The Shepherd's Voice

As We Gather

Our prayers are filled with “just one more thing” that we ask of God. Crowded into the prayers of God’s people are the manifold concerns and burdens of this mortal life. But from another perspective, it is not one more thing but one thing only. In the Gospel for today, we see the contrast between the many things occupying the attention of and creating stress upon, Martha and the one thing needful, which her sister, Mary, has recognized. It is this one thing to which we are called today, and it is the key to finding our way through the stresses, burdens, and concerns that complicate our lives of faith.

Today’s Readings

O.T. Genesis 18:1–14 (The Lord promises Abraham and Sarah a son.) https://bible.faithlife.com/bible/genesis/18/1-14?_ga=2.189655723.1020226038.1657551735-257035986.1643645019

N. T. Colossians 1:21–29 (Making known the mystery now revealed in Chris.) https://bible.faithlife.com/bible/colossians/1/21-29?_ga=2.189655723.1020226038.1657551735-257035986.1643645019

Gospel Luke 10:38–42 (The Lord visits the home of Mary and Martha.) https://bible.faithlife.com/bible/luke/10/38-42?_ga=2.189655723.1020226038.1657551735-257035986.1643645019

Reader: Matt Martz

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

By Charlotte Visbeck, in memory of Ray’s father, Nicholas Visbeck.

Many Thanks

To Vicar Jeffrey Campbell, who is filling in for Pastor Schonberg this morning. May God bless him as he brings us God’s Word and leads us in worship. While Pastor Schonberg is on vacation, if an emergency arises requiring pastoral care, please contact Rev. Ken Fosse at 732-363-0732.

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.

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

Under Doctor’s Care:   

J.R. Aldarelli, Carlee Allfrey,

Alice Blaze, Bill Cerrato, 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

Genesis 18:17–33 (Abraham asks the Lord to spare Sodom and Gomorrah.)

Colossians 2:6–15 (Once dead, God made us alive in Christ.)

Luke 11:1–13 (“Lord, teach us to pray.”)