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3. Easter Sunday : the Sunday which celebrates the resurrection of Christ, John 20

4. Ascension Day : forty days after Easter morning, the Scripture records that our Lord ascended into heaven to the right hand of God. This feast day celebrates his ascension where, according to the Scriptures, God has “seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come,” Eph. 1.20b-21; 1 Pet. 3.22; Luke 24.17-53. Church. Pentecost, the 50th day after Easter, comes from the Greek term for fiftieth, pentekoste . The Jewish festival the Feast of Weeks was called by Greek-speaking Jews the Day of Pentecost. In Acts 2 we read of the first disciples receiving the Holy Spirit and giving bold witness of the risen Christ to the pilgrims in Jerusalem. 6. Trinity Sunday : falls on first Sunday after Pentecost. At Pentecost Jesus is declared to be both Messiah and Lord (Acts 2.36) of course that is the day of the coming of the Holy Spirit. The Church has always been committed to a Triune understanding of God and this allows Christians to worship and ponder that mystery. 5. Pentecost : ten days following the Ascension, we commemorate the coming of the Holy Spirit to the

C. The Season after Pentecost: ( Ordinary Time or Kingdomtide )

1. The Season after Pentecost is called Ordinary Time or Kingdomtide : In the OT the theme is simply God’s saving

event. During this time the Church considers the overarching theme of salvation history, Christian discipleship, and advance of the Kingdom.