FEAST OF PENTECOST

What is the meaning of this word PENTECOST ?

In Greek, it means 50.

What is this feast all about?

This feast of Pentecost is a very important and wonderful feast marking the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles in the Upper Room. If you remember your Gospel story, after Jesus was crucified and killed by the leaders of the Jews, the Apostles ran away and hid themselves for fear of being caught by these Jewish leaders.

THE RESURRECTION EASTER

On March 27 this year, Christians all over the world celebrate the great feast day of Easter. At Easter, we remember that people killed Jesus but on the third day, according to his promise, Jesus Christ rose from the dead. It is the Resurrection of Jesus. Jesus brings us new life. 

Do you know what is new life? Have you seen a mother with a big belly? 

HAPPY NEW YEAR

The Lunar New Year is often called Chinese New Year. The Chinese name of their year according to 12 animals. The first animal is the Rat, followed by the Ox, the tiger, the rabbit, the dragon, the snake, the horse, the goat or ram, the monkey, the rooster or cock, the dog and the pig. Next year’s Chinese New Year is on February 8th and it is the year of the monkey. 

Polite Telephone Conversation

In an office, in a school, or 

Company or an Organisation 

When the phone is picked up by the office, and they announce who they are, you have to tell them who you are. 

“I am Peter Lam and I would like to speak to the Manager of your Company.” 

If you are the receptionist in the office, you have to identify yourself as soon as you pick up the phone.