REFLECTIONS- "Peter said to them, 'Each of you must turn away from your sins and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, so that your sins will be forgiven; and you will receive God's gift, the Holy Spirit." - Acts 2:38

 

 

SERMON RECAP-this past Sunday we continued our sermon series on the Holy Spirit.  We looked at the purpose of the Holy Spirit.  The Holy Spirit will convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment.  The Holy Spirit places us in the church and gives each of us spiritual gifts so that we can each serve in the ministry of the church.

 

The Holy Spirit has a purpose in our individual lives.  The Holy Spirit will sanctify us or set us apart for God. The Holy Spirit teaches us and helps us to understand God's Word.  The Holy Spirit will comfort us.  The Holy Spirit helps us to pray. The Holy Spirit empowers us to tell others about Jesus.  The Holy Spirit will lead us and guide our lives.  The Holy Spirit will lead us when we are willing to be led and when we are living in obedience to God.  The Holy Spirit will also reassurance us of our salvation.

 

This Sunday we will answer the question, how can I know the Holy Spirit dwells in me?  This Sunday is Mother's Day.  Each mother in attendance will receive a carnation.

 

May 17th- 4:00 p.m. Afternoon Concert featuring the woodwind quintet, Reed Between The Lines.  This group of talented musicians play a wide range of music from classical to modern.  They have performed at Bruton Parish Church, The Ferguson Center For the Arts, and at coffee shops in and around Norfolk.  The concert is free and open to the public.  Refreshments will be served following the concert, which will be help in our historic 1859 Sanctuary

 

May 23rd- 10 am to Noon- Memorial Day Weekend program.  Learn about Decoration Day after the Civil War.  New research will be shared about two veterans who are at rest in our churchyard.  A military roll call of veterans buried in our churchyard will be at 12 Noon.  Everyone is welcome to help us decorate the graves of veterans with flags and flower petals.

 

May 24th- Zach Tanner from Camp Rudolph will be with us to update us on the camp's mission and programs.

 

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