https://store.upperroom.org:443/product-category/pentecostPentecosthttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/pauses-for-pentecost<p>How do you prepare for Pentecost?</p> <p>As followers of Christ, we are invited to become Easter people filled with the Holy Spirit. The Resurrection is the center of the Christian faith. Without it there would be no Christian story, Christian church, or Christian way of life.</p> <p>Did you know that the Christian calendar sets aside a season of 50 days between Easter and Pentecost? The Easter season, sometimes called Eastertide, includes our Lord's ascension and leads to the Day of Pentecost, when Christians remember the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Jesus' first followers.</p> <p>Have you ever taken 50 days to deliberately walk the path from Easter to Pentecost? Trevor Hudson writes, "If we are willing to take the time to pause, the season of Eastertide can become a time punctuated with precious moments of encounter with our risen Lord."</p> <p><em>Pauses for Pentecost</em> offers 50 brief meditations that guide you to reflect on a biblical word and scripture passage, then do a simple daily practice. The daily practices do not take much time, and they are designed to let the new life of the Resurrection and the power of Pentecost flow into your life. Discover how to open your heart and mind more fully to the joy of Christ, the presence of God, and the power of the Holy Spirit.</p>Thu, 05 May 2022 19:58:36 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/pauses-for-pentecosthttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/pauses-for-pentecost-4<p>How do you prepare for Pentecost?</p> <p>As followers of Christ, we are invited to become Easter people filled with the Holy Spirit. The Resurrection is the center of the Christian faith. Without it there would be no Christian story, Christian church, or Christian way of life.</p> <p>Did you know that the Christian calendar sets aside a season of 50 days between Easter and Pentecost? The Easter season, sometimes called Eastertide, includes our Lord's ascension and leads to the Day of Pentecost, when Christians remember the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Jesus' first followers.</p> <p>Have you ever taken 50 days to deliberately walk the path from Easter to Pentecost? Trevor Hudson writes, "If we are willing to take the time to pause, the season of Eastertide can become a time punctuated with precious moments of encounter with our risen Lord."</p> <p><em>Pauses for Pentecost</em> offers 50 brief meditations that guide you to reflect on a biblical word and scripture passage, then do a simple daily practice. The daily practices do not take much time, and they are designed to let the new life of the Resurrection and the power of Pentecost flow into your life. Discover how to open your heart and mind more fully to the joy of Christ, the presence of God, and the power of the Holy Spirit.</p>Sat, 14 May 2022 01:36:07 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/pauses-for-pentecost-4https://store.upperroom.org:443/product/pauses-for-pentecost-3<p>How do you prepare for Pentecost?</p> <p>As followers of Christ, we are invited to become Easter people filled with the Holy Spirit. The Resurrection is the center of the Christian faith. Without it there would be no Christian story, Christian church, or Christian way of life.</p> <p>Did you know that the Christian calendar sets aside a season of 50 days between Easter and Pentecost? The Easter season, sometimes called Eastertide, includes our Lord's ascension and leads to the Day of Pentecost, when Christians remember the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Jesus' first followers.</p> <p>Have you ever taken 50 days to deliberately walk the path from Easter to Pentecost? Trevor Hudson writes, "If we are willing to take the time to pause, the season of Eastertide can become a time punctuated with precious moments of encounter with our risen Lord."</p> <p><em>Pauses for Pentecost</em> offers 50 brief meditations that guide you to reflect on a biblical word and scripture passage, then do a simple daily practice. The daily practices do not take much time, and they are designed to let the new life of the Resurrection and the power of Pentecost flow into your life. Discover how to open your heart and mind more fully to the joy of Christ, the presence of God, and the power of the Holy Spirit.</p>Sat, 14 May 2022 01:36:19 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/pauses-for-pentecost-3https://store.upperroom.org:443/product/holy-spirit-here-and-now-4<p>Are you tired of shallow faith? Do you long for something more in your relationship with God?</p> <p>All you need to do is open yourself to the gift that God extends to you already. Trevor Hudson says, "The Holy Spirit is deeply at work within you, right at this moment, wherever you are."</p> <p>Hudson, a beloved pastor and speaker, shares his own struggles and joys in seeking to be more responsive to the Holy Spirit. He invites you to open yourself to this gift of God. </p> <p>In this book you will discover</p> <div style="margin: 5px 20px"> <ul> <li>who the Holy Spirit is</li> <li>what the Spirit does</li> <li>what the Bible says about the Holy Spirit</li> <li>how the Spirit can <ul style="margin: 2px 20px"> <li>bring you alive to God</li> <li>deepen your relationship with God and other people</li> <li>teach you to pray</li> <li>and transform your life</li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <p>Realize the power of God's presence right here, right now.</p>Sat, 14 May 2022 00:50:38 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/holy-spirit-here-and-now-4https://store.upperroom.org:443/product/holy-spirit-here-and-now-3<p>Are you tired of shallow faith? Do you long for something more in your relationship with God?</p> <p>All you need to do is open yourself to the gift that God extends to you already. Trevor Hudson says, "The Holy Spirit is deeply at work within you, right at this moment, wherever you are."</p> <p>Hudson, a beloved pastor and speaker, shares his own struggles and joys in seeking to be more responsive to the Holy Spirit. He invites you to open yourself to this gift of God. </p> <p>In this book you will discover</p> <div style="margin: 5px 20px"> <ul> <li>who the Holy Spirit is</li> <li>what the Spirit does</li> <li>what the Bible says about the Holy Spirit</li> <li>how the Spirit can <ul style="margin: 2px 20px"> <li>bring you alive to God</li> <li>deepen your relationship with God and other people</li> <li>teach you to pray</li> <li>and transform your life</li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <p>Realize the power of God's presence right here, right now.</p>Sat, 14 May 2022 00:50:50 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/holy-spirit-here-and-now-3https://store.upperroom.org:443/product/holy-spirit-here-and-now<p>Are you tired of shallow faith? Do you long for something more in your relationship with God?</p> <p>All you need to do is open yourself to the gift that God extends to you already. Trevor Hudson says, "The Holy Spirit is deeply at work within you, right at this moment, wherever you are."</p> <p>Hudson, a beloved pastor and speaker, shares his own struggles and joys in seeking to be more responsive to the Holy Spirit. He invites you to open yourself to this gift of God. </p> <p>In this book you will discover</p> <div style="margin: 5px 20px"> <ul> <li>who the Holy Spirit is</li> <li>what the Spirit does</li> <li>what the Bible says about the Holy Spirit</li> <li>how the Spirit can <ul style="margin: 2px 20px"> <li>bring you alive to God</li> <li>deepen your relationship with God and other people</li> <li>teach you to pray</li> <li>and transform your life</li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <p>Realize the power of God's presence right here, right now.</p>Thu, 05 May 2022 20:18:14 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/holy-spirit-here-and-nowhttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/a-quiet-pentecost-4<p>During the past 30 years, a quiet revolution has taken place in Christianity. People of all ages are finding the need for daily prayer. Many are encountering Jesus anew through ancient yet new forms of prayer.</p> <p>"Quiet Pentecosts" are happening as Christians engage in spiritual practices. Congregations feel the power of the Holy Spirit at work as they participate in thoughtful reading of scripture, walking the labyrinth, prayerful listening to one another, spiritual direction, and more.</p> <p>At a time when denominations are declining and the church seems to be fighting for survival, Dwight Judy sees hope for the future in the practices of spiritual formation.</p> <p>"The practices of spiritual formation take us outside of the noisy and frenetic activity our popular culture encourages," Judy writes. "We need to be taught how to be together in a spirit of respectful listening to one another. We will not learn this art from our television commentators. We will rarely witness such moments of genuine care in national or international politics."</p> <p>In <em>A Quiet Pentecost</em>, he recounts the stories of more than 40 congregations being transformed by spiritual practices. This book addresses the following topics:</p> <div style="margin: 5px 20px;"> <ul> <li>evangelism and spiritual formation</li> <li>praying the scriptures <em>(lectio divina)</em></li> <li>spiritual practices in small groups</li> <li>healing prayer</li> <li>multisensory worship (evening prayer and Taizé)</li> <li>congregational discernment</li> <li>prayer ministries</li> <li>health and wellness ministries</li> <li>centering prayer</li> <li>and much more!</li> </ul> </div> <p>A wonderful resource for churches and individuals interested in reenergizing their spiritual life. Perfect for laypersons or clergy who want guidance in establishing or expanding spiritual formation ministries; also helpful for seminary classes.</p>Sat, 14 May 2022 00:48:21 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/a-quiet-pentecost-4https://store.upperroom.org:443/product/a-quiet-pentecost-3<p>During the past 30 years, a quiet revolution has taken place in Christianity. People of all ages are finding the need for daily prayer. Many are encountering Jesus anew through ancient yet new forms of prayer.</p> <p>"Quiet Pentecosts" are happening as Christians engage in spiritual practices. Congregations feel the power of the Holy Spirit at work as they participate in thoughtful reading of scripture, walking the labyrinth, prayerful listening to one another, spiritual direction, and more.</p> <p>At a time when denominations are declining and the church seems to be fighting for survival, Dwight Judy sees hope for the future in the practices of spiritual formation.</p> <p>"The practices of spiritual formation take us outside of the noisy and frenetic activity our popular culture encourages," Judy writes. "We need to be taught how to be together in a spirit of respectful listening to one another. We will not learn this art from our television commentators. We will rarely witness such moments of genuine care in national or international politics."</p> <p>In <em>A Quiet Pentecost</em>, he recounts the stories of more than 40 congregations being transformed by spiritual practices. This book addresses the following topics:</p> <div style="margin: 5px 20px;"> <ul> <li>evangelism and spiritual formation</li> <li>praying the scriptures <em>(lectio divina)</em></li> <li>spiritual practices in small groups</li> <li>healing prayer</li> <li>multisensory worship (evening prayer and Taizé)</li> <li>congregational discernment</li> <li>prayer ministries</li> <li>health and wellness ministries</li> <li>centering prayer</li> <li>and much more!</li> </ul> </div> <p>A wonderful resource for churches and individuals interested in reenergizing their spiritual life. Perfect for laypersons or clergy who want guidance in establishing or expanding spiritual formation ministries; also helpful for seminary classes.</p>Sat, 14 May 2022 00:48:32 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/a-quiet-pentecost-3https://store.upperroom.org:443/product/a-quiet-pentecost<p>During the past 30 years, a quiet revolution has taken place in Christianity. People of all ages are finding the need for daily prayer. Many are encountering Jesus anew through ancient yet new forms of prayer.</p> <p>"Quiet Pentecosts" are happening as Christians engage in spiritual practices. Congregations feel the power of the Holy Spirit at work as they participate in thoughtful reading of scripture, walking the labyrinth, prayerful listening to one another, spiritual direction, and more.</p> <p>At a time when denominations are declining and the church seems to be fighting for survival, Dwight Judy sees hope for the future in the practices of spiritual formation.</p> <p>"The practices of spiritual formation take us outside of the noisy and frenetic activity our popular culture encourages," Judy writes. "We need to be taught how to be together in a spirit of respectful listening to one another. We will not learn this art from our television commentators. We will rarely witness such moments of genuine care in national or international politics."</p> <p>In <em>A Quiet Pentecost</em>, he recounts the stories of more than 40 congregations being transformed by spiritual practices. This book addresses the following topics:</p> <div style="margin: 5px 20px;"> <ul> <li>evangelism and spiritual formation</li> <li>praying the scriptures <em>(lectio divina)</em></li> <li>spiritual practices in small groups</li> <li>healing prayer</li> <li>multisensory worship (evening prayer and Taizé)</li> <li>congregational discernment</li> <li>prayer ministries</li> <li>health and wellness ministries</li> <li>centering prayer</li> <li>and much more!</li> </ul> </div> <p>A wonderful resource for churches and individuals interested in reenergizing their spiritual life. Perfect for laypersons or clergy who want guidance in establishing or expanding spiritual formation ministries; also helpful for seminary classes.</p>Thu, 05 May 2022 20:11:53 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/a-quiet-pentecosthttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/pentecost-journey-dvd<p><em>Pentecost Journey: A Planning Guide for Non-Hispanic/Latino Congregations</em> is intended to help congregations, districts, and conferences fulfill Christ's mandate to make disciples, with a particular focus on helping local churches understand issues related to developing a ministry with Hispanics/Latinos. The guiding principle is the vision of Pentecost in which the uniqueness of the Hispanic/Latino cultures is affirmed as ministry is developed.</p> <p>The DVD contains:</p> <div style="margin: 5px 20px;"> <ul> <li>Three workshop planning sessions of 120 minutes each</li> <li>PowerPoint presentations to use in workshops</li> <li>Worksheets and supplemental sheets</li> <li>A list of suggested resources</li> <li>Videos with stories and testimonials from Hispanic/Latinos</li> <li>Complete text of the original book, <em>Pentecost Journey</em> (© 1999; ISBN 0-88177-268-2)</li> <li>A Leader's Guide</li> </ul> </div>Mon, 16 May 2022 20:39:37 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/pentecost-journey-dvd