Good Shepherd Community Church

God’s goodness is a communicative, spreading goodness… If God had not a communicative, spreading goodness, He would never have created the world. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit were happy in themselves and enjoyed one another before the world was. But that God delights to communicate and spread His goodness, there had never been a creation nor a redemption.

-Richard Sibbes (1577-1635)

“Every person the LORD creates matters profoundly to Him. He not only made you, but He came up with the idea of you in the first place. And, was having a good day when He did.”

-Rev. Sam Allberry, Tim Keller’s memorial service.

The enemy WAGES WAR in what should be the safest place on earth…a mother’s womb. EVEN THERE, our enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy. He gets us to kill our own children, by cleverly placing this tragedy under the heading of “FREEDOM of Choice.”

Jesus called Satan a murderer and liar from the beginning (John 8:44). He murders, and he lies to cover his murders. The forces behind child-killing are demonic – abortion is Satan’s attempt to kill God in effigy by destroying children created in His image.

– Randy Alcorn

Speak out on behalf of the VOICELESS, and for the rights of all who are vulnerable **

Speak out in order to judge with righteousness and to defend the needy and the poor. Proverbs 31:8-9, CEB
**Or: all children who are passing away

Our earnest prayer is that many children will be allowed to be born & enjoy vibrant lives, coming to know the Lord Jesus as a result of this year’s Sanctity of Human Life Weekend.

And for those who have abortion as part of their life story – our prayer is that you will experience deep & lasting healing, hope, grace, & love as you process the wounds and scars that are your portion.

• PRAY -- Wage spiritual warfare with spiritual weapons. Ephesians 6:12
• LIFE-GIVING OFFERING – Your generous gift will literally save children’s lives through the compassionate care & counsel provided to abortion-minded women.
• VOLUNTEER -- Is the Lord prompting you to investigate volunteering with one of the organizations represented in the lobby today?
• HEAL -- Garden of Hope will tenderly guide you through your healing journey. James 5:16
• EMBRACE CHRIST AS SAVIOR – Our prayer team is available under the cross at the front of the auditorium
• CHOOSE LIFE – for the child in your womb.
• CONSIDER FOSTER CHILDREN/ADOPTION

• Garden of Hope – Gresham
• Pregnancy Resource Centers – Sandy/Estacada
• First Image – Gresham, SE Portland, Beaverton
• Obria Medical Clinic – Oregon City