Category: all Sunday rest 2014
Sunday rest and reflection!
Sunday May 25th, 2014
Dear Friends of Jesus,
After a week of being scattered in this world, the Church of Jesus Christ gathers for prayer, Bible Study, and fellowship! Worship of Jesus is a priority and together, He is right there in our midst! We can offer ourselves to Him afresh and receive instruction and correction. We can be a blessing to others by our words and example! By the way, this is Memorial Weekend! We remember those who have given their lives in service of our country!
We make time for what is really important! Will you set your value on Christ’s command to assemble together today? God’s smile of approval is the greatest reward! Soon we will see Him face to face!
In His Love, Pastor John and Mary
Sunday rest and reflection!
Sunday May 18th, 2014
Dear Friends,
Each Sunday is meant to be a celebration for God’s people! We gather after a week of being scattered like seed to produce fruit in our field of service. We gather to worship God and celebrate the victory of the Cross and resurrection! We gather for prayer and encouragement from our brothers and sisters who gather with us! We share our journey through focus on God and listening for His voice through the preaching of His Word. We are washed by the Word and made ready for another week of scattering in our field of mission, refreshed and ready for action.
God bless you and your family today! May you be refreshed and refocused on what is truly important!
In His Love, Pastor John and Mary
Sunday rest and reflection!
Sunday May 4th, 2014
Dear Friends,
As we finished the reading of the Chronicles, the history of the Old Testament Church should jog our own memories! The Israelites had the temple and God’s presence in their midst. They had priests and kings placed by God as leaders and prophets to call them to godly conduct and a relationship by faith. But this people rejected the call of the prophets and the people and leaders got involved in the world and neglected God! They reached a point of “no remedy” but loss of their land and temple and then captivity!
We certainly have something better! We have a New Covenant through the blood of Jesus Christ! We are now living stones in the New Temple and the glorious Presence of God in the Holy Spirit lives in us! Let’s gather today as His Temple and Bride to pray, worship, partake of Holy Communion, and hear His Word! Jesus is coming and He is our remedy! We must be about His business!
In His Love, Pastor John and Mary
Sunday rest and reflection!
Sunday April 27th, 2014
Dear Friends,
Greetings in the Glorious Name of Jesus Christ! He is alive! Resurrection celebrations will occur today from the rising of the sun to the going down of the same! His Name is to be praised by His people! One day, every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord! Let me encourage you to join God’s family today to worship Jesus and pray! We need another awakening in our land and God responds to the humble prayers of His people!
In His Love, Pastor John and Mary
Sunday rest and reflection!
Sunday April 13th, 2014
Dear Friends,
Today we celebrate Palm Sunday! Nearly 2000 years ago Jesus, in obedience to His Father, rode into Jerusalem on the colt of a donkey and was hailed by the people as the King from David’s line. Jesus came to His temple to be examined as the final sacrifice for the sins of mankind! He would later in that week be crucified as that acceptable sacrifice!
Each Sunday is a celebration of Christ’s resurrection on the third day after His death. We celebrate a risen Savior who is alive from death, Christ the King! What a blessing to rest in His complete salvation and know His love and grace! If you are looking for a family of God or belong to our Good Shepherd Family, come celebrate with us! We love Jesus Christ, worship with passion, pray with faith and grow in grace as we learn His Word! We would be honored if you joined us!
In His Love, Pastor John and Mary
Sunday rest and reflection!
Sunday April 7th, 2014
Dear Friends,
Greetings in the Wonderful Name of Jesus Christ! Today Christians from around the world gather to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and encourage each other to prepare for His soon return for His Bride, the Church! He died according to God’s plan, showing the world His Father’s great love in offering His body and blood as covering for sin. He was buried in a tomb, but rose on the third day! Death was defeated and life and immortality were brought to light as hope for anyone who would believe in Him! We will anticipate His coming again as King of Kings!
If you need a church home or call Good Shepherd your home, please join us in this wonderful celebration as we gather to remember our Lord, worship, and pray! Jesus Christ is the center of our church!
In His Love, Pastor John and Mary
Sunday rest and reflection!
Sunday March 30th, 2014
Dear Friends,
What a privilege to know Jesus Christ and walk with Him each day! What a privilege to gather with God’s people and worship Him whole-heartedly! Let’s come expecting today and this evening as Evangelist Tim Enloe shares with us on the baptism of the Holy Spirit and healing! God is in our midst as we gather in faith! Come expecting and prayed up! Miracles are on the way!
In His Love, Pastor John and Mary
Sunday Rest and Reflection!
Sunday March 23rd, 2014
Dear Friends,
Join us today at GSC for a great service including our children! Pastor Josh and Columbia Perry are children’s evangelists who are doing a week-end crusade for our church family. They bring a special anointing for reaching children and touching the adults as well! What a joy to have them with us and to have you join us for this special service! Jesus loves the little children! I do too!
In His Love, Pastor John
Sunday rest and reflection!
March 16th, 2014
Dear Friends,
I pray that you have been blessed this week by the story of Ruth! It is set in the time of the Judges, and offers hope to all who have ears to hear!
We are so blessed to have a “close relative” in our Lord Jesus Christ! He was ready and able to pay the price to buy us back from slavery to sin and death! He placed His covering of blood over us and took us into His household! He poured abundance of provision into our laps and caused us to sing for joy at God’s grace! His shoes were removed as He bargained for us outside the city gates on the Cross of Calvary! The price of redemption was paid in full!
Let’s join together with God’s people and celebrate His redemption! Christians gather the first day of each week to worship, pray and read His Word! We gather to encourage each other to love and good deeds, awaiting the coming of our heavenly Bridegroom! What a joy it will be when we are joined forever in His presence!
In His Love, Pastor John
Sunday rest and reflection!
March 9th, 2014
Dear Friends,
Greetings in the wonderful Name of Jesus–our Joshua! I hope you have enjoyed the study of Joshua as much as I have! Joshua was a man of faith and a strong leader. He tried to listen to God’s instructions and God honored him with victory and possession of the Promised Land. He and Caleb obtained their inheritance through faith and patient endurance. They never cast away their confidence and received their reward!
Let’s gather today with others on the journey of faith to worship our Father and His only Son, Jesus Christ! He has demonstrated His love for us and longs to meet with us. Come expecting the Presence of our Lord!
In His Love, Pastor John