October 25, 2009 - A Shepherd's Goal: Abundant Life for the Sheep

Key Focus:

• A shepherd's goal is not his own protection, comfort, authority, or riches. A shepherds goal is abundant life for the sheep. Nothing says what this abundant life is better than Psalm 23:1-4:
  • The Sheep Lack Nothing
    • Rest in rich pasture
    • Lead by quiet waters
  • The Sheep are Protected
    • Guided on right/safe paths
    • Accompanied in times of danger
    • Comforted by protective discipline

Idea Bin:

• Dramatic Piece or Video:

• Key Songs:

• Important Scriptures:

• Communion Focus

• Elder Selection Process
• Harvest Missions

• Psalm 23:1-4
• John 10:7-10
• cf. Ezekiel 34

Time in the Word Focus:

• Key focus of the Time in the Word: God as our Shepherd in the O.T., and Jesus as our Shepherd in the N.T. show us what the goal of a Shepherd is -- healthy, whole, protected sheep. Since shepherding is a style of leadership as well as a title for a leader, it is crucial that we look for shepherds who share God's goal for us!

Daybreak Focus: (See emphasis above! Team Working on Planning Order - Names)

Refresh Focus: (See emphasis above! Team Working on Planning Order - Names)