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May 2018 Our Mission: To fulfill our call to be the physical presence of Jesus Christ... by worshipping God with passion, intentionally growing in faith, proclaiming the gospel with grace, and humbly serving in love.
Contents: Page 1:
Pentecost
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Monthly Reflection
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Missions and Outreach
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Pastoral Care
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Adult Ministries
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Adult Ministries
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Adult Ministries & WCA
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WCP & Youth
Page 9:
Children's Ministry
Page 10: Announcements Page 11: Announcements Page 12: Church Information
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Pentecost: The Holy Spirit and the Church Sunday, May 20, 2018 Following the resurrection, Jesus the Christ called the disciples to be His witnesses at home, across the region, and to the ends of the earth. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8 (NRSV) On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit was breathed upon the disciples and the church was empowered to fulfill its mission. The gospel of the crucified and risen Christ was proclaimed. Thousands gave their lives to Christ, and the church was launched. The gospel was heard and scattered across the world. 8 And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? 11b In our own languages we hear them speaking about God's deeds of power." Acts 2:8, 11b (NRSV) The church is still called to be witnesses for Jesus Christ at home, across the region, and to the ends of the earth. On Pentecost Sunday, May 20, we will begin a series on the Book of Acts looking at the call and ministry of the Church empowered by the Holy Spirit. The Rev. Simon Mwaura from Nyahururu, Kenya, will be with us to celebrate God’s continued outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the work of God’s church across the world. We look forward to worshipping together as we celebrate this amazing gift of God’s Holy Spirit and the body of Christ in ministry together.
Kenya Conference On May 18-20, we will be hosting a conference and 10-year celebration with representatives of the various donors and supporters of the GGFAN (God’s Grace for All Nations) mission in Kenya with the Rev. Simon Mwaura and members of his leadership team. A celebration dinner will be held on Saturday evening, May 19. The Rev. Mwaura, his team, and many of our guests will be with us for worship on Pentecost, May 20. We invite you to welcome our brothers and sisters in Christ from around our country and the world as we worship and serve God together.