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Jesus Said, "Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep." John 10:7
During our Lenten soup supper series, this was one of the "I am" statements I spoke about. I have to say,
I never really looked at what a sheep gate or sheepfold was. To protect the sheep at night, a structure was created that had high or spiked walls and only one gate. The shepherd would guard the gate. Sometimes the structure was something that was semi permanent.
The sheepfold was a way to protect the sheep at night and keep them safe from predators, thieves or bandits.
When Jesus says he is the sheep gate, he is letting us know that he will protect us. Jesus is saying he will guide us. We will be kept safe from those who would lead us astray.
Jesus is the shepherd who cares for us.
Love,
Rebecca+
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Collections for Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank
The April items are Juice, Jelly, Coffee, Tea and Tub/Tile and Floor Cleaners.
The May items are: Boxed Rice, Pasta, or Potatoes and Glass Cleaner and Spray Cleaners.
Perry Human Services Mini Golf “Take a Swing at Drug Abuse” Fundraiser, Saturday, May 6, Paradise Stream Family Campground, 693 Paradise Stream Rd., Loysville
Form a team of 2 – 5 players who raise $25 each. Start times are every ½ hour from 9:30am – 1pm. Register online at www.perryhumanservices.org or call 717-582-8703.
Newport Public Library Used Book Sale, Thursday, May 4 – Saturday, May 6, 10am – 6pm
Advocacy for Oral Health Equity Training in Perry County, May 4, 9am - 11:30am, Penn State Extension Office, 8 South Carlisle Street, New Bloomfield
Learn what is necessary to care for the community and address oral health care basics for children, adults, and seniors; the status of oral health services statewide and in Perry County; tools to be an effective self-advocate including an opportunity to engage in local outreach. Light breakfast, 8:30am; event, 9am. Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocacy-for-oral-health-equity-training-tickets-537703956007
CCU Highmark Walk, Saturday, May 20, at HACC, 7:45am Registration, 9am Walk Begins.
Walk alongside your neighbors facing homelessness, poverty and incarceration. Walk individually or as a team or donate by sponsoring a walker or team. Visit www.ccuhbg.org/walk to learn more.
Join Hands Ministry and Bread of Life Outreach presents a Clothing Giveaway, Saturday, May 13, 10am – 2pom, Family Life Center, 27 W. Shortcut Rd., Newport.
FREE new clothing for Perry and Juniata County residents. Bags will be provided. Also resources, free raffle baskets and free food. For more info visit: https://joinhands.help/ or https://breadoflifeoutreach.org/
Perry County Literacy Council 27th Annual Race for Reading, Saturday, May 6, 5pm, The Barn at Little Buffalo, 9 Erly Road, Newport.
Dinner, drinks, appetizers, silent/live auctions, pre-race Mint Julep Party. Catering by Healthy You Café. Reserve your tickets in advance. See the Perry County Literacy Council FB page for more info.
