GOOD SHEPHERD

NEWS & NOTES

APRIL 17, 2011

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: Pastor Poppe will be taking a few weeks off from the Genesis Bible Study to focus on the documents from the ACELC (Association of Confessing Evangelical Lutheran Congregations) website. Please join us for a study of proper Lutheran doctrine and practice. A copy of Pastor Poppe’s paper entitled, “The Church’s Mission and Evangelistic Task” and also Pastor Daniel Preus’ paper entitled, “Pure Doctrine” are available on the table under the bulletin board in the fellowship hall.

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MEN’S BIBLE STUDY: The Tuesday morning (6 am) Men’s Bible Study has recently concluded the study of Jonah. Pastor Poppe will follow up with the “rest of the story” and a study of the book of Nahum. Come for a look at this little-known minor prophet.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TODAY: On this Palm Sunday the Sunday School lesson covers Matthew’s account of the Passion of Christ as He ventured to the cross for you and me. The Father, the perfect, righteous judge of the universe, forsook Jesus on the cross so that the perfect, righteous sacrifice, Jesus Christ could be punished for the sins of the whole world. Talk with your children about the wages of sin (death) and the gift of God (eternal life) in Christ Jesus. Talk about the importance of relying on Jesus blood and merit rather than our own works for salvation as you consider Luther’s explanation to the second article.

LIFE MOMENT: Palm Sunday marks the beginning of holy week and we follow Jesus as He makes His journey to the cross. Of course, His journey to the cross started long before this. Based on the Epistle common to either emphasis this Sunday, one can argue that Jesus’ journey to the cross began in Mary’s womb. “But made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men” (Philippians 2:7). It was a fallopian tube, not the streets of Jerusalem the first welcomed the Savior on His way to the cross.

“HOW TO READ AND STUDY THE BIBLE”: Have you ever heard someone say about a portion of the Bible, “It’s just a matter of interpretation.”? Pastor Berndt will be leading a series of classes beginning in mid-May on Sunday mornings on the principles of Biblical interpretation. Watch the News & Notes, newsletter, etc. for more information in coming weeks.

MAKING BREAD: Good Shepherd’s Altar Guild needs more volunteers to make communion bread. It would be ideal to have two people per month. This month we need about 50 loaves so we have four people making and baking the bread. Please consider volunteering to help with this very important part of our worship services. Contact Suzanne Kohmetscher at 402-423-1263 or at momk54@yahoo.com.

PREACHING STATION IN SUTTON: April will mark the beginnings of an LCMS congregation in Sutton, NE. If you have relatives or friends in the Sutton area who might want to be a part of this new ministry, please pass on the information to them. The Easter Sunday service will be at the Filling Station (120 S. Saunders Ave.) At 11:30 am followed by a potluck. For more information, contact Rev. Marcus Mackay at (402) 831-1084.

LILIES: Easter lilies to glorify our risen Savior are available this year at the cost of $10 each. A sign-up table is in the narthex. Thank you.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR: The school/preschool garage sale will be from July 14 - 16, 2011.

YOUTH NEWS: The youth are also serving Easter breakfast again this year. This fundraiser is for all youth, not just Higher Things students. We will have setup on Saturday morning at about 9 am. Then we serve after the sunrise service and between the 8:30 and 10:30 am services. Sign-up sheets to help out will be out on the upstairs door by restrooms. For those students going to Higher Things, signing up for more shifts will give you more credit toward the trip.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Christ Lutheran Church is looking for a replacement in the position of Bookkeeper. This is a 30-hour a week position, and involves processing receipts and payments, entering transactions on general ledger, processing monthly payroll, preparing budgets and reports, and working with employee benefit programs. The position is available immediately. Accounting experience is required. Contact Kent Weishahn at kweishahn@christlutheranchurch.org for more information or a full job description.

TALK RADIO FOR HOLY WEEK: You can listen to in-depth teachings on topics like: the Hymn “O Sacred Head Now Wounded,” The Institution of the Lord’s Supper, The Church’s Observance of Passion Week, The Hymn “Ride On, Ride On in Majesty” and more. Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken and produced by Lutheran Public Radio. You can listen to what you want when you want at www.issuesetc.org.

COOKIE SALES ARE HERE AGAIN!: All proceeds from the Eileen’s cookie dough sale will benefit Good Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool. Orders will be taken beginning Sunday, April 10th through Sunday, April 24th in the narthex between services. Pick up date: May 15.

APRIL NEWSLETTER: If you receive the newsletter in your cubbie or folder, please check for your copy of the April 2011 edition.

TABITHA OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, May 1, 1-3 p.m., 4620 Randolph Street. Enjoy refreshments and tours complements of Tabitha Health Care Services and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. The day will also include a presentation from Thrivent Financial, “Winning in the Second Half,” a presentation on Tabitha’s Elder Care Continuum and a focus on long-term planning. Please contact Deldee Brown, deldeeb@tabitha.org, or 402-486-8509, with any questions. Tabitha’s Continuum of Elder Care includes: Compassionate at-home support, innovative living communities and exceptional rehabilitation, health care and hospice services.

LINCOLN LUTHERAN CHOIR spring concert will be held Sunday, May 8th at 7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 6001 A St., Lincoln. The concert is entitled “Eternal Light” and features the choir, chamber orchestra, organ and guest soloists Rebecca Shane and Dr. William Shomos. Works performed will include the Faure Requiem and Media Vita, a newly commissioned piece by local Lincoln composer & Lincoln Lutheran Choir Assistant Director/Organist Kurt Knecht. There is no charge for admission but a free-will offering will be taken at intermission. The choir has once again partnered with a local charitable organization, Fresh Start Home to promote that Lincoln organization’s mission.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 18:
Mon 6:30 pm Holy Monday Service
7:00 pm Alcoholics Anonymous
7:00 pm LWiM

Tues 6:00 am Men’s Bible Study
6:30 pm Holy Tuesday Service

Wed 5:30 pm Midweek Classes
6:30 pm Holy Wednesday Service
NO LIFELIGHT BIBLE STUDY

Thurs 12:15 pm Maunday Thursday Service/Communion
NO LIFELIGHT BIBLE STUDY
6:30 pm Maunday Thursday Service/Communion

Fri 8:00 am Volunteers for Christ
12:15 pm Tre-Ore Service
7:30 pm Tenebrae Service

Sat 6:30 pm Easter Vigil Service/Communion

Easter Sun 6:00 am Sunrise Service/Communion
7:00 am Easter Breakfast
8:30 am Divine Service/Communion
9:30 am Easter Brunch
10:30 am Divine Service/Communion

ASSISTING THIS WEEK:
Elder: Curt Christiansen
Organist: Cathy Nitzel
Acolytes: 8 am: Madison Knapp
10:30 am: Jacob Schlatter
Greeters: 8 am: James & Aimee Baumann
10:30 am:
Coffeemakers: Gary and Anita Wilhelm
Information Center: Rich & Loree Novak
Ushers: 8 am: David Langemeier, Maynard Michel, Rich Ollenberg, Tim Higgins
10:30 am: Marilyn Meyer, Roger & Gayleen Potter
Meals on Wheels Today: The Stehlik Family
Meals on Wheels Friday: Patty Stradley

THE SHEPHERD’S FLOCK THIS WEEK:
Attendance Gifts for Our Savior
Wed., April 6 309
Sun., April 10 387 $ 10,905.86
Growing in the Gospel 1,379.25

Totals for the Week 696 $ 12,285.11
Needed Weekly* $ 12,229.00

“20 Not 40" This Week $ 286.00

* based on the fiscal budget for the year ending 6/30/11.
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PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD: “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” Colossians 4: 2
*Matt, relative of Wayne Gudgel, experiencing a recurrence of cancer.
*Ed, brother of Joe Velasquez, for successful treatment.
*Cindy Fox, mother of Nancy Stepp, suffering from macular degeneration. The disease has progressed recently and she will need to resume injections in her eye to treat it. Pray that she will regain the vision lost recently.
*Anne Nelson, that her body can be stopped from rejecting the transplanted kidney.
*Herbie Ray Heckman, nephew of Gary Heckman, suffering from stage IV throat cancer.
*Denny Drummond, friend of the Stepps, recovering from lung surgery.
*Ron Kahle, friend of Rich & Barb Ollenburg, fighting a staph infection and pulmonary problems.
*Don Nelson, uncle of Sharon Burke, undergoing chemotherapy.
*Janet Schmeling, recovering from a fall.
*Jayne Snyder, friend of Bob & Elaine Van Valkenburg, being treated for cancer.
*Charlie New, friend of Bob & Elaine Van Valkenburg, struggling with medical problems.
*Suzanne Klein, recovering from surgery.
*Mike Wiseman, grandfather of McKenzie (friend of Anya Clutter), for healing.
*Bob White, recovering at home.
* Bill Wimmer, friend of Pastor Poppe, injured in a severe auto accident.
* Rev. Wade Mattsfield, considering a call to Immanuel, West Plains, MO to be their pastor.
* Micah Mattsfield, recovering from a broken arm.
*Andrea Kabourek, teacher at East High School, diagnosed with leukemia and beginning chemo. Please pray for successful treatment and healing.
* Edna Gade, for healing following a fall.
* JoAnn, sister of Marge Kelly, for healing following a stroke.

FOR PEACE AND COMFORT: “But the Lord has become my stronghold, and my God the rock of my refuge.” Psalm 94: 22
* for the family of Carl Fosler, friend of Terry & Be Magdanz, who was taken to his eternal home recently.
* for the family of Bob Luebke, father of Mark Luebke, who was taken to his eternal home recently.
* for the family of John Carskaddon, father of Jan Knaus, who was taken to his eternal home Tuesday.

FOR THANKSGIVING: “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever.” Psalm 106:1
* for the marriage of Kate Campbell & Zeb Smith.
* for the birth of a son, Landon Joe, to Brad & Angie Marshall.

FOR OUR SHUT-IN MEMBERS:
Gene & Delaine Denner Cal Tvrz Milton Launer
Jerry & Bonnie Gass Fern Poppe Marylou Smith
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 Clara Deines Marilyn Gadeken

FOR THOSE IN LONG-TERM CARE:
Robert Jensen Sheryl Chism Maria Schwarz
Linda Alderson Samuel Schwarz Greg Kasl
Darlene Holle Joanne Scdoris Sam Malone
Jacob McClellan Cole Christenson Henry Tamasi
Sandra Smith Josalyn Kennell Tony Schkade
Don Grover Randy Groteleuschen Eldon Strasheim
Cindy Bottger Linda Swyers-Riehl Sean Sedlacek
McKenna Smith Lynn Poppe

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 Beth Eisenmann
Casey Hughes Kimberly & Kyle Kunkee

BIRTHDAY BLESSING TO:
Apr 17 Tim Siefkes
Apr 18 Marvin Thompson
Apr 19 Jill VonMinden
Apr 20 Paris Renter, Robert Roeder, Connie Swenson, Leon Burow
Apr 21 Averyanna Fenc, Paul Nispel, Rodney Toellel
Apr 22 Robert Humphrey, Alexander Luebbe, Elizabeth Luebbe, Dean Prochnow
Apr 23 Marissa Ayotte, Scott Pierson, Donna Semin

ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS TO:
Apr 19 Joe & Lindsey Reinke