First Sunday After Pentecost
Service of Worship
10:30AM in the Sanctuary
Graduate Recognition
Today we continue the sermon series –
Church: A Christ Movement
With the arrival of the Holy Spirit, the disciples once again become a
“people on the move.” They travel – telling all they have seen and experience, and, continue the work of Jesus.
The community of disciples grows as the circle quickly expands and geographic territory is covered. The heart of the identity of this community is described in Acts 2:42-47 –
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
Over these weeks we will explore each text by wondering what these stories about the early church might inspire and shape the vision of our church today.
Sermon by Rev. Mandy England Cole:
Work of Healing
The scripture for today tells the story of the apostles healing a crippled man as they go into the temple for prayer. They continue the healing work of Jesus. And by this work, the crippled man is not only healed but also becomes an integrated part of their community. We too, are called to the healing work of Jesus. How is the Spirit of God empowering and accompanying our work of healing?
Scripture Text:
Solo by Hannah Polaski:
Exultate Jubilate