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Welcome To Our Weekly Sheep Buzz Newsletter
October 21, 2022
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Sunday, October 23, 2022
The Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost
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Following the service we will post the recorded service to our YouTube channel and our website on the sermon page gslutheran.org/sermons.
Next week we will livestream our Traditional Reformation Worship Service at 8:30 AM and our Praise Confirmation/Reformation Service at 10:45 AM
on our Facebook Page.
You do not need a Facebook account to view our livestreamed services.
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Pre-packaged communion will be available for anyone interested in participating in the sacrament of Holy Communion while watching a livestream/taped service. Please stop by during normal office hours, or contact the church office if you need help in obtaining these sacraments for your at home use. Pastor Rosy has offered to deliver it to anyone in the area.
We give thanks to God for the opportunity to gather together and celebrate as the Good Shepherd community.
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SEMI-ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING | |
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CONSECRATION SUNDAY
November 13th— at 10:30 AM Combined worship service.
Please be sure to return your Stewardship Offering forms by November 13th, for Consecration Sunday at our combined service at 10:30 AM. This will also be the day of our Semi-annual congregational meeting will follow the worship service to elect our new church council. The meeting will be followed by a Thanksgiving meal. Stay tuned for details coming soon.
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A survey was sent out to all members of the congregation in reference to worship and bulletins. If you are a member or regular visitor and have not completed the survey, please use the link below to offer your opinion. We ask that every member fill out the survey by the end on this week. Thank you.
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OCTOBER COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS | |
- To date, members who have agreed to stand for election to Church Council 2023-24: Scott Panhorst, Gordon Swordsma, Craig Stichtenoth, Clint Gruwell, Duane Whitesel, and Anna Louise Panhorst (youth). Council is sitll discerning additional candidates.
- Members who have accepted a position on the Nominating Committee: Jaime Escamilla, Heidi Myers, Jason Champion, and Carol Rodi
- Bid for tree removal and trimming around the church property
- Process of reviewing resumes that have been received for the office Coordinator position
- Proceeds from the electronics recycling event in August totaled $920, which will be given to the Caring for Creation committee
Council lifted up for accolades:
- Sharron Ryan for cleaning out and organizing the Fellowship closet
- Sharron Ryan for organizing volunteers for the church office
- All the members who have volunteered in the church office
- Stewardship Committee for a successful and fun Harvest Celebration and Fellowship members for clean up afterwards.
Annual Report items due Monday
All Committee Reports and Staff Reports for the 2022 Annual report, as well as the Council Elect Member Biographies and Photos are due to our Media Coordinator, Donna Garges by Monday, October 24th.
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You May Have Been Assigned a Servant Role in October OR November | |
The Sunday Servant Worship Schedule can be found by clicking the button and viewing on our website. There is a link on our home page under "Quick Links."
We have very limited servants signed up for Assisting Minister, Acolyte and Crucifer for both services. Please prayerfully consider if you are willing to serve in one of these roles.
If switching to a new role, please email our Office Coordinator so she can add you to our schedules. Also, please let the office know in advance if you are scheduled, or future plans have you going away and cannot serve. Thank you.
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CONSIDER YOUR GIFTS
We are seeking a volunteer In Reach Coordinator. This person would assist Pastor Rosy with coordinating internal congregational member needs. Some tasks may include, making phone calls, sending correspondences, and coordinating with fellowship on some activities for congregational member care.
If interested, please contact Pastor Rosy.
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We are collecting clean, label free prescription bottles for a giveaway project for our visitors titled, “Prescriptions for Life”. A great way to recycle too and care for creation.
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CARING FOR CREATION
GARDEN OF GRACE: We are thankful for an abundant fall harvest of carrots, onions, beets, spinach and peppers, which we donate to be added to food boxes for the food-insecure in our community. Thanks be to God!
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The Bells of Good Shepherd rehearse Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM If you are interested in joining this group, contact Thomas Eisnor or email him using the link below.
The Celebration Ringers rehearse Tuesdays at 6 PM. This is our beginner handbell group. Contact Thomas is you are interested in joining using the link below.
Click here to email our Director of Music
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The Praise Team rehearse Thursday evenings from 7-9 PM. Contact Pam if you are interested in being in our Praise Team. The group will continue to meet on Saturday’s but only the first Saturday of each month.
Click here to email Pam, our Praise Team director
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News from the SES Synod and ELCA | |
Available for any and all ages!! | |
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All Classes begin at 9:45 AM
Visit our Sunday School page for detailed information.
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A Bible Study opportunity on Sunday Mornings for parents with youth in Sunday School. Come join us and check it out! Rm. 120. | | |
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Faith Stories has begun a new study Sunday mornings at 9:45 AM titled, "“Dear Church: A Love Letter from a Black Preacher to the Whitest Denomination in the US”. Book available on Amazon. We meet in room 117.
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Thursday Morning Bible Study on Thursdays, with Pastor Rosy, at 10 AM. “The Psalms in Color” coloring book is the basis for our discussion and is available on Amazon. We will color as we meditate and study the Psalms. We will not meet on October 27th.
USE AMAZON SMILE FOR ALL YOUR AMAZON PURCHASES!
Remember to use the word "smile" and a period before the word Amazon in the website address and designate Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Woodstock GA as your preferred charitable organization. GSLC will receive a portion back from Amazon when you make any Amazon purchases this way.
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Word on Wednesday Bible Study-Come join us.
- Would you like to meet new people? Join a small group? Expand your Bible knowledge?
- Word on Wednesday small group meets via Zoom virtual format from 10:00 – 11:30 AM on Wednesdays, for study of The Word, discussion and fellowship.
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Our study will be: Truly Present, Practicing Prayer in the Liturgy by Lisa E. Dahill.
- You are welcome to join anytime.
- Our study format allows flexibility for your schedule.
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For more information, please contact Lori Peters, small group leader or the church office.
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THEOLOGY ON TAP
meets next Wednesday, Nov. 9
Have you ever had a tough question about faith/church/religion that you maybe don’t feel comfortable asking in church? Still seeking answers? Come join us for an adult beverage (you don’t have to drink!) and inquisitive conversation. Pastor Rosy will lead a discussion on various topics each time we meet. We will meet every other Wednesday at 7PM, at Donovan’s in Woodstock, on the patio.
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Outreach Committee meets next via Zoom at 7 Pm on November 2. Contact Jenny Truesdale or the church office for the Zoom link. | |
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For our 5 month Sunday program this month we are collecting school supplies. Leave in bin in Fellowship Hall.
· Paper towels
· Kleenex
· Snack- variety chip packs for prizes
· Pencil top erasers
· Binders (1.5")
· 50 zipper pencil pouches (for anxiety kits)
· Clear water bottles
· Hoodies in neutral colors M/L/XL
· Shoes (sizes 5-10) for male & female
Monetary donations for lunch balance for students in need. (counselors will work with lunch room to determine needs).
Another option is to call the school directly and state that they would like to pay off a student's lunch balance of a family in need.
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MUST Ministries URGENT NEED | |
MUST Ministries is currently experiencing an increase in families that are in need of food. The organization is looking for supporters to try unique ways to obtain supplies for their food pantry initiatives.
Current most needed items from MUST Cherokee:
Food items: Jelly, salt, pepper, grits, ramen, oil, mustard, mayonnaise, flour, corn , carrots, yams, broth, cereal, stew, dressings, ketchup, coffee, instant potatoes, snacks, spaghetti noodles, canned potatoes, mixed vegetables, cornbread, cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, mac & cheese, spam, sugar.
Non-food items: Diapers size 4, 5, 6, Pull-ups size 4t-5t, baby wipes, conditioner, razors, Chapstick, towels, grocery bags.
We continue to collect food items on our front porch. Please consider a way to help your neighbors.
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us - Ephesians 5: 1-2a.
Must Ministries Website
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Join us for Movie Night—October 29th, at 6 PM in Fellowship Hall. Bring your own dinner and join us for Luther the 2003 historical drama film dramatizing the life of Protestant Christian reformer Martin Luther.
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This is going to be a great time! Spread the word!
Good Shepherd is sponsoring a "Trunk or Treat" event in our lower parking lot on October 26th, from 6 PM - 8 PM. If you are decorating for our young trunk or treaters (nothing too spooky please) please arrive around 5 PM to get things set up. Please note all trunks will need to be battery operated, as we will not be able to provide electricity to power decorations. If you are supplying candy or trinkets please bring those to church before 5 PM on Wednesday, Oct. 26th. Let's show our community the exciting things happening at GSLC! Thank you to all those that signed up to make this a successful event.
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Looking for all the news for our Youth? Be sure to read your Wednesday, Weekly Lamb Buzz Email. Some exciting things are happening at GSLC for all ages of our youth. Access each week on our website under the Youth Tab, the button below or sign-up to be on the e-mail list. Let Mel know at youthfamministry@gslutheran.org if you want to be included in the email blast.
We will continue to list important youth activities in our worship bulletins.
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A big THANK YOU to our youth who baked and helped sell this past Sunday at our Bake Sale Fundraiser! We raised a little over $400 for the youth service trips for this coming Summer! AWESOME JOB! | |
Sign-up to join us for a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 5, at 5:30 PM. You don't need to bring anything, we just want to get an idea of how many we will be feeding. | |
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PRAYERS@GSLUTHERAN.ORG
This is our e-mail address for you to submit prayer concerns. Prayers will be posted to the Prayer Circle, via e-mail, during normal business hours. You can also drop us an e-mail at this same e-mail address if you would like to be a part of the Prayer Circle.
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Go in peace. Christ is beside you!
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