New Testament Reading ~ Acts 10:23-35; 44-48

So Peter invited them in and gave them lodging. 

The next day he got up and went with them, and some of the believers from Joppa accompanied him.  

The following day they came to Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends.

On Peter’s arrival Cornelius met him, and falling at his feet, worshiped him. 

But Peter made him get up, saying, “Stand up; I am only a mortal.” 

And as he talked with him, he went in and found that many had assembled; and he said to them, “You yourselves know that it is unlawful for a Jew to associate with or to visit a Gentile; 

but God has shown me that I should not call anyone profane or unclean. 

So when I was sent for, I came without objection. 

Now may I ask why you sent for me?” Cornelius replied, “Four days ago at this very hour, at three o’clock, I was praying in my house when suddenly a man in dazzling clothes stood before me. 

He said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard and your alms have been remembered before God. 

Send therefore to Joppa and ask for Simon, who is called Peter; he is staying in the home of Simon, a tanner, by the sea.’ Therefore I sent for you immediately, and you have been kind enough to come. 

So now all of us are here in the presence of God to listen to all that the Lord has commanded you to say.”

Then Peter began to speak to them: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 

While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word.  

The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. 

Then Peter said, “Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?”  

So he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. 

Then they invited him to stay for several days.

Our United Methodist Men's group is having their meeting, meal and message!

WE CELEBRATE OUR GRADUATES AND WISH THEM THE VERY BEST ON THEIR NEXT CHAPTER.

Geranium Orders for Pentecost - Geraniums are $5.25 each and the last day to order is Sunday June 1st.  A sign up sheet is at the church.  

UPCOMING opportunities to Serving Meals - 

Please mark your calendars and get in touch with Chrissy Ventre if you are able to help in this critical mission work.                  

                      June 8th and November 16th         

MARK YOU CALENDARS for Vacation Bible School

THEME Egypt: Joseph's Journey from Prison to Palace.  

~How can you help?  Get the date on your calendar and invite family, neighbors and friends.  

~Would you like to be a leader? There are many ways you can make this experience for our kids extra special.  Arts and crafts, group leader, story teller, snacks, games

...Or just come and hang out with the team, pouring your love all over them!  

Let Pastor Wendy know today how you can participate.

Ride Share – Our Men’s Group has set up a ride share service for those in need of rides for appointments. Please see Philip George for more details!