Ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven, the twelve apostles, Jesus' mother and family, and many other of His disciples gathered together in Jerusalem for the Jewish harvest festival that was celebrated on the fiftieth day after Passover. While they were indoors praying, a sound like that of a rushing wind filled the house and tongues of fire descended and rested over each of their heads. This was the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on human flesh promised by God through the prophet Joel (Joel 2:28-29). The disciples were suddenly empowered to proclaim the gospel of the risen Christ. They went out into the streets of Jerusalem and began preaching to the crowds gathered for the festival. Not only did the disciples preach with boldness and vigor, but by a miracle of the Holy Spirit they spoke in the native languages of the people present, many who had come from all corners of the Roman Empire. This created a sensation. The apostle Peter seized the moment and addressed the crowd, preaching to them about Jesus' death and resurrection for the forgiveness of sins. The result was that about three thousand converts were baptized that day. (You can read the Biblical account of Pentecost in Acts 2:1-41).
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A friendly Oakville United Church- where our children are very important.
Sunday School is fun
Children participate in worship.
A family church with great music,wonderful sermons and many social get togethers.
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We are wheelchair and walker accessible , space for your stroller beside you in the sanctuary, have hearing devices and large print bulletins. We welcome all.
St. Paul’s United Church is a diverse congregation striving to be an inviting, accepting and caring Christian community where one feels welcomed, valued and loved. Our personal faith is founded in God as revealed through Jesus Christ and sustained through the Holy Spirit.
It is nurtured through worship, music, study, discussion, activities and fellowship. Enthusiasm for our faith encourages us to serve the community and the world in the spirit of Jesus Christ.
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