Luke 4 :18-19Mark 2: 13-17Acts 1:8Acts 2: 42-47Acts 4: 12Acts 4: 32-35Acts 5: 12-16“How and why is it that the wealthiest national body of Christians at any time in all of church history end up spending most of their money on themselves rather than generously sharing it with other people and for other needs, or what they consider good causes, including the strengthening of the ministries of their own churches.” -Passing the Plate by Christian Smith & Michael Emerson“The Spirit of God transcends human ability and transforms human inability” –James D.C. DunnHow is the Spirit empowering us? To live in radical generosity To include the outsiders To forgive debts and forgive debtors To call Jesus Lord in a culture of so many gods To stand up to the bullies and powers To care for one another To heal the sick and set people free To not give into violence and the systems of death To suffer and maybe even become martyrs To go out into all the world to proclaim the power that sets people free

Luke 4 :18-19Mark 2: 13-17Acts 1:8Acts 2: 42-47Acts 4: 12Acts 4: 32-35Acts 5: 12-16“How and why is it that the wealthiest national body of Christians at any time in all of church history end up spending most of their money on themselves rather than generously sharing it with other people and for other needs, or what they consider good causes, including the strengthening of the ministries of their own churches.” -Passing the Plate by Christian Smith & Michael Emerson“The Spirit of God transcends human ability and transforms human inability” –James D.C. DunnHow is the Spirit empowering us? To live in radical generosity To include the outsiders To forgive debts and forgive debtors To call Jesus Lord in a culture of so many gods To stand up to the bullies and powers To care for one another To heal the sick and set people free To not give into violence and the systems of death To suffer and maybe even become martyrs To go out into all the world to proclaim the power that sets people free

1 out of 4 teens are Bullied.9 out of 10 LGBT students experienced harassment at school and online.8% students stay home on any given day because they're afraid of being bullied. 1 out of 5 kids admits to being a bully, or doing some "Bullying." 43% fear harassment in the bathroom at schoolDepending on the age group, up to 43% of students have been bullied while online. 1 in 4 have had it happen more than once.35% of kids have been threatened online. Nearly 1 in 5 have had it happen more than once. 58% of kids admit someone has said mean or hurtful things to them online. More than 4 out of 10 say it has happened more than once. Acts 1:1-11Luke 5:22-24Daniel 7:1-14Acts 1:9-11Acts 2: 1-12“wind” Greek – pneuma – links back to the breath of God “ruach” in the Old Testament – this is God’s breath – the living energy of humanity – the living energy of God – being poured into humaninty in a new way to give us life! “tongues” – glossa – the same word we get “glossary” from – words of fire. This is why words are so important.

1 out of 4 teens are Bullied.9 out of 10 LGBT students experienced harassment at school and online.8% students stay home on any given day because they're afraid of being bullied. 1 out of 5 kids admits to being a bully, or doing some "Bullying." 43% fear harassment in the bathroom at schoolDepending on the age group, up to 43% of students have been bullied while online. 1 in 4 have had it happen more than once.35% of kids have been threatened online. Nearly 1 in 5 have had it happen more than once. 58% of kids admit someone has said mean or hurtful things to them online. More than 4 out of 10 say it has happened more than once. Acts 1:1-11Luke 5:22-24Daniel 7:1-14Acts 1:9-11Acts 2: 1-12“wind” Greek – pneuma – links back to the breath of God “ruach” in the Old Testament – this is God’s breath – the living energy of humanity – the living energy of God – being poured into humaninty in a new way to give us life! “tongues” – glossa – the same word we get “glossary” from – words of fire. This is why words are so important.

1 out of 4 teens are Bullied.9 out of 10 LGBT students experienced harassment at school and online.8% students stay home on any given day because they're afraid of being bullied. 1 out of 5 kids admits to being a bully, or doing some "Bullying." 43% fear harassment in the bathroom at schoolDepending on the age group, up to 43% of students have been bullied while online. 1 in 4 have had it happen more than once.35% of kids have been threatened online. Nearly 1 in 5 have had it happen more than once. 58% of kids admit someone has said mean or hurtful things to them online. More than 4 out of 10 say it has happened more than once. Acts 1:1-11Luke 5:22-24Daniel 7:1-14Acts 1:9-11Acts 2: 1-12“wind” Greek – pneuma – links back to the breath of God “ruach” in the Old Testament – this is God’s breath – the living energy of humanity – the living energy of God – being poured into humaninty in a new way to give us life! “tongues” – glossa – the same word we get “glossary” from – words of fire. This is why words are so important.

1 out of 4 teens are Bullied.9 out of 10 LGBT students experienced harassment at school and online.8% students stay home on any given day because they're afraid of being bullied. 1 out of 5 kids admits to being a bully, or doing some "Bullying." 43% fear harassment in the bathroom at schoolDepending on the age group, up to 43% of students have been bullied while online. 1 in 4 have had it happen more than once.35% of kids have been threatened online. Nearly 1 in 5 have had it happen more than once. 58% of kids admit someone has said mean or hurtful things to them online. More than 4 out of 10 say it has happened more than once. Acts 1:1-11Luke 5:22-24Daniel 7:1-14Acts 1:9-11Acts 2: 1-12“wind” Greek – pneuma – links back to the breath of God “ruach” in the Old Testament – this is God’s breath – the living energy of humanity – the living energy of God – being poured into humaninty in a new way to give us life! “tongues” – glossa – the same word we get “glossary” from – words of fire. This is why words are so important.