The Shepherd's Voice

As We Gather

Today’s Old Testament Reading explains the reason for so many languages: it was to stop the building of the Towel of Babel. But the confusion of tongues was no match for the Holy Spirit. On the Day of Pentecost, the crowd needed no translation, for their ears heard the Gospel in their native languages. The Holy Spirit would also change the disciples’ minds from forgetfulness to remembrance of all that our Lord had said. More than that, Jesus Himself was leaving His peace with them. That was important because no one can keep Christ’s word perfectly. But their weak faith and sinful condition (and our own) would soon be overcome by the forgiveness He won in His death and resurrection. No stone has been left unturned—including the one in front of our Lord’s tomb.

Today’s Readings

O.T. Proverbs 8:1–4, 22–31 (The blessings of wisdom) https://bible.faithlife.com/bible/proverbs/8/1-4?_ga=2.48076519.1176337148.1654522907-257035986.1643645019 https://bible.faithlife.com/bible/proverbs/8/22-31?_ga=2.48076519.1176337148.1654522907-257035986.1643645019

N. T. Acts 2:14a, 22–36 (Peter’s Pentecost sermon affirming all the Lord’s work) https://bible.faithlife.com/bible/acts-2-14a?_ga=2.48076519.1176337148.1654522907-257035986.1643645019 https://bible.faithlife.com/bible/acts/2/22-36?_ga=2.48076519.1176337148.1654522907-257035986.1643645019

Gospel John 8:48–59 (“Before Abraham was, I am.”) https://bible.faithlife.com/bible/john/8/48-59?_ga=2.48076519.1176337148.1654522907-257035986.1643645019

Reader: Matt Martz

Today’s Altar Flowers are Given to the Glory of God

By Ed and Diane Mohlenhoff.

June Mission of the Month 

Trinity Lutheran Church in Uvalde is partnering with the Texas District to help families and victims impacted by recent tragic events. It has been indicated that financial donations are key. 100% of every gift will go to help with the many needs families and victims are experiencing.

Summer Devotions

The summer editions of Portals of Prayer and Hope-full Living are available on the table in the foyer/Narthex. Please take one for yourself and a friend.

The Free Stuff Table is Back!

Please browse and help yourself. Take something for your family or friends. This time, there are back issues of The Lutheran Witness from 2013 to 2020.

https://faithlife.com/goodshepherdppnj/calendar?view=Week

To add someone to our list, please fill out a pink Prayer Request Form and submit it to Pastor or the Church office. Also, please let us know when we can remove names. Prayer requests submitted without a pink form are removed after one week. If we have removed a name in error, please resubmit the name and accept our apologies. Thank you.

Missionaries:

Rev. Dale and Suzanne Kaster, Prague

To Those Who Mourn: Family and friends of Mary Tango.

Under Doctor’s Care:   

J.R. Aldarelli, Carlee Allfrey,

Alice Blaze, Kieran Dillane,

Judy Gruendling, Dale Kaster,

James McCaffrey, Linda McKelvey,

Richard Norris, Tammy Pausz,

Susan Rentas, John Shand,

Harler Jean Visbeck

Special Needs: Situation in Ukraine, those effected by the recent mass shootings, the Brown family, Kim DeAngelo, the Hartdorn family, James McNellis, Robert H. Mueller, the Murray family, and the Zupanc family. All who serve to keep us healthy, fed, and supplied. 

Armed Forces:              All who serve to keep us safe.

Kate Gruendling Kelly Handy

Jonathan Kaster Matthew Orgill

Mason Remondelli David Schauer

Isaiah 65:1–9 (Judgment and salvation)

Galatians 3:23–4:7 (Children and heirs of salvation)

Luke 8:26–39 (Jesus heals a man with demons.)