The WELCA Triennial Gathering
“Renew, Respond, Rejoice!”
July 14-17, 2011
Spokane, WA
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Created, Saved and Gifted by God we are called to Seek, Serve and Share Jesus Christ.Register now for this WELCA Spiritual Gathering “Beyond Spirituality to Service” to be held on Friday & Saturday, July 23-24 from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Holiday Inn, Fairborn, OH. Expect spiritual renewal through Bible study, worship, singing, friendship, journaling and entertainment. In the end, you will identify avenues of service to others and learn to let God supply you with the strength you need. Information regarding this event, including registration and meal information, is located on the bulletin board in the connector.
Women’s Bible Study for April is “Holy Hospitality” from Lutheran Woman Today (LWT). The main text for this month’s study is Romans 14:1-23, 15:1-33.Should you not receive the LWT and would like a copy of the April study session, call Kate Steininger. We invite all Good Shepherd women to join one of the circles for study. Come join us for study and discussion served up with good coffee and fellowship.
Mary Circle will meet on Thursday, April 8 at 9:30 a.m. in the church lounge.
Ruth Circle will meet on Tuesday, April 13 at 9:15 a.m. in the church lounge.
Do you clip Box Tops and Campbell’s labels and donate them to a school or teacher? If so – thank you! If not…would you consider starting? It is a simple way to help your school raise money and earn equipment! If you don’t have a school, please give your Box Tops and Campbell’s labels to Paula Bennett for Indian Riffle Elementary. Thank you!
For several years a number of our members have been going to local Kroger stores to pick up dated bakery products and deliver them to a variety of shelters and seniors housing complexes. We need some extra help to assist with this project on Saturdays (probably at the Centerville and Town and Country Kroger stores). If you would like to help or for more information please call Bob Pressler.
Men, mark your calendars now! We will be part of a men’s retreat that will take place at Lutheran Memorial Camp on October 1-3. Plans are still being developed, but there is talk of doing lots of fishing in their lake and maybe doing some work projects. Can you say fresh fish fry? We’ll have more details available as they become available.
The High school youth are going on a service/mission retreat April 16-18. They will be traveling to McArthur, OH, located approximately halfway between Chillicothe and Athens. The youth will be working with Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio at their Outreach Ministries facility. Please keep the retreat in your prayers as we finalize planning and attend the retreat. Thank you!
Eat at LaRosa’s Pizzeria on Thursday, March 25 and help the Oakview Achievement Club!
Just click on this link to print the flier - Eat at LaRosas Day
When you present this flier, LaRosa’s Kettering will donate 20% of your order to the Oakview Achievement Club (tutoring program) at Good Shepherd. Dine-In, Pick-Up or Delivery! This offer is good only at the 2801 Wilmington Pike location just north of the Dorothy Lane intersection.
This week’s question: What did Paul recommend as a substitute for wine? (Eph. 5:18) – answer due March 14 @ 9:45
Answer from last week: Sodom and Gomorrah [What two cities were rained on by fire and brimstone? (Gen. 19:24-25)]
Remember a loved one or honor a special person or occasion with an Easter Lily this year. Order forms are available in the narthex. These flowers will be used to beautify the sanctuary on Easter Sunday. The price this year is $9.00 each. Please make checks payable to Good Shepherd. Be sure to order early – the deadline is March 26.
