Day of Pentecost-
Sunday, May 31, 2020 Click the Sermon Videos tab to go to the page to watch this sermon this Sunday. Pentecost derives its name from the Jewish festival celebrating the harvest and the giving of the law on Mount Sinai fifty days after Passover. Fifty days after Easter, we celebrate the Holy Spirit as God’s presence within and among us. In Acts the Spirit arrives in rushing wind and flame, bringing God’s presence to all people. Paul reminds us that though we each have different capacities, we are unified in the Spirit that equips us with these gifts. Jesus breathes the Holy Spirit on his disciples, empowering them to forgive sin. We celebrate that we too are given the breath of the Holy Spirit and sent out to proclaim God’s redeeming love to all the world. First Reading: Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost was a Jewish harvest festival that marked the fiftieth day after Passover. Luke portrays the Holy Spirit being poured out upon the disciples before the gathered and astonished people assembled in Jerusalem for the festival. Filled with the Spirit, the disciples were able to witness to the power of Christ’s resurrection. Psalm: Psalm 104:24-34, 35b Send forth your Spirit and renew the face of the earth. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 Paul is helping the Corinthians understand the relationship between our God-given unity and Spirit-created diversity. The Spirit creates the unity of faith and gives all Christians diverse gifts for the common benefit of all. We need one another’s diverse spiritual gifts because the same Spirit has given them to each person for the common good. Gospel: John 20:19-23 The risen Jesus appears to his disciples, offering them a benediction, a commission, and the gift of the Holy Spirit. Prayer of the Day O God, on this day you open the hearts of your faithful people by sending into us your Holy Spirit. Direct us by the light of that Spirit, that we may have a right judgment in all things and rejoice at all times in your peace, through Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Continue to seek God first, welcome Him into your heart. Be mindful of the health of your family, yourself and your fellow neighbor. Peace. Although the church doors of the building are currently not open, our hearts are open to His promise and with great hope to see you in person again soon. Please feel free to view this week's sermon provided by Pastor Peter and Pastor Bruce. It's important to know that we can depend on financial support from our congregation as we prepare for a new season. One way that you can help is by fulfilling your pledges online. Setting up a recurring giving plan means your contributions are received on a steady, uninterrupted fashion, even when you can't attend services. Click the Donate tab to go to the page to donate online and help Trinity continue to grow. |
Trinity Evangelical
Lutheran Church is a Stephen Ministry Church. Are you or someone you know going through a tough time - emotionally or spiritually? Struggling with a crisis in life? Is anyone listening to you? Consider just talking with a Stephen Minister Caregiver A Stephen Minister is a member of our congregation who is experienced to listen, care, encourage, pray, and walk alongside you during difficult times. It's confidential, free and very helpful. Contact Trinity's church office 631-744-9355 or email: thefishchurch25a@gmail.com Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. - Galatians 6:2 |
TLC Worship
Four worship services of Holy Communion will be held when we are able to reopen our doors.
Saturday Contemporary Praise Worship Service begins at 5p.m.
Sunday three liturgies of Holy Communion are offered:
7:45, 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.
