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| Father Stan Burdock |
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Welcome!
On behalf of Good Shepherd's members, welcome to our website! I am pastor Stan Burdock, and have served here since October 1, 2007. My wife. my mother-in-law and I came to San Angelo from Western Pennsylvania after serving twenty years at Christ Church, Brownsville.
Like so many, I had a religious upbringing. I was no stranger to church, Christian teaching, the Bible and all the do's and don'ts. I also realized I was not capable of living the Christian life. I always fell short of what I believed God's expectations to be, and certainly short of the expectations of my parents, teachers, and peers. Frustrated at every turn I chose to live a double life, "to eat, drink and be merry," and at the same time to continue to wear a "religious mask." In many ways I was an accomplished hypocrite.
Living from one distraction to another can be pretty grim. The pointlessness of a self-absorbed life eventually takes a toll and I am grateful that it does. When I was almost despairing of ever finding peace, a friend told me about Jesus. He said I could have a new life if I asked Jesus to take over, clean up my past, and give me the power to live for Him.
I had done the "religious thing" and found it wanting, but this was different. I watched him to see if he was a hypocrite like the rest of us, and he turned out to be an authentic Christian. He wasn't a perfect or sinless person, but full of the confidence that God loved him. He was quick to admit his faults and failings. After some months, I too asked Jesus to change me. What I discovered was that He wanted that as much and even more than I did.
I'm still not all that I want to be, and certainly not all that I can be, but thank the LORD that I am not what I used to be. I have come to know God as my Father. He loves me just as I am, and to much to leave me the way He finds me. He teaches me how to live for Him one day at a time. He loves you too. If you would like to know more, or talk to me or someone from the church, email or call us. It is our privilege to serve you.
I am securely Christ's own forever,
Stan Burdock+