The LYC (high school youth group) has decided on a date and location for their summer mission trip. This summer, they will be traveling to the Blue Ridge Mountains in Taylorsville, North Carolina.
While there, we will be helping with “Kid’s Club”, a summer long VBS-like program and we will be doing volunteer work in the community.
The date for our trip is July 4-11.
Help support the Oakview Achievement Club here at Good Shepherd. All Day – on Thursday, March 25 we will receive 20% of all sales at LaRosa’s Pizza located at the intersection of Wilmington and Dorothy Lane. The fundraiser covers eat-in, carry-out or delivery on all food and beverage purchases. A flyer will be available in the narthex and on the website and must be presented at the time of purchase. Thank you for your support.
This Week’s question: What two cities were rained on by fie and brimstone? (Gen. 19:24-25) – answer due March 7 @ 9:45 a.m.
Answer from last week: Jairus’ daughter [Whose daughter did Jesus bring back to life? (Luke 8:41-42, 49-55)]
We continue to include in our prayers the people of Chile and all those working to bring relief after the devastating earthquakes. We pray also for the people and relief workers who continue with recovery efforts in Haiti.
Mary Circle will meet Thursday, March 11 at 9:30 a.m. in the church lounge. The Bible study text is Romans 12:1-21, 13:1-14. The hymn we will use to open the study is “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” – ELW 815. Refreshments will be served. Please join us for this study from Paul’s letter.
Are you ready to express your faith in an exciting, new way? Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity helps individuals achieve greater economic independence through the building of decent, simple, affordable homes. Building these homes is more than just boards and blocks. It’s sweat and smiles, borne of hard work and expressions of faith. There are many ways you can help … and they’re not all swinging hammers. Find out more by talking with Terry Powers (terry.powers@thrivent.com) and learn about this great opportunity.
Join in the fun for “Singing in the Rain,” an auction fundraiser for We Care Arts. The fundraiser will be held on Friday, March 19 at the Hope Hotel, WPAFB. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by calling Terry Schalnat, Director of We Care Arts at 252-3937.
The annual Spring Gathering on Sat., April 10 from 1 – 4 pm at Faith Lutheran Church in Dayton. Registration is at 12:30pm, the meeting opens at 1pm. Event speaker will be Bafhir Ahmed from the Dayton International Peace Museum. Mr. Ahmed will share some history of the museum and their current activities for the advancement of peace, followed by a Q & A period. Pastor Steve Kimpel will offer the opening devotion. The offering will be donated to We Care Arts and in-kind gifts will be given to Jeremiah’s Letter, Inc. An election of officers will also be held. More info. is posted on the connector bulletin board. Plan to bring your sister church members and friends and join us for fellowship as we increase awareness of the peace initiative taking place in our community.
+Feb 17 (Ash Wednesday) Confession
+Feb 24, (Lent Midweek 2) Ten Commandments
+Mar 3, (Lent Midweek 3) Apostles’ Creed
+Mar 10, (Lent Midweek 4) Lord’s Prayer
+Mar 17, (Lent Midweek 5) Holy Baptism
+Mar 24, (Lent Midweek 6) Sacrament of the Altar
Recently, our gift of over $1100 from Good Shepherd members and friends was added to the ongoing relief efforts in Haiti. The ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) increased its financial commitment to relief efforts by $2.5 million.
