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Censored! -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: The church has always wanted to do something about excessive violence and sexual
God Thought You'd Never Ask -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Most Christians are not very serious about looking for God or receiving help unle
Does God Believe In Astrology And Flying Saucers? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Superstitions are plagues that we must eradicate.
Is The End Near And Should You Worry? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Jesus' second coming is a fascinating and popular subject for many Christians.
Were You Ever Somebody Else? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Since church members may ask the question, it may be important for ministers to p
We Have Met The Monster And It Is Us -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Each of us must make a careful and continual examination of our lives to see wher
Is The Real You The Right You? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Do we know who we really are, and more importantly, what we can become?
Moved Any Mountains Lately? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Should we be able to heal people with prayer, and if so what can we heal?
Is Church Dangerous? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Is there anything unpleasant or inconvenient about going to church?
Will God Help The St. Louis Cardinals Win? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: What are the appropriate and inappropriate subjects for prayer?
Some Are More Equal Than Others -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: One of the responsibilities of the Christian is to love the "unlovables."
The Ninth Beatitude: Blessed Are Those Who Get Angry! -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: It is not always wrong to get angry.
How To Handle Your Preacher -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Ministers could take the Sunday morning service as an opportunity to discuss the
How Many Roads To Heaven? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Do we have to be a Christian or a certain kind of Christian to "get to heaven"?
Am I My Butterfly's Keeper? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: How we care for the animals may tell us a lot about our love and sensitivity for
Do You Have To Be Smart To Be A Christian? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Since the Bible isn't always easy to understand and the world is very complex, do
David And Bathsheba: An Affair To Remember -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: There is much to learn from this story of loyalty, courage, sin, responsibility,
Are There Any Goats In Heaven? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Who is saved and how?
Start Quoting God Accurately -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Integrity demands that we are careful and honest with our use of scripture to quo
Daring To Be A Lion's Breakfast! -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Do we always have the necessary courage to take a moral stand or face ridicule, s
Famous Flights: The Art Of Running Away -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Running away from a problem is not always bad.
If Crows Don't Worry, Scarecrows Won't Work -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Apparently stress or worry is one of our greatest burdens and needs consideration
When And How To Break The Law -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Are good Christian citizens ever allowed to break the civil law?
Holy Smoke -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: What are the ingredients of true worship?
A Drink At David's Place -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: A communion sermon reflecting on the awesome responsibility we must feel at recei

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Object: A hard-boiled egg, a teaspoon, and a bowl. REMEMBER TO USE A HARD-BOILED EGG! If necessary, use a plastic egg. Put the bowl at the spot you want the child to carry the egg to.

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In each of these scriptures it is up to recognize who is the star of the show. We might be surprised. David thinks he is honoring God by building a temple, but isn’t he really honoring himself as the typical conqueror who builds temples to the gods as a testimony to his accomplishments as a ruler?

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Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says the Lord... So I will attend to you for your evil doings... Then I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the lands... I will raise up shepherds over them... and they shall not fear any longer, or be dismayed, nor shall any be missing, says the Lord. (vv. 1-5)

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:

Let us join together to use this time for rest and relaxation within the preence of our Lord.

Invitation to Confession:

Jesus, sometimes we are lazy and don't do what you want us to do.
Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes we are too busy and wilfully refuse to take time off.
Christ, have mercy.

Jesus, help us to manage our time and our own physical and emotional needs.
Lord, have mercy.

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It is through Jesus, the Good Shepherd, that we become part of his flock.

Scripture: John 10:9

Background Devotions: Psalm 23

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In February of 2000, my grandfather, Lloyd Dings, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He passed away just twelve days later. My grandparents were married 56 years. The legacy he leaves behind is a wonderful wife and a beautiful family
Kristin Borsgard Wee
Four years ago this week, I was walking through an African village in Namibia with my friend, Solveig Kjeseth. We stopped to look at a strange tower formed out of earth. It was about five feet high, crooked in shape, wide at the bottom and coming to a point at the top. I thought it looked like the top of a giant, rumpled witch's hat, only it was gray instead of black. Solveig informed me, much to my surprise, that it was an anthill. I was even more surprised when we came across many more, some of which towered over my head. They were huge!
William J. Carl, III
Have you ever noticed how some families move a lot? Some are corporate moves, some are military, and some are United Methodist pastors. Whatever the case, every time they move they have to find new lodging. In the military, quarters are often provided. The same may be true for clergy if churches own a manse or a parsonage. But, sometimes you have to look for a new home, which means spending some time with real estate agents traveling here and there to find the perfect house. Of course, no house is ever perfect. When you own a home, no matter where you sit you see something that needs fixing.
Mark Ellingson
On this last Sunday of the Church Year (we call it Christ the King Sunday) our attention is directed to the reign of Christ -- to his glorious reign which has already begun with the resurrection on Easter. It is a Sunday to think about salvation, because where Christ reigns salvation is effected. These themes are especially evident in our First Lesson.
Mark Ellingson
On this last Sunday of the Church Year (we call it Christ the King Sunday) our attention is directed to the reign of Christ -- to his glorious reign which has already begun with the resurrection on Easter. It is a Sunday to think about salvation, because where Christ reigns salvation is effected. These themes are especially evident in our First Lesson.
Through Christ, God has solved the problem of conflict between races.

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