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Welcome To Our Weekly Sheep Buzz Newsletter
December 9, 2022
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Sunday, December 11, 2022
The Third Sunday of Advent
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Sunday School at 9:45 AM.
This will be our last Sunday School class until January 8th.
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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, the 10:30 AM Blended Worship Service will be livestreamed at facebook.com/gslcwoodstock
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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It is not too late to submit your offering pledge forms. As a reminder, please be sure to submit a new Simply Giving Authorization Form if you are changing your Simply Giving amount in any way.
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One Blended Worship Service
Sunday, December 18th- enjoy “Christmas Around the World!” with our youth, at a blended worship service at 10:30 AM. Get a peek into the different ways that cultures celebrate the holidays. All are welcome!
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Wednesday Morning Advent Devotion
Pastor Rosy will be leading a time of lighting Advent candles, song, devotion and prayer every Wednesday, at 10AM LIVE on our Facebook page during Advent. Each session will last about 20-30 min.
Come join us on Facebook for devotion and singing some beloved Christmas Carols (yes, during Advent!).
Week 3: Luke 1: 46-55
Week 4: Philippians 3: 3-11
These services will be livestreamed at facebook.com/gslcwoodstock
You do not need a Facebook account to watch any of our LIVE services.
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Wednesday Evening Advent Services - 2022
“Wait Upon the Lord”
7:30 PM
Dessert beginning at 6:45 PM
The season of Advent is characterized by waiting; waiting upon the Lord for his presence to be revealed to us on Christmas.
In this worship series for Advent, we look back in Scripture at those who waited upon the Lord for his promises to come to pass through the Christ Child. We also look forward, contemplating how we should wait upon the Lord in this present moment of our lives, as God continues to make himself known to us.
Week 3 (Dec. 14) - Wait Upon the Lord with Rejoicing (Isaiah 25:9): Elizabeth rejoiced as she waited for the coming of her son, John the Baptist. And Mary rejoiced as she waited for the birth of her son, Jesus. In the same manner we rejoice as we wait for the coming of the Son of God.
Week 4 (Dec. 21) - Wait Upon the Lord with Gratitude (Psalm 9:1): Zechariah’s waiting days for John the Baptist’s birth were filled with great gratitude for the Lord’s promise about to be fulfilled. In these remaining waiting days before our Savior’s birth, we are ever more grateful for the arrival of the Promised One.
These services will be livestreamed at facebook.com/gslcwoodstock
You do not need a Facebook account to watch any of our LIVE services.
All these services are now available on our YouTube page.
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CONSIDER YOUR ADVENT GIFTS
We have Advent calendars available in the Entryway. Please take one per family.
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Do Some Baking This Weekend! | |
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Don’t forget! If you would like to make a dessert for the cookie walk this Sunday, there is still time! Make sure to put your name on your container and if it contains an allergen, please indicate. Cookies should be dropped off at the table by 9 AM on Sunday morning. Thanks! Boxes will be available for purchase on Sunday for $5/box. All proceeds go to youth summer service trips.
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You May Have Been Assigned a Servant Role in December
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 need volunteers to read a short scripture and light the Advent candles at each service each week. The sign-up sheet is in the Entryway. Please consider participating in Advent worship in this way!
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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LADIES NIGHT OUT
Tuscany, December 20th, 7 PM. Sign-up in Fellowship Hall. We are looking for a new Ladies Night Out Coordinator for 2023. Contact the church office, if you are interested.
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CARE FOR CREATION
Thank you for the prescription bottles. We have all that we need for now.
We are now collecting used eyeglasses. A box is located in Fellowship Hall. These will be donated to the Lion's Club.
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YARN ANGELS
Our next meeting will be on Monday, January 16th, from 11 AM to 1 PM, at the home of Susan Epling.
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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 Service Coordinator
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News from the SES Synod and ELCA | |
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Connect with the ELCA and SE Synod
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Addiction, Faith, Science, and Public Policy
The Center of Addiction & Faith is presenting a one-hour free webinar titled Addiction, Faith, Science & Public Policy on Tuesday, Dec. 13th at 11:30-12:30 CT, with a follow-up 30-minute Q/A Zoom discussion at 12:30 CT.
More information and registration
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Faith Stories meets 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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Monday’s Lunch and Learn: A new Advent study beginning.
If you’d like to begin with lunch and fellowship come at noon, otherwise we will begin our study at 12:30 PM.
In our study we will be discussing, Embracing Advent: Rediscovering Christmas in the Chaos, by Jen Ludwig. Books available on Amazon.
We will start Nov. 28th for 4 weeks, ending Dec.19th.
We will break for the Holidays.
Contact the church office or Brenda Kviten if you are interested.
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Word on Wednesday Bible Study
New Advent 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.
- Our current study consists of Pastor Rosy's FB LIVE devotion, followed by Praying through Advent. Are you searching for peace in a hectic world? Join us via Zoom on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 AM as we study selected readings for Advent from the lectionary.
- 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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Thursday Morning Bible Study
We will meet December 15 and have our potluck luncheon on December 22. We will start a new study on January 5th.
Our current study is “Underdogs & Outsiders” by Tom Fuerst.
Our next study, beginning January 5th at 10 AM, “An Unexpected Revival”: Experiencing God’s Goodness through Disappointment and Doubt- An 8 week study of Ezekiel
Encounter a unique picture of revival through Ezekiel's prophecies in this 8-week Bible study, An Unexpected Revival: Experiencing God's Goodness through Disappointment and Doubt. God chose to spark revival through people who seemed counted out, cast aside, and disregarded. However, God pursues us with His goodness desiring to bring revival to our broken hearts.
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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THEOLOGY ON TAP
Due to Advent services, Theology on Tap will not be meeting in December.
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HOLIDAY OUTREACH
Time to wrap your gift and get it back to GSLC. Place the angel back on the gift, and place it in the box next to the tree. All gifts can be donated until December 11th (no later!).
If you are not sure about sponsoring a child for the holiday season, we will also be collecting monetary gifts for the school to help clear up late fees for school lunches and their after school program. There is a “life-size lunchbox” next to the holiday donations that you can place your donations in. If you are writing a check, please make sure you make it out to either “after school program” or “school lunches”. If you have any questions, you can contact the church office.
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BENEVOLENCE FUND
Many of you know that we have a Benevolence Fund. This fund allows us to assist people in our community with utilities, groceries and emergency fuel for vehicles. We currently have depleted most of these funds and would like to ask members to prayerfully consider giving funds specifically for benevolence. You can also purchase gift cards for gas or groceries and donate those too. If you are writing a check, please indicate in the memo line “Benevolence”. Thank you to those who have already contributed to this fund.
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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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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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Soles 4 Souls (S4S) has been collecting new and gently worn shoes for years, and our GSLC youth have spent several mission trips sorting shoes at their facility in Nashville, TN.
We will be collecting new and gently used shoes for S4S during the month of January. Collection boxes, decorated by our GSLC youth, will be in the Fellowship Hall. A friendly competition of whose box gets the most shoes wins a prize for our youth. Now clean out that closet!
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As Youth & Family Ministry continues to expand, so does our library! We are looking to start a book drive & donation for new books to fill our Worship Bags and Children’s library. All you have to do is grab one of the pictures of books hanging outside of Melina’s office, purchase it, and place it back in her mailbox. With Christmas season right around the corner, what better time to tell the tales of celebration via books! Please contact Melina with any questions. | |
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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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Sunday's worship bulletin access here:
Worship Bulletin: 8:30 AM | 10:45 AM
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Go in peace. Christ is near.
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