FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK

 Welcome to the Pentecostal Highway of Holiness! I'm glad to know that we are serving a God of second chances. In Jonah 3:1, we find a beautiful example of God's grace and mercy. The Bible says, "The word of the Lord came unto Jonah the second time..." Those familiar with the story know that Jonah had been a rebellious prophet. He'd disobeyed God. If we'd have been in God's position, most of us would have said, "I'll never speak to that guy again! He blew it! He can't be trusted!" Instead, watch how God works! He comes right back and gives Jonah a second chance to go preach to Nineveh. Thank God, Jonah seized his opportunity and revival came to that city! Today, God is wanting to give each of us another chance to experience the fullness of his power and glory. It's said that when Thomas A. Edison was working on the light bulb, it took a whole team of men 24 straight hours to put just one together. The story goes that when Edison was finished with one light bulb, he gave it to a young boy helper, who nervously carried it up the stairs. Step by step he cautiously watched his hands, obviously frightened of dropping such a priceless piece of work. You've probably guessed what happened by now; the poor young fellow dropped the bulb at the top of the stairs. It took the entire team of men twenty-four more hours to make another bulb. Finally, tired and ready for a break, Edison was ready to have his bulb carried up the stairs. He gave it to the same young boy who dropped the first one. That's true forgiveness! Today, God stands ready to hand us another blessing! Are you ready to receive it?

Pastor Jerry Pascarella