Dear Friends in Christ, Time moves on and the summer months are upon us! As we continue to worship and witness, learn and serve, this email serves as an update about plans for worship this summer. (Shepherds will also be sharing this information with their assigned households.) Outdoor Worship on July 12th at 9:15amWe now …
Saturday, April 4th “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” – Matthew 11:28-29 Commit to one of the …
In quiet contemplation, view the image below. Reflect on the ways the image communicates the theme of bearing fruit. If you wish, you may also print the image to color as a form of reflection.
Thursday, April 2nd Practice Discipleship: Bear Fruit Bear: to have or display as a visible mark or feature; to carry or support; to produce or give birth to Fruit: seed-bearing structure; the result or reward of work or activity; a behavioral characteristic or action Explore ways you can incorporate acts of service into your daily …
Wednesday, April 1 Psalm 15 Lord, who may dwell in your tabernacle? Who may abide upon your holy hill? Those who lead a blameless life and do what is right, who speak the truth from their heart; they do not slander with the tongue, they do no evil to their friends; they do not cast discredit upon a …
Tuesday, March 31st Journal prompt: How does your discipleship bear fruit? What needs to be pruned so that you can better bear fruit that will last?
Monday, March 30th Reflections on Bearing Fruit “It is taught that good works should and must be done, not that a person relies on them to earn grace, but for God’s sake and to God’s praise. Faith alone always takes hold of grace and forgiveness of sin. Because the Holy Spirit is given through faith, …
Sunday, March 29th Fifth Sunday in Lent — Bear Matthew 7:15-20 [Jesus said], “ “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thorns, or figs from thistles? In the same way, every good tree bears good fruit, but the …
Saturday, March 28th “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” – Matthew 11:28-29 Commit to one of the …
In quiet contemplation, view the image below. Reflect on the ways the image communicates the theme of seeking life. If you wish, you may also print the image to color as a form of reflection.
