News & Notes - September 20, 2009
GOOD SHEPHERD
NEWS & NOTES
SEPTEMBER 20, 2009
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.
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK: Pastor Poppe is preaching today at a mission festival in Martinsburg, NE. Both Pastor Poppe and Pastor Berndt will be attending a pastors’ conference in Ainsworth, NE and will not be in the office again until sometime on Wednesday. If you have need for the assistance of a pastor during this time, please contact the church office.
BIBLE STUDY TODAY:
“MY NEIGHBOR’S FAITH”: Meet in the fellowship hall following the 8 am service today for a continuation of this study comparing what we as Lutherans believe, teach and confess as taken from God’s Word with the teachings of other Christian denominations and some major world religions. Plan to join us for an informational and interesting study of God’s Word.
“A SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE”: Pastor Berndt will begin a new session of this class today following the 8 am service in room 109. (Follow the long hallway and turn right twice. Room 109 is the last classroom.) These classes are a study of the basic doctrines of the Lutheran faith as taken from God’s Word. Whether you would like to review the basics, know more about what Lutherans believe, teach and confess, or become a communicant member of Good Shepherd, this class is for you. Topics include: Creation, Law and Gospel, Baptism, the Lord’s Supper, the Person and Work of Jesus, the End Times and Prayer in a total of 10-12 lessons. If you cannot be here for all sessions, please contact Pastor Berndt to make arrangements to receive all materials and get your questions answered.
MIDWEEK COMMUNION: The next opportunity to partake of the Lord’s Supper at the Midweek service at 6:30 pm will be on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
LIFELIGHT CLASSES: The LifeLight Bible study will focus on the Gospel of John this fall. We will pick up our study about halfway through the Gospel of John and continue with John: Part II. If you would like to join this Bible study and do not have a copy of the LifeLight student guide for Part I, please contact the church office and we will order one for you. The cost is $9 each for Part I and Part II. This study will begin on Thursday, September 24th at 1 pm. There will also be a session on Wednesday evenings beginning on September 30th at 7:15 pm. Come and learn from the words of the Holy Spirit as written by St. John.
PRAYER POWER POINT: Pray for God’s guidance in all decisions; “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29: 11
ALL GOOD SHEPHERD SR HIGH YOUTH: We’re going to have a small snack/movie/planning party on Sunday, Sept. 27th from 3 pm to about 5 pm. Bring a bag of chips, cookies or something else to share; lemonade will be provided. We’re planning to have a short devotion, talk about what you want in your youth group, discuss how to organize it, then watch a movie. If you want input in what we do this year, be there!
STEWARDSHIP MOMENT: James 3: 13 - 4: 10: Wanting more and more, especially of the material things of this world, can lead us into all kinds of spiritual traps. God promises to provide for our “needs” but not necessarily our “wants”. Maturing stewards know the difference.
FUNDRAISER: Good Shepherd will be hosting a fundraiser for Sam Malone on Sunday, September 27th. Sam’s cancer is currently in remission but there is great concern that the cancer will return since it has already done so once. Sam is currently undergoing an immune-therapy treatment program in Houston. This requires him to make multiple trips to Houston for the next year or so. Between the travel and the time his wife Marcia has had to take off work, there is a need for financial assistance.
Sam has been active with our Boy Scout Troop and the Scouts will help prepare and serve breakfast from 9 to 11 am on the 27th in the fellowship hall. Please plan to attend. If you are interested in helping with the benefit, or in helping with the planning, contact Patty Stradley. Sign-up sheets are available in the narthex for donations.
LAWNCARE: Lawncare this week will be provided by Rich Ollenburg & Eric Martin. Thanks, guys!
GOOD SHEPHERD PICTORIAL DIRECTORY: Thanks to all who have responded and had photos taken already for the directory. We have had a great response! Photo packages ordered during the first two weeks of appointments are available beside the cubbies in the narthex. If you have not yet been able to come in for a photo, please call Nancy Stepp at 304-3001 to schedule an appointment. We have scheduled three make-up days on September 23, 24 & 25 from 3:30-8 pm.
A THANK YOU: Thanks to all who assisted in providing resources for the school kits. The Lutheran Women in Mission were able to complete 120 school kits to send to children in need of school materials.
LUTHERAN STUDY BIBLES: The first order for the Lutheran Study Bible has been sent. There is a new sign-up sheet at the information center for those who missed the first opportunity. There is also a price list and a booklet of sample pages of the new Bible at the info center. Please mark on the sign-up sheet which of the many choices you would like to order. Include the color on those which come in either black or sangria. The second order will be placed in mid-October. The special prices are good through October 30th.
CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FAIR: The third annual NACCAP Christian College Fair will be held in Lincoln, NE on Tuesday, Sept. 29th at Lincoln Christian High School from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Consider the benefits of a Christian College education. Concordia University in Seward will be one of many participants. For more information, contact Aaron Roberts at Concordia University (402) 643-7233.
ALL ABOARD THE THRIVENT EXPRESS: The Thrivent Lancaster County Chapter is hosting a Fall Festival/Election event on Sunday, Sept. 27th from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm at Lincoln Lutheran Middle/High School, 1100 N. 56th St. Lunch will be served in the “Dining Car” from 11:30 - 12:45. All door prizes will be given out during lunch time. You must be present to win. The grand door prize this year is a gift certificate fro two on the Fremont Dinner Train. Featured will be various “railcars” with activities and bounce house for the kids. Thrivent members will cast ballots for 2010 Thrivent Lancaster County Board of Directors. Sign-up deadline to “board the train” is Sept. 21. Please contact Opal Christensen, or Amy Schmidt to make a reservation.
CONGREGATION ANNIVERSARY: Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lincoln will be celebrating its 100th anniversary on Sunday, October 18th with Rev. Dr. Wallace Schulz preaching at the 8 am and 10:45 am services. A catered meal will follow at Lincoln Lutheran Middle/High School (1100 N. 56th St.) At 12:30 pm followed by a short program. Dinner tickets are $5 each and must be purchased by October 1st. Dinner reservations may be made by calling (402) 261-5211 or (402) 474-6275, or by e-mailing lindabeth66@yahoo.com.
BACH/LUTHER SUMMER TOUR: Interested in seeing the land of Martin Luther and J. S. Bach? Good Shepherd member and History Professor at Concordia University, Matt Phillips will be leading the group in exploring Wartburg Castle, Wittenberg, Leipzig, etc.from June 1 - 10, 2010. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Matt Phillips at 328-8692 or by e-mail
Matthew.Phillips@cune.edu. There is also a brochure with more information on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall.
USHERS NEEDED: Several of our faithful ushers will no longer be available. If you would like to find out what is involved in ushering or would like to volunteer to be on an usher crew, please contact Ken Knaus at (402) 873-2047. Each crew is scheduled for a month at a time at either 8 am or 10:30 am service. Each crew serves about 3-4 times per year.
LOST AND FOUND: Check in the church office for a Concordia Self-Study Bible which was found about a month ago or a set of 2 keys on a lanyard with a green tag from Sally’s Beauty Supply.
RECRUITER HERE: Phil Zelinski from the LCMS Seminary in Ft. Wayne will be here on Thursday, October 1 from 7-9 pm. Anyone having questions about seminary education, becoming a pastor, finances, etc. is invited to come and talk with him on this evening.
DEFENDING THE FAITH, TEACHING THE TRUTH: Do any of these topics interest you?: Health Care Reform and Life Issues, The Emerging Church Movement, Early Christianity, Jesus Christ vs. The Gods of Ancient Mythology, Biblical Archeology and more. Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show produced by Lutheran Public Radio and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. You can listen to what you want when you want at www.issuesetc.org.
GOOD SHEPHERD
LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Offering a Classical Lutheran Education
Academic Excellence Low Student/Teacher Ratio
High Expectations Christ-Centered
Latin Instruction Grades K - 8
Good Shepherd School & Preschool
are now enrolling. Call 423-7677
COMING EVENTS:
* Eileen’s Cookie Dough Fundraiser: Orders will be taken in the narthex on Sept. 27th & Oct. 4th for the purchase of Eileen’s cookie dough as a fundraiser for Good Shepherd Lutheran School. Come and order your favorites to have on hand for busy days.
* The Waffleman is coming! Our first Advent meal will be a Waffleman event on Wednesday, Dec. 2nd. Enjoy a meal out and support our school.
NINTH ANNUAL CHRISTIAN LIFE CONFERENCE: Each year the Christian Life Conference takes a look at specific places in life which the Lord has given to His people. This year we will look at the responsibilities of parents, pastors, and congregations to teach the Christian faith to both the young and the old. We will especially examine the relationship between catechesis (teaching) and the reception of the Lord’s Supper.
When: Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 9 am - 3:30 pm
Where: Trinity Lutheran Church
5315 S. 162nd St., Walton, NE
Cost: Free-will offering to cover lunch
Who: Open to Everyone
Lunch will be provided by Lamb of God Lutheran Church. Child care will be available. For more information contact Pastor Robert Wentzel at 782-6515 or rwentzel@diodecom.net.
WATCH THE HUSKERS ON THE BIG SCREEN: The Lincoln Area Associates of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans invite you to join them to watch the Nebraska vs. Louisiana-Lafayette football game on an outdoor big screen on Saturday, September 26th, beginning at 5 pm. A tent will be set up outside their office at 7431 O St. to enjoy the live broadcast of the game. Hot dogs and snacks will be provided. Feel free to bring your own beverage. Please bring lawn chairs and/or blankets for your family and wear your Big Red apparel to cheer the Huskers on to victory! To register for the drawing for a Husker jersey e-mail your name to marilynn.sattler@thrivent.com or call 420-1000. You must be present to win.
LWIM - Good Shepherd Lutheran Women in Mission will meet at 7 pm on Monday, September 21st in room 109. All women of the congregation are invited for an evening of Bible Study and Fellowship.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20:
MON PASTORS’ CONFERENCE
7:00 PM A A MEETING
7:00 PM LUTHERAN WOMEN IN MISSION
TUES PASTORS’ CONFERENCE
6:00 AM MENS’ BIBLE STUDY
WED PASTORS’ CONFERENCE
5:30 PM MIDWEEK CLASSES/SHINE ON KIDS CHOIR/CATECHISM BIBLE STUDY
6:30 PM WORSHIP SERVICE
7:15 PM ADULT CHOIR
THURS 1:00 PM LIFELIGHT BIBLE STUDY
FRI 8:00 AM VOLUNTEERS FOR CHRIST
SUN 8:00 AM WORSHIP
9:20 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL & BIBLE CLASSES/ MALONE FUNDRAISER
10:30 AM WORSHIP/COMMUNION
SUN 3:00 PM SR YOUTH SNACK/MOVIE/PLANNING PARTY
3:00 PM BABY SHOWER
THE SHEPHERD’S FLOCK THIS WEEK:
Attendance Gifts for Our Savior
Wed., Sept. 9 113
Sun., Sept. 13 415 $ 7,179.88
Growing in the Gospel $ 1,977.00
Totals for the Week 528 $ 9,156.00
Needed Weekly* $ 12,194.75
Difference - $ 3,037.87
Cumulative Difference - $ 24,243.24
“20 Not 40" This Week $ 70.00
“20 Not 40" Year-to-Date $ 2,205.00
“20 Not 40" Goal $48,000.00
* based on the fiscal budget for the year ending 6/30/10.
ASSISTING WITH THE SERVICES:
Elder: Curt Christiansen
Organist: Cathy Nitzel
Acolytes: 8 am: Josie Knapp
10:30 am: Andrew Cahoon
Greeters: 8 am: Jerry & Kathy Knoche
10:30 am: Rich & Megan Lichtenfeld
Coffeemakers: Rich & Barb Ollenburg
Information Center: Rich & Lorelee Novak
Ushers: 8 am: Joe Velasquez, Vern Hadenfeldt, Ralph Humphrey, Wayne Gudgel
10:30 am: Doug & Martha Weishahn, Greg Potter, Jon Schwarz
Communion Bread: Genie Watters
Communion Set-up: Marilyn McReynolds
Communion Clean-up: Martha Weishahn
Meals on Wheels Today: The Watters Family
Meals on Wheels Friday: Carl & Marilyn McReynolds
PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD: “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” Colossians 4 :2
* Shelley Kurtzer, recovering from knee replacement surgery.
* Danielle, friend of Tish Loomis, being treated for leukemia.
* Harry Farley, receiving treatment for stomach cancer.
* Sam Malone, receiving immune therapy treatment.
* Greg & Michael, nephews of Joe & Nancy Velasquez, receiving treatment for a brain tumor.
* Don Grover, friend of the Stehliks, diagnosed with colon cancer.
* Lowell Meyer, father of Dale Meyer, for God’s will.
* Lori Appling, sister of Cathy Meints, for strength and healing.
* Jaci Gates, friend of Damian Thompson, for healing of a broken hip and other injuries suffered in the Norris school bus accident.
* Sean Sedlacek, husband of Nancy Stepp’s friend, currently having dialysis following kidney failure and awaiting a kidney donor.
* Tracy Harnly, friend of the Malone family, battling a recurrence of cancer.
* Barb Ollenburg, recovering from foot surgery.
* Harold Mischnick, recovering from surgery.
* Dwight Johnson, for healing of kidney problems.
* Joe Velasquez, for strength and successful treatment.
* Doug Everman, for healing from shoulder surgery.
* Pastor Doug Irmer, from Beatrice, being deployed to Kyrgyzstan
* Beatrice Voog, grandmother of Josh Voog, who is nearing death.
* Lisa Davis, daughter of Tony & Mary Schkade, being treated for a non-malignant brain tumor.
* Dee Dee Denner, recovering at Homestead.
* Esther Schroeder, recovering at home.
* Kendra, niece of Rhonda Seeba, who was in a serious car accident two weeks ago, currently beginning rehab.
* Jeff Ficken, having surgery this week.
FOR THOSE IN LONG-TERM TREATMENT: Linda (friend of Be Magdanz), Cathy Neben, Sheryl Chisum, Elijah Ruegge, Vera & Richard Schwarz, Pat Bergen, Norma (aunt of Sharon Burke), Megan Eckardt, Carl Fosler, Jackie K. (Friend of Be Magdanz), Anne Nelson, Josalyn Davis, Debi Luebke, Linda Riehl, Damaris Poppe, Mac Bergen, Adeline Vavak, Jacob McClellan, Cindy (daughter of Marvin Thompson), and Fern Poppe.
FOR PEACE AND COMFORT: “The Lord give strength to His people: the Lord blesses His people with peace.” Psalm 29: 11
* the family of C. B. Banks, whose mother was taken to her eternal home recently
* the family of Ian & Lindsey Lindberg, neighbors of Darla Posner, whose 2 mo. old baby died from complications of a heart defect.
* the family of Wendy Wiest, whose brother was killed in a car accident recently.
* the family of Harold Gade, uncle of Diana Carpenter, who was taken to his eternal home recently.
* the family of Millard Vlach, grandfather of Kimbrie Kriewald & Katie Riessland, who was taken to his eternal home recently.
* the family of Ruth Giger, grandmother of Tim Watters, who was taken to her eternal home recently.
* the family of Joe Velasquez, whose sister Rose was taken to her eternal home this week.
* the family of Marcia Malone, whose grandmother was taken to her eternal home this week.
IN THANKSGIVING: “Let us give thanks to the Lord for His unfailing love and His wonderful deeds for men.”
* for the joining in Holy Matrimony of Tammy Kolecka & Aaron Winkelmann at Good Shepherds altar on Friday, Sept. 18.
FOR OUR SHUT-IN MEMBERS:
Marian Schmieding Marylou Smith Cal Tvrz Fern Poppe
Jerry & Bonnie Gass Lenora Lueders Marilee Miller
Jack & Alberta Carskaddon Gene & Dee Dee Denner
Milton Launer
FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY:
Kelli Kitchens Melissa & Bret Gash Michael Swyers
B J Rohde Brock Ernst Ron Van Valkenburg
Lane Jackson Matthew Fritz Andrew Wolcott
Kevin Huneke Brent Flachsbart Jake Whitaker
Brad Merriman Kent Marshall Robert Humphrey
Jennifer Schwarz Jacob Deines
BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS TO:
Sept 20 Nikki Armstrong, Brendan Bonner, Jan Heins, Robin Phillips, Mallory Suggitt
Sept 21 Emma Malone, Barbara Townsend
Sept 22 Cindy Bottger, Sharon Burke, Brian Campbell
Sept 23 Joe Bokelmann, Matt Phillips
Sept 24 Meggan Dabbert, August Flachsbart, Andrea Piening, Joshua Shepard, Don Wiese
Sept 25 Alex Malone
Sept 26 Barbara Poppe, Lori Reetz, Jeremy Wilhelm, Gerayne Yelkin
ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS TO:
Sept 21 Willis & Delene Legband
Sept. 22 Eric & Bridgette Beed
Sept 23 Drew & Suzanne Klein
Aron & Wendy Wiest
Sept. 25 Steve & Annette Grefe
Patrick & Breanna Prochnow
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