GOOD SHEPHERD

NEWS & NOTES

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

WELCOME TO GOOD SHEPHERD: Good Shepherd welcomes you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Large-print worship folders and printed liturgy are available from the ushers. Ushers will also help with hearing assist devices for your audio needs. The cry room is located at the northwest corner of the sanctuary for your convenience. If you have other questions or needs, please stop at the information center. We invite you to stay following the 8 am service for coffee and goodies followed by Sunday School and Bible study. May God richly bless our time together and please come again.

BIBLE STUDY TODAY: We will take a 1 week break from our Genesis Bible Study as Good Shepherd member and Lincoln South Circuit Delegate, Dr. Matthew Phillips gives us a presentation on the LCMS Synodical Convention this past July in Houston. Thank you to Dr. Phillips for filling in while Pastor Poppe is on vacation!

SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE: Come to room 109 on the main level at 9:30 am Sundays to learn more about what Lutherans believe, teach and confess as it is taken from God’s Word. Pastor Berndt is leading this 10-12 week course which can be a great review of the basics or can lead to adult confirmation and communicant membership at Good Shepherd. Topic for the day is: “The Lord’s Supper”.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TODAY: Abraham was a matchmaker. Today in Sunday School, our children will study the efforts Abraham made to ensure that his son Isaac would marry a person who loved God (Genesis 24). This week, as you Grow in Christ during your family devotion time, read the list of blessings in the explanation of the First Article and identify the ones God provides especially through faithful Christian spouses. Thank God for the salvation He provides through His Son, Jesus.

COMMEMORATION ON ALL SAINTS SUNDAY: We inadvertently omitted one of our faithful saints in the commemoration last Sunday. Velma Huelle entered her eternal rest on December 6, 2009. We apologize to family and friends for this omission.

FLOWERS: The flowers on the altar today were provided by Lutheran Women in Mission in thanksgiving to God for His blessings and in honor of their newly elected officers listed below:
President: Sandy Langemeier
Vice President: Barbara Trail
Secretary: Sondra Rathjen
Treasurer: Regina Engelhard

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY: Bring your students to midweek class and stay to study God’s Word at 5:30 pm in the fellowship hall. Currently this class is looking at the Ten Commandment and what Luther’s Large Catechism has to say about them.

LIFELIGHT BIBLE STUDY: The LifeLight Bible study on the Gospel of John will continue this week on Nov. 17th at 7:30 pm. The Thursday afternoon class will not meet because of the Thanksgiving Dinner and worship service with communion on Nov. 18th.

LADIES, YOU’RE INVITED: Come to the November 15th LWIM meeting at 7 pm in room 109. You’ll be treated with Bible study, food and fellowship. See you there!

THANK YOU: Thank you for all the cards, visits, and many cards I have received during my recovery. They were so appreciated and I look forward to every one. Thanks also to our wonderful pastors and Vicar Seymour for their much-needed attention. I have been blessed to be a part of this Christian family at Good Shepherd. You are all very special. It is time to move on and I am very happy to be in Illinois with my family. When I get well enough I will come back to visit. I will miss you all.
In Christian Love,
Esther Schroeder
(Esther’s new address is: Champaign County Nursing Home, 500 South Art Bartell Rd., Rm. 215, Urbana, IL 61802)

LIFE MOMENT: So often death and evil seem victorious. Not so! Christ has won the victory and, when He returns, death and evil will be vanquished. We will “leap like calves from the stall” (Malachi 4: 1-3). In the meantime He calls us to be obedient to His commands so that we might avoid the pitfalls of sin (4: 4).

GOD’S LOVE AT CHRISTMAS: The Sunday School will be presenting the annual Sunday School Christmas service on Sunday, Dec. 5th at 4 pm. This year it is entitled, “God’s Love at Christmas”. In order to prepare, there will be several rehearsals. The rehearsal schedule is as follows:
Nov. 20th 9 - 11:30 am (1st - 8th grades)
Nov. 21st During Sunday School (9:20 - 10:15 am)
Nov. 27th NO PRACTICE
Dec. 4th Dress Rehearsal from 10 am - noon (Preschool/Kindergarten come at 11:30 am - noon)

THANKSGIVING SERVICES: We will celebrate Thanksgiving at Good Shepherd on Wed., Nov. 24th at 6:30 pm and on Thanksgiving Day at 9 am. The Lord’s Supper will be offered at both of these services.

GOOD SHEPHERD
LUTHERAN SCHOOL
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Academic Excellence Low Student/Teacher Ratio
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Latin Instruction Grades K - 8

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Coming Events:
* SAVE THE DATE!!! The Annual Good Shepherd Lutheran School/Preschool Benefit Auction will kick off Lutheran Schools week on Friday evening, March 4th, 2011. It will be held at Wilderness Ridge Lodge. We will begin selling tickets towards the end of January. Tickets will be priced the same as last year at $35 each or you may reserve a table for 10 at the discounted rate of $300. Again we will be seeking donations for the silent and live auctions. If you have something you would like to donate, please let us know. (Nancy Stepp, 797-7222 or Robin Phillips, 328-8692.) All donations need to be turned in by Feb. 16th so they can be included in the program.

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL: It’s hard to believe, but it is already time to start thinking about preschool registration for the 2011-2012 school year. Registration forms are available through the school office or you can leave a message at 423-7677 that you are interested in registering your child or that you would like more information. The registration fee is $50.

THANK YOU: Debi Luebke and family would like to thank the members of Good Shepherd, Immanuel and Trinity Walton for their efforts in the Thrivent benefit at Good Shepherd on Friday, Oct. 29th. It was an enjoyable evening and it was good to be with friends from our different church homes. We also offer thanks for the ongoing care, prayers, and friendship of so many. God bless!
Mark, Debi & Madysen Luebke and family

SOUP SUPPER: Trinity Lutheran Church in Walton (162nd & Old Cheney) is hosting a Harvest Supper Benefit from 5-7 pm on Sunday, Nov. 14th to support the Lutheran Heritage Foundation in the printing the translation of Luther’s Small Catechism for distribution in Nigeria. Come for soup, dessert, and beverages and an opportunity for Christian fellowship. A free-will offering will be taken to support this cause. May His Word go forth.

FALL SOUP SUPPER: Immanuel Lutheran Church (1009 G St., Eagle, NE ) will be hosting a soup supper on Sunday, Nov. 14th from 4:30 - 7 pm. Menu will include chili, chicken noodle soup, salad, pie, and beverages. The free-will offering will be divided between a benefit for the Gerdes family (supplemented by Thrivent) and the HOPE fund.

THE SHEPHERD’S FLOCK THIS WEEK:
Attendance Gifts for Our Savior
Wed., Nov. 3 118
Sun., Nov. 7 433 $ 10,526.84
Growing in the Gospel $ 2,005.25
Totals for the Week 551 $ 12,532.09

Needed Weekly* $12,229.00

“20 Not 40" This Week $ 1,085.00

*based on the fiscal budget for July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 14:
Mon 7:00 pm Alcoholics Anonymous
7:00 pm Lutheran Women in Mission

Tues 6:00 am Men’s Bible Study
12:15 pm Alcoholics Anonymous
6:00 pm Optimists
7:00 pm Cub Scouts - Rm. 107

Wed 5:30 pm Midweek Classes/Bible Study
6:30 pm Midweek Service
7:30 pm Adult Choir/LifeLight Bible Study

Thurs. 12:00 pm Thanksgiving Meal for Seniors/Service with the Lord’s Supper
1:00 pm LifeLight Bible Study
7:00 pm Quilting/Sewing Group

Fri 8:00 am Volunteers for Christ

Sat 7:00 am Elders Meeting
9:00 am Sunday School Christmas Service Practice
10:00 am Prenosil Family Birthday Party
10:30 am Homestead Worship
5:00 pm Boy Scouts Soup Supper

Sun 8:00 am Divine Service/Communion
9:20 am Sunday School Christmas Service Practice & Bible Study
10:30 am Divine Service
12:00 pm Sidlo Baptism Dinner

LINCOLN LUTHERAN CHOIR PRESENTS: The choir presents its fall concert on Friday, Dec. 3rd at 7 pm at Grace Lutheran Church, 2225 Washington, Lincoln, NE. The concert will feature seasonal music that celebrates Advent, Christmas and Epiphany. On the program is an extraordinary piece, Britten’s Ceremony of Carols, which evokes the celestial announcement of Christ’s birth through the use of choir and harp. Our guests for this concert are harpist Kathleen Wychulis and the Lincoln Lutheran High School Chorale. Special outreach partner is Lincoln Lutheran Middle School and High School. Please plan to join us and raise your voices in celebration of the wonders of the season. A “good-will” offering will be received.

CHRISTMAS AT CONCORDIA: You are invited to the concert, buffet dinner, and Parade of Home in Seward the weekend of December 4 and 5. Individual invitations will not be mailed out this year. Check out the poster on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall for information or call 1-800-535-5494, ext. 7408.

LIFE ISSUES CONFERENCE: Nebraska Lutherans for Life is sponsoring a Life Issues conference on Sunday, Nov. 21st from 1 pm to 4:30 pm at Thom Education Center at Concordia University in Seward. Presenters will be Rev. Daniel Domke of Huron, SD speaking on “Family God’s Way”, Anthony Horvath of LaCrosse, WI speaking on “A Culture of Death – How It Got Here” and Francis Szarejko of Kansas City, MO speaking on “Stem Cells: Promise or Peril”. Coffee and snacks will be available. A FREE WILL DONATION will be taken. Contact Sandy Langemeier at 486-1361 if you have questions.

ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN: The Lincoln Division of Orphan Grain Train will be closing their warehouse; they will accept clothing items until the end of November 2010. Please contact LaVern Thomas at (402) 429-9104 before delivering clothing. Thank you.

LUTHERAN HOUR: The Lincoln and Lancaster County Friends of the Lutheran Hour bi-monthly meeting will be held at 6 pm on Tues., Nov. 16th at Christ Lutheran, Lincoln in the fellowship hall. If you would like to take part in some Christian fellowship, learn about the Lutheran Hour and Lutheran Laymen’s League, please bring your favorite potluck item and join us at Christ, 4325 Sumner St., Lincoln. Drinks will be furnished.

TRUTH-CENTERED MISSION OUTREACH: Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken and produced by Lutheran Public Radio. You can listen to teachings on subjects like: Speaking the Truth in Love to Homosexuals, Congregational Singing, The Athanasian Creed, The Day of Atonement and more. You can listen to what you want when you want at www.issuesetc.org.

OFFICE HOURS: Jan will be out of the office for the next two weeks. Several volunteers have graciously agreed to staff the morning hours and take messages. Julie and Sharon will be in the office on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. If you should get voice mail, please leave a message and someone will return your call. If you have an emergency and get voice mail, please contact an elder.

PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD: “In the day of my trouble I call upon you, for you answer me.” Psalm 86: 7

(Please contact the church office if the following prayer requests become outdated. If you have prayers for either the News & Notes or the prayer chain, please contact the church office.)

* Jim Potter, brother of Roger Potter, diagnosed with leukemia.
* Lynn Poppe, brother of Pastor Poppe, recuperating from heart surgery.
* Dominic Thompson, for successful treatment.
* Beth Harms, mother of Kathy Knoche, recovering from a stroke.
* Ed Weiss, father of Jan Stehlik, for healing and recovery.
* Virginia, friend of Darla Posner, for peace and strength and for her daughters, Amy (who is in a coma) and Renee (diagnosed with pancreatic cancer).
* Pam Abels, sister of Darla Posner, recovering from surgery.
* Linda Mahloch, anticipating surgery.
* Brandon Crocker, for continued recovery.
* Brent Travis, recovering at Madonna.
* Edwin Michel, father of Maynard & Joannie Michel, for continued healing and recovery from cancer surgery.
* Cole Christenson, 15 mo. friend of the Higgins family, receiving radiation treatment following brain surgery.
* Sid Durham, friend of the Stepps, recovering from surgery to repair his pacemaker.
* Charles Crowe, uncle of Rev. Wade Mattsfield, who is battling cancer recurrence.
* Harold Kieselhorst, for successful treatment.
* Rolland Roesler, for a good outcome for medical testing
* Alice Stoklasa, mother of Linda Reigle, for continued recovery.
* James Vavak, brother of Darla Posner, for recovery from surgery.
* Bernice Meredith, aunt of Darla Posner, for healing from multiple health issues.
* Sean Sedlacek, friend of the Stepps, for success in finding a compatible kidney donor.
* Darlene Wiese, for healing.
* Randy Groteleuschen, friend of the Kortes, suffering from an inoperable brain tumor.
* Wayne Wagner, father of Kevin Wagner, for successful diagnosis and treatment.
* Becky Wegner, recovering from knee replacement.
* Josalyn Kennell, recovering from surgery.
* Amy Coffey, niece of Barb Poppe, who gave birth prematurely to twin boys, Carter (2 lbs. 3 oz.) and Luke (2 lbs. 7 oz.). Please pray for the boys and their family.
* Maynard Michel, for successful surgery and healing.
* Lori Sidlo, hospitalized.

FOR THANKSGIVING: “O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.” Psalm 106: 1
* for the gift of a daughter, Audrey Marie, to Jason & Bridget Prenosil.
* for the reception of Nicholas David Flachsbart through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on Friday, November 5th at Good Shepherd.

FOR PEACE AND COMFORT: “But the Lord has become my stronghold, and my God the rock of my refuge.” Psalm 94: 22
* the family of Ron Snook, husband of Helen Snook and father of Dayna (and Tim, Spencer & Noah) Dorn , Shan (and Ramona) Snook & Tammi (and Norm, Matthew & Micah) Pfeiffer, who was taken to his eternal home on Tuesday.
* the family of Rev. William Larsen, pastor of Shepherd of the Plains Lutheran Church in Fairfield, NE, who was taken to his eternal home recently.

FOR OUR SHUT-IN MEMBERS:
Gene & Delaine Denner Cal Tvrz Milton Launer
Jerry & Bonnie Gass Fern Poppe Marylou Smith
Jack & Alberta Carskaddon Edna Gade Marilee Miller
Marian Schmieding JoAnn Ernst Arvona Jaeger
Lois Herpolsheimer Viola Mueller Lynda Mahloch
Thelma Petersen Lois Goeres Janet Schmeling
Esther Schroeder

FOR THOSE IN LONG-TERM CARE:
Tracey Harnley Sheryl Chism Maria Schwarz
Mike Beebe Samuel Schwarz Debi Luebke
Patricia Severson Carl Fosler DaNae Lorenzen
Jacob McClellan Sam Malone Henry Tamasi
Sandra Smith Josalyn Kennell Annie Campbell
Nicholai Chadwell Don Grover Eldon Strasheim
Cindy Bottger Robert Jensen Joanne Scdoria
Ron Snook Linda Swyers-Riehl Wallace Hock

FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY:
Kelli Kitchens Melissa & Bret Gash Michael Swyers
B. J. Rohde Brock Ernst Jordan Ernst
Lane Jackson Ron Van Valkenburg Andrew Wolcott
Jake Whitaker Brent Flachsbart Robert Humphrey
Rob Foxworthy Zach Fitzsimmons Jennifer Schwarz
Casey Hughes Beth Eisenmann

BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS TO:
Nov. 14 Heidi Bokelmann, Jon Heithold, Lyle Nelson, Maxwell Prochnow, Oscar Prochnow, Lowell Renken, Allen Wilkens
Nov. 15 Kathy Hoehne, Braelynn Jurgensmeier, Hannah Mattsfield
Nov. 16 Amy Burow, Christian Russert
Nov. 17 Jason Jazwick, Kerri Mees, Claire Varner
Nov. 18 Dan Carpenter, Bonnie Lemke, Kevin Mees, Jennifer Seckinger, Melissa Sidlo, Sandie Tvrz
Nov. 19 Tish Loomis, Don Olson
Nov. 20 Linda Cahoon, Clara Deines, Marilyn Fahsholtz, Amy Heithold, Ruby Lichtenfeld

ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS TO:
Nov. 19 Seth & Emily Gutz
Nov. 20 Joe & Nancy Velasquez

ASSISTING WITH THE SERVICES TODAY:
Elder: Lynn Bergen
Organist: Benjamin Woodburn
Acolytes: 8am: Destinee Pelc
10:30 am: Haley Ahrens
Greeters: 8 am: Brendon & Amy Schmidt
10:30 am: Joe & Sharon Burke
Coffeemakers: Bryan & Sandy Prenosil
Information Center: Vicki Hughes
Ushers: 8 am: David Langemeier, Tim Higgins, Nicholas Carpenter, Rich Ollenburg
10:30 am: Bob Bonner, Ken Jaeger, Rolland Roesler, Patrick Prochnow
Communion Set-Up: Sondra Rathjen
Communion Clean-up: Shirley Manthey
Meals on Wheels Today: The Stradley Family
Meals on Wheels Friday: Steve & Jan Stover

CONFUSED ABOUT MEDICARE?: What is Medicare Part A? What is Medicare Part B? What else do I need to know about Medicare? Come to an informational meeting hosted by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans to learn more about Medicare. This educational event will be held at the locations and dates below. Contact John Beaver, Arnette Garris or Nathan Schmidt for more information at (402) 420-1000. No products will be sold at this educational event. The open house locations are:

Mon., Nov. 15 from 9-11 am at Grace Lutheran, 2225 Washington

Mon., Nov. 15 from 1-3 pm at Calvary Lutheran, 2764 Franklin

Tues., Nov. 16 from 3-6 pm at Tabitha Life Quest Center, 4720 Randolph

For more information contact the office at 420-1000.

MORE ABOUT THE DIVINE SERVICE: INVOCATION

Since Lutherans are trinitarian, we call upon the triune God to bless our time together in worship. The trinitarian Invocation also recalls our Baptism. We call on the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in whose name we were baptized. “For through Him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.” (Ephesians 2: 18)