We've heard the words of the 23rd Psalm many times, but do we really know what it means? Join us as we dive deep into this Psalm, which offers timeless truths about God's card, guidance, and provision. Get to know just WHO your shepherd really is!

As we explore Psalm 23 together, I encourage you to do a few things:

* Each day, read the words of the 23rd Psalm. We will be reading it together out loud every Sunday during this series. It's my hope that if you don't already have the 23rd Psalm memorized, you will at the end of this sermon series.

* Pick up a booklet - Reflections on Psalm 23. This booklet offers words of comfort, hope and the peace we find resting in the care of our Good Shepherd. Take one for yourself and one for a friend.

* Join us for worship each Sunday of this series (August 3 - September 7). As part of our worship, we will be exploring new songs based on the 23rd Psalm, including ancient ones and very modern ones.

* Invite a friend to join you during this sermon series. Better yet, pick up your friend and bring them with you to worship!

Everness by Jill Briscoe     Inspired by Psalm 23

When healing oil was needed for the wounds within my soul,

When battered raw and bleeding, I needed to be whole.

When enemies surrounded me, and all I knew was fear,

My Shepherd came and found me, and whispered, "I am here."

He lifts me on His shoulders and laughs in fear's face,

He carries me through danger, and all I know is Grace.

Then gently puts me down again though enemies abound,

He tells me I am dear to Him, for I'm the sheep He found!

He leads me to green pastures and rests me by cool streams,

He lays a table for me within my darkest dreams.

The nourishment is such that when it's time to follow on,

I gladly face tomorrow, for all my fears are gone.

So when I cannot thank Him for all that's come to pass,

I'll feast within the wilderness and wait for greener grass.

When I can't praise for what's been done, I'll lift my voice out loud

And praise my Lord for who He is "in" what He has allowed!

Praise who He is, my shepherd dear, who gave His life for me,

Who's led and fed and raised the dead to live in Victory!

Whose rod and staff have saved me, from all my sinfulness,

He'll wipe the tear, be ever near, in Glory's Everness.

In Christ's ministry together ~ Pastor Caryn