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A Pentecost First (#2124)

2024/05/19 By Greg

Today I worshipped at First United Lutheran Church in Dallas. It was my second time to worship with this congregation (the first was last April on the occasion of the celebration of their first 100 years of ministry). And, this was the tenth congregation I’ve worshipped with in 2024 (for the ninth and links to the others check out My Visit to Trinity Presbyterian Church).

Preaching

During my years of parish ministry I had a number of opportunities to preach on Pentecost. Today, however. was my first experience as a guest preacher on Pentecost.

My Pentecost message reflected on how Acts 2 speaks to this congregation’s present situation and invited those in attendance to consider what their own Spirit-led faith journeys might look like.

Rev. Dr. Greg Smith, CEO – White Rock Center of Hope and Rev. Mallory Morris, Pastor – First United Lutheran Church – Pentecost Sunday 2024 at First United Lutheran Church (photo by Russ Pate)

So What?

I’m grateful for the long-term support First United Lutheran Church has provided White Rock Center of Hope. And, as WRCH’s CEO, I’m grateful for FULC’s renewed commitment to helping make possible WRCH’s work of cultivating hope, including yesterday’s group of volunteers that helped distribute just over 10,000 pounds of food to 190 families in need.

Note: A link to the sermon is not available since this worship service was not recorded.

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Greg Smith

Greg is a follower of the Way of Jesus who strives to make the world a better place for all people. Currently, he serves as Chief Executive Officer of White Rock Center of Hope and as Interim Senior Pastor of Advent Lutheran Church. He has served ten congregations, taught religion to undergraduates for eight years, and helped three organizations provide quality healthcare to underserved populations. (Read More)

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