A Shepherd Leads and Protects the Flock​

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~ Recognition Sunday ~
We Welcome Pastor Gregg C. Clemons

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Isaiah 40:11
He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. [NKJV]

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Welcome to Cornerstone
June 14, 2026

Weekly Service Schedule
Sunday

  9:00 am - Sunday Morning Bible Study

10:00 am - Communion, Praise & Worship Service

Pastor Gregg Clemons will be Preaching today.
* Watch our Service live streamed on Facebook—10 to 11:15 a.m.

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 7:00 pm - Sunday Evening Bible Study - A Study of Genesis Chapters 1-11 - Series taught by Eddie Nestingen.

 

Wednesday
7:00 pm - Wednesday Evening Bible Study

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Every Day

Read God's Word daily and try to live the way the Lord is showing you.
Pray for Pastor Gregg, Pastor Kent, Pastor Paris, Eddie, Charlie & one another.
Pray for God to guide and protect our Local, National, and World Leaders.
Pray for our U.S. military deployed overseas, stationed in U.S. and for our Vets.
Pray for Israel. Pray for Ukraine. Pray for the unrest to calm in our country.
Pray for Christians who are suffering persecution for their faith.
Pray for the Lord’s protection upon our schools, students, and teachers.
Pray for the Bible Studies and Services at the Jail and Juvenile Center.
Pray for God's continued blessing on the many Ministries of Cornerstone.

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Coming Events​​​​​​​

* June 21, is our next Mission Sunday. World Vision is our Mission this time. Please be praying about what the Lord would like you to give. Thank you,

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The Joash Chest - Offering for Building Repairs, Etc.

​* Offerings given in the Joash Chest last Sunday totaled $30.00 - Thank you!

A Note from Charlie​​​​​​​​​

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* Today is Recognition Sunday. Pastor Gregg Clemons will be installed as Cornerstone’s Interim Pastor. We look forward to Pastor Gregg, Paula, and family joining with us. A short time of Fellowship with dessert and beverage will be served after the service. Thank you to Pastor Kent Begnaud and Pastor Paris Pasch for being here for the Installation. 

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* Thank you to everyone who helped with Fellowship Luncheon last week.

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* Please be praying for their healing. ~ Members: Anna G, Barbara M, Christine A, Dennis E, Kirk A, Mary H, Maye C, Mickey L, Phyllis M, Roy Sw, & Sharon T. ~ Family & Friends: Allie S, Barb K, Barb T, Ben B, Caleb L, Dan B, Darren S, Denver O, Ed M, Eddy U, Ellie H, George W, Gloria M, Haily B, Ingrid M, Janet M, Jean N, Joan M, Joanne B, Joe _, John T, Joyce K, Judy S, Julian D, Kate M, Kathie T, Kris K, Lee M, Louise S, Margaret S, Mary Jane S, Michael G, Michelle V,  Mike J, Nancy C, Owen k, Paul M, Peggy M, Robby N, Rosemary P, Sam F, Sandy R, Sarah G, Steve S, Susie J, Taylor D, Terri T, Terry S, Thor S, & Vicki P. Thank you!

* Thank you to all our volunteers. We couldn't do it without you!

   Yours in Christ, Charlie Bzoskie

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Devotion of the Week​​​​​​​​​

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The Pastor as Shepherd - by Matt Capps (condensed article)

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The imagery of shepherd is intimately tied to pastoral ministry. The ancient practice of animal husbandry consisted of the roles of provision, protection, and guidance. The beautiful thing about the shepherding metaphor is that it instructs us on the nature of pastoral leadership and care of their sheep. 

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Shepherds Nourish Their Flock - One of the most pressing challenges for any shepherd is to provide nourishment (water, food, rest) for their flocks in harsh environments. A good shepherd knows where to find pastures that are not only lush but safe enough for his flocks to rest in peace. Eating and drinking bring nourishment (John 21:15-17). Rest is a function of being well provided for. Rest also points to a state of security that comes from the shepherd’s protective presence (Acts 20:29). The church is to be a community of rest, a place for the weary to refresh from the wilderness of everyday life. The call is clear for pastors to nourish the people God has placed in your care.

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Shepherds Lead and Protect Their Flock - Psalm 23 is one of the most recognizable Psalms that utilizes the shepherding metaphor. In this Psalm David reflects on the confidence one can find in the good shepherds care, even in times of deep darkness. Though easily frightened, this trusting sheep will move through the shadows without fear following their shepherd.

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The language of the psalm provides us imagery of the two simple tools that shepherds carried to protect his flock. They are the Rod and the Staff.
- The Rod: This defensive instrument allowed the shepherd to be ready for any predator. This short club was a crude weapon for battle, it was also the shepherd’s implement used for counting a flock at night as the flock passes under it.
- The Staff: This was the instrument that the shepherd used to nudge wandering sheep back in line. It was a source of comfort because it was used for picking off branches, snagging a trapped animal with the crook, or redirecting misbehaving members of the flock. The staff became a symbol of the shepherd.

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These 2 rods may represent the 2 functions of a shepherd: protector from external threats and peacekeeper among the flocks. Pastoral ministry calls for gentle assistance, direction, rescue, and encouragement among the flock of God. Pastors are also called to defend the flock from outside threats and even discipline the flock to avoid dangers from within. The fruits of this authority are security and comfort among the flock because of a shepherds care and discipline.

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Shepherds Intimately Know Their Flock - In his devotional book, While Shepherds Watch Their Flocks, Tim Laniak comments on the importance of knowing and naming the flock. “Naming is a powerful, tangible expression of the shepherds intimate bond that begins at birth and grows through an animal’s tenure with a flock. In the practice of animal husbandry responsible shepherds know every member of their flocks in terms of their birth circumstances, history of health, eating habits and other idiosyncrasies. One of the most striking characteristics of the shepherd-flock relationship is that control over the flock is exercised simply by the sound of the shepherd’s voice. This provides a rich depiction of Jesus’ words in John 10:27, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” A good Pastor wants to know his people, and help them become better equipped so they can serve the Lord even more than before.
 

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(You can find most of the devotions posted on our site at www.crosswalk.com/devotionals)

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