First Christian ChurchFirst Christian Church
1101- 15th Street
Bedford, IN 47421
812-275-4497
firstccbedford@gmail.com

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Acts 2:1-21
         When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire, distributed and resting on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
         Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. And they were amazed and wondered, saying, "Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? Par'thians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians, we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God." And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "What does this mean?" But others mocking said, "They are filled with new wine."
         But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them, "Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words. For these men are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day; but this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
`And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams; yea, and on my menservants and my maidservants in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. And I will show wonders in the heaven above and signs on the earth beneath, blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke; the sun shall be turned into darkness and the moon into blood, before the day of the Lord comes, the great and manifest day. And it shall be that whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.'
 

 

First Christian Church is progressive in viewpoint and policy. We are a freedom-loving body of people, seeking to be Christian in all that we say and do. There is no attempt to dictate in Biblical interpretation or in theological thought. In such matters members have the freedom and responsibility of private judgment. We strive to encourage understanding and cooperation among ourselves and all Christian believers. We are enriched by the diversity of our congregation. We celebrate unity in the midst of our diversity. We seek to show a religious faith that is intelligent, rational, practical and vital to life in the world. People with varying beliefs and religious backgrounds find meaningful fellowship and opportunities for service to God in First Christian Church.

SUPPORT OF THE CHURCH

Our church is supported by voluntary contributions. We have found that is best accomplished through the envelope system which provides for weekly giving to be pledged. Consistent giving is more satisfactory to the giver and enables the Stewardship Committee to plan on the church receiving a uniform, regular amount to meet outreach and current expenses. We make no attempt to dictate what amount should be given, but we do believe a person should give upon the basis of his or her faith and ability, so that it will be an adequate expression of gratitude for God's many blessings.

WORK OF THE CHURCH

Our church manages its affairs under the Lordship of Jesus Christ; determines its faithfulness to the gospel with respect to the basis of membership; controls and may encumber its property; organizes itself to carry out the mission and witness of the congregation; establishes its budget and financial policies; calls its minister(s) and other staff members; and participates through voting representatives in area, regional and general assemblies of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in forming the corporate judgments of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ.)