May 16, 2007

People Talking – A Celebration!

Are you ready to celebrate this Sunday, May 20? The GSLC 2007 Congregational Conversation and Visioning Team Celebration begins with the 10:45 worship service, where the group Sometimes 8 will be singing. Following the service, there will be a prayer time at 12:00pm, followed by a potluck meal. At 12:45pm, Pastor Dave Berg will recap the Congregational Conversations and kick off the Visioning Team. Potluck Assignments are listed below:
Entrée item – members with last name starting with A-H
Salad/Vegetable item – members with last name I-P
Dessert – members with last name starting with Q-Z
Beverage, Bread – to be provided by GSLC

Sunday School – Many Thanks!

This Sunday, May 20 is the last day of Sunday School for this year! Thanks to all of the parents and children for your commitment to learning more about our faith! We want to especially thank the many Sunday School teachers and confirmation guides for faithfully working with our youth this year:

Caroline Anderson, Eldon Anderson, Kristie Anderson, Monica Aswegan, Marcia Belau, Mindy Bendickson, Sheila Bennett, Jacob Bertram, Tammera Bird, Jackie Brown, Jeff Brown, Kent Bruinsma, Donna Caflisch, Diane Carr, Grant Christiansen, Mara Danz, Beth Davidson, Sara Ellerbusch, Laurie Feijo, Paula Freitag, Heather Fuelberth, Jim Fuelberth, Lori Gartner, Dawn Griffin, Mark Hannan, Tyler Hansen, Ellen Herder, Juliane Herder, Emily Howe, Diane Johnson, Jim Johnson, Abby Jones, Gann Karsten, Lynn Karsten, Judy Keeler, Vanessa King, Beth Krolak, Jeff Lamb, Sue Lee, Melissa Louks, Tom Louks, Brett Lucas, Kathy MacLaughlin, Erik Mainz, Paul Mainz, Andrea McHenry, Jenny McHenry, Katelyn McNeill, Sheila McNeill, Michele Osman, David Roe, Molly Schmidt, Maxine Sims, Rich Soli, Randy Sutter, Jackie Thompson, Sue Titus, Paul Trcka, Susan Trcka, Molly Van Norman, Justin Weber, Heather Willman, Eric Woodford, Kevin Wulff.

This Week at Good Shepherd

Wednesday, May 16

9:45am Stay and Play

11:30am Widow’s Luncheon

1:30pm Lutheran Woman Today study

7:00pm High School Youth Group

Thursday, May 17

7:00am Morning Bible Study

7:00pm Sisters in Faith

Saturday, May 19

8:00am Faith in Motion

9:00am Global Mission Planning Event

5:30pm Worship

Sunday, May 20

8am-12pm Youth Car Wash

8:15am Worship

9:30am Education Hour

10:45am Worship

12:00pm Celebration Potluck

Monday, May 21

10:30am Staff Meeting

7:00pm Council Meeting (Room A)

How to Know if you Need a Car Wash

If your car is anything like mine it could use a good old fashioned hand wash. Here are some steps to help identify if your car needs a wash:

● If you can recognize dirt from last fall... you might need a car wash. ● If passengers can write their name in the dust on your front dash... you might need a car wash. ● If you have a hard time spotting your car when you park on a gravel road... you might need a car wash. ● If you think you don’t need a car wash... you might need a car wash.

Come to our Spring Car Wash on the morning (8-12) of Sunday, May 20^th here at Good Shepherd and need a car wash no more. We’ll wash your car and clean on the inside. All raised funds go directly to student’s church accounts for church trips, events, and this summer’s mission two trips. Any youth in Grades 9-12 who would like to work at the car wash should contact Ellen Herder at 289-5723.

A Great Big Thanks!!!

A Great big thanks goes out to everyone who made our Year-End Confirmation Retreat such a success. Thanks to all the parents who donated their time, skills, food, gas to get us there and keep us well fed. Thanks to all the students who came with open minds and were incredibly fun (as always). Thanks times 10 for the adults and high school students who drove and stayed up at the state park as leaders. And thanks times infinity to Jeff Brown! Without his thoughtful planning and leadership this retreat could never have happened.

Save Your Spot

Are trips are filling up! If you have yet to get your $100 deposit into the office please do so soon if you are planning on one of our summer mission trips. For more details on either trip visit: www.gscyouth.com

· Sr. High Mission Trip to St. Louis, MO July 22-27

· 9^th Grade Mission Trip to Red Lake Indian Reservation July 8-13

The Best Thing...

It’s not too late to register for one of the most fun things you’ll do all summer... a week of bible camp at Good Earth Village. For a week of Hiking, Worship, Creek Splashing, Arts and Crafts, Faith-filled studies and discussions, Team building, Games, Evening Campfire, Hanging out with your cabin mates, and Singing. Pick up a registration form at church or online at www.goodearthvillage.org

“No Expense” Fundraising

Scrip is a term that means “substitute money”. In recent years many non-profits have stopped selling candy, magazines, and frozen pizza and have begun working through Scrip Programs. Scrip is “no expense” fundraising because the program requires neither the church nor the members pay any additional money. The donations are made entirely by businesses. What the church does is simply to pre-pay for anything they might purchase at these local businesses. This allows the business know that the members organization it is supporting is also customers.

So, if you were going to purchase a $200 stereo system from Best Buy instead of paying $200 to the cashier at the store you would purchase a $200 scrip card (like a debit card) through church. This is what you would give the cashier at Best Buy. You still pay the same amount but the church makes a fair percentage (varies with each store). Want to be a part of our Scrip fundraising planning? Talk with Mark or Pastor Dave.

Why send your child to GEV this summer?

GEV has dedicated, energetic staff who participate in two weeks of thorough training.
GEV has cabin groups of no more than 7-9 campers and one of our staff.
GEV has a certified EMT on staff and an on-site Health Care person available 24 hours a day.
GEV has a Food Service Manager who is a Certified Dietary Manager.
GEV is an accredited camp of the American Camp Association.
GEV offers a $50 discount to campers from member congregations (because we believe so much in GEV, GSC will chip in another $50).
GEV has their own website at www.goodearthvillage.org.

Can you hear bells at Good Shepherd?

To support the purchase of handbells, Celebration and Jubilation handchimers will be taking orders for personalized cake pans and other unique baking items at the following times in the Narthex. Wed. May 16 from 5-7pm, Sat. May 19 from 5-7pm and Sun. May 20 from 8am-noon. Another great (and tasty) way to support the handbells fund drive is to stop for a sample of Butterbraids during the same times listed above. Butterbraids will be delivered to church on Thursday, May 31 and will need to be picked up that day. If you have questions or want to place an order but won't be around on the above dates, please contact Becky Bruinsma, 282-0317 or bruie1229@magnaspeed.net.

DON’T MISS THIS!

Summer Worship Arts and Music Camp – presents a children’s musical – ELIJAH – on June 11-15, 2007 from 12:30-4:30pm at the Rochester Covenant Church. This camp is for children who have completed grades 2-6. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience a week of art, handbells and singing! Call Cynthia at 289-1748 to register.

SATURDAY WORSHIP

We really need help this summer to keep our Saturday service running smoothly. Please sign up to help with the Altar Guild (communion clean-up & set-up) on the sheet in the Narthex.

Thank You!

THANK YOU to all of the youth that participated in this weekend’s services. You did an awesome job!
Sheila Bennett

Small Group Corner

May 16 9:45am Stay and Play (Nursery)

1:30pm Lutheran Woman Today study

May 17 7:00am Bible Study (Conf. Room)

7:00pm Sisters in Faith (Room E)

May 19 8:00am Faith in Motion (Hy Vee South)

May 22 7:30am Men’s Coffee (Panera South)

12:00pm Prayer Lunch (Room O)

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 fitness, by promoting a variety of physical activities, flexibility, nutrition, and rest. Starting March 24th, we'll be meeting 8:00 AM Saturday mornings at HyVee South cafeteria for devotions, and breakfast, followed by exercise session(s), as determined by the walking, jogging, bicycle, golf and tennis enthusiasts who show up. For more information, visit http://gslcfaithinmotion.grouploop.com/home.
(If you have difficulty accessing this, contact Tim.)

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. The next meeting will be May 16 at 1:30pm.

Men's Coffee (Contact Dave Herder 289-5723)

Guys - need a coffee break? Join this group for some caffeine and discussion 7:30am Tuesdays at Panera South.

Stay and Play 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. Meeting dates and times TBA.

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

Golfing for a Cause

We would like to invite you to join us at the Samaritan Bethany Golf Classic. Registration fee is $125 which includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, and the banquet. Registration will begin at 12:00 p.m. with a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. The banquet will begin at approximately 7:00 p.m. and awards will be given at the banquet. You may want to be a hole sponsor ($250), cart sponsor ($125), donor of prizes, donor of cash, or only attend the banquet ($50). Please give Bev a call at the Foundation at 424-4034. Proceeds will go to Special Nursing Equipment at both facilities. Thank you so much.

Reach Out and Touch Lives!

A volunteer driver position with Olmsted County is available. Might you be available and interested? You may drive as much or as little as you would like. You pick the days and times that work for you. Orientation, ongoing training and support are provided to assist you in having a positive experience. Information is posted at Good Shepherd Church, or you may call Luther Olson at 507-529-1314 or Betty Bluem, Driving Coordinator at 507-285-8548 or Email: bluem.betty@co.olmsted.mn.us

Habitat for Humanity

The Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity Youth United program is starting it’s first Adult Board.

When most people think of Youth United they do not think of adults but adults play a critical role in keeping our organization strong. That is why we are working hard to develop a Youth United Adult Board. The board will work closely with the youth during their committee meetings and organized events to give them the support and encouragement they need. The time commitment varies but is manageable and you will receive great support from our Habitat staff.

I encourage anyone who wants to make a difference in the life of a young person to join us for an informational meeting on May 9^th at 12:00 pm or 5:15 pm at 2200 2^nd St. SW. For any questions please contact Cody Logsdon at 252-0849 ext. 5 or vista@rahh.org

CYO Fundraising Concert

Top notch recording artist, Robert Robinson (recently touring with Laurie Line), performs on Thursday, May 24^th, 7:00 @ Autumn Ridge Church. Tickets are $20.00 and available at Christian Book and Gift store. (get more info at 529-0433). This concert is a fundraiser for Community Youth Outreach, a nondenominational mission to Olmsted County’s “high risk youth.”