David leaves the sheep he is tending and takes food supplies to his brothers in the battlefield. He offers to fight the fearsome Philistine giant Goliath, and he defeats this ogre by cunning rather than physical strength, using a sling-shot. You can see how to hold a sling in the picture at right. One end is attached to the middle finger; the thumb and pointer finder let go of the other end. This allows the slinger to let go of the cord at the right moment, sending a stone hurtling towards the target. 34 But David persisted. “I have been taking care of my father’s sheep and goats,” he said. “When a lion or a bear comes to steal a lamb from the flock, 35 I go after it with a club and rescue the lamb from its mouth. If the animal turns on me, I catch it by the jaw and club it to death. 36 I have done this to both lions and bears, and I’ll do it to this pagan Philistine, too, for he has defied the armies of the living God! 37 The Lord who rescued me from the claws of the lion and the bear will rescue me from this Philistine!” Saul finally consented. “All right, go ahead,” he said. “And may the Lord be with you!” 1 Samuel 17:34-37 NLT Welcome to District Church, where you’ll find a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with exciting, contemporary worship music and a practical, relevant message. Be sure to check out https://www.district.church for current events and additional information about the church. New to District? https://districtchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/55497 Need Prayer? https://district.church/get-connected/prayer/ Online Giving: https://district.church/give/