The Lord is My Shepherd

This last Sunday night's service at Cross & Crown provided a wonderful setting to bring in a new year of new hope, new resolution ... and just simply, a new start.

This picture is of George. He is a Cross & Crown neighbor, and resolved to the staff that instead of playing, he was going to help at the mission. So he has been helping. He took down Christmas lights. He sweeps. He hangs out. He helps.

Paul asked him if he would like to read from the Bible that he received as a Christmas gift from Rock Island. He read Psalm 23.

One of the most touching moments, aside from simply watching George read the Word of God, was hearing those in the room help him when he paused or stumbled on just a couple of words. Everyone was with him ... listening intently. If he stumbled on a word such as "righteousness" or "anoint" you would hear a voice in the audience - gruff, sweet, tired or with an accent call it out.

All together now ..


1 A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell F20 in the house of the Lord Forever.