March 7, 2007
Scripture Readings
for Sunday
Isaiah
55:1-9; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9
Daylight Saving Time
Remember that
Daylight Saving Time comes early this year, beginning on Sunday, March 11. Be sure to “spring” ahead one hour.
Holy Communion Education
There will be a time
for 2nd and 3rd grade students and their parents to learn
about Holy Communion between services at 9:45am in Fellowship Hall on March 18 and 25.
This class is intended for students who have yet to receive their first communion,
or those students who currently receive communion but would desire and benefit
from further instruction. There will be a special recognition for those
students who have completed the class and receive communion at Maundy Thursday
worship at 7pm on Thursday,
April 5. If you are interested in attending the classes please call the
church office.
IHN Follow-Up
Thank you, IHN
volunteers! As usual, last week we found times to invoke our saying,
"Blessed are the flexible for they shall not be bent out of shape."
Beth and Sarah brought sleds on Monday, and a good time was had by all. Moses
had been peering into the youth room since he arrived. He sat with Mary most of
Tuesday evening. His jaw dropped when he found out she had a key, but her shift
was over. He played pool with Paul Claus for a while until bedtime. From then
on when he met a volunteer, his first question was, "Do you have a key to
the youth room?" Finally on Saturday evening, he got some quality time at
the pool table with Andrew and Randy. Nyebol likes music, and sat at the piano
trying to peck out a tune. Remona taught her to play the melody for "Jesus
Loves Me." On Saturday we sat in the Fellowship Hall and sang a dozen
familiar hymns, she in Sudanese. Moses and Emily registered for school this
week. Their first two days of school were snow days. Theresa and family moved
into an apartment on Saturday.
This Week at Good Shepherd
Wednesday,
March 7
9:45am Stay and Play
5:30pm Confirmation
5:45pm Lenten Soup Supper
6:00pm Cherub & Carol Choir
7:00pm Lenten Worship
8:00pm High School Youth Group
Senior Choir
Thursday,
March 8
6:30pm Congregational Conversations (A)
7:00pm Sisters in Faith Bible Study
20-30’s group at Bart &
Wendy
Hanson’s
Saturday,
March 10
8:00am Faith in Motion
9:00am Congregational Conversations (O)
1:00pm Congregational Conversations (O)
5:30pm Worship
Sunday,
March 11
8:15am Worship
9:30am Education Hour
9:45am New Member Class (FH)
10:45am Worship (New members received)
Monday,
March 12
10:30am Staff Meeting
6:30pm Celebration Chimes
7:00pm Committee Night
Tuesday,
March 13
7:30am Men’s Coffee
9:00am Congregational Conversations (O)
12:00pm Prayer Lunch
1:00pm Congregational Conversations (O)
6:30pm Jubilation Chimes
Congregational
Conversations
(Conference Room)
Wednesday,
March 14
9:45am Stay and Play
1:30pm Helping Hands
5:30pm Confirmation
5:45pm Lenten Soup Supper
6:00pm Cherub & Carol Choir
6:15pm Fellowship Committee
6:30pm College Age Ministry (FH)
7:00pm Lenten Worship
After Worship HS
Youth Group; Senior Choir
Scrip - Task Force
The Scrip task force met
on this Monday and got a good start
on dreaming up this new type of fundraising.
This small group will meet to discuss and plan the specifics that will
become Good Shepherd’s Scrip program. If
you have any interest in serving in this manner or would like to know more
about fundraising with Scrip please talk with Mark or a member of the Youth
Committee.
Youth Group
A group for anyone in 9-12th
grade that wants to be more active with their faith. Learn, discuss, and get revived for your
daily walk through life. We meet weekly
from 8pm –
9pm on Wednesdays during
Lent. All are welcome. If you are an adult who would like to help
co-lead this group with Mark please give him a ring :)
30 Hour Famine
A Lock-In with
purpose!!! Here’s what’s involved: 1)
Experiencing hunger first hand. 2)
Learning about hunger in the real world. 3) Raising money to help real people
who are hungry. 4) All the fun of a 24
hour lock-in at church. We do our Famine
on Friday – Saturday, April 20-21. This
Lock-in is for students in grades 9-12 only.
If you’d like to come, pick up a packet from Mark or the office.
The Early Bird Saves $50?
March 15 is the Early Bird Registration
Deadline for summer camp programs. After March 15 the cost for camp
increases by $50. Contact the camp office for a registration form or
register online at www.GoodEarthVillag.org
Lenten Noon-Day Organ Concerts
Four noon-day Lenten organ
concerts are on the schedule as part of First Presbyterian Church’s 2006-07 A Festival of Music concert series, with
one additional concert during Holy Week, April 4.
The Lenten concerts are on
Wednesday’s from 12:15-12:45pm. First Presbyterian Church is located at 512 Third Street SW in Rochester. The concerts
are free and open to the public.
March 7 Robert
Scoggin, Freelance organist and instructor, Rochester
March 14
Richard Owen, Organist, Christ United Methodist Church, Rochester
March 21
Robert Tewes, Organist, Grace Lutheran Church in Albert Lea
March 28
Eileen Nelson Ness, Freelance organist, Albert Lea
About Evangelical Lutheran Worship
Did you know – that
all 150 Psalms are in the front section of ELW?
They begin on page 335. Check it
out!
VBS Dates and Times
Registration forms will be
available in the church office at a later date.
Good Earth Village News
Good Earth Village Early Bird
Registration Deadline Approaching: Encourage your children to register now for
summer camp at Good Earth Village. After March
15 the cost will go up $50. Registration
forms are available at the church, from Good Earth Village or by registering online at www.GoodEarthVillage.org.
New Discount for summer
camp!
Bring a Friend Discount: For each friend new to Good Earth Village that your child brings along to camp, you will receive
a $50 discount. Please contact the
church office for more information.
Summer Staff Needed
We are still looking for college-aged young adults to be a
part of our summer ministry. If you or
someone you know might be interested contact Gretchen at camp.
Small Group Corner
Book Group (Contact Lance Eidem 529-7629)
This group is in the process of forming
Care Group
(Contact Paula Freitag 282-9600)
This group focuses on caring
activities in the church and community such as phone calls, cards, support
services such as meals and household repairs.
Meeting times TBD
College-Age Ministry Group (Contact Rita Howe 285-1507) The group focuses on bridging the
congregation when college-age students are away and home on breaks. This group is opened to all and plans caring
activities such as mailings, newsletters, and get-togethers. Meets monthly on the second Wednesday at 6:30 PM
Faith in Motion
(Contact Tim Fynskov 288-3607)
This group meets to encourage
physical activity. During May-October the group meets at HyVee South cafeteria
for walking and bicycling. During November-March the group meets at the church
to discuss, plan, and/or demonstrate other activities that encourage a
healthier lifestyle, conditioning, strength building, flexibility, etc. Meets
Saturdays at 8:00 AM
Lutheran Woman Today Bible Study (Contact Mary Olson 529-1314) This group meets at
Loretta Berglund's to discuss articles in the Lutheran Woman Today
Magazine. Meeting times TBD
Men's Coffee
(Contact Dave Herder 289-5723)
Guys - need a coffee break?
Join this group for some caffeine and discussion 7:30 am Tuesdays at Panera
South
Sisters in Faith (Contact Beth Krolak 288-2190)
A Bible study group for women
in 6 to 8 week sessions. The group focuses on learning, laughing, sharing, and
growing in faith. Meets on Thursdays at 7:00 PM
at church
Stay and Play (Contact
Tammera Bird 282-5533) Offers a time and place for parents and children (birth through
Kindergarten) to gather, visit, and play together. No reservations or advance notice is
required. Can’t come on a regular
basis? Come when it works for you! Any questions? Call Tammera Bird at 282-5533
Tweeners Group
(Contact Paul & Sue Trcka 281-1805) This is a group designed for folks in
their 40s and 50s (single or married).
The group meets for spiritual conversation, a short powerful DVD,
dessert, coffee and laughter. Meets
monthly – times/locations TBD
Young Adults Small Group (Contact Pastor Dave or Mark Hannan at 289-1748) This
group is designed for folks in their 20s and 30s. Activities include watching
short films, having discussions, making faith and life connections, eating food
and hanging out. Meets monthly – times and locations TBD
Congregational
Conversations
Despite the ice, snow and cold, GSLC Congregational
Conversations continue! It’s a go for the remainder of the schedule.
By Thursday morning 3/8/07
all scheduled members will have been contacted either by email or phone. If
after checking you have not received notification, please contact the office to
see if your notification was missed or you need to be scheduled for a session.
Non-responders and people who previously declined can
still contact the office about attending a session. Remember that all
members are welcome to participate, especially high school or college age
members who can attend with family or friend or on their own.
Thank you for your continued flexibility and patient
attitudes as “people talking” continues through 4/19/07. Keep talking!
God’s Peace,
Rita Howe
We Need .…
The church doesn’t just “have
opportunities” for adults in youth ministry... the church needs adults in youth ministry and, more importantly, our youth
need adults. They need Christian adults
in their life as a sign that they have an identity and a destiny in life and
belong to something bigger than a team, a school, or a peer group. Chances are you know someone who is meeting
face to face with a 9th grader on Wednesdays this Lent as part of
Faith Mentorship. This is just one of
many places where people from different backgrounds, generations, and stories
come together to share life. Where might
you share?
Change for Change
During the month of March,
donations to the Change for Change program will go to Channel One.
Worship With Us
Saturday – 5:30 pm
Sunday – 8:15 & 10:45am
Education Hour
@ 9:30am
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God bless your year!
March 8 Stephanie
Schmidt, Greg Shevlin
March 9 Bob
Mulvihill, Tim Olson, Michael
Pagelkopf
March 10 Brad Christensen, Gina Curtis, Russ Snyder
March 11 Craig Mann, Dorothy Olson
March 12 Neil Jensen, Kathy MacLauglin
March 13 Jay Conn
March 14 Krista Alcorn, Patrice Roe, Erik Schlicht
March 15 Lauren Gleason, Leslie Hansen, Stephen Roe
+ For all the members of
GSLC, especially: Georgia Laures, Jeff & Debbie Laures (James, Kevin,
Raymod), Larry & Linda Laures (Kelly).
+ For ELCA congregations in
the Southeastern MN Synod, including: Evanger in Sargeant, Bricelyn Lutheran in
Bricelyn, Dennison Lutheran in Dennison, Faith in Janesville.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
559 20th Street SW
Rochester, Minnesota 55902
Phone: (507)
289-1748
Office hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Monday – Friday
E-mail info: gscsecretary@goodshepherdchurch.net
Worship Services (with Holy Communion)
Saturday 5:30 p.m.;
Sunday 8:15
& 10:45 a.m.
Staff
Dave Berg, Lead Pastor
Jack Friedli, Pastoral Assistant
Cynthia McLaren, Education & Music Director
Mark Hannan, Youth Director
Mike Thilges. Office Administrator
Vicky Mulvihill, Volunteer
Coordinator
Ellen Herder, Roger
Harty - Custodians
Happynings
Newsletter
Mike Thilges
gscsecretary@goodshepherdchurch.net
Newsletter deadline: Mondays by 4:30 pm
Web site
www.goodshepherdchurch.net
Paul Willemssen, Admin (willemssen@charter.net)