The resurrected Jesus told his disciples, “in just a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit” (Acts 1:5 NLT). He went on to let them know that when the Holy Spirit was with them, they would be his witnesses “in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8 NLT). We, Jesus’ 21st-century disciples, are his witnesses in our homes, families, and circles of influence. We are witnesses of the resurrection power of God transforming lives, including our own. As the people of Avon UMC, we have been commissioned to be Christ’s witnesses in Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, Indy, and Plainfield. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit to share God’s Good News and make new, maturing, and fruitful disciples of Christ (Mark 16:15 & Matthew 28:19).

You can download the Worship Guide from the Avon UMC website: www.avonumc.com

The Your Faith Journey Bible verses for this week are listed below:

Sunday (5/24)

Today I’m going to offering God _________________________________.

During the worship service God revealed _____________________________________________________________.

Monday (5/25)

Read Luke 1:1-4 and

Acts 1:1-3 and pray in response to the verses.

Tuesday (5/26)

Read Acts 1:4-9 and pray in response to what you read.

Wednesday (5/27)

Read Acts 1:10-14 and pray in response to what you read.

Thursday (5/28)

Read Acts 1:15-26 and pray in response to what you read.

Friday (5/29)

Read Leviticus 23:15-16 and Numbers 28:26 (both passages describe Pentecost, which we will celebrate on Sunday) and pray in response to what you read.

Saturday (5/30)

Reflect upon the past week, and re-read verses or phrases that stood out to you. The following questions may be helpful as you reflect:

How did you see, hear, or encounter God during this past week?

Who needs to hear about your experience sometime in the coming days?