Flashback 4: “Send forth Your Spirit“

No, he had not intended to compose yet another special piece. John Rodriques recounts the story behind the concluding hymn of the 2026 Pentecost celebrations. “Spirit renewed” was the anthem that was sung at the conclusion of the 2023 Pentecost service in Cape Town. Since then, it has resonated with tens of thousands of people and has become the de facto Pentecost anthem among New Apostolic Christians. Now, for Pentecost 2026—and to mark his retirement—Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider wished to return to South Africa. The question arose: should there be a new musical finale for the divine service? For “Spirit renewed” composer John Rodriques, head of the music department at the New Apostolic Church Southern Africa, this did not seem strictly necessary. District Apostle Peter Lambert, however, felt otherwise. #newapostolicchurch  #pentecost2026  #nac4life Subscribe to our channel to stream our latest divine services, your favourite hymns & songs and more exclusive content. Hit the Subscribe Button, so that you never miss out! STAY CONNECTED with us. Visit our website: https://web.nacsa.africa/ Or follow us on Facebook:   / nac.southernafrica   Find us on Instagram:   / nac.southernafrica   follow us on TikTok:   / nac.sa