“A Veritable Smorgasbord” By Rev. Sandy Messick
May 4, 2024
Acts 10:44-48
Revised Standard Version
Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit
44 While Peter was still saying this, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. 45 And the believers from among the circumcised who came with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. 46 For they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter declared, 47 “Can any one forbid water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” 48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain for some days.
What a wonderful service! The music was the best, the lay leader did an excellent job, the children’s sermon and all announcements were perfect. The sermon was spot on; God’s children are all included; no one is excluded for any reason from God’s Love or God’s call to Salvation. God Bless all who took part in the service!