Shepherd's Scroll
Arise and Shine, For Your Light Has Come! Isaiah 60:1
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I give thanks to our gracious God for putting you all in our lives. Your faithfulness and your enthusiasm fill my heart with joy and helps complete my hope in Christ. Every day I look forward to serving our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ alongside each of you and growing in our discipleship journey together.
In our lesson for today, Isaiah is receiving a word from God to relay to the Nation of Israel. This particular passage is for the people of Zion, the Holy City. They are reminded in this passage that although darkness covers the world, and a thicker darkness covers the people. But don’t worry. Don’t fret. “Arise and shine, for your light has come.”
We know in the New Testament that when we refer to light we are talking about the presence of Christ. Christ is the light that shines in the darkness. Christ reveals what people try to hide in the dark. Our sins are revealed. Our deception is revealed. Our desires are revealed. We cannot hide anything from God. The Psalmist reminds us in Psalm 139 that wherever we go, God is there. This is both a joy and a little nerve racking, especially if where I go, in my mind, in my heart, or with my feet, I carry the Light of Christ with me.
We also know that Jesus instructs us to be the “Salt of the Earth and the Light of the World.” We, too, are called to reveal what is hidden in the Darkness. We, too, are called to share hope and guidance with those who seem to be lost or at least covered in “thick darkness.” The way we live our lives, the way we treat others, and the way we trust God is a reflection of Christ’s light that lives in each and every son and daughter of God.
Too often we allow the darkness to get us down. Too often we allow the pressures of society to bend us, and at times even break us. Too often we allow influence of Society to direct our paths, point us in a direction that causes us to compromise our beliefs, our values, and even our own self.
But the Prophet Isaiah reminds us, “Arise and Shine!” Or as Rev. J.D. Walt would say, “wake up sleeper, and rise from the dead!” We no longer have to dwell in darkness. We no longer have to walk around with our heads down because of guilt and shame. No, we can lift our heads up high. We can walk and shine for the world to see, for we are a child of the Living God.
Arise and Shine! For the time has come for us to do something we haven’t been encouraged to do for years -- and that is be disciples who makes disciples. Arise and Shine! For the time has come for us to take our journey of following Christ to the next level. The Light of Christ has come. The light of Christ dwells in us. The Light of Christ is there to be shared with others.
Friends, Now is the time. Not tomorrow, for we are not guaranteed tomorrow. God calls us to shine today. May the light of Christ that lives in you shine brightly today! May you continue to nurture that light for others to seek, and catch fire.
Have a blessed week.
Shalom,
Pastor Frank
Growing in Faith
- Pastor Frank is beginning a new Sunday school class at 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning in the Conference room on the PROFOUNDLY CHRISTIAN DISTINCTLY METHODIST Seedbed book by Rev. Ryan Barnett and Jason Vickers. Copies of the book can be ordered or purchased through the church.
- Beginning Thursday, Pastor Frank will start a Discovery Bible Study on Zoom. It will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday evenings.
- Please register for the eight-week Disciple Making Movement class with Pastor Frank at either 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesdays or 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesdays.
- Join us for prayers at 7:00 a.m. each Monday. Jim Mans can send a link. For more information, contact Sharon Peterson.
- Jim Needham is leading a Bible study on Hebrews on Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary,
- Join a Life Group. There's always an open chair in any Life Group, or contact Vicki Clancy for help in starting a new group.
- Start a Band Meeting. Contact Jim Mans for a men's group or Sharon Peterson for a women's group.
Progress Reports
Flood Recovery
Our new building was pressed into service to handle disaster recovery efforts with donations of water, flood buckets, clothes and clean-up materials. Those were distributed in the Kerrville, Hunt and Ingram areas and sent to San Saba and other communities impacted by the Guadalupe River flood.
More than $100,000 in donations have arrived from the Mid-Texas conference, Kingwood Global Methodist Church, other Global Methodist churches and individuals. Pastor Frank has been able to visit with families and individuals in need to provide more than $100,000 in aid for immediate needs. While many will be applying for FEMA and other help, we want to stand in the gap and provide immediate aid to help with critical needs amid the devastating losses.
Worship Center Renovations
The Trustees have reported progress in key number of areas:
- Architectural drawings are completed.
- Our building permit application is with the City of Kerrville for their review for code compliance.
- Subcontractors have been selected for all major areas of work.
Worship Center Design Work
Let's Gather & Discuss
4:00 p.m. Sunday August 24th
You are invited to join us in the Sanctuary on Sunday, August 24 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss Max Lucado's Before Amen, our summer reading assignment for the book club.
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We are an orthodox and traditional Global Methodist Church in Kerrville, TX.
We believe in the authority of the Bible as the inspired Word of God.
We believe that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and the Way.
What we believe: The Apostles' Creed
I believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, and the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Jesus said, "Come and See." - John 1:39
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Kerrville Global Methodist Church
301 Junction Highway at Five Points
Suite 230, 2nd floor
Kerrville TX
John Wesley -- founder of Methodism
1703 - 1791
John Wesley:
"My ground is the Bible. Yea, I am a Bible-bigot. I follow it in all things, both great and small. I want the whole Christ for my Savior, the whole Bible for my book, the whole Church for my fellowship, and the whole world for my mission field."
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Kerrville Global Methodist Church
301 Junction Highway at Five Points
Kerrville TX 78028
Sanctuary: Suite 230
Executive offices: Suite 233
Conference room: Second floor
Mailing address:
Kerrville Global Methodist Church
P.O. Box 293787
Kerrville TX 78029
Minister: Rev. Frank C. Oakman
830-293-7800
Kerrville Global Methodist Church:
- Incorporated with the State of Texas.
- All donations are tax deductible.
- KGMC is tax exempt.
- KGMC is a recognized member of the Global Methodist Church -- www.globalmethodist.org