the sheep before himself

His focus, his purpose,
his choice when danger comes
The Good Shepherd,
not like the hired hand,
puts the sheep before himself
runs toward danger,
to protect them
giving his life for us
humble before the Master
our gate to paradise

April 30, 2012
John 10:11-13 (The Message bible)
John 10:1-18 (The Message bible)
Psalm 23 (NRSV)
Acts 4:8-12 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: “The Good Shepherd Lives”
Call to Worship (Abington Worship 2012)
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
prayer before offering
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD Acts 4:5-12)
and sermon, “What’s so Good About the Good Shepherd?”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
April 29, 2012
Fourth Sunday of Eastertide

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