Acts 11.1-18

This coming Sunday I will be preaching on Acts 11.1-18. In verse 12 the Apostle Peter says: "The Spirit told me to go with them and not to make a distinction between them and us." In this passage Peter has to jump over hurdles that he had in place. Hurdles that helped distinguish (a Jew) himself from other people (Gentiles). Peter is recounting this story to the leaders in Jerusalem. Telling about what had happened at Cornelius's house ------ and how he remembered what Jesus had said: "John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." (verse 16) By remembering what Jesus had said he knew that what was going on was God ordained. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you remember what Jesus had said and that what is happening makes sense to you?

Baptism Service

We will be having a baptism service down at the pond on Saturday, April 24th at 3pm. I would like to encourage you to come and attend this very powerful service as numerous people are initiated into the faith. Directions below.

Directions: take a left out of the Church parking lot and come to the stop sign. At the stop sign take a left (Hwy 49 South). Go to Wrenn Crumpton Road (about a ¼ a mile) and take a left. Go about ¼ a mile and you will see a pond on your right (that’s the pond) take a right into the driveway of Mike & Robin Reaves (348 Wrenn Crumpton Rd.). You will see the house wrap around to your right—someone will direct you where to park. Then just walk over to the pond.

If you have any questions about directions give Philip Chryst at: 592-3400. We look forward to seeing you then.

End of the semester

Hello all. I wanted to just let you know that it is getting near the end of the semester. And this means that I will actually be graduating. Please pray for me while I finish this semester. I have found it really difficult to focus on these last papers because of the excitement of graduation. Thank you to all of you for your prayers and your support throughout these four years. I am truly humbled by that.

Bishop Al Gwinn

Today, Bishop Al Gwinn is coming to the Durham District. All of the clergy are invited to meet with him today for a conversation. Our conversation is based on this state of the church address. I thought you all would like to know this and also see the video. If you have any questions let me know. If you are reading this on facebook, click this link and it will bring you to my blog so that you can see the video.

Blue Devils - National Champions

I have to just briefly say that I am proud of those Duke Blue Devils. What a game. What a squeeker. And at the end we hung on. What a great closing to a tremendous run.

Easter Sunrise Service

We will be having our joint Easter Sunrise Service with Lea's Chapel United Methodist Church is on Sunday, April 4th at 7am. This year it will be at Lea's Chapel. Philip Chryst and Laura Ardieta will be doing a sunrise service skit called "The Ragman." Lea's Chapel is our sister church and their pastor's name is Rev. Jim Jones. Breakfast will be provided immediately after the service by Lea's Chapel. I look forward to seeing you then.

They are located at 6415 Leasburg Rd. Take Highway 158 like you are going to Leasburg. The church is about 4 miles outside of Roxboro and you will find it up on top of the hill on the left. The church is about half a mile on the left, past Thee Hester Rd. The church's phone number is 336.597.4257.

Holy Saturday

Last night we had our Good Friday - Stations of the Cross Service. I would like to invite you all out for today's service as well. Today is our Holy Saturday - Scripture Reading and Prayer Service. It says in the creed: Jesus "was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell." At this service we will have a time to listen to the scripture readings and to meditate on God's Word. We then will have a time of prayer at the altar where there will be a time of candle lighting. This service is on Saturday, April 3rd at 12noon at Warren's Grove. See you then.

Good Friday - Stations of the Cross

Last night we had our Maundy Thursday Service. I would like to invite you all out for tonight's service as well. Tonight is our Good Friday - Stations of the Cross Service. At this service we will begin in the sanctuary and continue to a total of 14 stations. At every station there will be scripture reading. We will be traversing the church yard. There will be seating at some of the stations. In this service we follow Jesus on his way to his death on Golgotha. This service is on Friday, April 2nd at 5:30pm at Warren's Grove. See you then.

Maudy Thursday

Last night we had our Holy Wednesday Remember Your Baptism Service. I would like to invite you all out for tonight's service as well. Tonight is our Maundy Thursday Service. At this service we will be serving communion and there will be a time where the altar is stripped of all the paraments. This is to remind us of Jesus being stripped of his glory as he is betrayed and sent to the Sanhedrin Council. Remember to bring your flashlights because the youth will be carrying the crosses out in the church yard. This service is on Thursday, April 1st at 7pm at Warren's Grove. See you then.