SHEEP BUZZ NEWSLETTER

May 3, 2024

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UPDATE: LONG RANGE PLANNING TASK FORCE

Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me.”

The Long-Range Planning Task Force (LRPTF) submitted their findings to Council on April 9^th and briefly shared these findings at the most recent Coffee with Council, on April 21^st. The council is currently reviewing the research and will provide comments and areas that need further clarification or action by the LRPTF. The final submission to the congregation will take place at our Semi-Annual Meeting on June 2^nd. This will also be passed to the Call Committee which will also be announced at the Semi-Annual Meeting.

Some of the Core Values of the LRPTF findings discussed at Coffee with Council were:

• We are proudly Lutheran and need to maintain this as we evolve. 

Click here to read the complete summary.

• Two Can Sunday and Hefty Orange Bag recycling. This month we will be delivering our two cans to Papa's Pantry. Hefty orange bags are available in Fellowship Hall for a small donation for those harder to recycle items.

• Outreach Committee will meet between services in the Meeting room following the 8:30 AM service.

• There is a youth parent meeting following the 8:30 AM worship service in Fellowship Hall. We will be discussing Sunday school, confirmation and Youth Sunday.

• Confirmation class meets for their last class at 12:15 PM.

• Family Fun Activity this Sunday at Bruster's on Eagle Drive at 1:30 PM. We would love to see as many families as possible join us. After all, who doesn't love ice cream?

• Book study on the book, "Just Mercy " continues at 4 PM in Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to join us. Many of our members continue to be moved by what they witnessed during their recent trip to Alabama. Below is a reflection from member, Karen Epstein.

I’m not really sure what I expected when I signed on to travel to Montgomery with other members of GSLC to tour The Legacy Museum, Memorial, and Sculpture Garden. I thought I was fairly informed – I had learned and studied about slavery in school, I understood the history and, while I can never really understand completely, I recognize I am a product of white privilege regardless of whether I sought that out or not. But honestly, after visiting Montgomery, I realize that I know and understand very little.

Incredibly moving, eye-opening, overwhelming, sickening, life changing…. I could go on for days sharing what I saw, felt, and experienced. But, alas, I have only been given a paragraph 😊

There was so much that picking one or two things that struck me especially deeply is hard…..sickness, captivity, beatings, separation from family, the floor of the Atlantic littered with the discarded remains of those who did not survive the voyage, lynching's (as late as 1972!!!!), and incarceration for the smallest of offenses. Read more.....

Date Change!!

OUTDOOR CLEAN UP AT GSLC

To further celebrate Earth Day, the Caring for Creation, Youth and Family Ministry, and Facilities & Maintenance Committees are hosting an exterior Spring clean up day here at Good Shepherd. We are planning to do this on Saturday, May 11 beginning at 8:00 a.m.

CONGREGATIONAL PICNIC

Fellowship is gearing up for our next event. On June 2nd, following one service at 10 AM and our Semi-Annual Congregational meeting at 11 AM we will have a hot dog/hamburger picnic lunch. Fellowship needs your help to supply drinks, desserts and side dishes. Please sign up in Fellowship Hall.

We continue our recycling initiatives. We appreciate all help from congregation members to keep these items out of landfills. 

1. ORAL CARE WASTE 

2. HEFTY ORANGE ENERGY BAGS: (first Sunday of the 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:

1. Warm the label in the sun
2. Use a hairdryer for heat
3. Put bottle in a glass of very hot water

BRING IN YOUR LADIES CLOTHING

Caring for Creation continue to support the Drake House, collecting SEASONAL, clean and like new donations. Look for the big orange drop-off bin in Fellowship Hall.

Handmade Card ministry at GSLC

Mother's Day Cards- Now Available!

ALL OCCASION cards are also available for a suggested donation of $2.00 per card. All proceeds will support our Good Shepherd Youth Mission Trips. This ministry is being hosted by Molly Maher, Linda Rowell and Pam Hough.

Tea Cards: Would you like to send someone a hug in a cup? We have you covered with our Tea Cards! Every Tea Card contains an appropriate message and a prepackaged tea bag for your recipient. Send someone a HUG IN A CUP!

MORE NEWS AND INFORMATION

GIRL SCOUT TROOP 7843 will be holding a craft fait this Saturday at Good Shepherd. Stop by and support the troop.

Do you know a great musician that can play an organ and work with our choirs? We are still looking to fill this position. Help us to spread the word. If you see the announcement on our Facebook page, share it with your friends!

DATES TO REMEMBER

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 Office Coordinator and she can add you to the Prayer Circle group.