GOOD SHEPHERD
NEWS & NOTES
JULY 31, 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 following the 8 am service today for coffee, juice, goodies and the study of God’s Word. Pastor Poppe will continue the study of the first eleven chapters of Genesis with the account of Noah and the Flood in chapter 6 and following.

SUNDAY SCHOOL: We have combined classes for the summer and are asking for volunteers to teach in order to give our regular teachers a break for the summer. If you would like to volunteer to teach a class for one Sunday or more, please contact Karen Radebaugh at (402) 423-8565. Thanks to all our volunteers.
HICKMAN PREACH STATION: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lincoln will begin worship services in Hickman starting August 21st. The “preaching station” will meet at the Legion Hall in downtown Hickman on Sundays with worship beginning at 9 am. Sunday School and Adult Bible class are scheduled to begin September 11. For more information please call the church office, 402-423-7639 or visit the Hickman section of our web site: www.goodshepherdlincoln.org

NEW BANNER: THE SIX CHIEF PARTS: The banner on the left is illustrating the Six Chief Parts of Luther’s Small Catechism. These are: The Ten Commandments, The Apostles’ Creed, The Lord’s Prayer, The Sacrament of Holy Baptism, Confession, and The Sacrament of the Altar. “All the chief parts of the Small Catechism are taken from the Bible, because as God’s written Word the Bible is the only final authority for Christian faith and life.” (taken from Luther’s Small Catechism, pg. 53)

WELCOME HOME: Jordan Ernst and the rest of 134th Cav. will roll into town this morning about 9:30 or 10:00.

THANK YOU: Thank you Pastor Poppe, Pastor Berndt & Vicar Seymour for coming to the nursing home to visit after my fall. It is very much appreciated. Edna Gade

MOVING TRUCK: Vicar Seymour could use some help loading the moving truck! If you are able to assist for a time, please meet at 5624 S. 38th St. at around 9 am, Monday, August 1st.
FLOWERS: The flowers on the alter are provided by Julie Wingett in memory of her mother. We thank Julie for beautifying our sanctuary today.

MOWING SCHEDULE: Thank you to all our volunteers who will be taking care of the lawn throughout the summer and early fall. This week our lawn crew will be Matt Durr & Brad Armstrong.

VACATION: Jan will be on vacation through August 2. Sharon and Julie will be keeping things organized and assisting with your needs. Thanks for your patience during this time.

VICAR FAREWELL: Please come this evening to wish Vicar Seymour and his family a fond (and fun) farewell and Godspeed. We will be having a potluck meal in the fellowship hall at 5 pm with much fun to follow. Please bring a main dish to share and if you last name begins with A-Q, please bring a side dish or salad; if your last name begins with R-Z, please bring a dessert. The Seymours will be returning to the seminary at Ft. Wayne for his last year of instruction (actually Sara says, it is only 9 months). Thank Vicar Seymour and family for their service this year and pray for God’s richest blessings in their continued service to their Lord and Savior.

THANK YOU: Dear Pastors Poppe, Berndt, and members of Good Shepherd:

Thank you for the recent care package sent our way! Snacks, mags, toiletries and batteries are not always easy to come by. . . especially for troops entering or leaving the area.

The weather here has turned hot, dry and very windy. We are in the midst of what the locals call “the 120 days of wind” No kidding. The wind gusts from 10-30 mph, sometimes more, pretty much every day for May through August. We also have had no measurable rainfall for a couple of months. Most days the temps top out in the low 100s. The upside is that it isn’t muddy. Also the dryness and the wind combine to wick off our sweat so it actually is fairly comfortable/liveable. And at sunset the temps dip down very quickly into the 80s, then 70s, just perfect.

We all feel safe in our location, which is largely a result of good relations with locals and diligence on the part of our perimeter defense forces. We have a new brigade supervising us; I’ve heard a soldier describe the general commanding that unit as a “knight in shining armor” (which means we feel he sticks up for his troops), and that’s a pretty common sentiment.

And of course it makes our day to know that folks back home think about us, care about us, and send us stuff that we don’t always have easy access to here. Appreciation is priceless.
~ CH (CPT) Brad H. Boyer , Chaplain ~
CARD GROUP: For fun and fellowship come to the Card Group on Friday, August 12 at 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone welcome.

ARE YOU MISSING fun and fellowship? Would you love to laugh and have fun? The “Laugh Group” is coming back. Watch for sign up sheets in the Narthex.

THE ESSENCE OF GOD’S WORD: Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken and produced by Lutheran Public Radio. You can listen to in-depth teachings on subjects like:Christ-Centered Parenting, Jesus Walks on Water, Jesus Prays at Gethsemane, Joanna, Mary & Salome and more. You can listen on-demand at www.issuesetc.org.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 31:
Mon 7:00 pm Alcoholics Anonymous
Tues 6:00 am Mens’ Bible Study
6:30 pm School Board Meeting
Wed 6:30 pm Midweek Service/Communion
Thurs 7:00 pm Sewing/Quilting Group
Fri 8:00 am Volunteers for Christ
4:00 pm School & Preschool Registration
Sun 8:00 am Divine Service/Communion
9:20 am Sunday School & Bible Study
10:30 am Divine Service/Communion

ASSISTING WITH THE SERVICES:
Elder: Gary Baker
Organist: Sylvia Yoder
Acolytes: 8 am: Jared Fleck
10:30 am: Carson Deisley
Greeters: 8 am: Rich & Char Large
10:30 am: Betty Carter
Coffeemakers: Joe & Nancy Velasquez
Information Center: Marvin Thompson
Ushers: 8 am: Norm & Tammi Pfeiffer, Gary Ahrens, Luverne Myers
10:30 am: Gary & Vicki Rockel, Matt Durr, Mark Kahle
Communion Set-up: Marilyn McReynolds
Communion Clean-up: Maureen Marshall
Meals on Wheels Today: Meyer Family
Meals on Wheels Friday: Doug & Carol Marsh

Please contact the church office if the following prayer requests become outdated. If you have prayer requests for either the News and 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
* Jana Carrillo, Jimmy Stepp’s sister, has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
* Rollie Victor will be undergoing tests and evaluations for his back.
* Justin Johnson, Leola Krehnke’s granddaughters husband hospitalized with a broken neck from a swimming accident.
* Con Urbach having back surgery on August 3rd.
* Linda, sister of Barbara Trail, recently diagnosed with cancer and recovering from surgery.
* Matt, relative of Wayne Gudgel, experiencing a recurrence of cancer.
* Anne Nelson, recovering from surgery and awaiting a kidney transplant.
* Loree Pospisil, daughter of Gloria Henning, continued healing and recovery after surgery.
* Herbie Heckman, nephew of Gary Heckman, suffering from brain cancer.
* Ron Kahle, friend of Rich & Barb Ollenburg, struggling with pulmonary problems. Pray also for Ron’s mother who is struggling with medical problems.
* Don Nelson, uncle of Sharon Burke, undergoing chemo.
* Jayne Snyder, friend of Bob & Elaine Van Valkenburg, being treated for cancer.
* Mike Wiseman, grandfather of McKenzie (friend of Anya Clutter), for healing.
* Sara Nispel, recovering from a broken hip.
* Janet Schmeling, hospitalized following a fall.
* Earl Holtzen, brother of Elaine Egner, suffering from heart disease and recovering from a foot amputation.
* Andrea Kabourek, teacher at East High School, diagnosed with leukemia and recovering from a stem cell transplant.
* JoAnn, sister of Marge Kelly, for healing following a stroke.
* Cindy Fox, mother of Nancy Stepp, for success in treating her macular degeneration now in both eyes.
* Sean Sedlacek, friend of the Stepps, recovering from a kidney transplant.
* Don & Jo Ann Elwell, friends of the Van Valkenburgs, struggling with medical problems.
* Harold Kieselhorst, recovering from surgery.
* George Kolodziejski, recovering from a fall at Lancaster Manor.
* Sharon Wilkens, having surgery this week.
* Clarabelle Brakhahn, mother of Patty Stradley, recovering from a stroke.
* Elaine Egner, recovering from surgery.
* Paul, father of Ron Amack, recovering from a broken hip and surgery to repair it.
* Samantha, grand-daughter of Nancy Stepp’s cousin, re-diagnosed with leukemia and begin chemo.

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 Frances Stott, mother-in-law of Bob & Elaine Van Valkenburg’s daughter, who was taken to her eternal home recently.
* for the family of Henry Tamasi, co-worker of Jon Schwarz, who was taken to his eternal home recently.
* for the family of Holly Hodge, cousin of Norma Kammann, who was taken to his eternal home recently.
* for the family of Loren Pagels, father of Barb Poppe, who was taken to his eternal home recently.
*for the family of Arlyss, sister-in-law of Lavonne Myers, who was taken to her eternal home recently.
* for the family of Edwin Michel, father of Maynard Michel, who was taken to his eternal home on July 24th.

FOR THANKSGIVING: “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever.” Psalm 106: 1
* Sandi Stepp, Jimmy Stepp’s sister, recently celebrated 5 years of being cancer free.

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

FOR THOSE IN LONG-TERM CARE:
Robert Jensen Sheryl Chism Maria Schwarz
Larry & Linda Alderson Samuel Schwarz Lynn Poppe
Shirley Knaus Don Grovers Sam Malone
Jacob McClellan Cole Christensen McKenna Smith
Sandra Schmidt Josalyn Kennell Tony Schkade
Randy Groteleuschen Eldon Strasheim Cindy Bottger
Linda Swyers-Riehl

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 Rober Humphrey
Rob Foxworthy Zach Fitzsimmons
Beth Eisenmann Michael Lichtenfeld
Kimberly & Kyle Kunkee

BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS TO:
July 31 Fern Poppe, Forest Reigle, Kyra Stradley
August 1 Aaron Boucher, Jacob Crocker, Moe Huelle, Ethan Severson
August 2 Cade Cover, Cole Cover, Jason Knapp, Kaelyn Schmidt, Gina Streich, Kaleb Vogt
August 3 Courtney Roth, Gina Roth
August 4 Harper Davis, Faye Moline, Kira Seckinger
August 6 Matthew Durr, Alvin Schmeling

ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS TO:
July 31 Brad & Angie Marshall
August 2 Maurice & Carolyn Lange
August 3 David & Jerika Perrin
August 4 Bryce & Tamara Cuddy, Nathan & Kim Kelly, Brian & Hillary Moran
August 5 Dan & Lisa Carpenter
THE SHEPHERD’S FLOCK THIS WEEK:
Attendance Gifts for Our Savior
Wed., July 20 39
Sun., July 24 279 $ 7,326.55
Growing in the Gospel $ 450.00

Totals for the Week 318 $ 7,776.55
Needed Weekly* $ 12,940.00

“20 Not 40" This Week $ 605.00

* based on the fiscal budget for the year ending 6/30/12.