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February 17, 2023

Transfiguration Sunday

Sunday, February 19, 2023

8:30 AM Traditional Worship

9:45 AM Sunday School/Fellowship Hour

10:45 Praise Worship


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Our Praise Service will be Livestreamed at 8:30 AM on our Facebook page at facebook.com/gslcwoodstock/videos


Following the service we will post any recorded services to our YouTube channel and our website on the sermon page gslutheran.org/sermons.

 

You do not need a Facebook account to view our livestreamed services.

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Amazing Grace – Lent 2023

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the writing of “Amazing Grace,” this worship series for Lent, by theologian Michael Hoy, ties the words of the beloved song to our lives today as Christ’s disciples. Those in the Bible who experienced the amazing grace of God help us each week to realize that though we once were lost in sin, we now have been found by Jesus, and though we once were blind to God’s mercy, we now can see his love at work in us, through our Savior’s death and resurrection.

 

We will be offering services each Wednesday beginning on Wednesday, February 22nd at 11 AM and 7:30 PM, with soup and salad offered before each evening service beginning at 6:30 - 7:25 PM.

This week's soup choices are chicken noodle, chili and vegetable.

 

Ash Wednesday, February 22nd. There will be 3 opportunities offered. In the morning, Pastor Rosy will administer ashes and prayer in a drive-thru style, from 7 AM-8:30 AM, in the lower parking lot. At 11 AM and 7:30 PM there will be worship service with communion. Our Ash Wednesday theme is David, based on Psalm 51:1.



We find comfort that King David confessed his sins to God and received amazing grace in God’s forgiveness and a connection to Jesus, the Savior.

EASTER LILIES

We are taking orders for Easter Lilies this Sunday and next Sunday. We need to have orders in by March 1st to be ready for Easter Sunday, April 9th.


Get your form here. Forms will also be in this Sunday's bulletin.

Easter Lily Form
Click to visit our church calendar for upcoming meetings and dates

LADIES NIGHT OUT will be meeting next at Keegan's in Towne Lake on February 21st. Please RSVP by signing up at Sign-Up Central, in Fellowship Hall. 

SERVE

You May Have Been Assigned a Servant Role in February


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."


If switching to a new role, please email our Office Coordinator, Melina, 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.

February Servant Schedule

CARING FOR CREATION

Have You Ever Wondered What Exactly Happens to Your Returns?

According to a 2018 report, returns account for five billion pounds of waste sent to landfills and 15 million metric tons of carbon emissions every year in the United States. Read our latest Caring for Creation article here.


We continue to collect used eyeglasses. A box is located in Fellowship Hall. These will be donated to the Lion's Club.


We also continue to collect oral care waste for recycling. These items are mailed to TerraCycle where they are made into plastic pellets which can be made into outdoor furniture of playground equipment.  


We also continue to collect used batteries to take to the appropriate recycling facility. This keeps the toxic materials out of landfills.

 

The Next date to drop of Hefty Orange Energy bags is Sunday, March 5th The bags are for hard to recycle plastics and are available in the Fellowship Hall for a nominal charge. These are collected on Two-Can Sunday and taken to the appropriate recycling facility. 

MUSIC MINISTRY

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

The Praise Team rehearses 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

Remember Pam has a new e-mail address: praise@gslutheran.org

News from the  SES Synod and ELCA

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Available for any and all ages!!

Faith Stories typically meet Sunday mornings at 9:45 AM. We are studying "The Book of Joy“ by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu. Book available on Amazon. We meet in room 117. 

Monday’s Lunch and Learn: “A Study of 1 & 2 Kings—Trustworthy” by Lysa Terkeurst..


If you’d like to begin with lunch and fellowship come at noon, otherwise we will begin our study at 12:30 PM.



Contact the church office or Brenda Kviten if you are interested in joining our group.

Word on Wednesday Bible Study

NEW TIME FOR LENT SEASON

Current Study: “A Word a Day Devotion” from Guidepost.


A new study will begin during Lent. Beginning Ash Wednesday and continuing throughout Lent, we will meet via Zoom, but will meet from 9:15-10:15. We will resume our regular study and time following Easter. For more information, please contact Lori Peters through the church office. 

Thursday Morning Bible Study


 New Study beginning February 23rd, 10 AM-

"Plenty Good Room", by Marilyn E. Thornton with Lewis V. Baldwin

This unique short-term Bible study combines an in-depth look at Scripture, American history, and the music and lyrics of six African American spirituals. The first of the six-session study will be, 'Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit"

 

We will be listening to these songs and studying them.

THEOLOGY ON TAP

We will be taking a break from meeting throughout Lent. We will resume this ministry on Wednesday, April 26th. Stay tuned to your Sheep Buzz for any new information.

OUTREACH

Congratulations to the CHAMPION FAMILIY! As their name indicates, they were the big champion winners for this year's "Souper Bowl" competition!

Hunger Walk/Run 2023

GSLC Helps to End Hunger in Atlanta


Join us as we raise money for the Atlanta Food Bank to help eliminate hunger in Atlanta.  We are offering to opportunities to get involved. If you see our events on Social Media, please share. We'd love to get local community support!


  • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is sponsoring a small local walk/run event on March 12, at 2 PM, beginning at the church's lower parking lot, a casual 1/4, 1/2- and 1-mile route will be marked off as a course. No registration necessary, however a donation is recommended to help with our cause. All money will go to the Atlanta Food Bank or make a donation now, just click the button below!


  • You may also consider the Good Shepherd Team participating in the Hunger Walk/Run down at the Home Depot Backyard, in Atlanta also on March 12 from 12 PM - 4 PM. Register here for that separate event. There is a $25 registration fee and includes a T-shirt.


Read More about these two opportunities.

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MUST Ministries URGENT NEED

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

YOUTH AND FAMILY

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. 

 

Some upcoming youth and family events are:


Confirmation and FX3 will meet this Sunday, February 19th.


Care Package Day: February 25th, 10 AM - 12 PM


Read the Weekly Lamb Buzz newsletter for all the details.

Weekly Lamb Buzz

There will be NO CPR CLASS this Saturday

However, if you are in the area, one of the Girl Scout Troops that meets at GSLC, will be having a cookie drive-thru in our lower parking lot this Saturday at 10 AM. Everyone knows someone who loves cookies; come support the Girl Scouts.

First Communion Instruction Class


First communion instruction classes will be held for grades 1 and up for anyone who would like to attend. There will be 4 weeks of classes beginning on Sunday, March 12 during Sunday school hour. We will honor these students on Palm Sunday, April 2 during fellowship time. Sign-up in Fellowship Hall.

Save The Dates


The Lutheran Coalition and Habitat for Humanity have lined up the dates for their 2023 build in Acworth. All information is under the Habitat for Humanity page under our Community tab on our website. Or just click the button below, to get the information and register.


Click here to register

PRAYER MINISTRY

This is our submission form for you to submit prayer concerns. Prayers will be posted to the Prayer Circle, via e-mail, during normal business hours. 


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.

Submit a prayer request
Current Prayer List

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