“When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place… All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit.” — Acts 2:1,4
Dear Friends in Christ,
Grace and peace to you in the name of our risen Lord. As we journey through the month of June, the Church enters the vibrant and life-giving season of Pentecost — a season that celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the early Church and reminds us that God continues to renew, strengthen, and guide us today. Pentecost calls us not only to remember a past event, but to become people who live with courage, compassion, and hope in the present world. The Spirit empowers ordinary people to become witnesses of grace, reconciliation, justice, and love. In a time when our world struggles with division, violence, fear, and uncertainty, the Church is invited once again to become a community of holy fire — speaking truth with love and serving others with humility.
This month also marks a joyful season of transition and celebration for many of our students. We offer our heartfelt congratulations and prayers to the graduating students of the United Ministry of Delhi. We give thanks for their years of learning, fellowship, leadership, and spiritual growth. May God guide them into new journeys of service, wisdom, and purpose, and may they always remember that the Church walks beside them wherever life may lead.
As part of our continuing ministry of learning and fellowship, our Thursday Bible Study on the Book of Galatians has now completed six meaningful sessions. These gatherings have been rich opportunities to reflect upon Christian freedom, inclusivity, acceptance, grace, faith, and the transforming power of the Gospel. I remain grateful for the thoughtful participation, honest conversations, and spiritual insights shared by members each week.
At the same time, we continue to hold close in prayer those among us who have been facing illness and hospitalization. Several members of our church family have experienced health challenges in recent weeks, and one beloved member remains in the hospital. We pray for God’s healing presence, strength for caregivers, wisdom for medical teams, and peace for anxious hearts. May Christ, the Great Physician, surround them with comfort, courage, and hope.
I would also like to share that I will be attending the New England Annual Conference in Manchester, New Hampshire, from June 3–6. The theme for this year’s conference is “Faith for Our Future, Loving Boldly.” This theme speaks powerfully to the present calling of the Church — to move forward faithfully with courage, generosity, and Christ-like love, even amid changing times and new challenges.
Following the conference, I will be on vacation from June 7–23 in San Jose, California, where I look forward to spending time with my wife and my daughter’s family. This time of rest, family fellowship, and renewal will be deeply meaningful to me, and I remain thankful for your prayers, understanding, and support.
In my recent pastoral reports to the council of the United Ministry of Delhi, I reflected upon the many ways God continues to work through our congregation — through worship, pastoral care, visitation, prayer gatherings, outreach, Bible study, and fellowship. Serving among you has become a profound source of encouragement and spiritual renewal for me personally.
As a pastor, I continue learning that preaching is not merely speaking from the pulpit, but listening deeply to the joys, wounds, fears, and hopes of God’s people. Pastoral care, shared prayer, and simple acts of presence remain sacred ministries in a world increasingly marked by loneliness and uncertainty. I remain grateful for the trust, kindness, and faithfulness of this congregation.
As the summer season begins, many families will travel, rest, and spend time with loved ones. May this season become not only a time of recreation, but also a time of spiritual renewal, gratitude, and deeper connection with God and one another.
As we move forward together, let us continue praying for peace in our troubled world, wisdom for leaders, care for the vulnerable, and renewed unity within the Church. May the Holy Spirit strengthen us to become instruments of reconciliation, healing, and hope.
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13
With gratitude and prayers,
Premkumar Immanuel Clement
