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Friday, May 29, 2020

THE DAY OF PENTECOST Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 11:00am

Virtual Worship

Sermon Topic: “From Now On”

Sermon Text: Act 2:14-21 “In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people.

Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.”

Acts 2:17 NIV

At the beginning of Acts 2:17 above, it begins with the words, “In the last days.” These words are a reminder that our sovereign God, Him who made the heavens and the earth, through His Word the bible has issued a divine proclamation, decree and promise to humanity that “from now on,” in these last days, until the Second Coming of Jesus, this is how I will operate upon the earth. This good news is wonderful for people of faith. It allows us to know that regardless of our human experience or encounters (pandemic or otherwise) God and His Word will determine our present and final outcome to faith and life. 1st Peter 1:24-25 speaks to our human predicament with these words; “All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever.” Join us this Sunday, May 31st as we receive from God, words of encouragement and empowerment – to know that because the Lord has spoken, we can faithfully live in the assurance that no matter what God has our back.

Old Testament Reading: Numbers 11:24–30 (Moses prays for the Spirit upon all.)

Second Reading: Acts 2:1–21 (The coming of the Holy Spirit)

Holy Gospel: John 7:37–39 (Rivers of living water)

Happy Birthday to the Christian Church! This Sunday, May 31st the Body of Christ the world over will

celebrate Pentecost Day. Though Pentecost has roots that are connected to the Old Testament Festival of Weeks

or Harvest (see Exodus 23:14-19 and Numbers 28:26-31), the New Testament modern day version is connected

to Jesus words to His disciples in Acts 1:4-5; “On one occasion, while he (Jesus) was eating with them, he gave

them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard

me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days, you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”

In Acts 2:1-13 the above promise was fulfilled; God the Father gave the gift of the Holy Spirit to all who

believed in Jesus. The bible describes this New Testament moment in this manner, “They saw what seemed to be

tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and

began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.” (Acts 2:3-4 NIV) We give thanks to God the

Father for the gift of the Holy Spirt that gave birth to the Christian Church then and generations and years later

this same Spirit continues to ignite, renew and sanctify God’s people and the Church. Let us pause in our

prayers, praise and worship to give thanks for the work of the Holy Spirit that is alive and well in us today as

members of the Body of Christ.

Saint Paul Lutheran Church

2730 West Edgewood Avenue

Jacksonville, Florida 32209

765-4219/Church 419-3853/Mobile

www.splcjax.org

Rev. James Wiggins, Jr., Pastor

Hospitalized: LeTonia Solomon (St. Vincent South) Convalescing: Ms. Dora Williams. Health Concerns: Chantel Williams, Mr. Ernest “Calvin” Alston, Ms. Lorraine Williams, Mr. Rashaad Tillman, Mrs. Alice Patricia Washington, Mrs. Viola Hartsfield, Ms. Ruby Williams, Mrs. Dorothy Wilson, Elder Simon Moorer, Jr., Ms. Serena Washington. Shut Ins/Limited Mobility: Mrs. Bettye White (health), Mrs. Ada Houston (health), Ms. Vivian Walker, Ms. Stephanie Mosley. Nursing Home Care: Mr. Herbert Morton (Summerbrook). Pray for Family and Friends of Our Congregation: Mr. Dorsey Hutchinson’s brother, Theodore Williams (health – Ft. Lauderdale,FL), Mrs. Veliria Shuford’s brother-in- law and sister-in-law, Felton and Lillie Bivins (health- Montgomery. AL), Mrs. Chrystal Presley’s Godmother, Mae Jones (hospitalized – heart condition), Mrs. Ms. Dorothy Wilson’s granddaughter Daryne Jenkins – returned to USA, Sylvia Hagans family member, Mr. Jerry Hagans (health), Mr. and Mrs. Larenza Mungin’s daughter, Ms. Angela Mungin (health), Mrs. Rebecca Marshall sister, Mrs. Minnie Graves Mitchell (health – nursing home), Mrs. Cynthia Gibson’s niece, Torrie Derrick and family (Japan), Elder Simon Moorer’s sister Vertrese Cornelius (health), Mrs. Betty Williams’ grandson (health), Deaconess Doretha Brown’s daughter Mrs. Sarita Brooks (health), Ms. Patricia Cherry’s aunt Ms. Marion Walker, Mrs. Marsharine Calhoun’s sister Ms. Anna Durham (health), Mrs. Doris Thornton’s sister Mrs. Edwina Harris (illness), Ms. Titus Davis and Mrs. Martha Hemphill’s friend Mrs. Priscilla Williamson (illness), Mrs. Chrystal Presley’s friends Ms. Sylvia Mosley Hughes (Atlanta, GA) and Ms. Sylvia Mitchell. Let us pray for all Coronavirus victims and their families.

Congratulations to Grandfather, Elder Michael Shuford, Great-Grandmother, Mrs. Veliria Shuford and Parents, Mr. Gassie and Mrs. Christan Orr on the arrival of their new daughter and grand daughter, Averi Chanelle Orr 6 lbs 7 oz born on May 24, 2020.

Of all the blessings God sends from above, the one

most precious is a new baby to love!

Normally, Pentecost Day, May 31st would also include The Rite of Confirmation, for all

students who have successfully completed their second year of confirmation. Although we

are not meeting face to face at this time I still would like to acknowledge and celebrate

DaShaun Berry, who is currently completing year two of his confirmation studies. At a

later date once we are back to our new normal, we will formally celebrate with DaShaun

and his family this major faith milestone in his life as a teenager. First year confirmation

students are Nijah Brooks, Jason B. Marley and Devin Terry will be confirmed May 2021.

Mark your calendar and plan to join us Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 9:00am for our 2nd Zoom congregation meeting. During this meeting you will receive reports about microbial remediation (in some of our older Sunday School rooms), tentative plans for when we might re-open our doors and the 64th church anniversary updated plans for celebration. Below you will find the Zoom invite information so that you may join us online or by phone. St. Paul Lutheran is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: SPLC Congregation Meeting Time: Jun 6, 2020 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Click on the Link below to Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81951407648?pwd=TXNtOTBuaUtLeWVNSjRIUVU3cFdQQT09

Meeting ID: 819 5140 7648 Password: 419164

Phone dial by – using any phone number below +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

+1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)

+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

Meeting ID: 819 5140 7648 Password: 419164

The Re-Opening Committee wants you to know we are working to get us prepared for a return to worshiping in the church. Rest assured we are not taking the reopening and our responsibilities lightly. We would like to know what are your concerns in this matter, please send your concerns to Evelyn Story via text message to (904) 955-7739.

Lift Up and Support those Struggling with Mental Health Article from LCMS Concordia Health Plan Services May 19, 2020 You try on shoes to check their fit. An odd opening, I know. What do shoes have to do with mental health? How do you find a pair that fits right? You try them on your feet. The same goes for mental health and finding the solution that works or “fits” you best. We’re in week three of our mental health series, and we have two more people to meet. Meet Stephanie Jones, wife of Pastor Andy Jones who you heard from last week, and Chelsea Borgmann from the Concordia Plan Services Marketing Department. A pastor’s wife and a corporate Synod worker (respectively), might not seem like the most prominent roles in the LCMS, but they indeed are integral. What’s more, they each have compelling perspectives on mental health and novel advice to share with you. (If you would like to read more click on this link Mentalhealth)

This past Monday, May 18, 2020 the Board of Trustees met for its quarterly meeting. During the meeting it was decided that during COVID-19 we would continue to offer drive-in worship and Holy Communion at 10:00am once a month in our church parking lot. The Summer schedule is as follows:

Sunday, June 21st – Father’s Day Sunday, July 5th – Independence Day Weekend

Sunday, August 9th – Blessing of the Academic Year We will continue to offer our virtual online worship experience each Sunday. We give thanks to God that he allows us to gather for worship and the sacrament while practicing social distancing guidelines.

Drive-in Worship and Holy Communion – Update!

UPDATE NOW!!!! You are encouraged to update your ZOOM app to ZOOM 5.0 before May 30, 2020. The update will provide strong security enhancements and prepare the user for the upcoming change to this program. The update is required to join a ZOOM after May 30, 2020. Use this link (Zoom 5.0) for more detail information.

Mid-Week Bible Study –

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

The Role and Service of a Church Leader

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

1st Peter 5:6-7 NIV

Next Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 6:00pm you are invited to join us as we walk with Peter who provides instructions for Pastors, Elders and Deaconesses in their role and service to the church in general, but especially during difficult times within the culture or society. These instructions from 1st Peter 5:1-14 are helpful for anyone who is called to fulfill the role and service of leadership within their home, community or vocation. In a time of Pandemic or trouble, Chapter five breathes fresh air into any situation that is negative or dysfunctional to remind us that there are certain spiritual keys to helping self and others work through faith and life issues with the help and support of God. Information to us join is listed below: To access the bible class with your computer, laptop, tablet or cellphone click on this link (SPLCBiblestudy). If you are asked for a Meeting ID enter 881 6823 3574. If you join the class using your home or cell phone dial 301-715-8592. If you are asked for a Meeting ID enter 881 6823 3574.

Online Sunday 11:00am virtual worship to hear an encouraging Word from God.

Join us this Sunday, May 31, and every Sunday for “St. Paul Sunday at 6.” Don’t miss the opportunity hear and see members and friends whom you haven’t seem for some time as we share prayer, bible readings and a homily from Pastor Wiggins. All this is done through our online ZOOM experience. To join in – it’s easy, the directions are below: If you have a computer, laptop, tablet or cellphone with a camera click on

this link (SPLCSunday at 6). If you are asked for a Meeting ID enter

182 794 455. If you are asked for a Passcode enter 452807. If you join us by phone, please call 301-715-8592. If you are asked for a Meeting ID or Passcode see above. We look forward to hearing or seeing you this Sunday.

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