Rev. John F. Holden, Pastor

WELCOME!

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, we welcome you to a place in this congregation. Blessed be your coming in to worship and your going out to minister in Jesus' name.

Worship Service and Sunday School Sunday 10:30    Worship Service    9:30   Adult Bible Study 10:30   Childrens School   Nursery available during Worship Service Church telephone  (302) 658-1807

Mt. Salem -- Mountain of Peace

We are the light set at the top of the hill. Located in beautiful Rockford Park directly across from the water tower and just past the park's main entrance at 2629 West 19th Street, Wilmington, DE 19806 Maps Happy Birthday to one of the Lord's precious Saints Mrs. Mildred Courtney May 14th      Jesus Enters Heaven      After Jesus rose from the dead, he appeared to his disciples many times, bringing them comfort and instruction, and telling them a little about what to expect in the future. One day, when Jesus met them on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, the excited disciples were still bursting with questions for Him. Jesus was their Messiah, the Saviour of Israel whom the Old Testament prophets had spoken about. He was their king, and they longed to see the Romans thrown out of their country at last. “Lord, you’ve taught us so much about the kingdom of God, but when will you give the kingdom back to Israel?” they asked. Jesus understood their impatience, but answered firmly, “You don’t need to concern yourselves about the times or the dates when the Father has decided that I will return. Just wait here in Jerusalem, because soon I will send you the Holy Spirit, who will give you the power to tell everyone in the world about me. I am building my spiritual kingdom here on earth, and you have an important part to play in that.” When Jesus finished speaking, a cloud hid him from their sight. They strained their eyes, searching for him in the sky, but he was gone. Suddenly, two men dressed in white - two angels - appeared beside them. “Why are you looking for Jesus in the sky?” they asked the puzzled disciples. “He’s been taken up to Heaven, and one day he will come back to earth in the same way.”   The Holy Spirit Comes Ten days after the apostles saw Jesus taken up to heaven, they began to celebrate the Jewish feast of Pentecost, along with Jews of many nations who had come to Jerusalem. On Sunday morning, the Christians met together as usual when, suddenly, the sound of a mighty wind blowing from heaven filled the whole house. Amazed, they watched what looked like tongues of fire rest on each of them, filling them with the power of the Holy Spirit. A tremendous joy bubbled up from inside them all and, loudly, they began praising God. A crowd gathered to see the commotion, and to their astonishment the Apostles began speaking to the visitors in their own languages. “Aren’t these men from Galilee?” someone in the crowd asked his companion. “Then how are they able to talk about the wonderful things God has done in our own language?” Others thought the apostles were drunk. “We’re certainly not drunk,” Peter told the crowd. “Why, it’s only nine o’clock in the morning! No, God has poured out his Holy Spirit on us, and, just as the prophet Joel foretold, we will now prophesy, see amazing visions and dreams, and perform wonderful miracles. Jesus, whom you crucified, is alive, and God has made him Lord over everyone!” When the crowd heard this, they were deeply ashamed, and asked the apostles what they should do. “Don’t be afraid,” Peter told them. “Tell God that you are sorry for your sin, and be baptized. God will forgive you and give you the Holy Spirit, too.” And that day about three thousand people became believers.

 

BORN AGAIN Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.  That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. John 3: 3-8

Repeat aloud the Sinner's Prayer and believe it in your heart and you shall receive forgiveness and the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour.

The Sinner's Prayer Dear God in heaven, I come to you in the name of Jesus. I acknowledge to You that I am a sinner, and I am sorry for my sins and the life that I have lived; I need your forgiveness. I believe that your only begotten Son Jesus Christ shed His precious blood on the cross at Calvary and died for my sins, and I am now willing to turn from my sin. You said in Your Holy Word, Romans 10:9 that if we confess the Lord our God and believe in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead, we shall be saved. Right now I confess Jesus as the Lord of my soul. With my heart, I believe that God raised Jesus from the dead. This very moment I accept Jesus Christ as my own personal Savior and according to His Word, right now I am saved. Thank you Jesus for your unlimited grace which has saved me from my sins. I thank you Jesus that your grace never leads to license, but rather it always leads to repentance. Therefore Lord Jesus transform my life so that I may bring glory and honor to you alone and not to myself. Thank you Jesus for dying for me and giving me eternal life. Amen.

Upcoming Events

He Is Risen!  Tower Treasures (Thrift/Resale Shop):                    Thu, Fri, Sat - 11:00 a.m. 'til 2:00 p.m.    Fellowship & Refreshment: Every Sun - 11:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study: Every Sun - 9:30 a.m.   Choir Rehearsal(You are invited!): Every Wed - 7:30 p.m. Stepping Stones/MOD Group: Every Sun - 6:30 p.m. Simplicity Group: Every Mon - 7:30 p.m. Upper Room Group: Every Thurs - 7:00 p.m. Women's Gamalon Meeting: Every Fri - 6:30 p.m. Pastor's office hours: Mon through Thurs - 9:00 a.m. to Noon      (except meetings; call ahead)

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