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Preaching
Three Points And A . . . Tie?
July 18, 2011 0

Yesterday was a different experience for me at Good Shepherd. For one, I wore a jacket and tie. The most frequently asked question was “what’s the deal with the tie?” A few people even suspected that my Methodist “boss” would be in the service — perhaps having heard about the messages on communion and baptism Read the full article…

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Good Shepherd
Guest Bloggers From Haiti — Ron Dozier & Mike Gathman
July 15, 2011 1

Talbot, We have had an amazing time here connecting with the children at the three orphanages we have visited. You would be very proud of the GS volunteers who are on this trip.We have had some internet issues so that has delayed sending the blogs in a timely manner. Latest Blogs: By Michael Gathman July Read the full article…

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Good Shepherd
Elements, Week Three: Words
July 15, 2011 0

We’ve eaten bread. We’ve been immersed in water. Now it’s time for words. Why do we use words in worship? What do we actually believe God does with them? Our vocal chords work, air emerges, words get sounded out, and that’s supposed to change the world? We’ll see. Sunday. 8:30. 10. 11:30.

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Good Shepherd
More From Haiti
July 14, 2011 0

Here’s another first-hand account from our team in Haiti: A bumpy, dusty ride leads us to a tiny cement refuge filled with angels. “A New Life Orphanage” is the temporary address for the small ones left behind… As we opened the gate dozens of sets of big brown eyes stared back at us….there was almost Read the full article…

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Pastoral Ministry
Wednesdays, Weddings And More Weddings
July 13, 2011 2

Is it something in the water? I have more pending weddings than at any other time in my 21 years of pastoral ministry. And each couple deserves the best preparation that I can give them. And isn’t it sad that many couples devote more time & energy to planning their wedding ceremony than to the Read the full article…

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