Bible Readings Psalm 23,Isaiah 25:6-9, Philippians 4 Available Here

“Practice J.O.Y.”
From Philippians 4

4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

We value your friendship and the opportunity to share the love of Jesus together with you. Click here to view this week’s worship folder!

Good Shepherd’s Flock
Our Church Family 296 Sheep and 37 Lambs = 333 Souls
Attendance last week: 28 Thursday and 165 Sunday

Bible Readings Matthew 21:33-46, Philippians 3 Available Here

“1 Thing”
From Philippians 3

12Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

We value your friendship and the opportunity to share the love of Jesus together with you. Click here to view this week’s worship folder!

Good Shepherd’s Flock
Our Church Family 296 Sheep and 38 Lambs = 334 Souls
Attendance last week: 25 Thursday and 142 Sunday

Bible Study Videos
In these videos, we are presenting the Adult Bible class that occurs after the regular church service, while the kids are in Sunday School. Always fascinating, always fun, always celebrating the joy we find in God’s Word!

Bible Readings Matthew 21:28-32, Philippians 2 Available Here

“Living a life of Joy”
From Philippians 2

12Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed-not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence-continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
14Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe 16as you hold out[c] the word of life-in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing. 17But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. 18So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.

We value your friendship and the opportunity to share the love of Jesus together with you. Click here to view this week’s worship folder!

Good Shepherd’s Flock
Our Church Family 293 Sheep and 38 Lambs = 331 Souls
Attendance last week: 22 Thursday and 148 Sunday

The October Bread and Bible will be themed, “Jesus eats with the Pharisees.” And contains foods that might have been typically served at such a meal. It will be a full meal, appetizers, salad, main course, dessert, etc… and we’ll be starting class promptly at 6:30 on October 21. Bread and Bible meets at 6:30 on the third Tuesday of each month, between September and May. Please plan to attend. Bring a friend, bring a relative, just come. It’s an informal, super fun way to dive into God’s Word, and share fellowship and food with our fellow members of the flock of believers. Won’t you join us? Please do!

Here is what is on the menu!

Onion Board (Pletzels)
Pickled Herring
Tuna Baked in Pistachios & Dill
Minted Beal with yellow summer squash
Cucumbers & Onions with rue & mustard dressing
Jerusalem Cheese & Honey Pie
Fruit platter of fresh grapes, dried dates & figs
Nicodemus’ Anise cookies
Red wine

Our first fall meeting of “Season 3″. If you missed it I’m sorry. But I will be posting some video high lights at the bottom of this post.

Here are a couple of recipes that were tried this time.  You have to read the bible verses to figure out the ingredients.  then comment back with you answers.

Pennsylvania Dutch Scripture Cake

1/2 cup Judges 5:25                               1 cup 1 Samuel 30:12(2nd)
2 cups 1 Kings 4:22                                1 Isaiah 10:14
1/2 tsp. Leviticus 2:13                           1Tbsp. Proverbs 24:13
1 cup 1 Samuel 30:12(1st)                      1/2 cup Genesis 43:11
2 tsp. Luke 13:21                      spices (cinnamon) 1 Kings 10:10
1/2 cup Genesis 24:11

Scripture Cake

8 oz Judges 5:25, last clause
8 oz Jeremiah 5:20
1 Tbsp. 1 Samuel 14:25
3 Jeremiah 17:11
8 oz 1 Samuel 30:12, chopped
2 oz Numbers 17:8, blanched
8 oz Nahum 3:12, chopped
1 lb 1 Kings 4:22
Season 2 Chonicles 9:9
Pinch Levititcus 2:13
1tsp. Amos 4:5
3 Tbsp. Judges 4:19

Bible Readings Matthew 20:1-16, Philippians 1 Available Here

“Remember,Reach, Rejoice, Ready”
From Philippians 1

18But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.

Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. 20I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 21For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! 23I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; 24but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. 25Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, 26so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me.

We value your friendship and the opportunity to share the love of Jesus together with you. Click here to view this week’s worship folder!

Good Shepherd’s Flock
Our Church Family 293 Sheep and 37 Lambs = 330 Souls
Attendance last week: 22 Thursday and 111 Sunday

Bible Study Videos
In these videos, we are presenting the Adult Bible class that occurs after the regular church service, while the kids are in Sunday School. Always fascinating, always fun, always celebrating the joy we find in God’s Word!

Bible Study Videos
In these videos, we are presenting the Adult Bible class that occurs after the regular church service, while the kids are in Sunday School. Always fascinating, always fun, always celebrating the joy we find in God’s Word!

Bible Readings Romans 14:5-9, Matthew 18:21-35 Available Here

“How BIG is my God?”
From Psalm 103

11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his love for those who fear him;

12 as far as the east is from the west,
so far has he removed our transgressions from us.

13 As a father has compassion on his children,
so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him;

We value your friendship and the opportunity to share the love of Jesus together with you. Click here to view this week’s worship folder!

Good Shepherd’s Flock
Our Church Family 293 Sheep and 37 Lambs = 330 Souls
Attendance last week: 31 Thursday and 180 Sunday