In our mission statement here, at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church it states: Where ALL are welcome! So, what does that mean? Here is what we mean by ALL: un-churched, de-churched, families of all kinds, individuals, and families dealing with addiction, mental health, or physical challenges. This also includes the homeless, youth, elderly, all cultures, all nations, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Everyone is welcome who is searching and in need of a place to worship…to serve…to seek peace… to Be.
Pastor Julio C. Peña
Pastor Julio C. Peña
A Devotional Peace
“Not Good Enough”
When I started in the Field of Social Work about 35 years ago, I met this Commanding Officer, Tony Watson. I met him as I was working for Chicago Youth Center, and we had an event, and he spoke well and he read a poem that I enjoyed. I have that poem that he sent in a letter, and I would like to share it with you all.
“If you think you’re a winner, you are, if you think you dare not, you don’t; if you would like to win, but don’t think you can, it’s almost a cinch that you won’t.
Life’s Battles don’t always go to the stronger or faster man, sooner or later, the one who wins is that fellow who thinks he can.”
As I look back at my journey there was many times that I didn’t think I was good enough to be a social worker, a husband, a parent, or even a pastor. However, I notice it now more since I became a Christian in 1997. I see moments in my life where encouragement came into my life through poems, music, reading, a sermon, scripture reading, and individuals. I believe that we all go through a journey of doubts at times of what is our purpose, so I investigated scripture, and this is what the Holy Spirit show me from Jeremiah 29:11.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “the plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Now when doubts come into my mind, I just say what Jesus said to Peter, as I paraphrase “Satan get behind me.”
Here is a prayer for you: I thank you Lord for blessing me with your words in scripture and bringing me people who are positive around me. Give me the strength of the Holy Spirit to wear off any negative words or actions against me. I thank you for your Love, Compassion and Grace upon my life. In Jesus name I pray. Amen
“Not Good Enough”
When I started in the Field of Social Work about 35 years ago, I met this Commanding Officer, Tony Watson. I met him as I was working for Chicago Youth Center, and we had an event, and he spoke well and he read a poem that I enjoyed. I have that poem that he sent in a letter, and I would like to share it with you all.
“If you think you’re a winner, you are, if you think you dare not, you don’t; if you would like to win, but don’t think you can, it’s almost a cinch that you won’t.
Life’s Battles don’t always go to the stronger or faster man, sooner or later, the one who wins is that fellow who thinks he can.”
As I look back at my journey there was many times that I didn’t think I was good enough to be a social worker, a husband, a parent, or even a pastor. However, I notice it now more since I became a Christian in 1997. I see moments in my life where encouragement came into my life through poems, music, reading, a sermon, scripture reading, and individuals. I believe that we all go through a journey of doubts at times of what is our purpose, so I investigated scripture, and this is what the Holy Spirit show me from Jeremiah 29:11.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “the plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Now when doubts come into my mind, I just say what Jesus said to Peter, as I paraphrase “Satan get behind me.”
Here is a prayer for you: I thank you Lord for blessing me with your words in scripture and bringing me people who are positive around me. Give me the strength of the Holy Spirit to wear off any negative words or actions against me. I thank you for your Love, Compassion and Grace upon my life. In Jesus name I pray. Amen
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Bible Study Schedule:
September 12, 2024
September 19, 2024
Coffee with Jesus
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September 10, 2024
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5550 S. Merrimac Ave.
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We are Back!
September 8, 2024
Team Members:
Claudia
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Sandy
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PRAYER BOX
On the corner of 56 & Merrimac there is a prayer box for the community to come and ask for prayers.
The prayer box is available 24/7.
We share the prayer each time we meet for prayer, and we also share it during our Sunday morning worship service.
The Labyrinth
Spring/Summer
7am-7pm
Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church
5550 S. Merrimac Ave.
We have a garden and a labyrinth, where you can sit down and meditate, pray, or just a place to see and hear nature.
The labyrinth can be seen as our life path, and it takes us through twists and turns, you are welcome to come and seek peace and be still for just a moment of your day to center yourself.
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