GOOD SHEPHERD

NEWS & NOTES

MAY 8, 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: Come to the fellowship hall today following the 8 am service for coffee, goodies, and the study of God’s Word. Pastor Poppe will be continuing to discuss the errors that divide our fellowship in the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod and the documents presented at the Association of Confessing Evangelical Lutheran Congregations in March of 2011.

SUNDAY SCHOOL: Today the children learned that as Jesus came to the Ethiopian (Acts 8: 26-40), He comes to us in our weakness, for we cannot by our own reason or strength come to Him. In your family faith talks, discuss how the Holy Spirit calls, gathers, enlightens and sanctifies us, keeping us with Jesus Christ in the one true faith.

LIFE MOMENT: Jesus knew of the necessity of suffering to enter into glory (Luke 24: 24). The glory of the resurrection flowed from the glory of the cross. Faith in a God who brings glory out of suffering brings hope to every situation in life.

LIFELIGHT BIBLE STUDY: The Lifelight Bible studies will meet on Wednesday at 7:30 pm and on Thursday at 1 pm. The topic of this study is the New Testament books of Ephesians and Thessalonians. Everyone is welcome.

VICARAGE ASSIGNMENT: At the vicarage assignment service on Monday, May 2nd, Benjamin Siebert from Midland, Michigan was assigned to serve his vicarage here at Good Shepherd in Lincoln. He is currently studying in Brazil. His vicarage will start later this summer.

FLOWERS: The altar flowers today were provided by Don & Peg Olson in memory of Don’s mother, Julesie Olson and Peg’s father, Orville Holle. They are remembered in thanksgiving for their touch in the lives of Don and Peg.

STEWARDSHIP MOMENT: I PETER 1: 17-25: On Good Friday Jesus shed His holy, precious blood and died for our sins. On that first Easter He rose from the grave to assure us of the forgiveness of sins and life everlasting in His name. Each new day we can make the sign of the cross and be reminded of our baptisms when the Holy Spirit created faith in our hearts.

PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Our chicks have hatched! The preschoolers have had so much fun watching the eggs open up and learning about our little chickens. One of our chicks was born with club feet, so we tried to help him with pipe cleaner orthopedics. This was somewhat successful . . . he is at least walking well! We call him Pirate because he looks like he has a peg leg. We are still working on names for the others.

FUNDRAISING NIGHT: Texas Roadhouse will be hosting an everning fundraiser for Good Shepherd Lutheran School on Monday, May 16th from 4 pm to 10 pm. You must bring the flier insert to participate. Come to the Texas Roadhouse at 6301 Apples Way and have a meal and the restaurant will donate 10% of your total food purchase amount to Good Shepherd. So come and eat on May 16th, bring your copy of the flier, and help out our school and preschool. Thanks for your support.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Grab your passport and come take a journey on The River of Life, Vacation Bible School 2011 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church the week of June 6 - 10 from 9:00 am - noon. Please come early on Monday (8:30 am) to find classrooms and check in at our registration table. We will also have some pre-session activities for the students. Our tour guides will take you to the amazing sites of Haiti, Latvia, Africa, Russia, and China. During our 5 day, 0 night stay we will discover the wonders of God’s Creation, Noah, Parting of the Red Sea, Jonah and his watery journey, and Jesus’ Baptism! Please join us! Registration forms are also available in the narthex, in our News & Notes, and on our church web site.

MOWING SCHEDULE: Thank you to all our volunteers who will be doing the upkeep on the lawn over the spring, summer and early fall weeks. This week our lawn crew will be Doug Weishahn.

LADIES: Lutheran Women in Mission has an interesting program planned for Monday, May 16th at 7 pm in room 109. Viv Pohlmann from the Blind Lincoln Outreach Center will talk to us about the ministry she and her husband, Don, have to reach out in love to the blind and help them see Jesus. We hope you can all come.

CARE PACKAGES FOR DEPLOYED MILITARY: The LWIM will be collecting items to put into care packages for those who are deployed on our military prayer list. Money for postage will also be welcome and envelopes will be available for that. In-gathering will be from May 8th through June 5th. The goal is to send the care packages by the 4th of July.

CARE PACKAGE SUGGESTIONS:
* baby wipes (small travel packages) * AA-D-C batteries
* Dr. Scholl’s products for tired feet * 5 hour energy drinks
* magazines (pop-culture stuff; People) * powdered drink mix
* Tabasco sauce * playing cards
* Honey Buns * Oreo cookies
* letters, kind thoughts with no expectation of a reply
* Chapstick (with SPF rating) * paperback books
* cotton socks (white, mid-calf) * calculators
* snack-power bars
* any items of personal comfort (razors, unscented shampoo, etc.)

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: The school/preschool garage sale will be July 14 - 16, 2011.

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY: The Bible study that meets on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm will be taking a break for the summer. Watch for info about resuming in the fall in News & Notes and the VOICE newsletter.

“THE GIFTS CHRIST FREELY GIVES: Good Shepherd students in grades 5-8 are invited to sign up for the junior youth retreat at the Iowa School for the Deaf on June 14-16, 2o11. The cost for this retreat will be $90 per person and will include overnight housing, six meals, and the use of the facilities including the gymnasium and swimming pool. This retreat will also focus on reinforcing what your student has learned in confirmation instruction regarding the chief parts of the catechism. More information is available at the information center. If you have any questions, please contact one of the pastors.

LINCOLN LUTHERAN CHOIR spring concert will be held today, 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.

THE ESSENCE OF GOD’S WORD: Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show produced by Lutheran Public Radio and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Topics include: Creation from God’s Perspective, The Conversion of Paul, Turning Sorrow into Joy, Reformation History and more. You can listen to what you want when you want at www.issuesetc.org.

TORNADO RELIEF FUND: To assist with tornado disaster relief mail your check (noting “Tornado Disaster Relief” in the memo line) to LCMS World Relief and Human Care, P. O. Box 66861, St. Louis, MO 63166-6861. For an online donation, visit http://givenowlcms.org. To learn more about WR-HC Disaster Response, visit www.lcms.org/worldrelief.

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CAMP: This event will be held June 26-29 for girls going into 7th through 12th grade. It offers individual instruction for skill development in a fun, Christian atmosphere. The best value in the area! Camp brochures are available online at http://www.cune.edu/athletics/camps/. Contact Amy Harms, Amy.Harms@cune.edu, for additional information.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 8:
Mon 6:45 pm Stephen Ministry
7:00 pm Briarhurst Association
7:00 pm Alcoholics Anonymous

Tues 6:00 am Men’s Bible Study
7:00 pm Church Council

Wed. 5:30 pm Midweek Classes
6:30 pm Midweek Service
7:30 pm LifeLight Bible Study

Thurs 1:00 pm LifeLight Bible Study

Fri 8:00 am Volunteers for Christ
7:00 pm Preschool Mom & Dad Tea

Sun 8:00 am Divine Service/Communion
9:20 am Sunday School & Bible Study
10:30 am Divine Service

ASSISTING WITH THE SERVICES:
Elder: Bob McClellan
Organist: Gloria Pospisil
Acolytes: 8 am: Kara Severson
10:30 am: Maddy Wagner
Greeters: 8 am: Gary & Myrna Heckman
10:30 am: Renee Coleman, Renos & Vivian Kunz
Coffeemakers: Loraine Harnett, Sharon Wilkens
Information Center: Vicki Hughes

Ushers: 8 am: Joe Velasquez, Ralph Humphrey, Wayne Gudgel
10:30 am: Bob Bonner, Ken Jaeger, Roland Roesler, Patrick Prochnow
Communion Set-up: Sondra Rathjen
Communion Clean-up: Shirley Manthey
Meals on Wheels Today: The Stradley Family
Meals on Wheels Friday: Mary Spitsnogle, Loraine Harnett

THE SHEPHERD’S FLOCK THIS WEEK:
Attendance Gifts for Our Savior
Wed., Apr. 27 114
Sun., May 1 431 $ 9,932.48
Growing in the Gospel $ 2,215.00

Totals for the Week 545 $ 12,147.48
Needed Weekly* $ 12,229.00

“20 Not 40" This Week $ 476.00

*based on the fiscal budget for the year ending 6/30/11.
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND SYNODICAL COLLEGE/SEMINARY STUDENTS: The Nebraska District South LWML is offering a scholarship of $500 per academic year ($250 per semester) for full-time students enrolled in a synodically affiliated college, university or seminary and planning to be in full-time professional service to the church upon completion of studies. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, leadership, church involvement and financial need. Completed application packets must be postmarked no later than June 1, 2011. For more information contact Sandy Langemeier at (402) 486-1361.

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

PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD: “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” Colossians 4: 2
*Cassie Borneman, recovering from surgery.
*Courtney Roth, recovering from surgery.
*Jerry Gass, for upcoming surgery.
*Janet Amack, recovering from knee surgery.
*Matt, relative of Wayne Gudgel, experiencing a recurrence of cancer.
*Ed, brother of Joe Velasquez, for successful treatment.
*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, moved to assisted living.
*Jayne Snyder, friend of Bob & Elaine Van Valkenburg, being treated for cancer.
*Charlie New, friend of Bob & Elaine Van Valkenburg, struggling with medical problems.
*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.
* Micah Mattsfield, recovering from a broken arm.
*Andrea Kabourek, teacher at East High School, diagnosed with leukemia and having chemo. Pray also that a bone marrow match would be found for her.
* Edna Gade, for healing following a fall.
* JoAnn, sister of Marge Kelly, for healing following a stroke.
* Charlene Delp, sister of Brian Campbell, in hospice care.
* Cindy Fox, mother of Nancy Stepp, continuing treatment for macular degeneration now in both eyes. Pray for successful treatment.
* Sean Sedlacek, friend of the Stepps, scheduled for a kidney transplant on May 6th .

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 Gladys Olson, mother of John Olson, who was taken to her eternal home on Easter Sunday.

FOR THANKSGIVING: “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever.” Psalm 106:1
* Dale Larson, friend of the Stepps, for successful kidney transplant.

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 Cindy Fox

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:
May 8 Connor Beachler, Jason Davis, David Wesemann
May 9 Roxane Bergen
May 10 Calvin Cuddy, Molly Sorensen
May 11 Scott Piening, Zach Yelkin
May 12 Stacey DeVore
May 13 Pam Deines, Lowell Fahsholtz, Casey Nichols, Chad Renter, Jr., Lucas Roeder, Elise Schlautman, Tanya Wagner

ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS TO:
May 8 Barry & Karen Radebaugh
May 10 Jerry & Arnette Garris
May 11 Victor & Loree Kirilloff
Brent & Cherie Travis
May 13 Pastor Clint & Barb Poppe