GOOD SHEPHERD

NEWS & NOTES

AUGUST 28, 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 Bible study. Pastor Poppe continues the study of God’s Word in Genesis, chapter 7 where we look at the account of Noah and the flood.

LIFE MOMENT: “I do not believe human society . . . ever has attained, or ever can attain, a high state of intelligence, virtue, security, liberty, or happiness without the Holy Scriptures; even the whole hope of human progress is suspended on the evergrowing influence of the Bible.” William Seward, Secretary of State for the administration of Abraham Lincoln
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 Sunday, Sept. 11th. Learn or review the basics of the Lutheran faith as taken from God’s Word 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 a 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.

Wednesday: LifeLight Bible study on Romans in the fellowship hall at 7:30 pm beginning on September 14th. Martin Luther called the book of Romans St. Paul’s clearest systematic declaration of the Gospel. Student guides are available in the church office for $9.

Thursday: LifeLight study of Romans in room 109 at 1 pm. (See Wednesday for more info.)

Friday: Short Bible study before folding bulletins for the coming Sunday services in the fellowship hall at 8 am.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

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 team 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/Christian Education Sunday is today. All students will meet in the sanctuary after the 8 am service for music and worship with Pastor Poppe. Parents may pick up their children in their classrooms and meet their teachers at about 10:20 am.

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 today. We will have Bible story time and some fun surprises.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Do you like to work with kids and enjoy the dramatic arts, music, etc? We are looking for someone to direct the Sunday School Christmas program for this year. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Marilyn Meyer at 484-8599 or Karen Radebaugh at 423-8565.

HICKMAN PREACHING STATION: Services are being held each week at the Hickman preaching station in the Legion Hall in downtown Hickman at 9 am. Sunday School and adult Bible study are scheduled to begin on September 11th. Please keep this opportunity to spread God’s Word in your prayers. Ask God to draw those who need to hear His Word to this place. If you have any questions, please contact the church office or visit the Hickman section of our website at www.goodshepherdlincoln.org.

MIDWEEK/CONFIRMATION CLASSES: If you were unable to attend the organizational session for midweek & confirmation classes with your student and would like to participate, please contact the church office or speak with one of the pastors. Classes begin this Wednesday at 5:30 pm and conclude following the midweek service about 7:20 pm. Students will need a New International Version of the Bible and a 2005 edition of Luther’s Small Catechism. All other materials are provided. Catechisms are available in the church office for $13.50. The Faith Alive NIV Bible is also available for $25.00 and the Concordia Self-Study Bible NIV is $37.00 in the church office.

MOWING SCHEDULE: Thank you to all our volunteers who have been and will be helping with the upkeep on our lawn this summer and into the fall. This week our lawn crew will be Dale Borneman and Rich Lichtenfeld.

ARE YOU MISSING fun and fellowship? Would you like to enjoy getting to know your brothers and sister in Christ better? The LAFF (Lutheran Adult Fun & Fellowship) group is coming back. If you are interested in participating, please sign the sheets on the table in the narthex. There are separate sheets for young couples, not-so-young couples, singles, etc.

STEWARDSHIP MOMENT: Romans 12:9 - 21: Christian stewards are people who are joyful in hope, patient in affliction and patient in prayer. We lovingly practice Christian hospitality and share with people in need. Jesus told us that “others will know we are Christian by our love”. What we say and do as God’s stewards really does make a difference. How we use our resources, whatever they may be, makes a powerful witness to our love for Jesus who first loved us.

CHRIST-CENTERED, CROSS-FOCUSED TALK RADIO: Do any of these subjects interest you? The Pharisee and the Tax Collector, Church Discipline, Moses, Joshua, The Martyrdom of John the Baptist, 6th Century Bishop Gregory the Great and more. Issues, Etc. is a talk radio show produced by Lutheran Public Radio and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. You can listen at your convenience at www.issuesetc.org.

THE SEYMOUR FAMILY: Former vicar Ryan Seymour is safely settled in Ft. Wayne and looking forward to the completion of his seminary days. If you would like to send notes of encouragement, birthday cards (Sarah’s birthday is Sept. 29th), etc. their new address is:
5602 Northcrest Dr.
Ft. Wayne, IN 46825

♡ Thank you to the pastors and vicar for your visits to the hospital. Also, thanks for the many cards and prayers from everyone.
Con & Alice Urbach

♡ Thank you to everyone for their prayers for Ron’s father, Paul. We all know that he is now in a better place and without any pain.
Ron and Janet Amack

♡ Barb and I would like to express our deepest thanks and gratitude for the many expressions of support, encouragement, and comfort these past few weeks. Barb’s father’s final illness caught the family by surprise and his passing was quite unexpected; your Christian love and kindness has made this difficult time bearable. We thank God for you.
In Christ,
Pastor Poppe

NEW CHOIR DIRECTOR: Good Shepherd is pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. Chris Ahlman has agreed to serve as Choir Director and Head Organist. This part-time position was approved at the June Voter’s Assembly. Dr. Ahlman will begin his service at Good Shepherd on September 1st.

The first practice for the adult choir will be Wednesday, September 7th at 7:30 pm in the choir loft. We welcome Dr. Ahlman and his wife Elizabeth and son Thomas to the Good Shepherd family.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 28:
Mon 7:00 pm Alcoholics Anonymous
Tues 6:00 am Men’s Bible Study
Wed 5:30 pm Midweek Classes/Midweek Bible Study
6:30 pm Midweek Service
Thurs 7:00 pm Sewing/Quilting Group
Fri 8:00 am Volunteers for Christ
Sun 8:00 am Divine Service/Communion
9:20 am Sunday School & Bible Study
10:30 am Divine Service

ASSISTING WITH THE SERVICE:
Elder: Ken Knaus
Organist: Regina Engelhard
Acolytes: 8 am: Anna Watters
10:30 am: Brock Cuddy
Greeters: 8 am: Josh & Tracie Voog
10:30 am: Tony & Shirley Manthey
Coffeemakers: Mark & Lori Reinke
Information Center: Be Magdanz
Ushers: 8 am: Vicki Hughes, Rich & Lorelee Novak, Jerry Knoche
10:30 am: Bill & Cindy Lester, Renos Kunz, Steve Stover
Communion Set-up & Clean-Up: Shirley Green
Meals on Wheels Today: The Watters 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.
* a neighbor of Dave & Sandy Langemeier, for comfort, effective medical care, and healing from severe headaches and weakness.
* Roger Lanum, friend of Maynard & Joannie Michel, diagnosed with cancer. Please pray for successful treatment.
* Jennifer Fencl, hospitalized with fibro-meningitis.
* Joe Egner, recently diagnosed with lung cancer and undergoing treatment.
* Linda, sister of Barbara Trail, recently diagnosed with cancer and undergoing treatment.
* 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, for continued success in treatment. Thank you for prayers and for God’s positive answers to those prayers.
* 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.
* George Kolodziejski, recovering from a fall at Lancaster Manor.
* Clarabelle Brakhahn, mother of Patty Stradley, recovering from a stroke.
* Samantha, grand-daughter of Nancy Stepp’s cousin, re-diagnosed with leukemia and begin chemo.
* 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 the Riesbergs, former neighbors of Joe & Sharon Burke, whose son Josh was married on July 8th and whose new wife died after 1 week of marriage of leukemia.
* for the family of Paul Amack, father of Ron Amack, who was taken to his eternal home this week.

FOR THANKSGIVING: “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever.” Psalm 106: 1
* for the gift of a son, Robert John, to Marc & Beth Huff.

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 Robert Humphrey
Zach Fitzsimmons
Beth Eisenmann Michael Lichtenfeld
Kimberly & Kyle Kunkee

BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS TO:
August 29 Debra Baker, Gabriella Johnson, Maynard Michel
August 30 Cooper Carpenter, Bruce Dabbert, William Kohmetscher
August 31 Cherie Travis
Sept. 1 Sara Cover, MacKenzie Pierson, Ashley Saltzgaber
Sept. 2 Ryan Mees, Craig Moline, Anne Nelson, Francine Poppe
Sept. 3 Reece Shriner, Deryl Travis

ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS TO:
August 29 Joe & Elaine Egner
August 30 Tim & Sandi Karstens
Glenn & Sally Lacy
David & Pam Schmeling
August 31 Matt & Stacy Durr
September 1 Steve & Cindy Bottger
David & Sandy Langemeier
September 2 Rich & Barb Ollenburg
September 3 Bob & Jenny Roeder