Scripture Readers Wanted
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If you would like to be a lay reader who serves by reading scripture for worship, we would love to have you. You can contact Bud Campbell at budlekel@comcast.net to schedule the Sunday and the worship time.
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Marriage Preparation Seminar
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Good Shepherd United Methodist Church offers to its congregation
and the community a Marriage Preparation Seminar. This weekend
program, presented by married couples of Good Shepherd, seeks to
provide engaged couples with a Christian view of the excitement, the
fun, and the sacredness of marriage. The seminar teaches couples
vital communication skills necessary for a fulfilling relationship.
Marriage related topics presented include: family or origin and how
it influences our relationships, communications, valuing your spouse,
welcoming a child, handling finances, differences between men
and women, and sexuality.
The seminar is led by various couples from within the church that share from their own experiences. The Pastor and his wife are one of the presenting couples. Positive feedback and continual updating of materials have made this program a tremendous success.
This seminar is offered twice a year ~ once in March and again in September. For registration or information, contact Rev. Steve Larsen at pastor@gsumc.com or call the church office at 301-843-6797.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER
October 1st
Menu: Pork Roast Cinnamon Apples, Mac n Cheese, Salad Bar Dessert, Beverage
Cook: Kerri Matthews
Time: 5:00PM - 6:30PM
$3.00 ~ Ages 60+
$4.00 ~ Age 6 -59
FREE ~ Age 5 and under
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THE GIFT OF FLOWERS
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Those wishing to give flowers to beautify the church on Sunday mornings can do so by signing up for a day in the Flower Book in the lobby. Arrangements can be
dedicated in honor or memory of a loved one, or to mark other occasions. Arrangements cost $30 and will be prepared by Creative Expression Florist. Those who wish to
provide flowers should sign the Flower Book, make a check payable to the church marked "For Flowers". If you wish to arrange for particular flowers that day, you can call the florist directly.
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WORSHIP SCHEDULE
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Sunday,
October 5th
(Regular Worship Times)
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 Holy Communion
Sermon entitled: Say It Until It Sticks
Matthew 16:13-20
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Sunday,
October 12th
(Regular Worship Times)
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Sermon entitled: : Expectations for Growing Disciples
What does it mean to be a growing disciple? Once we say “Yes” to Jesus Christ, what sort of things can we expect to change in how we act and think?
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
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Sunday,
October 19th
(Regular Worship Times)
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Strength for Service Sunday, providing devotional book to U.S. service personnel deployed to Iraq & Afghanistan
The church has been criticized as irrelevant and boring, full of hypocrites and people that are judgmental. To be honest, what these critics have to say is more right than wrong. But even so, God is still present in the world in the church. The value of the church is not based on you and I, but the one who works in us, through us, and sometimes in spite of us.
2 Corinthians 4:5-12
John 15:4-13
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Sunday,
October 26th
(Regular Worship Times)
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Bibles given to Third Graders
Sermon entitled: Common Hope, Common Trust
Money talk often dredges up a host of anxious responses. Many would rather talk about anything but money. But we can find security and peace comes to us as we trust in God’s care when it comes to money.
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Worship Services are taped each Sunday and audio copies are available upon request at the church office.
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Sunday School Classes
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Click to see our Classes.
Fall Classes for Children and Youth at 9:30, and 11:00AM. Adult Sunday School begins at 11:00AM. Sunday school is the place to meet new friends, share the stories of the faith, and grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ. We have something for everyone, but what's is missing is YOU. If you haven't ever been, join us; if you have not been in a while, join us; if you always come, join us. We have a space reserved for every child, youth and adult in Good Shepherd.
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Opportunities for Service
- Sunday School Teachers Needed
If you would like to share your faith with children or youth, then the Sunday School needs you. We are looking for co-teachers to work with our 1st & 2nd grade class, our 3rd & 4th grade class and our middle school class. If you want to make a difference in helping them grow as disciples then contact Ron Kolbe
- We are in need of persons interested in offering welcome to people who come to Good Shepherd. If interested, speak to pastor Steve or Bud Campbell.
To Pray For:
Please pray for Good Shepherd to become a more inviting and welcoming church. Pray that God will help you to show love to others by inviting others to church and offering a friendly welcome to those who come.
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If you or someone you know is sick or hospitalized, please let Pastor Steve know. If you need encouragement or prayer, your Pastor is interested and ready to serve. Call the office at 301-843-6797 or send an e-mail to Pastor Steve at pastor@gsumc.com
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UMCOR: Emergency Response
UMCOR is the global humanitarian aid organization of The United Methodist Church, working in more than 80 countries worldwide, including the United States. Their mission is to alleviate human suffering—whether caused by war, conflict or natural disaster—with open minds and hearts to all people. They partner with people to rebuild their livlihoods, health, and homes. In times of acute crisis they mobilize aid to stricken areas—emergency supplies, fresh water, and temporary shelter. They stay, as long as it takes, to implement long-term recovery and rehabilitation. Donations to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) response can be made online through UMC.org's secure server.
http://gbgm-umc.org/umcor/
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Connect with the Larger
UMC Church
News from the Baltimore Washington Conference can
be found at http://www.bwcumc.org. Learn about the
Discipleship Adventure, training events, and what other United Methodist
churches are doing throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia. You can
also sign up for an award winning free e-mail letter or printed newsletter
to keep you up on the latest news and events.
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Helpers needed at Good Sheperd
The church is in need of helpers in several ways. If you are interested in working with the Finance committee, counting and depositing weekly offerings, helping with Christian education or running the sound system or projector in worship, then we need you. Please pray for God to direct you into a way you can serve Christ and don't hesitate to speak with Rev. Larsen about how. |
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Interested in the Altar Guild?
The Altar Guild would love to have some new friends serve on our committee. It would only be one or two times per year if we get some new members. We will train you - no previous experience necessary. Please see Pastor Steve or Debbie Haan for more information. |
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Hospitalized and
Home Bound
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| Elbie Chambers |
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| Doris Glover |
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| Thelma Sydnor |
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| Alice Meinke |
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Congregational Care
If you or someone you know is sick or hospitalized, please let pastor Steve know. If you or someone you know needs encouragement, prayer, or someone to share some birthday care with, your Pastor is interested and ready to serve. But' if nobody tell him he won't know. Call the office (301-843-6797) or send an email to pastor@gsumc.com
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CARD MINISTRY
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One of the ways to show love is to let our members, friends and community know we care when they are sick, struggling through a difficult time, grieving the loss of a loved one or
just not able to make it to church. Good Shepherd is doing this through a card ministry. We ask you to help us reach your family, friends, and our community (Good Shepherd
membership not required) by letting us know who might benefit from a card. Simply fill out a request card, which can be found in the lobby near the prayer book. Take one, fill it
out and drop it in the offering plate or put in Cathy Lavoie's mailbox. You may also make your request by emailing Jean Parr at
jsngpraise@yahoo.com.
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