Good Shepherd’s most recent Radical Impact Project was our #FillATruck effort with Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes. Last year, as some of you know, we had a goal of 2,000 and the people of the church filled and returned 2,800. So this year, our goal was more than 2,800 . . . in other words, Read the full article…
I’m treating this day before Thanksgiving as a day of confession. And you, my readers, are my de facto confessional booth. So here are some random items that cause me just a little embarrassment . . . 1. I really like Katy Perry’s song Roar. Really. 2. I get a little panicked if I can’t Read the full article…
It is that week, after all. A week full of running to the airport, raking leaves, eating well, and giving thanks. So what are some musical touch points for those who want to give thanks? In particular, what songs we sing in church contribute to this season of gratitude? Here they are: my five favorite songs that Read the full article…
Yesterday, we did not have what’s often called “Youth Sunday.” Nope. We had a regular “Adult Sunday” with our adult band leading worship, regular greeting team providing the hospitality, and even an 11:30 believer baptism. Yesterday was unique, however, in that I did not bring the sermon. Instead, I wanted to conclude the Not A Fan series Read the full article…
Think of it. There is a young girl in Guatemala who in a few weeks will open the Operation Christmas Child shoebox you are preparing. Or a little boy in Tanzania. Or a set of siblings in India. You get the picture. What you prepare today will literally be in some eager young hands next month. A Read the full article…
