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What Acts 2:42–47 Reveals About a Healthy Church Acts 2:42–47 paints a warm picture of a Spirit‑filled church family devoted to the apostles’ teaching, sharing life together, breaking bread, and praying, and God keeps adding new believers to their number. It reminds us that a healthy church stays deeply connected to Jesus while joyfully welcoming others into this life‑changing community. Acts 2 is a beautiful snapshot of the very first Easter community. About three thousand people have just responded to Peter’s message at Pentecost. Many of them never heard Jesus teach in person, never walked through Holy Week with him, and never saw the empty tomb, yet the gospel reaches their hearts. The good news of Jesus is not a short‑term offer; it is still powerful and life‑giving “even 50 days later.”

The Unique Insights of Luke 10 The Gospel of Luke invites us into a unique perspective among the Gospels, offering heartfelt stories and teachings from Jesus found nowhere else. Luke 10 stands out in a special way, sharing the inspiring moment when Jesus sends out seventy-two disciples on a mission of love and hope. Unlike the Twelve Apostles' previous mission, this chapter paints a broader, more inclusive picture of Jesus’ intention for spreading the Good News. By welcoming this larger group, Luke reminds us that Jesus’ message embraces all and grows through community, extending an open invitation for everyone to join in sharing God’s love.

This Sunday, January 16 we will be celebrating three decades of ministry on staff by our Missions Pastor, Sheryl Curbow-Shaw, and commissioning her as a missionary sent from New Covenant!

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