Speaker: Pastor Will Starkweather

The Spirit Will Guide You into Truth: “O Lord our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” Today we celebrate the holy Trinity. Paul writes that through Jesus we have peace with God, whose love pours into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, giving us lasting hope. We celebrate the gracious One-in-Three, eternal Three-in-One, as we worship in community; as we share water and word, bread and wine; and as we bring God’s love and hope to our neighbors.

On Pentecost, we celebrate that we have been given an Advocate to accompany us. Poured out in wind and fire, water, wine, and bread, the Holy Spirit abides in and among us. We give thanks that God speaks to each of us, no matter our origins, language, or life path. Filled with the Spirit of truth, we go out from worship to proclaim the saving power of Christ’s love and the freedom of God’s grace with all the world.

Living by Faith: Paul’s former life; conflict with Peter at Antioch; justification by faith.

Council at Jerusalem: Council at Jerusalem, Faith gives identity to both Jews and Gentiles.

Ethiopian Eunuch Baptized: Ethiopian reads the Scriptures, comes to believe and be baptized by Philip.

Seven Chosen to Serve: Controversy in the early church; some set aside for service.

Do Not Doubt, But Believe: In spite of all we have heard and all we have seen, it is often hard to believe. Because it is hard to believe, we will invest ourselves in the Easter mystery for fifty days (a week of weeks). Because it is hard to believe, John the evangelist will provide sign after sign celebrating Jesus’ victory over death. Because it is hard to believe, the risen Jesus will return to us again and again in the mystery of holy communion, inviting us to touch and taste his presence, and offering us his peace.

Broken, Blessed & Whole (Resurrection): Empty tomb, women perplexed, bring the message.

My Body Broken for You (Crucifixion): Crucifixion, Father forgive them; today in Paradise; into your hands I commend my Spirit.