The Church of Pentecost Worldwide celebrates a 10-day Pentecost Week from Thursday, 14th May to Sunday, 24th May, 2026. As Pentecostals, and more especially as classical Pentecostals, one of our core distinctives is our belief in the Holy Spirit. We believe in His baptism, His infilling, His gifts, and His active operation in the life of the believer.
In a time like this, I humbly encourage us not to reduce this belief to a mere cliché or empty slogan. Rather, we must give it the seriousness it deserves. We need to experience another Pentecost.
Sometimes, I find myself asking: “Is it the same Holy Spirit in the Bible that we have also received?” If indeed it is the same Holy Spirit, then we still have a long way to go in fully experiencing His power and transforming presence.
In the Acts of the Apostles, we see ordinary men transformed after receiving the Holy Spirit. Men who were once fearful became bold witnesses. They performed signs and wonders. Even their shadows and handkerchiefs brought healing to the sick. Those who believed devoted themselves to the apostles’ doctrine, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer. Genuine love, care, and sharing became their hallmark.
My prayer is that this Pentecost Week will not be routine, but a divine opportunity to encounter God afresh and relive the biblical Pentecostal experience.
May the desire of all, especially the youth, be to encounter the Holy Spirit in a deeper and special way. May this not become a cliché or a religious slogan. May it not be reduced to a time of entertainment or mere displays of human ability. Rather, may it be a season of deep spiritual hunger and genuine encounter with God.
May spiritual gifts be stirred and manifested. May the sick be supernaturally healed. May the oppressed, depressed, and possessed be delivered. May souls be won in great numbers. May the spirit of evangelism be rekindled. And may true transformation be experienced in our lives and communities.
I encourage everyone to intentionally set aside time to wait upon God. If possible, take time off your busy schedule during this period. Let it become a personal moment where you can say, “It is a me-and-You time, O Lord,” as sung by Diana Hamilton.
Also, let us actively participate in all organised services at our local assemblies and districts.
We believe that indeed, another Pentecost will be experienced among us. And as Acts 1:8 declares, after we have received power, may we become effective witnesses of our Lord Jesus Christ, reaching the dying world with the saving knowledge of the Gospel.
Acts 2:1–4 (NKJV)
“When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place…”
Shalom.
Written by Pastor Samuel Augustine Amoakohene (Ashaiman Jericho District)
