en http://site.shepherdchurch.com © Copyright 2000 - 2008Church Community Builder. All Rights Reserved. http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=31 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=31&article_id=87 This is the archive of all the sermons preached at Church of the Good Shepherd in 2008. Please feel free to browse and listen to them. We pray that the Lord will use them to make His word clear to you. Instructions: Click the sermon title link to listen to the sermon in your browser. To save the file to listen to later, right-click the link and select "Save as..." Latest Sermon:Date Sermon TitleSpeakerBible Text05/11/08 Live With Your Wives in an Understanding Way Timothy Bayly 1 Peter 3:7 05/04/08No One Was Able to Answer HimTimothy Bayly Matt. 22:41-46 04/27/08 You Shall LoveTimothy BaylyMatt. 22:34-40 Archive: Date Sermon TitleSpeakerBible Text01/06/08Let Us Go To the House of the LordTimothy Bayly Psalm 12201/13/08 The Resurrection of the DeadTimothy Bayly Matt. 22:23-33 01/20/08 If You Are Led By the Spirit, You Are Not Under the Law Stephen Baker Gal. 5:19-23 01/27/08 Believing, You Will ReceiveTimothy Bayly Matt. 21:18-22 02/03/08 Tax Collectors and Prostitutes Did BelieveTimothy Bayly Matt. 21:23-32 02/10/08 Do Not Quench the SpiritStephen Baker 1 Thess. 5:19 02/17/08 Do Not Grieve the Holy SpiritStephen Baker Ephesians 4:30 02/24/08 A People, Producing the Fruit of ItTimothy Bayly Matt. 21:33-46 03/02/08 Your Heavenly Father Will Also Forgive YouTimothy Bayly Matt. 6:9-15 03/09/08 As Many as You Find, Invite to the Wedding FeastTimothy Bayly Matt. 22:1-15 03/16/08 You Did Not Recognize the Time of Your VisitationJody Killingsworth Lk. 19:28-44 03/20/08 If You Know These Things, You Are Blessed If You Do ThemStephen Baker Jn. 13:1-17 03/21/08 The Sign of JonahJoseph Bayly Matt. 12:38-45 03/23/08 God Highly Exalted HimTimothy Bayly Phil. 2:5-11 03/30/08 For You Are Not Partial to AnyTimothy Bayly Matt. 22:16-22 04/06/08 Whose Likeness and Inscription Is This?Timothy Bayly Matt. 22:15-22 04/13/08 They Neither Marry Nor Are Given in MarriageTimothy Bayly Matt. 22:23-33 04/20/08 This Is the Great and Foremost CommandmentTimothy Bayly Matt. 22:34-40 04/27/08 You Shall LoveTimothy Bayly Matt. 22:34-40 05/04/08 No One Was Able to Answer HimTimothy Bayly Matt. 22:41-46 05/11/08 Live With Your Wives in an Understanding WayTimothy Bayly 1 Peter 3:7 Tue, 13 May 2008 10:49:39 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14&article_id=16 Church of the Good Shepherd Office Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm Mailing Address 2501 S. Endwright Rd. Bloomington, IN 47403 Email: Click here to email us. Phone: 812.650.0087 Fax: 866.311.9263 View Larger Map Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:01:22 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=13 Tim Bayly is a PCA pastor serving Church of the Good Shepherd in Bloomington, Indiana. Bayly received the B.A. in History from University of Wisconsin (Madison) and the M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. From 1996-2000 he served as Executive Director of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, and then a council member until 2005. Bayly has contributed chapters to titles published by Crossway Books and Canon Press. He blogs at baylyblog.com. Bayly serves on the board of ClearNote Fellowship, an organization focused on training pastors and planting churches. He also serves on the faculty of ClearNote Pastors College which graduated its first class in Spring of 2008. Married to Mary Lee (Taylor) since 1976, God has blessed the Baylys with five children and five grandchildren. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:50:59 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16&article_id=25 The Good Shepherd Band See what's new with our band and find concert info at http://www.goodshepherdband.com/ Online Photo Album Take a look at the faces of CGS at http://picasaweb.google.com/CGSgoodshepherd Our Sister Church: Free Evangelical Church of Mechernick, Germany http://www.mechernich.feg.de/ Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:40:45 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=24 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=24&article_id=43 2501 S. Endwright Road Bloomington, IN 47403 Directions from Downtown Bloomington -Go West on Second Street across Highway 37 -Continue West about 1.5 miles on Second Street (AKA Bloomfield Road or Highway 45) -Turn Right on Airport Road -Turn Right immediately on Endwright Road (go about .5 miles, passing Karst Farm Park on your left) -The church building will be visible on your right -Turn right into the driveway <iframe width="425" height="350" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" xsrc=" Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:11:46 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=14 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=14&article_id=83 God created us to live in community. In today's world we can often feel alone or isolated from other Christians. At Church of the Good Shepherd we have created Home Fellowship Groups to help us get to know one another in a personal, genuine way. These groups meet weekly and are made up of 5-15 adults (children are very welcome--bring them along!). In these groups, the life of the church is lived out together through the development of intimate relationships, the discovery and use of spiritual gifts, discipleship, and evangelism. Being part of a small group is an important part of the privilege and responsibility that comes with being a part of the Body of Christ. God desires to heal us, satisfy our deepest needs, and flow through us to help meet the needs of others--Home Fellowship groups are a place where this happens!. If you would like to get involved in a Home Fellowship Group, please see the list of leaders and meeting information below. Several new groups have recently started up and they would love to have you join them! Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:32:07 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=14 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=14&article_id=82 All groups meet on Sunday. East Side Andrew Henry (317) 797-2477 Doug and Heather Ummel’s Home: (812) 331-0012 2810 Dale Ct., 47401 Bloomington 5:00 PM (Looking for more people!) Wayne Huck (812) 824-2526 Chris and Shelly Connell’s Home: (812) 650-4085 3312 Southern Oaks Dr.,Bloomington 47401 4:00 PM West Side Joseph Bayly (812) 339-8921 Jeff and Laura Moore’s Home: (812) 825-7870 347 Woodfield Ln., Bloomington 47403 5:00 PM Allen Gehring / Joel Klein: (610) 780-2211 / (812) 272-1311 Jiho and Maryanne Kim’s Home: (812) 336-0774. 4136 Heritage Way, 47403 Bloomington Lunch David Talcott (812) 825-8615 David and Anna Talcott’s Home: (812) 825-8615 615 S. Fridley Ct., Bloomington 47403 5:00 PM (FULL) South Side Jeff Ewer (812) 824-5573 Jeff and Amanda Ewer’s Home: (812) 824-5573 481 Empire Mill Rd., Bloomington 47401 4:00 PM (FULL) Jake Mentzel (812) 455-8440 Dave and Annie Curell’s Home: (812) 339-2371 1151 W. Twin Oaks Ridge, Bloomington 47403 5:00 PM Niek Schreuder (812) 824-2810 Niek and Therese Schreuder’s Home: (812) 824-2810 6140 W Duvall Rd. Bloomington 47403 5:00 PM (FULL) Lucas Weeks (812) 339-6784 Latasha Bristol’s Home: (812) 345-9623. 2615 S Delila Star Dr., Bloomington 47403 4:30 PM (Looking for More People!) Ellettsville Stephen Baker (812) 323-7390 Kevin Jackson’s Home: (812) 961-8874 3986 W Alison Ct., Bloomington 47404 5:00 PM (FULL) Ben Curell (812) 935-7020 Glen and Rachel Pierson’s Home: (812) 369-1769 416 Potowatami Ct., Ellettsville 47429 5:00 PM Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:47:57 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=7 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=7&article_id=7 Youth Pastor - Steve Moxey steve.moxey@gmail.com Assistant Youth Pastor David Abu-Sara dabusara@gmail.com/ 630.253.0816 (mobile) Church Office 812.650.0087 churchoffice@shepherdchurch.com Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:09:48 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=14 Dave earned his B.A. in Bible from Asbury College in 1984. He was ordained in the Association of Vineyard Churches in 1989. He served as a church planter/pastor in Toledo, Ohio from 1989-1999. Dave is the Families Pastor at CGS, his responsibilities include small groups, assimilation and worship. Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:51:51 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=10 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=10&article_id=35 Ephesians 6:10-11 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. David's Mighty Men has officially kicked off for the 07/08 year! In an effort to "put on the full armor of God", we will be reading RC Sproul's "Essential Truths of the Christians Faith" and studying important doctrines of Scripture. We meet on Saturday mornings from 8:30am to 9:30am for teaching and fellowship. We will meet on the following days: 2008 January 12, 19, 26February 9, 16, 23March 22, 29April 12, 19, 26 If you would like more information, please don't hesitate to contact Lucas Weeks at 339-6784. You can also reach me at nospam@gmail.com (substitute "ldweeks" for "nospam"). I look forward to seeing you there! Wed, 9 Jan 2008 07:46:43 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=27 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=27&article_id=63 This is the archive of all the sermons preached at Church of the Good Shepherd in 2007. Please feel free to browse and listen to them. We pray that the Lord will use them to make His word clear to you. Instructions: Click the sermon title link to listen to the sermon in your browser. To save the file to listen to later, right-click the link and select "Save as..." Latest Sermon:Date Sermon TitleSpeakerBible Text12/30/07 Wrap Your Life Around God's Kingdom Stephen Baker Heb. 10:32-39 12/24/07For You Know the Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ Stephen Baker 2 Cor. 8:9 12/23/07From This Time On All Generations Will Count Me Blessed Tim Bayly Lk 1:39-55 Archive: Date Sermon TitleSpeakerBible Text01/07/07Except in the Cross of Our Lord Jesus ChristTimothy Bayly Gal. 6:11-18 01/14/07 Except in the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ IITimothy Bayly Gal. 6:11-18 01/21/07 I Am Not Ashamed of the GospelStephen Baker Ro. 1:1-17 01/28/07 Better Is One Day In Your Courts Timothy Bayly Psalm 84 02/04/07 But A New CreationTimothy Bayly Gal. 6:11-18 02/11/07 Peace Be Unto ThemTimothy BaylyGal. 6:11-18 02/18/07 He Who Began a Good Work in YouTimothy BaylyPhil. 1:1-6 02/25/07 Increase Our FaithDavid Curell Luke 17:5 03/04/07 The Grace of Our Lord Jesus ChristTimothy BaylyGal. 6:11-18 03/11/07 AmenTimothy BaylyGal. 6:11-18 03/18/07 All Who Are Being Led by the Spirit of GodStephen Baker Ro. 8:1-17 03/25/07 Everyone Whose Spirit God Had Stirred Timothy BaylyEzra 1 04/01/07 People on the Road to JerusalemTimothy BaylyLk. 18:35-19:38 04/08/07 He Is RisenTimothy Bayly1 Cor. 15:12-28 04/15/07 Pursue the Things that Make for Peace Timothy BaylyRo. 14:1-15:3 04/22/07 What It Means to Be A Missionary David Wegener Acts 18:5-11 04/29/07 All the People Shouted with a Great Shout Timothy BaylyEzra 3:1-13 05/06/07 Let Your Light ShineTimothy Bayly Matt. 5:13-16 05/13/07 Older Women Likewise (unavailable) Timothy Bayly Titus 2 05/20/07 Jesus Loved Martha and Her Sister and LazarusStephen Baker Jn. 11:1-44 05/27/07 When He Comes, He Will Convict the WorldTimothy Bayly Acts 2:36-41 06/03/07 You Have Nothing in Common With UsTimothy Bayly Ezra 4:1-5 06/10/07 Then Work on theHouse of God . . . CeasedTimothy Bayly Ezra 4 06/17/07 Every One a LeaderDavid Curell Num 13-14; Jos 14-1506/24/07 Salvation from God's PerspectiveStephen Baker John 17:1-5 07/01/07 Salvation from Man's PerspectiveStephen Baker John 17:1-26 07/08/07 This is the Way, Walk in itTimothy Bayly Is. 30:1-26 07/15/07 Power is Perfected in WeaknessTimothy Bayly 2 Cor. 12:1-10 07/22/07 We Have Left Everything and Followed YouDavid Curell Mark 10:28-31 07/29/07 We're All BrokenJoseph Bayly 1 Jn. 1:1-10 08/05/07 They Have Healed the Brokenness of My People SuperficiallyStephen Baker Jer. 6:13-17 08/12/07 Be Reconciled to Your BrotherTimothy Bayly Matt. 5:21-26 08/19/07 Regard One Another as More Important Than YourselvesTimothy Bayly Phil. 2:1-4 08/26/07 You Led Your People Like a FlockTimothy Bayly Psalm 77 09/02/07 For They Keep Watch Over Your SoulsTimothy Bayly Heb. 13:17-18 09/09/07 Deal Bountifully With Your Servant, That I May Live and Keep Your WordStephen Baker Ps. 119:17-24 09/16/07 Ephesians 4:1-6Timothy Bayly Eph. 4:1-6 09/23/07 To Give His Life a Ransom for ManyTimothy Bayly Matt. 20:25-28 09/30/07 Moved with Compassion, Jesus Touched Their EyesTimothy Bayly Matt. 20:29-34 10/07/07 Who is This?Timothy Bayly Matt. 21:1-17 10/14/07 This is the Will of God, Your SanctificationStephen Baker 1 Thess. 4:1-8 10/21/07 Acts 13:1-3Timothy Bayly Acts 13:1-3 10/28/07 Reformation SundayTimothy Bayly Matt. 16:13-20 11/04/07 But If I Go, I Will Send Him to YouTimothy Bayly John 16:1-16 11/11/07 Born of the SpiritJoseph Bayly John 3:1-8 11/18/07 Romans 8:1-17David Curell Rom 8:1-17 11/25/07 He Took the Bread and Gave Thanks to GodTimothy Bayly Acts 27:27-44 12/02/07 The Spirit and His GiftsSteve Moxey 1 Cor. 12 12/09/07 Walk by the Spirit, and You Will Not Carry Out the Desire of the FleshStephen Baker Gal. 5:16-26 12/16/07 But They Had No ChildTim Bayly Luke 1:5-25 12/23/07 From This Time On All Generations Will Count Me BlessedTim Bayly Luke 1:39-55 12/24/07 For You Know the Grace of Our Lord Jesus ChristStephen Baker 2 Cor. 8:9 12/30/07 Wrap Your Life Around God's KingdomStephen Baker Heb. 10:32-39 Tue, 8 Jan 2008 10:00:11 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=1 Thanks for taking the time to check out Church of the Good Shepherd. We are a church that exists to glorify God by helping those burdened with sin come to know and trust Jesus Christ and live in peace with the Holy God. It's our joy to serve you as you seek God. Join us this Sunday, won't you? Everyone's welcome! If you have any questions, please give us a call at (812) 650-0087. We look forward to meeting you. May God bless you, Pastors Dave Curell, Tim Bayly, Stephen Baker Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:14:52 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=15 Stephen completed a Master of Ministry degree from the Reformed Baptist Pastoral Training Institute of Worcester, Massachusetts in 2001. He served as an elder at Grace Fellowship Church in Hazleton, Pennsylvania for three years before moving to Bloomington in 2003. He was married to Sebra in 1994 and has four sons. Stephen serves as a pastoral counselor, discipler, and teacher at CGS. He is also the dean of the ClearNote Pastors College. Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:11:57 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=85 We meet on the west side of town, across from Karst Farm Park, in our newly built building. Directions: From Hwy 37, go west on 2nd Street/Hwy 45. Continue past Walmart and Curry Pike. Turn right at the next light onto Airport Road. Take the first right onto Endwright Road. Continue until you see the building and driveway on your right. View Larger Map Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:03:42 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=86 Don't worry, we can get you there. Whether it's Sunday morning worship service or midweek programs you can get a ride. IU Students contact Anna Epp: (503) 302-3742, aepp@indiana.edu Others contact Paul Lukey: 339-4509, pjlukey@bloomington.in.us Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:03:42 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=29 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=29&article_id=84 The purpose of Church of the Good Shepherd is to fulfill the biblical mandate, as a household of God, by worshiping God in spirit and truth, preaching the Gospel, making disciples of all nations, defending God's truth, living in fellowship with one another, and giving ourselves to unceasing prayer. Worshiping God in spirit and truth: Since God Almighty alone is worthy of and delights in our praise, Church of the Good Shepherd will work at worship which is true to scripture, God-focused, reverent, joyful, and led by the Holy Spirit.1 Preaching the gospel: Considering that God, not wanting any to perish, has prolonged these days before Christ's imminent return and final judgment; Church of the Good Shepherd will become all things to all people, turning our backs on our own comfort and prejudice to proclaim salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.2 Making disciples of all nations: Realizing that all true Christians are disciples and that the greater reward of following Christ requires sacrifice, Church of the Good Shepherd will invest time and resources in relationships that encourage our continual growth.3 Standing for God's truth: Because God has ordained the church, His Household as the pillar and foundation of the truth, Church of the Good Shepherd will unashamedly witness to God's truth in our words and actions, in fulfillment of our individual callings.4 Living in fellowship with one another: Recognizing that those who have God as their Father will be united to His household, the Church of the Living God; Church of the Good Shepherd will live together in unity, intimacy, and love— receiving God's grace through one another according to the gifts which each of us has received.5 Giving ourselves to unceasing prayer: Knowing that God desires to use the prayers of His children to give us all good things, and God's word directs us to pray continually, Church of the Good Shepherd will not neglect the great privilege of entering boldly into God's presence, remembering that if we have not received, it is because we have not asked.6 _______________________ 1 Psalm 29:2, 33:8, 95:1-2, 100:2; Isaiah 12:5-6; Luke 4:8, John 4:23; Ephesians 5:18-19; 1 Peter 2:5; Revelation 4:11 2 Mark 13:10; Luke 24:47; John 5:24; Acts 10:43; Romans 1:16; 1Corinthians 9:19-23; 2 Timothy 2:8; 2 peter 3:9 3 Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 3:13-15; Luke 6:40, 9:23; Acts 11:26; 1 Corinthians 11:1; 2 Thessalonians 3:9; 2 Timothy 2:2 4 Exodus 23:2; John 17:17; Acts 17:16-17; 1 Timothy 3:15; 1 Corinthians 10:3-5 5 Psalm 133; John 13:34; Romans 12:4-5; 1 Corinthians 1:9-10, 12:7-11; Galatians 6:1-5; Hebrews 10:24-25; 1 Peter 1:22, 4:10 6 2 kings 4:1-7; Psalm 145:18; Matthew 6:5-13; Luke 11:1-13, 18:1-8; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; James 4:1-2, 5:16 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:55:28 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2&article_id=2 Church of the Good Shepherd is: Protestant Salvation comes only through God's free gift of Jesus Christ alone by grace through faith alone, not by our own efforts to be "good enough." The Bible is the only infallible guide to how we should live to the glory of God. Reformed God is sovereign-the all-powerful ruler over His creation. Holding to the historic beliefs of the Reformation, we believe all of life is to be lived to His glory, obeying His Word. Evangelical Jesus said that to see heaven, a man must be born again. The Good News is that all who are born again will go to heaven. The Church's responsibility is to make disciples of all nations, baptizing and teaching them to obey everything He has commanded. Joyful God tells us that the Kingdom of God is a matter of "righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit" (Romans 14:17). We see all of these as the fruit of the gospel working in those who believe. Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:45:21 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=3 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=3&article_id=3 MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers. MOPS is a program designed to encourage mothers with children under school age through relationships and resources. These women come from different backgrounds and lifestyles, yet have similar needs and a shared desire to be the best mothers they can be! MOPS at Church of the Good Shepherd meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM from September through April. Childcare is provided. For more information about MOPS at CGS please contact Michelle Holmes (339-0654). Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:09:20 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=3 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=3&article_id=9 Women's Bible Studies Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings through the school year (September - May) Spring Retreat Our annual retreat is a great chance to get away, make new friends and be refreshed spiritually. Mentoring Program A ministry that pairs older and younger women together to meet on a regular basis for fellowship, prayer, accountability and encouragement. Visitation Ministry Visit the homebound, sick, and elderly. Nursery and Childcare Help staff the nursery during Sunday school, morning worship, and midweek programs. Music Ministry Share your musical gifts through singing or playing during morning worship. Community Outreach Opportunities include working with Backstreet Missions, Crisis Pregnancy Center, and more. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:08:45 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=6 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=6&article_id=79 What is ClearNote Campus Fellowship? Well, of course it is “a missional ministry of Church of the Good Shepherd to Indiana University.” There, all of your questions are answered, aren’t they? ClearNote Campus Fellowship, or CNCF for those with a penchant for acronyms, is Church of the Good Shepherd’s attempt to reach out with the gospel to the students at Indiana University by going onto campus with small-group Bible studies, a weekly meeting, and a host of other activities. The fundamental goals we have are to see students come to faith and become incorporated into the life of the local church at CGS. I like to think of it as a mutant arm growing out of CGS towards the IU campus, which seeks to bring unbelievers into our body such that they might know salvation and the joys of fellowship in the church. Thus, you ask, “What does this have to do with regular church-people and those who aren’t situated at or attending IU?” I’m glad you asked, as there are a myriad of ways anyone in the church can help get this ministry started. Primarily, the church body can help by continuing to do what it does so well: welcoming people into the church, their homes, and their small groups and loving them. We are also going to need help making fliers, moving sound equipment every week, setting up for a weekly meeting, and various other tasks, so if you are able and willing, we will be able to use your help. Finally, an exhortation: churches that are reformed in doctrine sadly carry the stereotype of being inactive, particularly with regard to evangelism – we are known as the “frozen chosen.” What is even sadder is that this is often true of us and we just don’t care. Ironically and tragically, we who understand God’s grace are frequently the slowest to simply tell others about it, and it is a great sin. Church for many of us has become a sanctuary from the world, a place where we can consume until we are fat and happy, rather than a hospital where we bring the spiritually sick, or a training ground where we prepare to go out into the world to do battle. Thus, CNCF is a very practical way we can take steps as a church to remedy this problem, such that we might reach out to a particular group – students – who are just as lost as we once were. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:03:32 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=12 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=12&article_id=14 Children's Midweek Programs September - May Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Preschool-6th grade classes include Bible lessons, crafts, activities, songs, and snacks. Nursery available. Sunday School Classes Sunday, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Classes for all ages led by outstanding teachers. Children's Church Sundays, during the sermon. Worship, activities, and Bible lessons geared for your elementary aged children. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:57:42 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23&article_id=83 Thank you to all who helped us make the move in date of October 21! Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:35:05 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23&article_id=81 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:34:53 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23&article_id=82 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:34:53 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23&article_id=75 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:34:53 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23&article_id=76 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:34:53 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23&article_id=77 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:34:53 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23&article_id=66 Walls were loaded to the new site and put up in four days! Praise God. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:34:53 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23&article_id=62 Work continues on the building site. The curbs, parking areas and driveways are mostly completed. After the weather breaks in the spring we will be able to put down the asphalt. The excavators are now placing the topsoil in the parking lot islands so that they can be seeded as soon as possible. They have also put down a rock base on the building pad (the footprint of the building) so that the construction work in the winter months will be less messy. We hope to be pouring the foundations very soon. We are thankful that we recently received a long-awaited permit from the State of Indiana. Reception of this permit has allowed us to apply for the next level of construction permits from the county. This next-level application has been made and we are waiting to hear from the county officials. These permits, when received, will allow us to pour the foundations and construct the basic shell of the building. We are also thankful to have been able to close on the construction loan. The building process is now in full swing. Remember to pray for the project. We have to have certain things done in order to get permits. We have to have the right windows of opportunity with the weather to get certain things done. We have to have permits in hand in order to take advantage of the given windows of opportunity. This is part of the reason it takes so long to build a building. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:34:53 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23&article_id=53 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:34:53 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23&article_id=54 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:34:53 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23&article_id=55 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:34:53 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23&article_id=51 Monday, August 7th marks the arrival of earth moving equiptment on the Endwright road building site. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:34:53 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23&article_id=52 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:34:53 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23&article_id=48 Following the announcement that the excavation permit for the new building had been issued it may seem like not much has happened on the new church building, but actually the contrary is true. The past weeks have been very busy with negotiating possible excavators for the project. This part of the building process is not visible but is extremely important because a hasty decision made in impatience may mean the loss of many thousands of dollars. The excavation company that is finally awarded our contract will put us into their schedule (all of these companies are very busy so the exact time digging will commence is unknown). In the meantime, you may have noticed the removal of trees by the road. This was done to prepare the site for the start of excavation. These trees obscured the view to the future building and, according to the county codes, had to be removed, as the sidewalk line is set back off of the road. New trees will be planted along the sidewalk in the future. A crew also constructed a silt fence in July, in order to comply with codes and prepare the site for excavation. A big thanks to the Sparks family (especially Eagle Scout Jay) and the Boy Scouts for building this for us. Continue to pray for the work of the building committee, the workers who are and will be laboring in construction, the interface with the government and, most importantly, that God will be pleased to be glorified through the future ministry done in the new facility. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:34:53 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20&article_id=80 In this issue: Reunion Thank You A Word from the Pastor Culture Corner What Is CNCF? Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:49:00 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20&article_id=70 In this issue: Women's Retreat Building Update A Word for the Pastor Easter Egg Hunt Senior High Retreats Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:46:57 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20&article_id=69 In this issue: Review of the Variety Show Construction Update Book Recommendations A Word from the Pastor Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:46:57 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20&article_id=68 In this issue: Couple's Night Out What's Happening with the New Building? Meet Our New Elder Jeff Ewer David's Mighty Men A Word from the Pastor Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:46:57 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20&article_id=64 In this issue: 2007 Rally for Life Home Fellowship Groups A Blessed End to 2006 Skate Night What Makes a Satisfactory Worship Experience for Me? A Word from the Pastor Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:46:57 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20&article_id=61 Click here to view this issue: Meet the new officers Church Building Update CGS Thanksgiving Baskets A Word from the Pastor Welcome New Members Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:46:57 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20&article_id=59 Click here to read the October issue: Friday the 13th Youth Gathering Her Children Rise Up and Call Her Blessed Missions Update: South Africa A Word from the Pastor Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:46:57 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20&article_id=57 Click here to read the August issue: Extra service Building Update A Word from our Pastor Jr. High Youth Group Trip Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:46:57 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20&article_id=58 Click here to read the September 2006 issue: Walk for Life David's Mighty Men Missions Update A Word from Our Pastor Building Update Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:46:57 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20&article_id=49 In this issue: Ichthus College Group Our High School Graduates Reformed Evangelical Pastor's College - The First Year Mother's Day Picnic Click here to view the May 2006 issue. Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:46:57 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20&article_id=50 In this issue: Michigan Youth Trip Idols of the Heart Building Construction News A Word from the Pastor Click here to view the June/July 2006 newsletter. Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:46:57 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20&article_id=46 In this issue: The Men's Retreat Holy Week Easter Egg Hunt and Picnic Building Changes Jesus Loved Children Click here to view the April 2006 issue Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:46:57 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20&article_id=41 In this Issue: Jr. High Boys Camping Escapades Women's Retreat: Roots and Fruits Variety Show a Success New Home Fellowship Groups DST A Word from our Pastor Click here to view the March 2006 newsletter Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:46:57 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20&article_id=39 In this issue: Men's Breakfasts Annual Financial Meeting Women's Bowling Night Youth Winter Retreats The Reformed Evangelical Pastor's College (His)appointment Click here to view the February 2006 Newsletter. Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:46:57 MST http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20 http://site.shepherdchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=20&article_id=35 Click here to download the newsletter. Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:46:57 MST