Shepherding Team
“There's an “app” for that!”
"The Lord is faithful to all His promisesand loving toward all He has made."
—Psalm 145:13
How are you doing on your New Year's resolutions? Do you find yourself having good intentions for positive change, but no “follow through?” Perhaps the problem is that we are not using all the resources available to us as God's children. In “techie terms” the Lord has an “app” for every situation we encounter and He is ready and willing to enable and empower us in every life situation.
Did you resolve to make healthier choices, worry less, improve your relationships, be more generous with your time and money, be more helpful and caring toward others, have more wisdom, be more organized, develop your prayer life, grow in your relationship with the Lord, etc.?? The Good News is that the Holy Spirit is waiting for us to ask so we can receive and apply all the Lord has for us!
God's Word is filled with His promises to us. Here are a few of my favorites: (paraphrased)
1. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. —James 4:8
2. He will complete the work He has begun in you. —Philippians 1:6
3. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. —Philippians 4:13
4. Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. —Matthew 6:33
5. Give and it will be given unto you. —Luke 6:38
6. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and He will direct your path. —Proverbs 3:5,6
7. He will keep us in perfect peace as we trust in Him. —Isaiah 26:3
Some of the “apps” that will help us realize God's promises are available to each of us at Good Shepherd. We can decide to participate in Bible Study and small groups to help us draw near to God and one another, gain wisdom, be strengthened and encouraged by fellowship, we can be faithful to continue our Bible reading program each day and make our prayer life a priority, we can consider ways to reach out with our time, skills, and money to be involved in mission outreach, and we can support and encourage one another by using our God(given gifts to bless the lives of others.
The Shepherding team hopes you will participate in the many wonderful opportunities available at Good Shepherd and encourage others to discover the “apps” the Lord has provided for each of us.
"For no matter how many promises God has made, they are all fulfilled in Jesus Christ.”
Gay Dimock
Shepherding Team Co-chair
The responsibilities of the Shepherding Team is an undertaking that is done in the presence of God. We work closely with the Worship Team. In fact, we often meet together for our monthly meeting rather than separately.
The Shepherding Team ministers to Good Shepherd by developing programs that are aimed at the care of our church family. We do this by having Sunday morning "fellowship time" offering coffee, punch and cookies. At this time we can all take a minute to visit with one another and get to know newcomers. We feel this will bring everyone closer to God.
We encourage you to invite someone to church and remember to greet them and sit with them when they arrive on Sunday morning. Introduce them and make them feel welcome during fellowship time. The Shepherding Team ensures that your spiritual needs are met by offering the Upper Room and Care Notes material to help you with devotions.
“Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that you may prosper, even as your soul prospers.” 3 John 2
We seek to bring all people to Jesus by being a friendly, Christ-centered community offering God's healing, help and hope.