GOOD SHEPHERD

NEWS & NOTES

AUGUST 7, 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.

SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE CLASSES BEGIN: Pastor Berndt will lead a study of the basics of Lutheran doctrine as it is taken from God’s Word. This class is suitable as a refresher course in the basics and also if you would like to learn more about what the Lutheran church believes, teaches and confesses. Completion of this 10-12 week course can lead to communicant membership at Good Shepherd. If you have any questions, please contact the church office at (402) 423-7639 or info@goodshepherdlincoln.org or contact Pastor Berndt at pastorberndt@goodshepherdlincoln.org.
SUNDAY SCHOOL: We have combined classes for the summer and have given our faithful teachers a break while asking for volunteers to teach for a Sunday or two during the summer months. We are coming to the end of the summer and will be reshuffling our classes as the new school year begins. Regular Sunday morning classes begin on August 28th. Thank you to all the volunteers who have filled in for a Sunday or two this summer. We appreciate you.

HICKMAN PREACHING 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 on September 11th. For more information please call the church office at (402) 423-7639 or visit the Hickman section of our web site: www.goodshepherdlincoln.org.

NEW BANNER: THE SIX CHIEF PARTS: The banner hanging on the left is illustrating the Six Chief Parts of Luther’s Small Catechism. Beginning at the top of the banner . . . the first circle contains a person kneeling before the pastor and symbolizes Confession. Moving to the right . . . the hand of creation, the cross of Jesus, and the dove of the Holy Spirit represent the Apostles’ Creed. Thirdly, the chalice is symbolic for the Lord’s Supper. Next, praying hands stand for the Lord’s Prayer. Fifthly, the shell and three drops of water symbolize Holy Baptism. Lastly, the tables of stone stand for the Ten Commandments.
FLOWERS: The altar flowers today are provided by Morris “Moe” Huelle in loving remembrance of Velma Huelle. We thank him for beautifying our sanctuary today and bringing to remembrance all the saints who have gone before us into the mansions of heaven.

VICAR SIEBERT: Today we install our new vicar at both services for the August 2011 - July 2012 year. Please give him a Good Shepherd welcome and introduce yourself.

MOWING SCHEDULE: Thank you to all our volunteers who are taking care of the lawncare throughout the summer and early fall weeks. This week our lawn crew will be Brian Reetz and Nathan Keller.

TUESDAY MEN’S BIBLE STUDY: This Tuesday, August 9th, Pastor Berndt will begin a new study on the New Testament book of I Peter. All men of the congregation are invited to attend. The group meets at 6 am Tuesdays in room 109. The Bible study follows a brief devotion and a time of prayer. Coffee and goodies are provided; the study ends by 7 am.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING: Please remember SCRIP gift cards as you plan for your back-to-school shopping. The process is simple and will help to raise funds to assist with our school and preschool here at Good Shepherd. You simply purchase a gift card(s) for the merchant(s) that you plan to patronize in the amount you wish. Then just go shopping with the gift card and purchase what your students need. That’s all. The individual merchants will donate a certain percentage of the face value of those gift cards to the school. The percentage varies with the merchants from 2% up to about 15%. Check with the ladies in the church library (northeast corner of the fellowship hall) for assistance. Some of the participating merchants are: Target, Walmart, Shopko, Office Max, Office Depot, Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, J. C. Penney, and Old Navy.

ALL THEOLOGY IS CHRISTOLOGY: 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 at your convenience at www.issuesetc.org.

POST-ABORTION RECOVERY: A post-abortion recovery class which is led by women who have experienced healing from a past abortion and are willing to walk alongside others will begin on Monday, September 12th at 7 pm or Tuesday, September 13th at 9 am. The class will run for approximately 10 weeks and one and one half hours per session. For further information or to register contact Jeannie Pittam at jpittam44@gmail.com.

CARD GROUP: For fun and fellowship come to the Card Group on Friday, August 12th at 6:30 pm in the fellowship hall. Everyone is 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.

LUTHERAN WOMEN IN MISSION: All LADIES are invited to attend the regular monthly meeting of Lutheran Women in Mission (LWiM). We are meeting on August 15th at 7 pm in room 109. We look forward to seeing you there.

“EARLY SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S”: Tabitha Health Care Services invites members of your congregation to include in your schedule a special presentation on “The Early Signs of Alzheimer’s” on August 10th at GracePointe Assisted Living and Memory Care Suites, 4620 Randolph Street. Space is limited so please RSVP by calling (402) 484-9888.

LINCOLN LUTHERAN COMMUNITY CHOIR: The choir welcomes new and returning members to the Fall Concert Season. Rehearsals begin with a retreat on Sunday, August 21st from 2-6 pm at Southwood Lutheran Church. This season will include two concerts: Omaha on Nov. 19th at Pacific Lutheran Church and in Lincoln on Nov. 20th at Grace Lutheran Church. Music selected for these concerts will be representative of the English tradition from the time of the English Reformation to the present day. The concert will be conducted by LLC Artistic Director Josh Norris. Interested singers please contact Sandie Anderson, choir board member, at (402) 489-3948 to arrange an audition interview.

PART-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE: Peaceful Beginnings Early Childhood Center, a ministry of Peace Lutheran Church, Waverly, NE is looking to fill a part-time day care staff position. Shifts available 7-9 am every day, 12-2 pm Monday and Wednesday, and 2-6 pm every day. Age groups may vary (toddler-school age). Shifts may be “mixed and matched” up to 20 hrs./wk. Pay: $7.25 - $10/hr. depending on education and experience. Applicants must be comfortable sharing their Christian faith with children daily. For more information, contact Peace Lutheran through their website at www.peacewaverly.org. or at (402) 786-2345.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 7:
Mon 6:45 pm Stephen Ministry
7:00 pm Briarhurst Assn.
7:00 pm Alcoholics Anonymous
Tues 6:00 am Men’s Bible Study
7:00 pm Church Council
Wed 6:30 pm Midweek Service/Communion
Fri 8:00 am Volunteers for Christ
6:30 pm Card Group
6:30 pm Wiese/Kapple Rehearsal
Sat 4:00 pm Wiese/Kapple Wedding
Sun 8:00 am Divine Service
9:20 am Sunday School & Bible Study
10:30 am Divine Service/Communion
1:00 pm Savannah Pines Service

ASSISTING WITH THE SERVICE:
Elder: Kurt Stradley
Organist: Benjamin Woodburn
Acolytes: 8 am: Austin Polivka
10:30 am: Jacob Nispel
Greeters: 8 am: Terry & Vicky Princ
10:30 am: Aron & Wendy Wiest
Coffeemakers: John & Linda Reigle
Information Center: Bob McClellan
Ushers: 8 am: Vicki Hughes, Rich & Lorelee Novak, Jerry Knoche
10:30 am: Bill & Cindy Lester, Renos Kunz, Steve Stover
Communion Set-up: Shirley Green
Communion Clean-up: Kathy Everman
Meals on Wheels Today: Jerry & Arnette Garris
Meals on Wheels Friday: Sondra Rathjen, Loraine Harnett
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, recovering from back surgery.
* 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.
* Dale Jensen, nephew of Arlene Nelson, for healing and strength following surgery for an aneurysm.
* 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, recovering from surgery..
* 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 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 Britt Gilbertson & Justin Hernandez, joined in Holy Matrimony at Good Shepherd’s altar yesterday.
* for the gift of a son, Kyler Scott, to Scott & Andrea Piening on 7/31/11.
* for the reception into the Kingdom of God through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism for Evelyn Sophia Johnson, daughter of Chad & Jennifer Johnson.
* for the safe return of Jordan Ernst from his deployment.

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
Linda-Swyers Riehl Don Grovers Sam Malone
Jacob McClellan Cole Christensen McKenna Smith
Sandra Schmidt Josalyn Kennell Tony Schkade
Randy Groteleuschen Eldon Strasheim Cindy Bottger
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:
August 7 Anya Clutter, Zach Fitzsimmons, Mason Nordhausen, Pastor Clint Poppe
August 8 Abby Christiansen, Nancy Wagner
August 9 Rich Lichtenfeld, Anita Webster
August 10 Bob McClellan, Lesley Nordhausen, Tony Schkade
August 11 Madison Crocker, Abigail Durr, Kathy Everman
August 12 Logan Brown, Kevin Christiansen, Valerie Dorfmeyer, Andrew Eisenmann, Brenda Erickson, Mark Fitzsimmons, Harlohe Holloway, Erin Huber
August 13 Shirley Green, Adam Poppe, Gary Wilhelm

ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS TO:
August 10 Donald & Darla Posner
Jason & Bridget Prenosil
August 12 Lavern & Beverly Obermeier
August 13 Don & Diana Carpenter
Kyle & Shelley Poore

THE SHEPHERD’S FLOCK THIS WEEK:
Attendance Gifts for Our Savior
Wed., July 27 48
Sun., July 31 322 $ 7,635.00
Growing in the Gospel $ 491.50

Totals for the Week 370 $ 8,126.50
Needed Weekly* $ 12,940.00

“20 Not 40" This Week $ 370.00

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