The Shepherd's Voice
What's Happening Today
As We Gather
As our gracious God gathers us together in His house today, we are blessed with another opportunity to be filled with His love. This love is the love that enables us to love. It all begins with God, who so loved the world that He gave His only-begotten Son. This love is found in Jesus, who in great love offered His life upon the cross for us. This love is poured out upon us when we, by the power of the Holy Spirit, believe in Christ as our Lord and Savior. It knows no limits because this love is directed to us in Christ and then through us back to God in lives of worship. But our worship doesn’t stop when the Service is over; no, our love for God continues when it is directed through us toward our neighbors in lives of humble service. The limitless love of God is ours to receive yet again today as we gather to give thanks to the Father above who has “transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins” (Colossians 1:13–14).
Today’s Readings
O.T. Leviticus 18:1–5;19:9–18 (The Lord instructs us to keep His statutes.) https://bible.faithlife.com/bible/leviticus/19/9-18?_ga=2.181298087.1462971694.1657031147-257035986.1643645019 https://bible.faithlife.com/bible/leviticus/18/1-5?_ga=2.181298087.1462971694.1657031147-257035986.1643645019
N. T. Colossians 1:1–14 (We live by faith in Christ Jesus.) https://bible.faithlife.com/bible/colossians/1/1-14?_ga=2.181298087.1462971694.1657031147-257035986.1643645019
Gospel Luke 10:25–37 (The good Samaritan shows love for his neighbor.) https://bible.faithlife.com/bible/luke/10/25-37?_ga=2.181298087.1462971694.1657031147-257035986.1643645019
Reader: Ed Mohlenhoff
Today’s Altar Flowers are Given to the Glory of God
By Jeff Largiader, in memory of his father, Carl.
Many Thanks
To Rev. Philip Matarazzo, who is filling in this morning for Pastor Schonberg who is recovering from a medical procedure. May God bless him as he brings us God’s Word and leads us in worship.
July Mission of the Month
Chiromissons provides free care to underprivileged children and people in third world countries. They have served over 550,000 youngsters and over 1,950,000 people in this capacity. This organization runs mission trips to Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and other countries. With the use of chiropractic care, Chiromissons is adjusting the osseous structures and restoring tone to the nervous system and has helped thousands of patients overcome a wide range of health issues.
Free Stuff Table
There are now binders and hand sanitizer available. Please help yourselves!
Save the Date!
Join us on Sunday, September 18, in Riverfront Park in Point Pleasant (site of the former hospital) for our second annual "Family Fun Day”. We will have our Sunday Service at 10:00 AM under the Pavilion, which will include Communion. Immediately following our Service, we will have a picnic lunch. A sign up sheet will be put out in August.
Save the Date!
Join us on Sunday, September 18, in Riverfront Park in Point Pleasant (site of the former hospital) for our second annual "Family Fun Day”. We will have our Sunday Service at 10:00 AM under the Pavilion, which will include communion. Immediately following our Service, we will have a picnic lunch. A sign up sheet will be put out in August.
A Message from Dottie's House
On behalf of the families who have survived domestic violence and found safe housing and emotional support at Dottie's House - we thank you for your generous contribution. Your $703.00 donation to Dottie's House from June 10, 2022 will help fund our comprehensive programs that provide women with the tools to better their futures and give children the chance to reach their greatest potential. For more details on Dottie's House programs and what we offer to our families please visit our website at www.DottiesHouse.org, sign up for our monthly e-newsletter, and like us on Facebook.
Church Life Photos
We have dedicated one of our bulletin boards to church life and memories. If you have photos of any events or happenings with Good Shepherd then please email them to gsppnj@gmail.com or pop them in the church office mailbox. Thank you!
Remember Our Homebound and Elderly
Please remember our homebound and elderly in prayer or with a card or phone call: Annaliese Benson, Fran McCallum, and Robert Mueller. Contact information is listed on the board in the foyer/Narthex.
This Week at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
In Our Prayers
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
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
Readings for Next Sunday
Genesis 18:1–14 (The Lord promises Abraham and Sarah
a son.)
Colossians 1:21–29 (Making known the mystery now revealed in
Chris.)
Luke 10:38–42 (The Lord visits the home of Mary and Martha.)
