News & Notes - May 23, 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: Today’s Sunday School lesson taught the children that at Pentecost, God sent the Holy Spirit to His Church (Acts 2: 1-21). Now, through Word and Sacrament, God gives us His Holy Spirit to create and sustain saving faith in Jesus. Ask the children to tell you about what happened at Pentecost. Ask them when they received the Holy Spirit (in Baptism). Review the Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed in your family discussions.
LIFE MOMENT: The tower of Babel used God-pleasing technology but not in a way that pleased God (Genesis 11: 1-9). The technology to cure disease and to enhance and prolong life is a gift from God. The misuse of this technology, therefore, is an affront to God. The Spirit of Christ enables the believer to discern between what one is able to do and what one ought to do based upon the Word of God.
BIBLE STUDY TODAY: You are invited to meet in the fellowship hall following the 8 am service (about 9:20 am) for coffee, juice, goodies and a study of God’s Word. Pastor Berndt will be leading this class today in studying the New Testament book of Colossians. St. Paul writes words of encouragement and warning to this new congregation . . . and to us. Come and take advantage of this opportunity to dig into God’s Word.
MIDWEEK SERVICE: The 6:30 pm Wednesday service this week will incorporate an opportunity to celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
MOWING: Volunteers to mow for the week of May 23rd- May 29th are David Perrin & Adam Stehlik. Thanks, guys!
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: Good Shepherd’s semi-annual voters’ meeting will be held on Monday, June 21st at 7 pm. On the agenda will be the election of officers for those whose terms are up this year and a discussion and approval of the budget for the July 2010 - June 2011 fiscal year. All communicant members of Good Shepherd are invited to come and participate. Questions about this meeting or agenda may be directed to one of the pastors or Brent Stehlik.
ADAM MOLINE ORDINATION: Good Shepherd member Adam Moline will be ordained into the Office of the Holy Ministry on Saturday, June 26, 2 pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lincoln. Adam will graduate from the Ft. Wayne seminary this month and has been called to serve a dual parish in Hankinson, ND. The congregation is invited to share in this joyous celebration. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall.
VBS IS QUICKLY APPROACHING!: Thanks to all who have volunteered to make this year’s Bible School possible. If you would like to help but haven’t signed up yet, we can still use more helpers so contact Patty Stradley at 783-5400 or 525-8981 or pattystradley@gmail.com. We especially need people to help with registration on Monday morning, June 7th from about 8:15 - 9:15. You would be greeting the parents and children as they arrive, ensure that we have all the proper paperwork and escorting them to their classroom to introduce them to their teachers.
This year’s theme will surely be memorable with the emphasis on the Reformation and the days of Martin Luther. Feel free to stop in any day June 7-11 to see what we are up to. The opening skits each day from 9 am - 9:20 am set the mood for the day and are sure to please! The closing program will be on Friday, June 11th from 11:30 - noon and you are welcome to attend to see what the children have learned.
If you can help us out with snacks or items for crafts, that would be much appreciated. Craft items needed include magazines, extra scrapbook type items (stickers, papers, ribbons, glue, etc.). The children will be making a “Coat of Arms”during craft time and the kids could use these items for this project. Please place any donations in the basket in the narthex. Also see the sign-up sheets for snack items needed during the week. Thank you.
LIFELIGHT BIBLE STUDY; THE GOSPEL OF JOHN: The Apostle John begins his gospel with a prologue introducing the existence of Jesus in eternity and also the incarnation of Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh, and follows His ministry on earth. John recorded many of Jesus’ “I AM” statements as Jesus taught his disciples. This week the LifeLight Bible study will meet on Wednesday evening at 7:20 pm and on Thursday afternoon at 1 pm. This class will then take a break for the months of June - August. Watch the News & Notes and VOICE newsletter for information about class resuming in the fall.
VBS CANVASSING: Volunteers are needed to help with canvassing the neighborhood around Good Shepherd following the 10:30 am service today, May 23rd. Stay after the late service or come back for pizza and salad, then head out into the area to spread the Good News. We have packets assembled and ready and plan to divide into teams of two or three. There are about four neighborhood blocks in each packet, so it’s not complicated or stressful. This might be a fun family project for an afternoon.
MITES PROJECT: Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Food Bank Relocation Project is receiving funds from LWML mites. Using the food bank can save a seminarian family up to $100 a month in grocery bills. This is one of the projects being funded by the mites donated through the LWML Mites. You can help by placing a donation in the large mite box in the fellowship hall.
RETREAT FOR MIDWEEK STUDENTS: Several congregations in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa (including Good Shepherd) will be sponsoring a retreat for youth in grades 5-8 at Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs. This retreat will include opportunities for catechesis, worship, and recreation. The theme for this year’s retreat is “Holy Baptism, A Life-Giving Water!” Pastor Poppe will be leading sessions to reinforce the instruction from midweek classes. This retreat will begin in the afternoon on Tuesday, June 15 and continue through noon on Thursday, June 17th. There will also be times of worship consistent with historic Lutheranism. Many opportunities for recreation will include the use of a gymnasium for dodge ball, basketball & volleyball as well as use of their indoor, zero entry swimming pool. The outdoor opportunities include a football field, bike trail, picnic shelters, and open space for soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee, etc. Cost will be $85.00. All meals and overnight accommodations will be provided. For more information, contact the church office at 423-7639.
NEBRASKA LUTHERANS FOR CONFESSIONAL STUDIES: The May gathering of the NLCS will be held on Thursday, May 27th at Good Shepherd. Refreshments will be in the fellowship hall at 9:30am followed by Matins at 10 am. Presenter for the morning will be Dr. C. Matthew Phillips, professor at Concordia University, Seward. His topic will be, “Medieval Soteriology”. The morning session will start at about 10:30 am. Following lunch the afternoon topic, starting at about 1 pm, will be led by Rev. Ryan Loeslie from Immanuel Lutheran Church in Merna. His presentation will focus on the “Amt Theses” from Walther’s Church and Ministry. Meeting will conclude by 2:30 pm. Everyone is invited, both clergy and laity. A free-will offering will be taken to help defray expenses.
SUMMER ACTIVITY: Looking for some inexpensive activities to do with your child this summer? Invest in a $5.00 Fun Punch Ticket for each of your children (from the age of 4, up to 14). Tickets are good from June 4th until August 15th. There are a variety of activities and events. Sun Valley Lanes bowling, Children’s Zoo, Children’s Museum, Champions Fun Center, are just to name a few. All profits will stay in our school. Limited number of tickets are available. See Mrs. Sharon Wilkens or Mrs. Linda Ahrens for yours today.
ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION: Christ Lutheran invites you to come to the Ordination and Installation Service for James Chieng Riang on Sunday, June 6th at 1 pm. There will be a reception following the service.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Men and women interested in becoming professional church workers may qualify for financial assistance through the mite box program of the LWML. An application packet may be downloaded from the LWML website www.lwmlnesouth.org. Contact Debra Baker at 474-0042 or drbaker@neb.rr.com for more information. Applications must be returned no later than June 1, 2010.
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: The Lincoln Crisis Pregnancy Center cares for many women with pregnancy-related concerns by spending time with them, sharing the love of our Savior, promoting abstinence for unmarried women and caring for those who have experienced abortion. They are located at 4247 O St.; phone number is 483-4247. You can call and set up a time to help! Some of the volunteer opportunities are helping in the office, helping with mailings, trouble shooting the computers, and working with graphic arts and design. Support ministries include: cleaning office space, repairing donated baby furniture, mending maternity and/or baby clothes, sorting clothes, doing laundry, and lawn-mowing and upkeep.
If you have any questions, comments or volunteer suggestions, please contact Suzanne Kohmetscher at 423-1263 or suzkohmetscher@gmail.com.
ANNIVERSARY: You are cordially invited to an Open House honoring Rev. Lee Seetin on his 25th anniversary in the ministry at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Gresham, NE today from 2-4 pm. Rev. Seetin served Good Shepherd from July 1991 - February 1994.
NEW GOOD SHEPHERD MEMBERS: All new adult confirmands and other new members should now have either a cubbie box or a hanging folder for receiving communications from the office or fellow Good Shepherd members. These are located in the hallway to the west of the coatroom. Check on the small table by the hanging files also for contribution envelopes for 2010. If you would like a cubbie/folder or envelopes (whether you are a member or not) and do not find one for you, please contact the church office and request them at 423-7639.
BRING GOOD NEWS TO LIFE - NATIONAL LUTHERANS FOR LIFE CONFERENCE: Worship, workshops, banquet, brainstorming sessions, prayer breakfast, and keynote address, “The Death Culture and Ways to Fight It” will all be a part of the National Lutherans for Life Conference held at the Tundra Lodge Resort in Green Bay, WI on July 23-24, 2010. You may register online at www.lutheransforlife.org. The Lincoln area Lutherans for Life will pay the registration for a first-time attendee. If interested, contact Lyn Maaske at 421-7363 or Sandy Langemeier at 486-1361. We do have a registration form in the office if you need one.
ISSUES, ETC: Do any of these topics interest you?: Women in the Scriptures, The First Pentecost, The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit, Psychic Hotlines, Emperor Constantine, 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.
FALL TOUR: The fellowship committee at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs, IA would like to invite you to join them on a fall tour of Michigan and Indiana on September 16 - 22, 2010. This tour will include such attractions as Bronner’s Christmas Store & Frankenmuth, MI, the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI, Greenfield Village in Dearborn, MI, and the Amish ships in Shepshewana, IN. The cost is $485 per person including transportation and lodging. Meals are not included. A $200 deposit per person is due on August 1st. For more information, or to register, contact Ed at (712) 325-6984.
WISCONSIN-STYLE FISH FEED: Come to Immanuel Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 23rd between noon and 1:30 pm for a fish dinner to benefit Orphan Grain Train. Your free-will offering will assist with the operating expenses of the Lincoln Division warehouse and shipping expenses for medical supplies, clothing, etc. to be sent to former Soviet States and other places around the world. Contributions will be supplemented by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 23:
Mon 7:00 pm Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting - 108
7:00 pm VBS Planning Meeting - Fellowship Hall
Tues 6:00 am Men’s Bible Study - 109
Wed 6:30 pm Midweek Service/Communion
7:20 pm LifeLight Bible Study - Fellowship Hall
Thurs 9:30 am Nebraska Lutherans for Confessional Study
1:00 pm LifeLight Bible Study - 109
Fri 8:00 am Volunteers for Christ - Fellowship Hall
5:30 pm Lemke/Bridges Rehearsal
Sat 4:00 pm Lemke/Bridges Wedding
Sun 8:00 am Worship Service/Communion
9:20 am Sunday School & Bible Study
10:30 am Worship Service/Communion
3:00 pm Dance Lessons for School Auction Winners
ASSISTING WITH THE SERVICES:
Elder: Les Korte
Organist: Regina Engelhard
Acolytes: 8 am: Noah Lichtenfeld
10:30 am: Kaitlynn Malone
Greeters: 8 am: Jerry & Kathy Knoche
10:30 am: Con & Alice Urbach
Coffeemakers: Carl & Marilyn McReynolds
Information Center: Don & Peggy Olson
Ushers: 8 am: Vicki Hughes, Rich & Lorelee Novak, Jerry Knoche
10:30 am: Dale & Marilyn Meyer, Roger & Gayleen Potter
Communion Set-up: Linda Reigle
Communion Clean-up: Kathy Everman
Meals on Wheels Today: The Garris Family
Meals on Wheels Friday: Doug & Carol Marsh
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT CAMP LUTHER: There is an urgent need for volunteers for Camp Luther’s special needs program! Each camper is paired with a “buddy” (YOU), but more volunteers are needed to match the number of campers. Servant volunteers should be going into 9th grade in the fall of 2010 or older, and training is provided at the camp. The sessions are scheduled on May 31 - June 5th, June 7th - June 12th, and June 15th - June 19th. Call Leila Rehbein, His Kids Camp Director at (402) 981-5732 for a volunteer application packet, or download an application at www.campluther.org. E-mail hiskidscamp@campluther.org for more information.
THE SHEPHERD’S FLOCK THIS WEEK:
Attendance Gifts for Our Savior
Wed., May 12 77
Sun., May 16 373 $ 8,661.50
Growing in the Gospel $ 435.00
Totals for the Week 450 $ 9,096.50
Needed Weekly* $12,194.75
Difference - $ 3,098.25
Cumulative Difference - $57,386.26
“20 Not 40" This Week $ 242.00
“20 Not 40" Year-to-Date $ 20,076.93
“20 Not 40" Goal $48,000.00
*based on the fiscal budget for the year ending 6/30/10.
PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD: “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” Colossians 4: 2
* Joe Velasquez, for continued recovery and healing.
* Cindy Bottger, recovering from surgery.
* Sean Sedlacek, husband of Nancy Stepp’s friend, undergoing dialysis and waiting for a kidney donor match. Thank God for better control of his blood pressure and headaches.
Please notify the church office at 423-7639 if these prayer requests are outdated. Thank you.
* Henry Tamasi, co-worker of Jon Schwarz, diagnosed with stage four Hodgkins lymphoma.
* 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, for healing and successful treatment.
* Nicoli William Chadwell, grandson of William Chadwell, for healing.
* Donald Schkade, brother of Tony Schkade, for healing from leukemia & rekindling of his Christian faith.
* Brandon Crocker, in rehab at Madonna.
* Annie Campbell, step-mother of Brian Campbell, recovering from surgery.
* Robert Jensen, father of Ruth Brisbois, undergoing cancer treatment.
* Cindy, daughter of Marvin Thompson, in hospice care.
* Ken Draves, friend of Rich & Lorelee Novak, undergoing cancer treatment.
* Savana Riley, friend of Michelle Sachtjen, recovering from severe injuries incurred in a car accident.
* Laverna Reiling, mother of Donna Semin, recovering at Tabitha.
* Linda Swyers-Riehl, daughter of Jerry & Bonnie Gass, going through chemo & radiation treatments.
* Don Grover, friend of the Stehliks, whose cancer has returned. Pray for successful treatment.
* Jim, father of Allen Wilkens, for healing.
* Janice Cradick, sister of Donna Semin, recovering from hip surgery.
* Ron Snook, for continued recovery.
* Dale Larsen, friend of Jim & Nancy Stepp, who had both kidneys removed and is adjusting to dialysis and a new diet. Pray for healing and patience for Dale and peace and patience for his wife Marsha.
* Connie Lemke & Michael Bridges to be married at Good Shepherd’s altar on Saturday, May 29th.
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 Gabriel Rademacher, cousin of Tanya Schlamman. Gabriel drowned at a Fremont-area lake just days after graduating from high school.
* for the family of Charles Berndt, uncle of Pastor Lance Berndt, who was taken to his eternal home recently.
FOR OUR SHUT-IN MEMBERS:
Gene & DeeDee Denner Cal Tvrz Milton Launer
Jerry & Bonnie Gass Fern Poppe Marylou Smith
Jack & Alberta Carskaddon Marilee Miller
Marian Schmieding Lois Herpolsheimer
FOR THOSE IN LONG-TERM TREATMENT:
Pat Bergen Sheryl Chisum Maria Schwarz
Mike Beebe Samuel Schwarz Debi Luebke
Carl Fosler Patricia Severson DaNae Lorenzen
Vera & Richard Schwarz Cathy Neben
Jacob McClellan Sam Malone Fern Poppe
Sandra Smith Josalyn Kennell Gretchen Snyders
Tracey Harnley
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 Humphrey Jacob Deines
Jennifer Schwarz Zach Fitzsimmons
BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS TO:
May 23 Jessica Burow, Greg Kurtzer, Corby Stolcpart
May 24 Kim Grabouski
May 26 Donna Kellner
May 27 Regina Engelhard, Aftan Reinsch, Gail Stachura
May 29 Steve Bottger, Paulette Luebbe
ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS TO:
May23 Bill & Sondra Schlautman
May 24 Bill & Cindy Lester
Bob & Marlene McClellan
May 26 Rich & Megan Lichtenfeld
Tim & Becky Wegner
May 28 Mark & Sara Nispel
The final Sunday of the Easter season, celebrated as Pentecost, was adopted by early Christians to commemorate the first great harvest of believers for Christ (Acts 2: 1-41). Thus Pentecost is the birthday of the Christian Church as the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples and they gave their compelling witness about the resurrected Lord. Pentecost is a day of joy in the gifts of the Spirit as He still reaches into our lives just as He did to the crowds on that first Pentecost: through the apostolic preaching of God’s Word and Holy Baptism.
-The Treasury of Daily Prayer (Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, MO) 2008 -
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