A Pentecost Creed

The creed below may be used on Pentecost Sunday or on any of the Sundays immediately after Pentecost. One advantage to this form of the creed is that it does not require overburdened congregations to learn any new or complicated responses. In addition, it helps people understand the real meaning of "Amen. " As the litany continues and the "Amen" grows in volume, a person can hear his or her individual response blend in with the full response of the community. This type of creed offers a challenge to individuals to question their faith and reaffirm it on more mature levels. "Do I believe this or ?" is the question that must be asked, and each person must come to his or her own answer. Recovering the Pentecostal faith that fired the first disciples is not outside the reach of any of us. If we wish to change the world we must first change ourselves. Pentecost, we know, changed a motley crew of simple men and women into giants of faith and power. Leader: Let all those who believe …