The story of Peter and Cornelius is one of the great turning points in the history of the Church.  The baptism of Cornelius into the Christian community completely breaks down the barriers between Jew and Gentile, and it corrects our thinking about receiving the Holy Spirit before or after baptism.  But wait, there’s more, as we explore God’s Preparation, Confirmation and Transformation to find that church membership is not so much the end of the road but rather only the beginning.