Peter is no longer the frightened fisherman denying Jesus. Just 50 days later, having seen the risen Lord and restored by Him, Peter’s Pentecost speech reveals the Holy Spirit’s power within him.
Quoting David to thousands gathered in Jerusalem, he clearly shows Jesus is the Messiah, whom the crowd had crucified just 7 weeks prior.
Cut to the heart, they ask what they should do. The answer is simple and direct. He calls them, and us today, to repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins. The Holy Spirit was for them, and us too, God’s precious gift to empower us from within.
3000 people became baptized believers in Jesus that day. By the working of the Holy Spirit through the Word of God and Baptism, we can be as confidant as Peter and the crowd that Jesus is alive, and for us. We can be ready for the day of His return.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Jonathan Lange.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 8
- Old Testament reading is from Proverbs 8:1–4, 22–31
- Epistle reading is from Acts 2:14a, 22–36
- Holy Gospel is from John 8:48–59
Hymns:
- Crown Him with Many Crowns
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Text by Matthew Bridges (sts. 1-3, 5) and Godfrey Thring (sts. 4)
Tune by George J. Elvey
Public domain - Holy, Holy, Holy
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Text by Reginald Heber
Tune by John B. Dykes
Public domain - Lord Be Glorified
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Bob Kilpatrick, © 1978 The Lorenz Corporation (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.)
Used with permission, CCLI license #20286740 - What Wondrous Love Is This
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Text is from A General Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, 1811
Tune is from Southern Harmony, 1835
Public domain - Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
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Text by W. Chalmers Smith
Tune is Welsh
Public domain - Come, Thou Almighty King
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Text is English
Tune by Felice de Giardini
Public domain - Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
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Text by Thomas Ken
Tune by Trente Quatre Pseaumes de David, 1551
Public domain
Liturgies:
- Gloria
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Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
Used with permission, CCLI license #20286740;
Tune: Felix Mendelssohn, public domain. - Credo
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Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
used with permission, One License 728607-A.
Tune: Welsh, pubic domain. - Sanctus
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Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
used with permission, One License 728607-A.
Tune: John B. Dykes, public domain. - Agnus Dei
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Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
used with permission, One License 728607-A.
Tune: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872, public domain.
Recording:
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Announcements:
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Downstairs.
- Tuesday, Jun 14:
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- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Wednesday, Jun 15:
- Saturday, Jun 18:
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- Youth Yard Sale: 8 AM to 1 PM
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