GOOD SHEPHERD

NEWS & NOTES

AUGUST 14, 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 continues with the study of the first eleven chapters of Genesis. Today we continue with the account of Noah and the flood.

FLOWERS: Altar flowers today are given in celebration of the joining of Tyler Kapple and Kiley Wiese in Holy Matrimony at Good Shepherd’s altar yesterday. We thank Tyler & Kiley Kapple for sharing their celebration with us today.

“You never know how much you really believe anything until its truth or falsehood becomes a matter of life and death to you.” C. S. Lewis

FALL BIBLE STUDIES
Sunday: Genesis (chapters 1-11) in the fellowship hall at 9:30 am.

Sunday: “A Summary of Christian Doctrine” in room 109 at 9:20 am beginning on Sept. 11th. Learn or review the basics of the Lutheran faith in a series of 10-12 classes. May lead to communicant membership at Good Shepherd.

Tuesday: Men’s Bible Study on I Peter in room 109 at 6 am. Begins with brief devotion, refreshments and a time of prayer. Bible study follows.

Wednesday: Midweek Bible Study on the Ten Commandments from Luther’s Large Catechism in the fellowship hall at 5:30 pm beginning on August 31st.

Wednesday: LifeLight Bible Study on Romans in the fellowship hall at 7:30 pm beginning in mid-September. Martin Luther called the book of Romans St. Paul’s clearest systematic declaration of the Gospel.

Thursday: LifeLight Bible Study on Romans in the fellowship hall at 1 pm beginning in mid-September. Martin Luther called the book of Romans St. Paul’s clearest systematic declaration of the Gospel.

Friday: Short Bible study before folding bulletins for the coming Sunday services in the fellowship hall at 8 am. TEACHERS NEEDED: Please prayerfully consider getting involved in our Sunday School education program at Good Shepherd. We need all your talents. At this time we especially need a teacher for grades 5 & 6. To volunteer or to get more information, contact Marilyn Meyer at 484-8599 or Karen Radebaugh at 423-8565.

RALLY DAY: Rally Day will be August 28th. All students will meet in the sanctuary after the 8 am service for music and fun with Pastor Poppe. Parents may pick up their children in their classrooms and meet their teachers.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MEETING: Our current Sunday School teachers and anyone interested in volunteering are invited to a Sunday School teachers’ meeting on Sunday, August 21st in room 107 between the services.

TWO-YEAR-OLD CLASS: All two-year-olds and their parents are invited to the start-up of classes for tots. Jenny Roeder will be guiding this new program in room 108 at 9:20 am on Sundays beginning August 28th. We will have Bible story time and some fun surprises.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: We are looking for someone to direct the Sunday School Christmas program for this year. If you have some talents in the areas of dramatic arts, music, etc., please contact either Marilyn Meyer or Karen Radebaugh as listed above. HICKMAN PREACHING STATION: In the services this morning, the donated hymnals for the Hickman preaching station were dedicated for this purpose. Good Shepherd will begin services in Hickman starting on August 21st at the Legion Hall in downtown Hickman at 9 am. Sunday School and adult Bible class are scheduled to begin on September 11th. If you have any questions, please call the church office or visit the Hickman section of our website at www.goodshepherdlincoln.org.

MIDWEEK/CONFIRMATION PARENTS AND STUDENTS MEETING: All parents and their students who will be in grades 5-8 this fall and high school students who have not yet been confirmed are invited to an organizational meeting for the midweek classes on Wednesday, August 24th at 5:30 pm in the fellowship hall. Please plan to stay for the midweek service at 6:30 pm also. Some of the topics to be discussed will be the objectives and expectations of participation in midweek instruction, memory work, worship and Sunday School attendance plus other items pertaining to this opportunity for Christian education. Materials will be distributed, schedules provided, and questions answered. All students are asked to us a New International Version of the Bible and the 2005 revision of Luther’s Small Catechism. All other materials will be provided. If for some reason, you and your student are unable to attend this organizational meeting but you are interested in your student’s participation, please contact the church office at 423-7639 or talk with one of the pastors.

MOWING SCHEDULE: Thank you to all our volunteers who have been and will be helping with upkeep on our lawn this summer and fall. This week our lawn crew will be Bryce Cuddy and Kevin Wagner.

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.

THE FAITH ONCE FOR ALL DELIVERED TO THE SAINTS: Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken and produced by Lutheran Public Radio. Topics include: Roman Historian and Bishop of Caesarea Eusebius, 3rd Century Martyr Lawrence, 20th Century Lutheran Theologian Hermann Sasse, Saul’s Escape from Prison and more. You can listen on-demand at www.issuesetc.org.

THRIVENT TAKING DONATIONS FOR FLOOD CLEAN UP: The recent flooding in Nebraska has prompted local Thrivent offices to take action. Offices in Omaha, Syracuse and Lincoln will be collecting cleaning supplies to distribute to people along the Missouri River at various times in August. The items most needed are: Comet or other cleansing powder, Lysol or other liquid cleaner, bleach (1 gallon size), glass cleaner, scrub brushes, rubber gloves, sponges, paper towels and brooms/mops. Please bring these items to the Lincoln office at 7431 O Street at the following times:
Thurs., Aug. 25, 4-7 pm
Fri., Aug. 26, 8 am - 5 pm
Sat., Aug. 27, 9 am - noon

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 14:
Mon 9:00 am Opening Chapel
7:00 pm Lutheran Women in Mission
7:00 pm Alcoholics Anonymous
Tues 6:00 am Men’s Bible Study
Wed 6:30 pm Midweek Service
Thurs 7:00 pm Sewing/Quilting Group
Fri 8:00 am Volunteers for Christ
6:30 pm Card Group
Sat 7:00 am Elders Meeting
10:30 am Homestead Worship
Sun 8:00 am Divine Service/Communion
9:20 am Sunday School & Bible Study
10:30 am Divine Service

ASSISTING WITH THE SERVICE:
Elder: Corby Stolcpart
Organist: Gloria Pospisil Henning
Acolytes: 8 am: Christian Watters
10:30 am: Jacob Crocker
Greeters: 8 am: David & Sandy Langemeier
10:30 am: Glenn & Sally Lacy
Coffeemakers: Tim & Jenny Higgins
Information Center: Vicki Hughes
Ushers: 8 am: Vicki Hughes, Rich & Lorelee Novak, Jerry Knoche
10:30 am: Bill & Cindy Lester, Renos Kunz, Steve Stover
Communion Set-up: Linda Reigle
Communion Clean-up: Beth Loper
Meals on Wheels Today: The Stradley Family
Meals on Wheels Friday: Steve & Jan Stover
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.
* Roger Lanum, friend of Maynard & Joannie Michel, diagnosed with lung cancer. Please pray for successful treatment.
* 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.
* Dick Buethe, for safe travel as he spends time in Haiti from August 18-24.
* Marylou Smith, recovering from a broken leg at Tabitha.

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 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
* for Kiley Wiese & Tyler Kapple, 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 safe return of Rob Foxworthy 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
Zach Fitzsimmons
Beth Eisenmann Michael Lichtenfeld
Kimberly & Kyle Kunkee

BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS TO:
August 14 Matt Duchek, Destinee Pelc, Sandy Prenosil, Abby Roth, Chloe Voog
August 15 Tanya Schlamann
August 16 Erin Loper, Rachel Loper, Madison Moran, Luverne Myers, Mark Simnitt
August 17 Mardi Bonner, Tim Dorn
August 18 Rich Ollenburg, Linda Weber
August 19 Tara Christiansen
August 20 Robert Zook

ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS TO:
August 14 Gene & Delaine Denner
Tim & Dayna Dorn
August 15 Dick & Char Large
Nick & Heather Nabity
August 16 Scott & Tonya Pierson
August 18 Shan & Ramona Snook
August 20 Weldon & Georgene Duer
THE SHEPHERD’S FLOCK THIS WEEK:
Attendance Gifts for Our Savior
Wed., Aug. 3 42
Sun., Aug. 7 301 $ 9,610.50
Growing in the Gospel $ 1,002.00

Totals for the Week 343 $ 10,612.50
Needed Weekly* $ 12,940.00

“20 Not 40" This Week $ 1,470.00

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