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Latest Sermon


Following the Holy Spirit is Not for the Faint of Heart: The Day of Pentecost

Jun 9, 2019

By: The Reverend Bill Nesbit

This Sunday we ask the Holy Spirit to come among us. It takes courage to ask God to change your life, but we ask anyway. Come, Holy Spirit!

The Scripture references are Acts 2:1-21, Psalm104:25-35,37, and Romans 8:14-17. The Gospel reference is John 14:8-17.

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Upcoming Events

Jun29
Soup Kitchen at 12:00 PM
Soup Kitchen: Emmanuel will be serving again at the Soup Kitchen. Now…
Jun30
Spoken Holy Eucharist at 8:00 AM
Spoken service with Communion, followed by coffee and conversation.
Jun30
Children at Heart Service at 9:30 AM

*Just a reminder that starting June 16th through August, the children…
Jun30
No Adult Forum - Will resume in the fall at 9:30 AM
Forum starts at 9:15 in the Undercroft. Grab a cup of coffee and join the…
Jun30
Sung Holy Eucharist at 10:30 AM
Worship service with music and communion (Nursery is provided)