Red and White Martyrs

Canon Maria Tjeltveit Church of the Mediator, Allentown Stephen, full of grace and power, did great wonders and signs among the people. Acts 6:8 Stephen is remembered as the first Christian martyr. Chosen as one of the seven, “to wait on tables,” Stephen’s...

Widows and Deacons

Canon Maria Tjeltveit Church of the Mediator, Allentown   Now during those days, when the disciples were increasing in number, Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food.” Acts 6:1   It...

Stewards

Canon Maria Tjeltveit Church of the Mediator, Allentown There was not a needy person among them, for as many as owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold. They laid it at the apostle’s feet, and it was distributed to each as any had...

Adapting and Proclaiming

Canon Maria Tjeltveit Church of the Mediator, Allentown While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came to them, much annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming that in Jesus there is...

One Hand Helping Another

Canon Maria Tjeltveit Church of the Mediator, Allentown   Peter said, “I have no silver or gold, but what I have I give you: in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, stand up and walk.” And he took [the lame man] by the hand and raised him up…. Acts 3:6-7 In Acts 3,...