News & Notes - February 28, 2010
GOOD SHEPHERD
NEWS & NOTES
FEBRUARY 28, 2010
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.
SUNDAY SCHOOL TODAY: The students learned today that as Jesus healed the ten men with leprosy, Jesus forgives and heals us from the sickness of sin and death (Luke 17: 11-19). Discuss with your child how in faith we respond with thankful hearts, praising Him for His love for us. Talk about what it means to be healed of our sin-sickness. How do we thank God for His grace? As a family, consider the words of the Second Article of the Apostles’ Creed.
COLOSSIANS BIBLE STUDY: Meet in the fellowship hall today for coffee, juice, goodies and Bible study about 9:20 am. Pastor Poppe has been leading through the book of Colossians. Today we continue with chapter two. Paul sends both encouragement and warning to this young congregation . . . and to us.
A SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE: Pastor Berndt leads this class on the basics of the Christian faith as taken from God’s Word. Meet in room 109 on the main level at about 9:20 am today. Today’s lesson is “The Holy Spirit and Sanctification”. This class is a series of 11 lessons outlining what Lutherans believe, teach and confess. Come for a review, to learn the basics, or just to find out more about the Lutheran faith. Topics include: Prayer, The End Times, The Lord’s Supper, Baptism and more.
LIFELIGHT BIBLE STUDY: Though words about love are easy to say, they are very hard to back up with action. Genuine love always costs. As we follow John’s narrative about God’s plan of salvation and its fulfillment in Jesus Christ, we see in graphic detail what His love for us cost Him. How appropriate during this season of Lent to follow Jesus’ journey to the cross and beyond. Classes are held on Wednesdays at about 7:20 pm and on Thursdays at 1 pm.
LIFE MOMENT: There is much that insults us and assaults us in our world today. It’s easy being a Christian, but it is not always easy living as one. We are challenged because we uphold the sanctity of marriage between a man and a woman or because we uphold the sanctity of life from womb to tomb, and the list goes on. But our citizenship is in heaven (Philippians 3: 20). Jesus protects His fellow citizens! We can “stand firm in the Lord” (4: 1).
STEWARDSHIP MOMENT: PHILIPPIANS 3: 17 - 4: 1: Paul warned to Philippians not to become so worldly that they forget about the more important spiritual things. As good stewards we are to manage all earthly blessings well, but never to lose sight of the more important growth of our faith through worship, Bible study, spiritual reflection and prayer.
GIVEN FROM THE HEART: Thanks so much to family, friends, the pastors, and especially our church family. A special thanks goes to everyone who participated in the benefit breakfast. It was so much fun, and great fellowship and the food was wonderful. We are so humbled by the support and kindness shown to us during Joe’s illness. We have truly been blessed.
In Christian love,
Joe & Nancy Velasquez
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Mark you calendars for VBS 2010 “Here I Stand” focusing on the Reformation period and the life of Martin Luther. Please join us on June 7 - 11 from 9 am - noon. Children up to confirmation age are invited to participate. Anyone who has been confirmed is invited and encouraged to volunteer to make VBS possible. We had a full house last year and need all of the help we can get! If you would be interested in helping with VBS, PLEASE contact Patty Stradley at 783-5400 or pattystradley@gmail.com. There are LOTS of areas that need help including kitchen, set-up, clean-up, designing props, music, classroom helpers, teachers, etc.
LENTEN MEALS: Lenten meals begin at 5 pm on Wednesdays as follows:
March 3 (Offering for the Flower Committee and Good Shepherd Quilters)
March 10 Fish Feed (Offering for the Orphan Grain Train)
March 17 (Offering for the Youth attending Higher Things)
March 24 Spaghetti (Offering for Good Shepherd Lutheran School)
TALK RADIO FOR THE THINKING CHRISTIAN: You can listen to teachings on subjects like: Tiger Woods & Buddhism, Race & Abortion, The Irony of the Cross, Christians & Politics, Answering the Objections of Non-Christians 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.
COMING EVENT: At the youth group meeting last Sunday, it was decided to go bowling next month. On the evening of March 19th the youth will go bowling at one of the lanes here in Lincoln. Time and location will be determined depending on league bowling times. Watch the News & Notes and the Good Shepherd Facebook group for more info.
EASTER BREAKFAST: It is time to start thinking about Easter Breakfast! Every year the youth of Good Shepherd set up, serve and tear down the Easter Sunday breakfast for the congregation. This is one of the youth group’s biggest fundraisers each year. Sign-up sheets are taped to the youth room door for each of the three shifts. Please sign up for one or more shifts. Requests for donations will be forthcoming.
HIGHER THINGS:. We currently have seven youth signed up to attend the Logan, UT conference from June 29th - July 2nd. The Higher Things youth will be assisting with the Lenten dinner on March 17th. Funds raised will be used to support the youth on the trip. If you would be willing to donate to the group, please call Marc Huff at 890-9752 or e-mail him at marchuff@gmail.com.
HIGHER THING MEETING: Wed., March 3rd following the service. Parents and youth need to attend this short meeting.
GOOD SHEPHERD
LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Offering a Classical Lutheran Education
Academic Excellence Low Student/Teacher Ratio
High Expectations Christ-Centered
Latin Instruction Grades K - 8
Now Enrolling
Call 423-7677
Coming Events:
* The Annual School Dinner and Auction will be this Friday, March 5th at Wilderness Ridge at 6 pm. If you still need tickets, please contact Robin Phillips at 617-4847 or rqphillips7@yahoo.com or Nancy Stepp at 304-3001 or nlstepp@gmail.com.
* National Lutheran Schools Week is March 7 - 13.
* Lenten meal sponsored by Good Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool on March 24 at 5 pm. Spaghetti will be on the menu.
* We are currently enrolling students in both preschool and kindergarten through grade 8 for the school year August of 2010 - May of 2011. Call 423-7677 for information. Leave a message and we will return your call.
PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT: We are currently registering preschool classes for the 2010-2011 school year. Classes are filling up.
Classes are still available for the
* Monday-Wednesday-Friday morning
* Tuesday-Thursday morning
* Monday-Wednesday-Friday afternoon*
* Tuesday-Thursday afternoon *
* Pre-K classes will be held during the afternoon sessions. Pre-K classes have a smaller enrollment than the morning classes and provide additional time to focus on math, science and language arts. Three-five year olds are welcome in all classes. Registration forms are available in the school office or on the shelving unit in the basement hallway.
WHY LUTHERAN SCHOOLS MAKE A DIFFERENCE”: In a study by Milo Brekke entitled, “How Different Are People Who Attend Lutheran Schools (St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House; based on data compiled by Youth Research Center for “A Study of Generations”) he states as a part of his findings that:
* Students reveal less tendency to be anxious about their faith.
* Students are less swayed by their peers.
JUNIOR HIGH RETREAT: For years we at Good Shepherd have been trying to find a way to participate in the annual Camp Comeca Junior High Confirmation Retreat in Cozad. The dates of the retreat and the last day of school at LPS have made it impossible. Last year Pastor Poppe began working with a group of pastors in and around Lincoln and Omaha to offer a similar type retreat on this end of the state and at a later date. We are happy to report that details are currently being finalized. There will be a Junior High Retreat on June 15, 16, and 17 at the Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs. The retreat will run from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday noon. There will be a pool, gym, and numerous fields available for fun activities, dorms for the kids to sleep in, and spacious rooms for study and worship. The cost will be approximately $90 and will include all lodging expenses and meals. More information will be available in the near future.
SOUP AND CRACKERS:
“Soup and Crackers” such a small gift to give,
but consider the nourishment to help so many others live.
Think of how the Lord has blessed each of us so richly in our lives,
then think of all the pangs of hunger and the little children’s cries.
Think of a young mother trying to make ends meet,
think of the father, losing his job and trying to get back on his feet.
Think of the meals you’ve eaten this week and how full your tummy has been,
then rejoice and say “thank you, Lord,” I’m so very able to help and be a friend.
Crackers and Soup such a sacrifice, how little it seems to be.
But not to the small family who could see Jesus in me.
Give - Give - Generously
Fill our cart with soup, crackers or any food you can give to the Food Bank
Thank you from the LWIM
GLASSES COLLECTED: The box in the coatroom for the collection of eyeglasses has been emptied and they have been forwarded to the LWML Zone for distribution. Recyclable eyeglasses are still welcome for the “Mission Opportunities Short Term” project (MOST, for short). No prescription glasses, please. We can use sunglasses. Questions? Contact Helen Snook at 477-7321. Thank you for your previous donations.
FORTY DAYS FOR LIFE LENTEN PRAYER VIGIL:
Where: Lincoln Planned Parenthood at 37th and South Sts.
Begins: Tuesday, Feb. 16th at midnight
Ends: Saturday, Apr. 3rd at midnight
Pray at anytime convenient for you and stay as long as you like. If the weather is inclement, feel free to remain in your car. After 40 days of prayer last fall the clinic went from being open 3 days per week to 1 day per week. God hears and answers prayer. This vigil is sponsored by Lincoln Right to Life.
GOOD SHEPHERD NEWSLETTERS: Newsletters are being sent out via e-mail as pdf files and printed and placed in cubbies and folders. The church office has recently updated our e-mail subgroups and is sending the newsletter by e-mail to those for whom we have a current e-mail address. For various reasons, the church office would prefer to send your newsletter by e-mail (uses less paper, notification of special events goes to this e-mail group, etc.). If you are receiving your newsletter in your cubbie or folder and would like to receive it by e-mail, please contact the church office and let us know your address. If you have recently changed your address and the church office does not have the most current one, please contact us. Thanks.
THE SHEPHERD’S FLOCK THIS WEEK:
Attendance Gifts for Our Savior
Wed., Feb. 17 361
Sun., Feb. 21 326 $ 9,488.05
Growing in the Gospel $ 570.00
Totals for the Week 687 $ 10,058.05
Needed Weekly* $ 12,194.75
Difference - $ 2,136.70
Cumulative Difference - $ 44,353.94
“20 Not 40" This Week $ 435.00
“20 Not 40" Year-to-Date $ 11,335.00
“20 Not 40" Goal $ 48,000.00
* based on the fiscal budget for the year ending 6/30/10.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 28:
Mon 7:00 pm Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting - 108
Tues 6:00 am Men’s Bible Study - 109
7:00 pm Destination Imagination
Wed 12:15 pm Midweek Lenten Service
5:00 pm Lenten Meal - fellowship hall
5:30 pm Midweek Classes - 106 & 109
5:30 pm Shine On Kids Choir
6:30 pm Midweek Lenten Service
7:30 pm Adult Choir - balcony
LifeLight Bible Study - fellowship hall
Thurs 1:00 pm LifeLight Bible Study
3:00 pm Census Testing - 106
7:00 pm Quilting/Sewing Group
Fri 8:00 am Volunteers for Christ
4:00 pm Creative Memories Scrapbooking
6:00 pm School & Preschool Dinner & Auction at Wilderness Ridge
Sat 7:00 am Elders Meeting
8:00 am Thrivent Training - Fellowship Hall
Sun NATIONAL LUTHERAN SCHOOLS WEEK BEGINS
8:00 am Sunday Lenten Service
9:20 am Sunday School & Bible Study
10:30 am Sunday Lenten Service/Communion
1:30 pm Bridal Shower (Amy Gross)
ASSISTING WITH THE SERVICE:
Elder: Bob McClellan
Organist: Regina Engelhard
Acolytes: 8 am: Kaylee Prenosil
10:30 am: Daniel Cahoon
Coffeemakers: Lavern & Beverly Obermeier
Information Center: Mary Spitsnogle
Ushers: 8 am: Joe Velasquez, Vern Hadenfeldt, Ralph Humphrey, Wayne Gudgel
10:30 am: Doug & Martha Weishahn, Jon Schwarz, Greg Potter
Communion Set-up: Linda Reigle
Communion Clean-up: Martha Weishahn
Meals on Wheels Today: The Stehlik Family
Meals on Wheels Friday: Doug & Carol Marsh
PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD: “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” Colossians 4: 2
* Joe Velasquez, for continued healing and strength as he recovers from chemo and radiation treatments.
* Nancy Taylor, friend of Cathy Meints, recovering from a knee replacement.
* Ken Knaus, for strength and continuing recovery
* Janice Rosenkranz (Hesterman), aunt of Cindy Bottger, recovering from a stroke.
* Sean Sedlacek, husband of Nancy Stepp’s friend, that his continued high blood pressure would be brought under control.
* Henry Tamasi, co-worker of Jon Schwarz, diagnosed with stage four Hodgkins lymphoma.
* Ormon Kitchens, uncle of Pastor Berndt, suffering with pancreatic cancer.
* Lori Appling, sister of Cathy Meints, for continued healing.
* Eldon Strasheim, friend of Gary & Myrna Heckman, for successful treatment of cancer.
* Joanne Scdoris, sister of Bonnie Gass, hospitalized, pray for healing.
* Rodney Heinrich, friend of Gary & Myrna Heckman, recovering from foot surgery and a fall.
* Linda Mendoza, cousin of Gary & Myrna Heckman, for healing of a broken arm.
* Raymond Dorn, grandfather of Tim Dorn, recovering from a broken hip.
* Annie Campbell, step-mother of Brian Campbell, recovering from surgery.
* Abigail, newborn niece of Deb Schmeeckle, who had heart surgery on Feb. 12th. Pray for healing and recovery.
* Robin Kister, sister of Pastor Poppe, recovering from knee surgery.
* Norma Pagels, mother of Barb Poppe, for healing following a fall.
* Roger Posner, brother of Donald Posner, for successful diagnosis, treatment & healing while hospitalized.
* Heins Westphal, friend of Luverne & Lavonne Myers, recovering from heart surgery.
* Savana Riley, friend of Michelle Sachtjen, who was in an accident and is severely injured.
* Steve Hincker, husband of Regina Engelhard’s cousin, suffering from pancreatic cancer. Pray also for his wife and two children.
* Linda Riehl, daughter of Jerry & Bonnie Gass, recovering from surgery.
IN THANKSGIVING: “I will give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever.” Psalm 86: 12
* for successful cataract surgery for Ron Snook recently.
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 Doug Schindler, brother-in-law of Ken Knaus, who was taken to his eternal home recently. Include Ken’s sister, Susan, and her children Faith & Lucas.
FOR OUR SHUT-IN MEMBERS:
Gene & DeeDee Denner Cal Tvrz Milton Launer
Jerry & Bonnie Gass Fern Poppe Marylou Smith
Jack & Alberta Carskaddon Marilee Miller Esther Schroeder
Marian Schmieding
FOR THOSE IN LONG-TERM TREATMENT:
Pat Bergen Sheryl Chisum Maria Schwarz
Megan Eckardt Mike Beebe Samuel Schwarz
Carl Fosler Patricia Severson DaNae Lorenzen
Debi Luebke Vera & Richard Schwarz
Jacob McClellan Cindy (daughter of Marvin Thompson)
Sam Malone Fern Poppe Tracey Harnley
Sandra Smith Gladys Lopez Gretchen Snyders
Josalyn Kennell
FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY:
Kelli Kitchens Melissa & Bret Gash Michael Swyers
B. J. Rohde Brock Ernst Matthew Fritz
Lane Jackson Ron Van Valkenburg Andrew Wolcott
Brent Flachsbart Jake Whitaker Brad Merriman
Kent Marshall Robert Humphreys Jacob Deines
Jennifer Schwarz Pastor Doug Irmer
BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS TO:
Feb. 28 Jennifer Fencl, Rolland Roesler, Angelina Tran
March 1 Stacy Durr, Nathan Schreiter, Linda Schroeder
March 2 Kara Burbach, Ella Kurkowski, Don Rydberg, Cooper Schroeder
March 3 Ainsley Frederick, Arlene Hadenfeldt, Shelley Kurtzer, Addison Martin, Mark Paneitz, Judy Poore, Alex Renken
March 4 Deborah Dabbert
March 5 Sam Eisenmann
March 6 Dakota Berndt, Klayton Estes, Emma Martin, Toni Shively
ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS TO:
March 1 Bob & Gerayne Yelkin
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