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OUR ROAD TRIP JOURNEY WITH GOD!"
What a week we have had, sharing God's love with the young youth in our community. A huge shout out to Karin Storla, our fearless organizer and all of the leaders and assistants who helped this week, along with the multitude of others who donated items to add to this week's success. We are so thankful for each and every one of you. God's love was certainly in this place. It is our hope that the love shared will continue to grow in and around our community. If you worked at VBS this week, please wear your T-shirt on Sunday! Check out our TV screens and our Facebook Pages for our week in photos! Please see the mission wish list items we have been collecting all week for the Cherokee Humane Society. Consider bringing a donation on Sunday for this cause.
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FATHER's DAY
In honor of all of the men in our lives who have cared for us, our children, and acted as a father figure, we would like to express our sincere gratitude on this Father's Day weekend. In honor of this special day, we have sent a $100 check to The Extension, a men's organization that Good Shepherd sponsors by preparing meals for the men in the program who are overcoming addictions.
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INTERGENERATIONAL SERVICE TRIP
On June 15, 17 of us will head down to Ft. Myers, FL in conjunction with Luther Springs. We'll spend our days working alongside community members as they repair and rebuild homes impacted by hurricanes and listening as they share their stories with us. And yes, we'll have some fun with the counselors through team building, games, faith formation, and worship. We are going as an intergenerational group, with ages ranging from teen to "not-teen". We give thanks for the generosity of Good Shepherd, allowing us to pay in full the cost for each youth. We can't wait to share our stories with you on June 22 when we return. Please keep us in your prayers.
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Give A Kid A Chance Backpacks (GAKAC)
We are again collecting for GAKAC, until June 29th. Each backpack needs to:
· Cost a minimum of $20.
· Be at least 15” and able to fit a 3-ring binders
· Pick out a backpack you would buy your kids
· New backpacks only.
The congregation can also go online to www.giveakidachance.org/donations to shop on Amazon for backpacks and other school items. These items will be sent directly to the GAKAC warehouse. Jenny Truesdale will take the backpacks we collect to Hillside before July 6th. Collection bins are located in Fellowship Hall.
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SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING RECAP
This past Sunday, all items of discussion in our Semi-Annual Meeting were unanimously approved. Thanks be to God.
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SYNOD ASSEMBLY RECAP
Pastor Karen, Deb Ezell, Barb Kidder, Lily Champion and our entire Southeastern Synod traveled to Columbus, GA, for this year's Synod Assembly. This year's theme was "Shall We Gather at the River, Called, Gathered and Sent." Bishop Kevin Strickland was re-elected for a second term as Bishop of the Southeastern Synod. More details can be found through this link.
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SUMMER VACATIONS - Are you a visitor?
Are you traveling this summer and plan to visit another church? Have you always wanted to attend the church down the street? Or on the other side of town? Or a mega church, tiny church, or a different denomination?
If yes, Evangelism needs you!
We want you to attend another church and ask yourself how it felt to be a visitor. Then consider how it feels to be a visitor at Good Shepherd.
We’ve got some questions to help you ponder this. Please pick up a copy from the entryway desk or from this link before you travel, then on Sunday, August 17, join us either between services or after the 10:45 service to share your experiences. We hope to learn how we can make others feel more welcome at Good Shepherd, here in this place we all love.
If you can’t attend our meeting, consider filling out the sheet and giving it to Pastor Karen. We’d love to hear about your experiences!
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SUNDAY SERVANT SCHEDULE- JUNE
Consider serving in a new capacity. We need 8:30 Acolytes and Crucifers, it is not a role for just youth! Please advise the office of your vacation plans so we can schedule to the best of our abilities.
Direct all updates and changes to the schedule to our Office Coordinator, at Office@gslutheran.org. Please remember to try to find your own replacements. Thank you.
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FUNERAL PLANNING
Pastor Karen will be leading a funeral planning seminar June 22nd, after the 8:30 AM service and June 29th, after the 10:45 AM service. If you are curious about how to plan for this celebratory transition into eternal life and ease the burden of your loved ones, consider attending one of these sessions.
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CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
Our next Caregivers Support Group in connection with the Alzheimer's Association is scheduled for Saturday, June 14th, at 1 PM in Fellowship Hall. Anyone in the community who is supporting and/or caring for a loved one experiencing dementia or other long-term debilitating issues is invited to attend and become a part of this group.
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LADIES NIGHT OUT
Ladies Night Out will be on June 17th, at 7:00 pm.
Gameday Fresh Grill
2990 Eagle Drive Suite 106
Woodstock, GA 30189
Please sign-up in Fellowship Hall.
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A CHANGE IS COMING
A change is coming and it may be to a place you least expect – Our Bible.
Read More Here.
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YARN ANGELS
Our next meeting will be on Monday, July 7th, from 11:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m. at the home of Melinda Mundis. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Empty Nester's Flavors of the World Dinner
DATE: Saturday, July 12, 2025
TIME: 4:00 – 8:00 pm
ADDRESS: Home of Tracy and Jason Launders, 4698 Norman Dr NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Using the button link below, please review the available slots and sign up for this event. The item translations are just for fun, you can sign up for any country, even the good ole USA!! Bring old recipes from Grandma, or new recipes that you'd like to try out on us! Sign up for as many as you want!
Please list the menu item name and country of origin so nameplates can be made in advance. Wine and Beer pairing suggestions will be listed on the tables after we see what everyone is bringing. If you have a suggestion for a pairing, email Karen or put it on your sign up notes.
A $10 per person (suggested) donation basket will be at the event to cover decorations, paper products, and beers/wines that are not covered.
The Launders will supply power strips and cords needed. Contact Karen if you need to use my aluminum chafing dishes. We'll supply the sterno and racks. Bring folding lawn chairs if desired.
Hope to see you there from the Empty Nesters:
Launders, Frinks, and Yerkes'
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New Sermon Series: The Tears of Things
Sundays: July 13, 20, 27, and August 3
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church – In person & online
This summer, join us for The Tears of Things, a four-week sermon series shaped by Richard Rohr’s latest work on the prophetic path—from righteous anger, through grief, into courageous, compassionate truth.
Each week, we will reflect on the tension between judgment and mercy, between despair and hope, and the prophetic transformation that happens not in triumph, but in tears. Rohr writes that most prophets begin with outrage at injustice—but they do not stay there. True prophets evolve. They become bearers of love forged through lament.
You don’t need to read the book to join us—but if you’d like to follow along, some copies will be available in the Fellowship Hall thanks to a Thrivent Action Grant, or you may purchase your own. Weekly study guides will be included in the SheepBuzz and in print at church.
Come sit with us in the “blue”—in the grief that doesn’t end the story, but deepens it.
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NOW HIRING A YOUTH COORDINATOR
We have a shared Youth Coordinator position open and we're accepting resumes if you know of anyone that might be a good candidate to apply. Please pass them the following link to apply or let them know to reach out to our church office with any questions. This will be a shared Youth Coordinator between GSLC, Christ Lutheran Church of Marietta and First United Lutheran Church in Kennesaw. We are looking to have an expanded youth program to incorporate more families together. We plan to have Middle and High School youth join up for service projects, fun youth outings as well as mission trips. We also plan to have joint confirmation classes together as well.
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6a8cbe8612456a00&from=shareddesktop_copy
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GREETING CARD MINISTRY
ALL OCCASION handmade greeting cards are available, most for a suggested donation of $2.00 per card. All proceeds support our Good Shepherd Youth Mission Trips. This ministry is being hosted by Molly Maher, Linda Rowell, and Pam Hough. Thank you for your wonderful support of this GSLC ministry.
By popular request, we have a new supply of MAGNETIC BOOKMARKS that have Bible verses on them, still only $1.00 each. Pick one out for yourself or tuck one into a greeting card to send to someone else. It makes a nice, tiny gift for someone special.
You can find some FATHER’S DAY cards on our table in the Fellowship Hall and we still have a few GRADUATION cards left.
NEW SEED PAPER cards are also available. Each Seed Paper card will be adorned with butterflies or other embellishments that are made out of paper embedded with flower seeds. These pieces can be removed from the greeting card and planted in soil. They will bloom into beautiful flowers for your pot or garden. Each card includes planting instructions. A lovely gift to send to a friend or relative!
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WEEKLY BIBLE STUDIES
Thursday Bible Study: We are now on break until July 10th.
Theology On Tap: We will meet at Game Day during June, at 6:30 PM. Our next meeting dates are June 11th and June 25th.
Men in Mission
We plan to meet this Monday, June 9th at Marlow's Tavern in Woodstock, for a casual outing of burgers and beer.
Coffee and Conversation
We will resume our study, "Responding to God's Grace" on June 15th, on Sundays at 9:45 AM.
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CARING FOR CREATION
We continue our many recycling initiatives. We appreciate all the help from congregation members to keep these items out of landfills.
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NEW WAY TO RECYCLE THOSE PLASTIC BAGS
Mostly Mutts Market is accepting plastic bags from various businesses - Target, WalMart, Publix, Kroger, etc. to use at the store. They are also accepting cardboard boxes, flattened or not, as well. Their address is 5505 Bells Ferry Rd. Acworth 30102.
1. ORAL CARE WASTE
2. HEFTY ORANGE ENERGY BAGS: (First Sunday of month) Please remove labels (see below)
3. BATTERIES: (Size D and smaller)
4. OLD EYEGLASSES
5. POPTABS
6. PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE BOTTLES
We need to remove labels from these bottles try these methods:
- Warm the label in the sun
- Use a hairdryer for heat
- Put bottle in a glass of very hot water
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ONLINE CALENDAR
Use this as a resource for all Good Shepherd Events. Need to add an event? Contact our Media Coordinator and she will get it on the calendar for you.
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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.
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