Dear friendsOn Sunday 12th May Bishop Viv confirmed 30 people in South Bristol 9 of whom were from our own church here at St Martins. Do join me in continuing to pray for Phoebe, Poppy, Moses, Stanley, Amy, Paula, Claire, Hazel and Sarah.She suggested that the celebration of these people - diverse, multi generational, different stories that brought them to faith - were like an early Pentecost, the Holy Spirit moving in a visible and "felt" way. I was privileged to be seated at the front so could see the expression on Bishop Viv's face as she confirmed each candidate. There was always joy, but I noted a particular tenderness in her expression as she laid her hands on the heads of the oldest men and women there. Here were people in their 70's and 80's who have discovered the love of Jesus in the later stages of their lives, and it was beautiful.The reminder that the Holy Spirit blows where it chooses, and all we need to do is be open to receive it, is a of course what we are celebrating this week as it is the festival of Pentecost. We will gather at 8.30am and 10.30am for our Holy Communion services. For those newer to church, you'll notice all of the church fabric is changed to vibrant colours of red and orange. You'll notice my stole (a gift from the first church) is not only bright red but has symbols of fire and doves. Pentecost is a wonderful festival. bridging the gap between the story of Easter, and our ongoing journey as disciples. Do please come along - you're invited.As well as our gatherings on Sunday morning, do please remember the Annual Parochial Church Meeting on Sunday at 12, and please pray for all of those standing for roles within the church.With all good wishesBecky