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Preparing for the Counting of the Omer

I. Counting the Omer

The daily “counting of the omer” began the evening of March 31st. (See: http://tiny.cc/jesusomer).

• The Omer Calendar is on page 8.

• After marking off the day, pray the following blessing with your children until the 50th day, “We
praise You, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, who has sanctified us by Jesus Christ,
our eternal Redeemer and Savior, and commanded us to count the Omer. By faith, we
wait with joyful hearts to celebrate the sending of Your Holy Spirit.”

• Remember to count the omer each day.

Preparing for Pentecost (Feast of Weeks)

II. Pentecost

During the celebration of Pentecost, believers will bring the firstfruits of any income received since the
Passover festivals. This offering is called the latter firstfruit offering. It is separate and in addition to your
tithe. You determine the amount of this special offering, symbolizing your thanksgiving to God for
providing the “latter” spring harvest.
On Sunday, May 16th, we will present our latter firstfruit offering to the Lord at our Pentecost Worship
Celebration. This is a special offering from any financial income since the Passover Festivals. If you are
unable to meet God’s appointed time, you may bring your offering to The KBC, use the mobile app, give
online, text: GIVE & your dollar amount to 713-322-7711 or mail.

III. Pentecost Celebration Activities

• It is tradition to eat dairy products during Pentecost because the law was compared to milk and
honey. When the Israelites were awaiting the arrival of their new commandments and were
unsure as to what their new dietary laws would be, they ate only dairy products and vegetables.
Eating cheesecake and blintzes is a particular favorite during this feast.
• Decorate your home with flowers and greenery, which represent the latter spring harvest and
the Law as a “tree of life.”
• Read the “Book of Acts” with your family.
• Study Scriptures about the Holy Spirit. A few Scriptures are provided below.

I baptize you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit!" Mark 1:8 NLT

The angel replied, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will
overshadow you. So the baby born to you will be holy, and He will be called the Son of God.”
Luke 1:35 NLT

And the Holy Spirit descended on Him in the form of a dove. And a voice from heaven said,
"You are my beloved Son, and I am fully pleased with You." Luke 3:22 NLT

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