SHEEP BUZZ NEWSLETTER

February 7, 2025

Februrary Sunday Servant Schedule

Direct all updates and changes to the schedule to our new Office Coordinator, Alissa at Office@gslutheran.org. Please remember to try to find your own replacements. Thank you.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE Help us stay current.

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVANTS

For the next few weeks, at a table near Sign-Up Central there are a couple copies (you only need to look at one of the copies, they are all the same) of our “Sunday Servant Worship Assistant groups” as they are currently recorded in our database. Please take a moment to check your name and the worship servant roles that you are currently involved with. Write in any corrections on the sheet and initial if you have looked it over. If you are new to Sunday worship servant opportunities, mark your interests on a Spiritual Gift Form located at the Welcome Desk. This process will help the office staff to update our database with correct information.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICES

Roger Durst—This Saturday, February 8th, 11 AM-Luncheon will follow.

Luella Harris– February 15th, 11 AM-Luncheon will follow.

Please let Monica Smith know if you are interested in helping with these events.

THE LUTHERAN COALITION AND HABITAT BUILD

The Lutheran Coalition Website lutheranhabitat.org has been updated with the latest Habitat build information. Use the site for everything they need to know about the current build in Canton and signing up for it.

NEW MEMBER CLASS - FEB 16 AND FEB 23

Use the button below to let Pastor Karen know you are interested in joining us.

Evangelism Meeting

Our next meeting of those interested in Evangelism is set for this coming Thursday, Feb 13th at 6:30 PM, in the Meeting Room. A great opportunity get yourself involved with a brand-new group filled with hope in spreading God’s love in our community. A great opportunity to creatively share why you love being a part of Good Shepherd. Join us!

Ladies Night Out

Tuesday , February 18th at 7 pm

El Ranchero

1025 Rose Creek Drive

Woodstock, 30189

Sign up in Fellowship Hall

SAVE THE DATE

The Installation of Rev. Karen Boda at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will be held on Sunday, February 23, at 4:00 PM. Pastor Jonathan Hemphill, Assistant to the Bishop for Congregational Life will preside. A small reception will follow the service. Watch for more details to be coming soon.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP

Our next Caregivers Support Group in connection with the Alzheimer's Association is scheduled for Thursday, February 27th 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 are invited to attend and become a part of this group.

HUNGER WALK/RUN 2025

Registration for the Atlanta Food Bank Hunger Walk has begun. If you would like to register or donate use this link to be a part of our Good Shepherd Team. The date is set for March 9th and the event opens at noon with the Walk/Run starting at 2 PM at the HomeDepot Backyard in Atlanta.

We are also again preparing for a local walk to support reducing food insecurtiy in our area at Good Shepherd also on March 9th. More details will be coming soon.

EMPTY NESTERS Mark your calendars:

On Saturday, March 22, we will be visiting the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum. https://www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov/visit-the-museum We'll tour the exhibits, garden, and walk through an actual replica of the Oval Office! We'll spend the day there and then have a dinner together on the way home. 

The next activity will be on Saturday, May 3 to Uhuburg Castle in Helen, GA. Did you know that there's a castle less than two hours away from Woodstock? We'll tour the castle and grounds and then go into Helen to enjoy the remainder of the day enjoying the "German" shops and dining as a group in one of the delicious restaurants that Helen has to offer. https://www.uhuburg.com/

HANDMADE CARD MINISTRY

ALL OCCASION 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.

There are still VALENTINE’S DAY CARDS available. Send one to someone you love!

There is a basket on our table in the Fellowship Hall with simple cards, some have messages inside and some are blank inside. Suggested donation is $1.00. Get a few to have on hand when you need to send a one of a kind handmade card to someone!

We have a new donation supply of HAND PAINTED cards from a local artist. If you enjoyed the hand painted cards previously, check out the new ones in our card bins. They are beautiful and special. 

Weekly Bible Studies

Word on Wednesday 10:00 AM Fellowship Hall. “More Beautiful Than Before-How Suffering Transforms Us” by Steve Leder.

Beginning February 12 - 26 our study will be: “Searching for Sunday” by Rachel Held Evans. We will be involved in a different study during the Lent season and will then resume this study again after Easter.

As always, Both in-person and Teams options are available for our group. Please contact the church office for Teams link.

Wednesday Lunch and Learn:11:30 AM in Mtg. Room. “Jesus & Woman: In the First Century and Now”

Thursday Bible Study: We are doing a lectionary study each week, reviewing the texts for the upcoming Sunday. It's a great way to prepare yourself for worship each week and marinate in the Word of God. Join us anytime.

Theology On Tap: Hickory Flat Kitchen, Canton, February 19th, 6:30 PM.  Join us for casual conversation over a meal and various topics in a non-biased format.

CARING FOR CREATION

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

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:

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

MORE NEWS AND INFORMATION

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CHURCH CALENDAR

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.