The Shepherd's Fold Apostolic Church

2011 is quickly coming to a close. None of us know exactly what will take place in the following year. One thing is for sure- we need the Lord Jesus Christ in our daily lives. He has to be the center of life and all other affections will flow out of His love. The Apostle Paul in his letter to the Philippian church put it this way in Philippians 3:13,14- Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended, but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."   The New Year is a perfect time to let go of those things which we can not control and put them in the hands of Christ. We also need to let go of bad attitudes and habits- not making a list of resolutions- but simply asking God to help us with those things "that easily beset us"- those things which hold us back from being all that God intended us to be. Let 2012 be the

We at the Shepherd's Fold wish everyone a very blessed Christmas day and prosperous New Year!

Isaiah 9:6 states in the NKJV: "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." We must remember that the story of Jesus Christ did not end at the stable. He did not remain a babe in a manger. He became a man, lived a sacrificial life and His very reason for coming into this world was to die for the sin of mankind. Through His death and resurrection He made available the means by which we can be saved. It doesn't happen automatically- just because He did this. We must take the gift that He gave us- eternal life- give Him our life in exchange and allow His life to flow through us to accomplish those things He desires. We must turn from our old ways- sin--- repent-- and turn toward His new and living way- being filled with His spirit so that we can become that sacrifice unto Him. During this busy season take some time