Bible Readings Malachi 3:14-18,1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 Available Here
From 1 Thessalonians 3
7Therefore, brothers, in all our distress and persecution we were encouraged about you because of your faith. 8For now we really live, since you are standing firm in the Lord. 9How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you? 10Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in your faith.
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Good Shepherd’s Flock
Our Church Family 296 Sheep and 37 Lambs = 333 Souls
Attendance last week: 21 Thursday and 121 Sunday
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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.
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Good Shepherd’s Flock
Our Church Family 296 Sheep and 37 Lambs = 333 Souls
Attendance last week: 28 Thursday and 165 Sunday
Bible Readings Psalm 130, Romans 5:5-9, Mathew 4:1-11 Available Here
“FIGS or PIGS?”
From Mark 11
12The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. 13Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs. 14Then he said to the tree, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” And his disciples heard him say it.
20In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots. 21Peter remembered and said to Jesus, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered!”
22″Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. 23″I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. 24Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. 25And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”
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Worship Podcast [53:36m]: Play Now | Play in Popup Worship Podcast [53:36m]: Play Now | Play in PopupIf you think about it, prayer is a very unnatural activity. In fact, the whole concept of prayer flies in the face of the deep-seated value of self-reliance. Prayer is an assault on human autonomy, an indictment on a life whose aim is self-sufficiency. Prayer is an embarrassing nterruption to someone who is on the fast track, bound and determined to make it on their own.
Although prayer is alien to our independent tendencies, each of us has probably reached a point somewhere along the journey of life where we made a decision cry out to God. We might have looked both ways, blushed a bit, and finally fell to our knees, hoping no one else would wee, we fixed our attention on God, and actually prayed.
In the moment, we felt that a serious conversation with God might help out situation. We hoped an honest talk with Him might pay off somehow. And in that private conversation with God, we discovered that we were engaged in one of life’s greatest phenomena.
As we grow in prayer, we discover that God actually wants to be in relationship with us. He is not a reluctant listener, like an exhausted employee at a customer service counter saying, “Now what?� In prayer, God convinces us that He has been waiting for us all along. He will listen to us as long as we want to talk. We matter to Him, and He cares deeply about us. In times of prayer, God also assures us that His power is available to us. As we communicate with God, we hear Him say, “I can handle this situation, your needs, your hardships; I can
handle anything life throws your way.�
The phrase in Scripture that sums it up best for me is found in Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and
petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace
of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and
your minds in Christ Jesus.�
Maybe, over the years, you have become a person who prays often and freely. Or you may be someone who has prayed in desperation over a few occasions, but for whom prayer is not always a regular occurrence. Perhaps you are in a relationship to prayer, this series of interactions will help you deepen your understanding of prayer, your commitment to prayer, and the practice of prayer in your daily life.
True is an act of worship in which Christians may bring their requests to god anywhere, anytime, anyplace.
Submitted by Evelyn Garber
Based in part on “Interactions�
IT’S SPRINGTIME, ALMOST TIME TO PLANT YOUR GARDEN
How To Plant Your Garden:
First, you come to the garden alone,
While the dew is still on the roses….
FOR THE GARDEN OF YOUR DAILY LIVING,
PLANT THREE ROWS OF PEAS
1. Peace of mind
2. Peace of heart
3. Peace of soul
PLANT FOUR ROWS OF SQUASH:
1. Squash gossip
2. Squash indifference
3. Squash grumbling
4. Squash selfishness
PLANT FOUR ROWS OF LETTUCE:
1. Lettuce be faithful
2. Lettuce be kind
3. Lettuce be patient
4. Lettuce really love one another
NO GARDEN IS WITHOUT TURNIPS:
 1. Turnip for meetings
 2. Turnip for service
 3. Turnip to help one another
TO CONCLUDE OUR GARDEN WE MUST HAVE THYME:
1. Thyme for each other
2. Thyme for family
3. Thyme for friends
WATER FREELY WITH PATIENCE AND CULTIVATE WITH LOVE.
GOOD SHEPHERD’S COOKING CLASSIN LOW SPIRITS, MIXED UP, BURNED OUT?
GET OUTOF THE FRYING PAN AND STAY OUT OF THE FIRE.
YOU KNEAD THE BREAD OF LIFE.
GIVE JESUS ENTREE’ INTO YOUR HEART.
YOU’LL RELISH THE PIECE OF MIND, HE BRINGS IN ALL SEASONS.
HE’LL CLARIFY THE TRUTH, STIR YOUR EMOTIONS,
AND PRESERVE YOUR SOLE.
MAKE JESUS YOUR MAIN INGREDIENT.
HE’S MORE FILLING THAN YOU CAN MEASURE.
DON’T PUT HIM ON THE BACK BURNER.
HIS OFFER IS ON THE TABLE
HE’LL NEVER DESSERT YOU AND HE’S ALREADY
PAID THE TAB!
since starting the cooking class and bible study in october, we have enjoyed some great food and discussion. why not join us on the second tuesday of the month, starting at 7pm. if you are interested in joining us, please mark your calendars for these upcoming dates:
february 13th- chocolates
march 13th- pasta
april 10th- salads
may 8th- desserts
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