The story of the church, and the articulation of the church’s mission, begins with Pentecost. Last Sunday we noted that something like Pentecost was predicted in Acts 1:8… read more

Encountering the text: Last Sunday we heard the risen Christ promise to give the Holy Spirit to believers so they could be witnesses to the ends of the earth. Now that promise is… read more

POWER FOR PEOPLE WITH A PURPOSE ACTS 2:1-21 Before our Lord's ascension, he promised explosive and expansive power (dunamis) for the church's life and ministry through his Holy… read more

Pentecost Sunday COLOR: RedSCRIPTURE READINGS: Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13; John 7:37-39 Call to Worship #1 L: Lord, our hearts are on … read more