives 6 - Women of Acts

Phoebe Palmer's life of service, hospitality, and teaching helped birth the holiness movement - proof that one ordinary woman's faithfulness to God's call can change history. Give thanks today for those who went before you, and ask God how He is calling you to do the same.

Acts 2:17–18 - In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.”

Quote: Allow me to say a big thank you to all the Dorcases who serve in God's kingdom, all the Lydias who create spaces in God's kingdom, and all the Priscillas who lead and teach in God's kingdom.

The early church included gifted women who taught, prophesied, and led - a reminder that God calls and equips all His people to lead others toward Christ. Step up today in whatever sphere of influence God has given you.

Acts 21:8-9 - "Leaving the next day, we reached Caesarea and stayed at the house of Philip the evangelist, one of the Seven. He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied."

This week's theme: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives 6 - Women of Acts

The early church included gifted women who taught, prophesied, and led - a reminder that God calls and equips all His people to lead others toward Christ. Step up today in whatever sphere of influence God has given you.

Acts 21:8-9 - "Leaving the next day, we reached Caesarea and stayed at the house of Philip the evangelist, one of the Seven. He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied."

Quote: Maybe it's time you take your place as a Priscilla of sorts! Don't sit back and wait for somebody else to lead when God has called and equipped you to lead in His name.

Lydia and Mary of Jerusalem opened their homes to make space for God's work - a challenge to open your own spaces to others for His purposes.

Acts 12:12 - "He went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered and were praying."

Week's theme: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives 6 - Women of Acts

Lydia and Mary of Jerusalem opened their homes to make space for God's work - a challenge to open your own spaces to others for His purposes.

Acts 12:12 - "He went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered and were praying."

Quote: There's a sense in which every mother learned to be hospitable by housing their children in their womb for nine months, and in their homes for the years that follow.