Sermon Title: “The Replacement”

Text Notes: After Jesus’ ascension, Peter explains to the believers in Jerusalem how the scriptures were fulfilled by the actions of Judas Iscariot and calls for the election of a replacement for Judas, in order to reconstitute the Twelve.

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Sermon Title: “A Gift of the Spirit”

Text Notes: Peter is summoned to the home of Cornelius, a Roman centurion; preaches the gospel for the first time to Gentiles; witnesses the descent of the Holy Spirit upon all who are present; and offers baptism to the first non-Jewish converts to Christianity.

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Since 1949, Presbyterians have joined with millions of other Christians through One Great Hour of Sharing to share God’s love with people experiencing need. Our gifts support ministries of disaster response, refugee assistance and resettlement, and community development that help people find safe refuge, start new lives and work together to strengthen their families and communities.

Recognizing that the hope we have in Christ is lived out in our hope for one another, we respond with gifts that help our sisters and brothers around the world find the hope for a brighter future.

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The Presbyterian Hunger Program receives 36 percent of undesignated One Great Hour of Sharing gifts, while the Self-Development of People and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance each receive 32 percent.

Sermon Title: “Fruit and the Vine”

Text Notes: In agrarian metaphor, Jesus explains the relationship between himself, the Father, and his followers: God is the vinedresser, Jesus, the vine, and Jesus’ disciples are the branches.

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