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[Falla39]

Originally Posted by Pastor Baird

You have all been so kind.

Some good stuff.

I am having an Amish man make a staff with the double crook.

He is carving the date of installation service, pastors name, and
"He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: … gather the lambs … carry them …and shall gently lead …." Isa 40:11

Looks really good

Thanks again
Hope I can return the favor
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Bro. Baird,

Oh, that sounds so neat! What a wonderful idea

and may this special service be a tremendeous

success, in Jesus Name!

Blessings,

Falla39

[rrford]

Originally Posted by The Mrs

I heard this from across the pulpit several times...

David said "Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me." Why would such instruments bring comfort? The staff was used to direct the sheep and the crook of it used to reach out and bring a wandering sheep back into the flock.

The rod was used to beat away those who would prey on the sheep. It was also used to break the leg of a sheep that would not respond to the work of the staff. And wonder of wonders, David said it was a comfort. Why? Becasue whom the Lord loveth He chasteneth.

Sometimes the best correction is that which wounds us and causes us to remain still long enough to heal and be restored.

[rrford]

Bro. Baird,

One interesting message a friend preached our church involved a shepherds staff. The shepherds staff, at times, was used to record the history of the shepherd. This preacher had used a woodburner to engrave on the staff the key dates and events of his ministry.

It was interesting to hear him preach the provision and protection of God from the dates recorded on the staff.

Perhaps a unique idea would be to present a staff to the minister for recording his own history?

[Pastor Baird]

Originally Posted by Steadfast

Bro. Baird,

Speaking of 'Amish'... there is a tremendous Amish restaurant by you folks that is probably some of the best food I've ever eaten. Ate there with Pastor and his Son-In-Law who Pastors there during that Sectional thingy I preached over there.

Serious food!

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It's worth the drive

[LadyChocolate]

Originally Posted by Pastor Baird

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It's worth the drive

Are you part of the UPC or Ind?