Message title: “Spirit and Hope“, Texts: Acts 2:1-21, Romans 8:22-27

Podcast Version is available here.
Description: Pentecost is the celebration of the arrival of the Holy Spirit. It is a pivotal moment for the Disciples and the Christian movement. For the Disciples, it is the moment when something happens that gives them the courage to go out and carry on the work of Jesus and proclaim the Good News. That was no small decision! Jesus had been executed as a criminal, and chances were super high that if they went public, the same would happen to them! Something happened to give them both courage and enough hope that God would be with them no matter what happened. For Christians today, especially in these strange and worrisome times, living and trusting in the reality of God’s Holy Spirit dwelling within each person, can bring the hope that we all need.

Thank you to Joanne Lorenzo for performing the hymns for the service. You can learn about Joanne’s ministry at https://magdaleneproject.org

About this channel: Weekly worship normally takes place at Community Missions each Wednesday morning in our Chapel at 1570 Buffalo Ave. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, we have moved the service online. A new chapel worship service will be posted each week on the Hope For Niagara YouTube Channel.

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Message title: “All Kinds of Stuff” Text: Acts 17:22-32
Podcast is available here.
Description: In the midst of all the struggles this global pandemic is bring, it has been heartening to see how so many people are looking towards spiritual things to help them through this time. There is a huge trove of diverse approaches that are being utilized to find a bit of comfort and stability. I honestly think that is wonderful and that there are so many options. We, each one of us, are one whole being- body, mind and spirit! My experience has shown me that when people grasp onto that notion of the self, it brings nothing but benefits! Of course, this has also raised in my mind a thought I have considered many times over the years. So, in a pretty rare occurrence for me, this service (sort of) offers you a bit of Christian Apologetics based on the Apostle Paul’s address at the Areopagus in Athens.

Thank you to Joanne Lorenzo for providing our music. You can learn about Joanne’s ministry The Magdalene Project at https://magdaleneproject.org.

If you want to know more about what is meant by Christian Apologetics, Wikipedia is a good start.

About These Chapel services: Weekly worship normally takes place at Community Missions each Wednesday morning in our Chapel at 1570 Buffalo Ave. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, we have moved the service online. A new weekly chapel worship service will be posted mid-week on the Hope For Niagara YouTube Channel.