The Shepherd's Fold Apostolic Church

Psalms 24:1-6 Verse 3- "Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who may stand in His holy place?" Today, like never before we need to know what it means to ascend the hill of the Lord. We must have those clean hands and a pure heart.  We know all kinds of technology today- but all of our knowledge won't take us up to the hill of the Lord. Matthew 5 tells us that the pure in heart will see God. All through the Bible it talks about having a pure heart. And yet, how many people, including Christians, do not have a pure heart.  Our thoughts and imaginations are impure due to what we are putting into our minds- TV, computer, music- just to name a few. We must have a pure heart and a pure mind. 2 Timothy 2:21- "Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master." Isaiah 1:16- "Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; put away the evil of your doings from before My eye. Cease to d

Recently Elder George Parsons brought a message on being witnesses from Isaiah 43:10. That word "witness" doesn't just mean speaking to others about Christ. What it really means in the true sense of the word is to be "the demonstration of Christ" on this earth. We can tell others all we want, but the true witness is one who demonstrates all the attributes of Christ- one who demonstrates His power here on this earth- today!  Verse 16 tells us that the Lord makes "a way in the sea and a path through the mighty waters."  He demonstrates His power in the earth.  He did it back then and now today He is doing this through His believers. We, as Christians, are to be His witnesses in the earth today- to be a demonstration of the power of Christ to the world today- through our lives.  The world will see and know that God is at work in the world today. Are you being His witness today? (Taken from George Parsons message 11/17/2017)

John 20:23   "If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained." Forgiveness means- "freedom", "send forth", "liberty" Acts 7:54-60 tells about the stoning of Stephen. Saul, later named Paul was there and was a part of it. But as Stephen was dying, he said- "Lord, do not charge them with this sin."  He was forgiving those very men who were killing them, including Saul.  This act of forgiveness released Saul and allowed God to save him and use him for God's glory. We don't realize what a powerful act forgiveness is.  When we forgive others, even though they may not ask for it- or- deserve it in our eyes- we are releasing them into God's hand.  Unforgiveness causes bondage on both the person who was offended and the offender.  Mark 11:25, 26 "And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also

Remember that we are beginning to collect gifts for the families of Ronald McDonald House for Christmas.  These are to be new items and unwrapped.  The staff at the RMcD House put them in their Christmas room and the individual family members pick out what they want for their family for Christmas.  Then the staff wraps them and distributes them. Items for adults that are normally a great gift are: gloves scarves footies or anything that you think an adult would enjoy for Christmas. May God bless you as you give!

Come join us for our annual Christmas Cookie Swap & Fellowship Saturday, December 2 4:00 pm Shepherd's Fold Apostolic Church 1714 Schrock Road Columbus, Ohio 43229  1.     RSVP – Letting us know what kind of cookie you are bringing.   We are trying to limit duplicate cookies 2.    Make 4 dozen of one kind of Christmas cookie. One dozen we will taste – YUM. Three dozen are to swap and take home as an assortment. 3.     Men can come BUT they must bake cookies too! Wives can bake cookies for them (if asked nicely J ). 4.    Bring your recipe to share (also for an ingredient list for those with allergies). 5.     No store bought cookies, No plain chocolate chip cookies. No no-bake cookies. 6.    Dress Christmassy. Not required. Ugly Christmas sweaters a plus!!!   We will serve finger foods. If you want to bring one, please do.    1714 Schrock Road   (Corner of Skywae & Schrock in Northstone Office Center) Columbus,