News & Notes - May 6, 2007
GOOD SHEPHERD
NEWS & NOTES
MAY 6, 2007
NEW BIBLE STUDIES SCHEDULE: Beginning this week there is a new schedule for Bible studies at Good Shepherd. Pick a subject, day and time and join us for an exploration of God’s Word. There is some comfort, hope, guidance, and love for YOU in His Word.
SUN 9:30 AM “Death & Resurrection: The Theology & Practice of a Christian Funeral” This class will study the Scriptural basis and explore practical questions regarding the death, burial, and resurrection of a Christian. Meeting in the fellowship hall - led by Pastor Poppe.
SUN 9:30 AM “A Summary of Christian Doctrine” This class will cover the basics of the Lutheran faith as taken from God’s Word. Join in a review of the basics or as preparation for membership at Good Shepherd. Meeting in the sanctuary - led by Pastor Berndt.
TUES 6:00 AM Mens’ Bible study meets in room 109. For more information contact Vicar Jason Krause.
10:00 AM This Bible study meets at Savannah Pines at 40th & Old Cheney Rd. The class is currently studying prayer. For more information contact Vicar Jason Krause.
WED 5:30 PM “James: Faith in Action” This class is working its way through the New Testament book of James. Come for Bible study and then stay for worship at 6:30 pm.
7:20 PM “A Summary of Christian Doctrine” (see Sunday morning for description). Meeting in room 106 - led by Pastor Berndt. Come for worship and stay for Bible study.
7:20 PM “Prayer” Bible study class will be meeting in the fellowship hall after worship just for the month of May. Led by Vicar Jason Krause. Come for worship and stay for Bible study.
THURS 1:00 PM LifeLight Bible Study series, “Romans - Part II” A study of the second half of the New Testament book of Romans. Meeting in the Fellowship Hall - led by Vicar Jason Krause.
FRI 8:30 AM Come and help with various projects (primarily preparing Sunday’s bulletins) then stay for a short Bible study on various topics.
CALL DAY AT THE SEMINARIES: Good Shepherd has two students who will be participating in the vicarage program from August 2007 - July 2008. In addition to these two students, our former vicar Andrew Ratcliffe has received his first call from the Lord of the Church as a pastor.
Mark Duer, member of Good Shepherd has been a student at Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne. He is currently studying in Cambridge, England. He has received a vicarage assignment to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pensacola, FL.
Kevin McReynolds, member of Good Shepherd has been a student for three years at Concordia Theological Seminary in St. Louis. Last year Kevin was asked to postpone his vicarage because there were not enough placements that every third-year student could receive a placement. Because Kevin was doing so well with his classes, and because it would be less disruptive to the family, he elected to wait until his last year for his vicarage assignment. Pastor Poppe
also took this route when he came to Good Shepherd. This placement may or may not become a call in the future. Kevin and Amy and their family have been assigned to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Central City, NE.
Andrew Ratcliffe, former vicar at Good Shepherd has finished his last year at Concordia Theological Seminary in St. Louis. His first call is to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sac City, IA.
For those interested, a print out of the vicarage placements and candidates called in the LCMS - Nebraska District is posted on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall.
THANK YOU: Thank you to those generous persons who provided lilies for the altar on Easter. The flower committee would like to also thank the Wegner family for the glorious arrangement on the altar. Our congregation is truly blessed with these gifts.
MEALS ON WHEELS: Serving on Good Shepherd’s Friday route this week will be Marvin & Joyce Thompson. Thanks for spreading God’s love to those in need.
Don’t miss out! Sign up today to serve our neighbors in need with a hot meal and a warm greeting. A Sunday route for Meals on Wheels is currently forming here at Good Shepherd. You would be in rotation with 5 (or maybe more) families/couples so would only deliver once every 5 weeks (or less)! A route only takes about 1 hour from 10:45 to 12:00. This is a great volunteer experience for all ages. This would be great on a college scholarship application! Please contact Patty Stradley at 783-5400 or pattystradley@windstream.net to sign up or to get more information.
P.S. Volunteers are also welcome on our Friday route.
QUEST FOR TRUTH - - JESUS: THE WAY, THE TRUTH, THE LIFE!: Join us for a week long quest for the truth from June 18-22. VBS volunteers needed - Craft leader, Snack preparer, Snack time leader, Bible story leader, Bible challenge leader, Truth Quest guides galore! Please contact Kristen Wegner at 742-0233 or Patty Stradley at 783-5400 today! The kids are ready! Are you?
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Below are some important dates coming up at Good Shepherd. Mark your calendars and reserve the dates to join in on some fell0wship opportunities and an opportunity for some encouragement, the choosing of new leadership, and the teaching of our young people from God’s Word.
May 20 Orphan Grain Train Fish Feed from 11 am - 1:30 pm
(We celebrate and honor Pastor Poppe’s 10 years of service to the Lord at Good Shepherd.)
May 22 Semi-annual Voters’ Meeting at 7 pm
June 18-22 Vacation Bible School
June 24 Church Picnic at Antelope Park
July 29 Vicar Jason & Angela Farewell & Godspeed
Sept. 22-23 Bratfest Weekend
If you would be interested in helping with the planning of any of these activities, contact Patty Stradley at 783-5400 or the church office at 423-7639. If many help the work is light.
LAWNCARE: The volunteers for lawncare this week are Aaron Boucher and Jonah Jones. We have lots of new lawncare volunteers this year. All our volunteers are appreciated. Thanks, guys!
ANNUAL SCHOOL RUMMAGE SALE: We are busy planning the Fourth Annual Good Shepherd Lutheran School Rummage Sale for sometime during this summer. Watch the News & Notes for times and dates.
Meanwhile, while you are finishing up your spring cleaning, please consider donating some of your “treasures” to this cause. This event has been well supported by the community in past years. These items can be dropped off and marked “SALE” on the outside of the bag or box. Items may be put in the basement hallway across from the drinking fountains. Signs are posted. If you would like a certain price marked on an item, feel free to do so.
If you need help with unloading items or need to have them picked up from your home, please contact Julie Schmidt at 421-3922 or Cindy Dull at 421- 8466.
FLOWERS: The altar flowers today are given in loving memory of Orville Holle by his daughters Peg Olson, Pat Novak, Deb Pickering, and Charlene Boettcher. We give thanks for the beauty of flowers and the blessing of fathers.
ASSISTING WITH THE SERVICE TODAY ARE:
Elders: Ken Knaus
Organists: Gloria Pospisil
Acolytes: 8:00 am: Tom Kolodziejski
10:30 am: Stephanie Schlatter
Greeters: 8:00 am: Dwight & Donna Johnson
10:30 am: Jim & Peggy Cather
Coffee Makers: John & Karen Huff
Welcome Center: Bob McClellan
May Ushers: 8 am: Norm & Tammi Pfeiffer, Gary Ahrens, Luverne Myers
10:30 am: Cory Roth, Jason Prenosil, Willis Legband
THE SHEPHERD’S FLOCK LAST WEEK:
Attendance Gifts for Our Savior
Wed., April 25 88 $ 374.00
Sun., April 29 433 $ 8,337.55
Total Contributions This Week $ 8,711.55
Needed Weekly for 2007 $ 11,443.00
Difference - $ 2,731.45
Cumulative Difference + $ 15,250.13
Thankoffering to Date $ 27,628.00
Forbearance Loan Amt. $ 83,023.00
Needed $ 55,395.00
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
AT GOOD SHEPHERD
MON 8:15 AM CHAPEL
7:00 PM AA MTG
TUES 6:00 AM MENS’ BIBLE STUDY
8:15 AM CHAPEL
10:00 AM BIBLE STUDY @ SAVANNAH PINES
7:00 PM CHURCH COUNCIL
WED 5:30 PM MIDWEEK/ JAMES BIBLE STUDY
6:30 PM WORSHIP
7:15 PM ADULT CHOIR/SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE BIBLE STUDY/PRAYER BIBLE STUDY
THURS 8:15 AM CHAPEL
1:00 PM LIFELIGHT BIBLE STUDY - ROMANS II
FRI 8:15 AM CHAPEL
8:30 AM VOLUNTEERS FOR CHRIST
7:00 PM PARENTS’ TEA FOR PRESCHOOL
SUN 8:00 AM WORSHIP
9:30 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL
“SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE” BIBLE STUDY - Pastor Berndt
“DEATH & RESURRECTION: THE THEOLOGY & PRACTICE OF A CHRISTIAN FUNERAL” - Pastor Poppe
10:30 AM WORSHIP/COMMUNION
STEPHEN MINISTRY: Stephen Ministry is a program that equips lay people to provide distinctively Christian care on a one-on-one basis to those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances. Today we are commissioning three new Stephen Ministers, who have just completed 45-50 hours of intense training here at Good Shepherd. Our three newly trained ministers are Jeanette Sapp, Vicar Jason & Angela Krause. Good Shepherd currently has four previously trained and active Stephen Ministers: Sandy Langemeier, Deb Baker, Amy Schmidt, and Terry Magdanz. Our Stephen Ministry Leaders here at Good Shepherd are Don Olson, Joyce Glaesemann, Bob & Jan Heins, Gary Baker, Tammy Mowry, Pastor Berndt, and Pastor Poppe. If you have any questions about Stephen Ministry, please contact the church office or Bob & Jan Heins at 423-7673.
YOU ARE INVITED: Grace Lutheran Church in Grand Island (545 E. Memorial Dr.) is hosting a series of lectures entitled, “Issues in the LCMS Today” from 7 - 9 pm beginning on Sunday, May 6 and continuing on May 14th and 21st . The first presentation, May 6 will be by the Rev. Clint Poppe, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran in Lincoln and 1st Vice President of the LCMS - Nebraska District. His topic will be “Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing: Augsburg Confession, Article IV.” The second presentation on the topic of “Missions/Ablaze” will be presented by the Rev. Georg Williams, pastor of Zion Lutheran, Ainsworth and visiting professor at the Lutheran Seminary in Haiti. (Please note that this is the only session held on Sunday; the rest are on Monday.)
The series continues on Monday, May 14th from 7-9 pm with a presentation by Rev. Jon Sollberger, pastor of St. Peter, Orchard and St. Paul Venus and a former contemporary Christian musician. His topic will be, “God-Pleasing Music in the Church”. Following will be a presentation on the topic, “Is God’s Word Still Inspired/Infallible?” by Rev. Jerome Leckband, pastor of Trinity Lutheran , Foster.
CAMP LUTHER: Be a camper at six, 16, 26, or 60 plus! Camp Luther has programs for all ages: Family camping; canoeing the Niobrara River; Parent/Child camping; Grandparent/Child camping; Explorer, Discovery, and Adventure camps. Check out all the programs for children, youth, families, etc. at www.campluther.org or go to the information center for a camp brochure. For more information, call (402) 352-5655.
PRESCHOOL: Immanuel Lutheran Preschool is registering students for the 2007-2008 school year. There will be an Open House on Saturday, May 19th from 9:30 - 12:00. Immanuel is located at 2001 S. 11th St. Check it out!
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL: Again this summer we will be giving our Sunday School teachers the summer off. We invite members to teach one or more Sundays this summer to help our teachers. In the next couple of weeks we will be posting a sign-up sheet. Check your calendar and pick a date or several and a preferred age group.
PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY OF GOD:
For those ill/recovering:
“Pray for each other that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”
* for Cheryl Chisum, daughter of Willis & Delene Legband, who has a brain tumor. Pray for guidance in decisions and for effective treatment.
* for Ron Mattiessen, father of Cindy Rohnke, for effective treatment for cancer. Pray for strength and healing.
* for Marilyn Gadeken, for recovery from surgery and effective further treatment.
* for Zachyus Kennel, grandson of Cindy Bottger, at home but still struggling with health issues.
* for Cindy Bottger, dealing with health issues
* for Jena, cousin of Cindy Bottger, in a coma following a car accident
* for Loretta Riveland, recovering from a broken leg resulting from a fall
* for Eric Mueller, for successful treatment and a return to health.
* for Ruby Krause, grandmother of Vicar Jason Krause, fighting a staph infection.
* for Kassidy Davis, grand-daughter of Cindy Bottger, for wisdom and guidance in dealing with health issues.
* for Gerald Poppe, brother of Pastor Poppe, recovering from a stroke
* for Clyde Naber, recovering from surgery
* for Tate McReynolds, grandson of Carl & Marilyn McReynolds, for successful surgery and recovery
* for Dee Mitchell, friend of Judi Korte, dealing with a recurrence of cancer.
* for the father of Doug Everman, dealing with cancer
* for Roger, father-in-law of Linda Weber, who was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor.
* for Vivian Hock, recovering from surgery
* for Lois Kuzelka, dealing with health issues.
* for Sharon Sherill, wife of Pastor Sherill of Zion, Kearney, recovering from heart surgery.
For peace and comfort:
“The Lord comforts His people and will have compassion on His afflicted ones.”
* for the family of Sam Andersen, friend of Karen Kammann, who was taken to his eternal home in a car accident this week.
* for the family of Mary Brayton, Barb Trail’s mother, who was taken to her eternal home recently
* for the family of Erick Wentzel, son of Pastor Robert Wentzel at Trinity Lutheran, Walton, who was taken to his eternal home last Friday.
For those in long-term treatment: Diane Casey, Tracy DuPont, David Coleman, Sandi Stepp, Cindy Fox, John Ray, Erwin Stutheit, Linda Lucas, Rhonda Bryan, Beth Schlamman, Cheryl Triplett, Janice Albrecht, Hilda Walter, and Kenneth Kudlac.
In Thanksgiving:
“Let us come into His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him with songs of praise.”
* for Lenora Lueders, who celebrates her 100th birthday on May 9th.
For our shut-in members:
* Marylou Smith * Maxine Struble * JoAnn Ernst
* Doris Schmitt * Maxine Rasmussen * Tom Yott
* Art & Lois Goeres * Jerry & Bonnie Gass * Fern Poppe
* Marilee Miller * Helmuth & Leola Krehnke
* Milton Launer * Vern Bohling * Kelly Wall
* Lenora Lueders *Paul & Elaine Muggy * Cal Tvrz
*Hugh & Eunice Kohlmeier* Loretta Riveland * Carol Bohling
For those in the military
* Danny Cantarero *Brent Flachsbart *Travis Krans
* Kelly Kitchens * Andrew Wolcott * Brent Rocker
* Patrick Lantis * Jennifer Schwarz *Jordan Ernst
* Kevin Huneke * Shane Lofgren * B. J. Rohde
* Michael & Jamie Swyers * Melissa & Bret Gash * Lucas Bruss
* Ron Van Valkenburg * Robert Humphrey * David Burke
*Brad Merriman * Brock Ernst
*Ron Van Valkenburg has graduated from basic training with the rank of sargent. He will begin officer training school at Ft. Benning, GA
LUTHERAN SERVICE BOOK: For those who have ordered a personal copy of the Lutheran Service Book . . . the shipment has arrived. You may pick them up in the office during the week or in the workroom on Sunday morning. Be sure to check off on the list that you have picked up your copy.
THRIVENT BUILDS MEETING: There will be an informational meeting for the three Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity on Monday, May 7th at 7 pm at Friedens Lutheran Church, 540 D St. in Lincoln. All interested are welcome. RSVP to the Thrivent office at 420-1000.
BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS TO:
May 6 Noah Carpenter, Caleb Durr, Zac Erickson, Kiley Ficken, Brian Suhr
May 7 Bob Dieckmann, Janie Huneke
May 8 Connor Beachler, Jason Davis, Jennica Mosier, David Weseman
May 9 Roxane Bergen, Erin DeJonge, Lenora Lueders
May 10 Calvin Cuddy
May 11 Natalie Boersma, Zach Yelkin
May 12 Stacey DeVore, Stella Mosier
ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS TO:
May 6 Jeff & Kristin Hillabrand
May 8 Barry & Karen Radebaugh
May 10 Jerry & Arnette Garris
May 11 Steve & Jeanne Cross
Victor & Loree Kirilloff
Brent & Cherie Travis
Notes on the Divine Service:
In the Divine Service, the Lord comes to us in His Word and Sacrament to bless and enliven us with His gifts. The Service is not something we do for God, but His service to us received in faith. The liturgy is God’s work. He gives, we receive. In continuity with prophets, apostles and evangelists, the pastor stands in our midst to deliver the Lord’s Law and Gospel in the sermon. He is God’s mouth for the congregation as through him the Good Shepherd’s voice sounds forth to call, gather, and enlighten His flock.
WISCONSIN FISH FEED: Look for sign-up sheets in the narthex for providing salads or desserts and for volunteering to assist. The fish feed will be on May 20th from 11: 00 am - 1 pm. Join in the celebration of Pastor Poppe’s 10th year at Good Shepherd and support Orphan Grain Train.
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