Pastor Paula continues her series on the Book of Acts of the Apostles as she explores the birth of the church, as people respond to Peter's sermon on Pentecost. Rather than condemning the crowd in Jerusalem for their role in shouting out "Crucify him" when Jesus was on trial, Peter invites them to repent and turn to Jesus for forgiveness. This same kind of grace is extended to us again and again when we fall short in our own lives. The church began with as an invitation to a life centered in love and forgiveness and our walk with God continues with that same invitation every day.

Opening; Scriptures-12:08; Message-4:00; Hymn-"Just a Closer Walk With Thee"-15:57; Community Connection-19:18 Closing-22:28

Scripture Text is from Acts 2:36-47, the New Revised Standard Version

Many thanks to Pastor Dan McKnight, the opening announcer, Elizabeth Kieschnik who reads, Camy Wenberg who sings "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" and Ruth Skinner who sings the closing song.

Just A Closer Walk With Thee is an anonymous hymn and is in the public domain.

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