Rev. Dr. Gwen Andrews offered the message from Isaiah 6:1-8. Isaiah has an ecounter with God and says, Here I am, Send Me. We are also challenged to respond to God’s call on our lives. Janet Copeland let the choir in music.
On this Pentecost Sunday, Rev. Dr. Gwen Andrews offered the message from Acts 2:1-20, the story of the birth of the church as the Holy Spirit came upon those gathered in the Upper Room. Dr. Michael Ross led the choir in music.
The worship service focused on the last phrase of our mission statement, compassion for others. Pastor Larry offered the message from Philippians 2:1-4 which points us in the direction living for others, setting aside our self interests.
We continued to offer messages based on our mission statement. Pastor Larry shared from Ephesians 2:11-22 where Paul speaks of Jesus breaking down all the walls of hostility that existed. Jesus is still in the business of bringing all people together in unity. Dr. Michael Ross led the choir in music.