Wednesdays at 1:00 pm and 7:30 pm. This year we will continue our study by focusing on the Acts of the Apostles.

The book of Acts begins, “In the first book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus did and taught from the beginning 2until the day when he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3After his suffering he presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. 4While staying with them, he ordered them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait there for the promise of the Father. "This," he said, "is what you have heard from me; 5for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now."

Whereas the Gospel of Luke informs us about the life, death and the resurrection of Jesus, Acts of the Apostles continues the story by informing us of how the Apostles, after Jesus’ ascension continue the mission of advancing the good news after acquiring the Holy Spirit.

Acts recounts the actions, sermons and miracles of the Apostles and disciples after Jesus’ ascension. It is the beginning of the mission of the church. Should you decide to join us in studying this mission, you will hear of Jesus commissioning of the Apostles, His ascension into heaven and the descent of the Holy Spirit upon them at Pentecost.

You will witness the sermons of Peter and Paul, sit in on the first Apostolic Convention in Jerusalem and witness many convert their lives to Jesus. You will witness healings and miraculous acts. You will witness the three missionary journeys of Paul (not to mention his miraculous conversion from persecutor of the church to one of the greatest witnesses of the saving power of Jesus’ name). You will witness persecution and martyrdom.

If you set aside one hour of your life each week for the next several months, you will go on a journey of faith that should inspire and uplift you as we discover again the unending power of Jesus through the workings of the Holy Spirit.

As testified in the Acts of the Apostles, 11This Jesus is 'the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone.' 12There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:11-12 NRSV).

Grace and Peace,