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
Menu:
Cook:
Time: 5:00PM - 6:30PM
$3.00 ~ Age 10 and under
$3.00 ~ Ages 60+
$5.00 ~ Age 11 -59
The Wednesday Night Dinners start again in the fall. Have a safe and happy summer.
If you would like to help when we start up the dinners again in September, please contact Judy Lindley at 301-645-6414.
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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,
September 5th
(One Service at 10:00 AM)
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 Labor Day
Sunday School Kick-Off
Shared Service Sunday and Church Picnic
Holy Communion
Sermon entitled: A Church with 10 Thousand Doors
by Pastor Steve Larsen
Matthew 9:9-13
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Sunday,
September 12th
(Regular Worship Times)
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Sunday School begins
Chancel Choir resumes
Sermon entitled: What if Church Were a Verb?
by Pastor Steve Larsen
God and Family Awards ~ 9:15AM
Baptisms ~ 8:00 & 11:00AM
Matthew 16:13-18
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Sunday,
September 19th
(9:15 and 11:00AM service only)
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Lay Speaker, Julie Flinchum
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Sunday,
September 26th
(Regular Worship Times)
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Sermon entitled: Cultivating Christian Community
by Pastor Steve Larsen
Romans 12:9-17
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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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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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| Catherine Bainbridge |
Fenwick Landing |
| Bettie Dillon |
Home |
| Doris Glover |
Home |
| Ruth Greenlee |
Genesis Healthcare,
La Plata |
| Lynn Hampton |
Home |
| Alice Meinke |
Home |
| Thelma Sydnor |
Home |
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. Contact Carol Berry at caberry20@verizon.net or by calling the church office at 301-843-6797. You can also lift someone up in prayers through the online prayer chain by contacting Anne Heffentreyer at aheffentreyer@earthlink.net.
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