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WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Psalm of the Day: Psalm 26

Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering. Prove me, O Lord, and try me; test my heart and my mind. For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in your faithfulness. I do not sit with men of falsehood, nor do I consort with hypocrites. I hate the assembly of evildoers, and I will not sit with the wicked. I wash my hands in innocence and go around your altar, O Lord, proclaiming thanksgiving aloud, and telling all your wondrous deeds. O Lord, I love the habitation of your house and the place where your glory dwells. Do not sweep my soul away with sinners, nor my life with bloodthirsty men, in whose hands are evil devices, and whose right hands are full of bribes. But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; redeem me, and be gracious to me. My foot stands on level ground; in the great assembly I will bless the Lord.

Verse of the Week: Sept. 3, 2023 — 2 John 6

This is love, that we walk according to his commandments; this is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, so that you should walk in it.

Weekly Bulletin Announcements

Stay in the know with what's happening at Good Shepherd. Click the link below for this week's announcements insert that goes in the worship bulletins as well as the monthly newsletter, The Flock.

Join us in-person or online!

We understand that sometimes folks cannot worship with us in person due to illness or unforeseen circumstances.

We want to make sure you can still worship with us! The Saturday (Grace Place), and Sunday (Traditional & Contemporary) services will all be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube.

Service Info

This Week's Prayer List

LCMS "Pray for Us" Calendar

If you have a prayer request, let the office know by 10 am Thursdays.

Please submit requests to [email protected]

Kingdom Kids - PreK4-5th Grade

SURGE Youth

Surge Youth Ministry is about creating an environment for powerful forward motion toward a deeper faith and relationship with Jesus Christ. How? By flooding hearts with HOPE.

SURGE Ministry News

Mission Ministry Update!

Our DCE, Katie Baumann, recently returned from her Mission Trip to Alaska! Click the link below to hear all about it and the upcoming Mission Weekend!!

Get back into God's Word with our weekly DID YOU KNOW? series.

"Did You Know?" is a weekly Bible quiz from Pastor Ed Rosser. This fun activity will get you back in the Bible and make you an expert in random Bible facts!! Each week there will be new questions and the previous week's answers. NO CHEATING! Google search is not allowed! ;-)

43rd Edition Answers

44th Edition Questions

RED LETTER CHALLANGE: A CHURCH-WIDE STUDY

Starting in September!

Multiple small groups, different times, different days or evenings. There will be a place for you!

Talk to one of "the Katie's" to find out more!

Director of Christian Education- Katie B.

Email: [email protected]

Board of Christian Education- Katie A.

Email: [email protected]

Hymn of the Day Bible Study

LCMS Worship provides "Hymn of the Day" studies for the Lutheran Service Book to use with the Three-Year Lectionary. Now you can learn more about the hymn you sang in church!

Hymn for Sept. 3, 2023

This Week's HomeTouch Letter for our Homebound members.

Sept. 3, 2023

Reaching out to our Homebound members...

Our homebound and isolated church members have been on our minds, including those who live alone or are unable to leave their homes. Read the Quarterly newsletter to learn more about ministry to the Homebound.

Summer Quarter Newsletter

EXTRA RESOURCES: Additional adult devotionals, activity pages, coloring pages, hymn cards, prayers, crossword puzzles from the Old and New Testaments, postcards, and greeting cards. You may download any of these free resources for unrestricted, re-distributable use.

Extra Resources

News from our LCMS District

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The monthly Encourager features news from across the Mid-South District on specific topics. If your congregation, school or ministry group has an update that fits with one of the monthly emphasis topics, be sure to share it with us by emailing articles and photos to Rhonda. The submission deadline is the 20th of each month.

Upcoming topics for 2023

• September – Stewardship

• October – Lutheran Traditions

• November – Thankfulness

• December – Highlights of 2022

Sept. "Encourager" Newsletter

Sept. "Lutheran Witness" Newsletter Supplement

Ways to Help as Wildfire Devastation Continues in Maui

Over the last week, the world has watched in horror as those on the island of Maui, Hawaii endure loss and terrifying destruction from wildfires on the island. The fires have already claimed nearly 100 lives, with confirmation of more casualties sure to follow. As we all pray for a swift end to these wildfires, we also seek ways to help those impacted by the disaster. The Mid-South District has received communications from both the California-Nevada-Hawaii District of the LCMS and Lutheran Church Charities regarding their relief and assistance efforts.

Please click on the icons below for details on these efforts and ways to share a supporting gift:

If you or someone who desires to give is unable to donate online, donations by check can be made payable to the Mid-South District-LCMS, with "Maui Wildfires 2023" noted as the designation. All funds will be forwarded to the California-Nevada-Hawaii District, LCMS. Please mail donations to: Mid-South District, 1675 Wynne Road, Cordova, TN 38016

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