First Lutheran Church

MUTUAL MINISTRY, CALL, & ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Worship Leaders Today

Preacher: The Reverend Nathan Pipho Bishop, New England Synod
Presider: The Reverend Jeffrey C. Johnson
Assisting Minister: Jeanne Govoni
Acolyte: Juliette Carlson
Lay Reader: Dennis Govoni
Guest Musician: Sarah Pillow

Introduction to Today’s Service:

The central characters of today’s gospel are the Ethiopian Eunuch and Philip, an apostle, deacon, and follower of Jesus. The Ethiopian Eunuch, having been sexually mutilated, cannot enter the Temple in Jerusalem for worship. He indeed, is a “stranger at the gate.” Upon a Spirit-filled meeting between the Eunuch and Philip, the faith demonstrated by the Eunuch compels Philip to baptize him. Both depart from each rejoicing and spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. Such is the celebration today, of MUTUAL ministry, ordination, and anniversary. To God alone be Glory!