SHEEP BUZZ NEWSLETTER

November 6, 2026

 We are called gathered and blessed to be a community and instrument of grace for all sheep of the Good Shepherd.

🌟Indicates something NEW this week!

Nov. 7 - Electronic Recycling Event and Good Shepherd's Garage Sale (cash only), 10 AM - 1 PM. We could still use a few volunteers to help! It's always a great time, and the weather should be beautiful. More details on what we accept are on the attached sheet.

🌟 Day of Thanksgiving

November 8, 2026

10 AM Combined Worship Service

Worship Bulletin | Announcements | Readings

We have large-print bulletins available for the service. If you would like a copy, please ask one of the ushers, who will be happy to provide one.

You can also watch the 10 AM service LIVE this week on our Facebook Page. (You do not need an account to view the service.)

If you join us online, please sign our attendance book.

If you would like to submit an offering, please donate online.

🌟THIS SUNDAY - ONE SERVICE 10 AM - Nov. 8th

A busy day, but a most grateful day at Good Shepherd. We will begin our day with one worship service at 10 AM, which will include the consecration of our gifts. Please remember to fill out your intent forms and bring them with you this Sunday. They were also included in your stewardship packet.

As we conclude our stewardship focus, a special booklet has been put together with all the Temple Talks that were given during worship. You can access that booklet here, or feel free to pick up a copy in the basket in the Entryway.



Following the service, we will have a short Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting and vote for the candidates running for our 2027-28 Council. A special Sheep Buzz was sent Wednesday evening to all voting members of the congregation. That Special Sheep Buzz also included our annual report. We will conclude the day by gathering together for our annual Thanksgiving meal. Please remember to bring something to share for the meal. Also take note of our TV screens which will display all the wonderful things we have been doing the last 6 months.

🌟SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES: No CLASS THIS SUNDAY

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA ORDERS - due Sunday

Poinsettia Plants cost $12 each, and dedication forms need to be returned by Nov. 8th. Please make checks out to GSLC and drop them in the offering plate or wall slot outside the Office Coordinator's office. If you order online, be sure to drop off a dedication form and use the altar flowers category online.

🌟SUNDAY SERVANT SCHEDULE

NOVEMBER

Consider serving in a new capacity.

We are looking for a few volunteers to serve in our Fellowship role, serving coffee and snacks after both of our Sunday worship services. Please contact the office if you are interested.

Please direct all updates, vacation plans, and changes to the schedule by the 15th of the previous month to Office@gslutheran.org. 

Please remember to try and find your own replacements. Thank you.

URGENT: HELP OUR NEIGHBORS IN McCAYSVILLE, GA

Our neighbors in McCaysville are facing the devastating effects of flooding, and they need our help!

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is organizing an emergency response to provide immediate assistance to individuals and families impacted by the flooding.

We are asking our congregation and community to come together to help in four important ways:

• Bottled Water & Food: Bring cases of bottled water and easily prepared food this Sunday and place them in the shopping cart.

• Two Gift Card Categories: Fast Food: McDonald's, Burger King, Taco Bell, Zaxby's, Wendy's, and Dairy Queen. Retail: Ingles, Walmart, and Home Depot

• Volunteers: Anyone willing to travel to McCaysville to assist with cleanup, food distribution, and administrative support. Contact the church office to be added to the volunteer list.

• Monetary Donations: Donations can be placed in the offering plate, dropped in the gold wall slot in the Administration Hallway, dropped off during office hours, or mailed. Checks can be made out to GSLC, with "McCaysville" in the memo line, or place cash in an envelope marked "McCaysville".

Every gift, every volunteer, and every act of kindness makes a difference. Let's be the instrument of grace for those who need us most. Please visit the link below for donation details, volunteer sign-ups, and information about how you can help.

Together, we can make a difference!

SCARECROW INVASION IN WOODSTOCK

Final Rank: 9th place.

Thank you to all who voted for our Scarecrow. The results are in and we made it to 9th place. It's a great recognition for Good Shepherd to place in the top 10! Way to go!

🌟CHRISTMAS HELP NEEDED

If you didn't see our parade float for the Woodstock Christmas parade last year, you missed out! But good news! We need an interested group to plan and build the float. The parade date is Sunday, Dec. 6, and we need to have our float registered by Nov. 23rd. If you have some creative thoughts to contribute or can swing a hammer or hang some lights, please let Janice Swinford know. The more the merrier!

Nov. 14 - Fall Outdoor clean up at 10 AM. We will be working on cleaning out our retention pond and outdoor spaces. Bring work gloves and any tools to help make project easier.

Nov. 14 - Service of Hope at Good Shepherd, 4 PM. Please join us in worship on Saturday for a special Service of Hope. Whether you are full of hope this season, or looking for something to hope in, we invite you to gather with us in a space of contemplative prayer, music, candles, and scripture, as we remember together that Christ Jesus is our hope for this broken world. All are welcome.

Nov. 15th - Pancakes and Trivia! Come enjoy good food at 12 PM with friendly competition and fellowship while supporting our youth. $10/person. $30 maximum/ family. These proceeds will help support the youth at Good Shepherd for their trip to the National Youth Gathering in June, 2027.

Nov. 18 - Theology on Tap - 6:30 pm at GameDay in Woodstock. Casual conversations and discussions on topics you may never have thought to ask in church. A great group of faithful people.

Nov. 21 - A Celebration of Life service is being planned for member Mark Martin at 11 AM. If you would like to help by bringing an item for the luncheon that will follow the service, please speak with Barb Kidder and/or fill out the sign up sheet at Sign-Up Central in Fellowship Hall. Please continue to keep Linda and her family in your prayers.

🌟COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG

A Christmas planning team has met and found a wonderful way to share the spirit of Christmas with those around us. Save the date: Dec. 12 at 5 PM for a community sing-a-long taking place in our lower parking lot. This is a free event and will include cookies, hot chocolate, and lots of singing! To end the evening, we will have a tree lighting too! Invitation cards will be available soon to invite your friends and neighbors.

WORD ON WEDNESDAY

Word on Wednesday now meets on Wednesdays in the Fellowship Hall at 10 AM. Please join us as our study leader, Lori Peters, guides us as we explore “What Grows In Weary Lands” by Tish Harrison Warren, which can be purchased on Amazon. We will return to meeting in Fellowship Hall with our Teams option available. Let the office or Lori Peters know if you need the meeting link.

THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY

This class meets every Thursday at 10 AM in Fellowship Hall. Led by Pastor Karen. Beginning Nov. 12, we will begin the book by Matthew Skinner, “Voices of Advent: The Bible’s Insight for a Season of Hope". Books are not required but are widely available. The first week we will cover, “The Voice of Jesus: Beginning at the End”.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

We are a group of facilitators trained by the Alzheimer's Association to assist in communication, prayer, and support for those caring for others. We meet regularly on the second Saturday and the fourth Thursday of every month at 1:00 PM, at Good Shepherd. Anyone is welcome to attend these group sessions. Our next meeting is November 14th. We will be meeting in the Meeting Room.

GREETING CARD MINISTRY- new cards available

TAKE NOTE! Our card bins are FULL of new greeting cards, with lots of new designs! We also have a new supply of HAND-PAINTED cards, which are generously donated to GSLC by Liane Dolezar, a local Woodstock artist. All donated proceeds support our Good Shepherd Youth Mission trips. This ministry is being hosted by Molly Maher, Linda Rowell, and Pam Hough.

LADIES NIGHT OUT

Meets regularly on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 PM. This is an evening out and a break from cooking, with good conversation and good food among sisters in Christ. In November, we will meet on Tuesday, November 17th. Please sign up in Fellowship Hall.

Henry’s Louisiana Grill

4835 N. Main Street

Acworth, GA 30101

MORE NEWS AND INFORMATION

UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION

If you have young adult GSLC members either living in your household or living outside the home who may still want news and information about Good Shepherd, please consider updating their contact information with the church office at office@gslutheran.org

Do you love your church? Consider giving Good Shepherd a 5 Star review on Google and/or Yelp. It helps other know about who we are and what we do!

BUILDING ACCESS REQUEST

& CHURCH CALENDAR

Online Calendar & Calendar Submission and Entry Request Form

Use this as a resource for all Good Shepherd Events. Need to add an event to the calendar or request access to our building use the form below. Questions? Contact our Media Coordinator.

Please note that all building access requests will not be added to the calendar. The office is primarily using one form to streamline the office processes for building entry and events.

This is our submission form for you to submit non-urgent prayer concerns. Prayers will be posted to the Prayer Circle, via e-mail, during normal business hours, usually around 3 PM. As always, if you have an urgent prayer request, please contact Pastor by cell or email. 

If you would like to pray for others, as part of our prayer circle, please contact our Media Coordinator and she can add you to the Prayer Circle group.