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Thursday 23 April 2015

Pew Sheet - 26th April 2015

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Loving Shepherd of thy Sheep,
Keep thy lamb, in safety keep
Nothing can thy power withstand,
none can pluck me from thy hand. 


Introduction

The image of Jesus shown above is typical of many early examples of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Pictures of Jesus like this carrying a lamb on his shoulders can be found in the catacombs and on early grave stones. The Christian is shown to have Christ as the support. Then a change takes place, later pictures show Jesus the Good Shepherd cradling the church. We can see how an understanding develops of Christ working through the church, rather than the individual. Sheep listened to the church, obeyed the minister and were cared for.

Perhaps we need to move away from the idea of being looked after by clergy and rediscover that we all have service to do ourselves. We all have a mission and ministry and are called to serve. Christians move in the power of God and we are to grow as we each serve and fulfil our responsibilities to Christ.  

Services April 26th  - Easter 4
8.00am     Holy Communion           Long Crendon           JW
10.30am   Sung Eucharist              Long Crendon           JW
                 Followed by the APCM
10.00am   Family Service               Chearsley                  JS
6.00pm     Evensong (shortened)   Nether Winchendon  JW
                 Followed by the APCM