"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."
Jesus in Acts 1:8
During the season of Pentecost we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit which was poured out upon the church on that first Pentecost and continues to be poured out through God's Word and the water of Holy Baptism. Martin Luther describes the power of the Holy Spirit in his explanation of the third article of the Apostles' Creed.
I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him; but the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith.
In the same way He calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith.
In this Christian church He daily and richly forgives all my sins and the sins of all believers.
On the Last Day He will raise me and all the dead, and give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ.
Walk for Life
To Support the Pregnancy Support Center of Southside Virginia
The Walk for Life is September 21st on the High Bridge Trail in Farmville VA. We have a team walking this year to raise money to support all of the families that come to the Pregnancy Support Center for help throughout the year. If you would like to walk with our team or sponsor our team with a donation click on the following link. Our team name is St John's Lutheran Church. https://secure.fundeasy.com/ministrysync/event/website/home/?e=27691
Please join us for a blood drive at St Johns Lutheran Church Thursday, October 3, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment.
This video introduces you to our vision and logo and one of the ways that we are living that vision out today. To learn more follow this link. /jobs-for-life