NEW Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, November 5. Don’t forget to set your clocks back.
WORSHIP
Worship With Us Online! Join us now in worship online!
Connect with us on Sundays for an encouraging Word from God and a time of worship. Are you ready to worship together?
Please use the following links below to connect online to the Sunday Church Service:
Facebook click here: Facebook
YouTube click here: Youtube
All-Saints Sunday
On November 5 there will be a 4:00 pm service for ALL SAINTS. It is Holden Evening with special music by the Choir. It is a beautiful service and GSLC highly encourages everyone to come and worship together. If you have a loved one who has passed away in the last year and would like their names added to the All-Saints Sunday service, please let the office know at (937) 298-0316 or email to office@goodshepherdkettering.com or you can pick up a form in the Narthex.
4th Wednesday Monthly Prayer Service
Do you need some time away from the busyness of life? On the 4th Wednesday of the month come join us at GSLC for a prayer service. Enjoy some time together singing and praying, while also getting some time to spend with the Lord in prayer by yourself. There will be “stations” to help you focus on open different parts of our life, if you need that, you can stay in your pew and pray, or you can just walk around the sanctuary if that is what helps you enter some prayerful space for the Lord. Come join us Wednesday, November 22 at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. All are welcome to join us!
Advent Midweek Services
On November 29, December 6, December 13, and December 20 there will be Advent Midweek Services in the Sanctuary at 7:00 pm. We will be streaming all our Advent Midweek Services on YouTube & Facebook.
OUTREACH AND SERVICES
Meal Train
Our friend Lanae Scott said goodbye to her sweet mom Winnie on 10/5. Anyone who knows Lanae, knows how much she loved her mom. The last thing she needs to worry about right now is what to eat so a Meal Train has been set up to provide small meals for Lanae & Roger Scott. They are so grateful for your support and love! Please go to the link for further details https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/zkkkyy
Food Pantry News
Next Food Pantry Sunday is NOVEMBER 5.
Your generous donations for the month of September totaled a whopping 180 items. It is always an amazing site to see all that food filling the donation bin. Thanks for your continued faithfulness to this important ministry. On October 2, food was delivered to four different feeding ministries (Feeding Friends, Neighbor-to-Neighbor, South Community, and Marshall Road Church of God) and helped support their efforts to provide food for families in these difficult economic times. We are also providing some additional support to the “Little Food Pantry” project at Oakview Elementary School. The food pantries have told us that the following items are among the most needed and useful for donation: noodles and pastas, cereals, canned fruits and vegetables, kids’ canned pastas, boxed “helper” meals, canned meats, chicken and tuna, instant potatoes, canned soups (Campbell’s or brand name Chunky soups or Progresso soups – if on sale – are especially useful because they can be stretched by adding pasta and making a casserole meal). It would be very helpful to avoid food in glass containers so that nothing can be broken.
Jeremiah’s Letter – November 19
The mission of Jeremiah’s Letter is to bring congregations together from the greater Dayton community so that together they can enhance the daily lives of individuals and families of the inner-city who find themselves in need. To help support the works of Jeremiah’s Letter, Good Shepherd will be collecting bath and bedroom linens, personal hygiene products, canned foods and cleaning/laundry supplies.
Fall Craft Fair – November 4 at 9:00 am
Good Shepherd is proud to host our annual Fall Craft Fair! Our Fall and Spring Craft Fairs have become well-attended events in our community. This is a BIG event with all proceeds going toward local GSLC supported ministries. Our craft fair would not be successful without our dedicated volunteers and the many talented crafters who rent a space from us. Consider volunteering your time to help with this fun and amazing event. Your gift of time will not only help support our ministries, but will also afford you an opportunity to meet many wonderful people and be an ambassador for Good Shepherd. If you would like to know more about volunteering or how to be of service, please contact Rich Kellstrom. There is a Volunteer Sign-up Sheet in the Narthex.
Are you a member and want to serve at GSLC?
Well becoming a Commissioner is a great way to be involved in the day to day ministries at Good Shepherd. We are looking for several commissioners to take over on October 1, 2023. Specifically, we are looking for a Finance and Administration Commissioner, a Parish Life & Response Commissioner, and a Worship & Celebration Commissioner. If you have any questions about these positions feel free to talk with Pr Jamie, Roger Bauser, or the current commissioner serving in that position. This is a great way to get involved as GSLC continues to carry out its mission to the community and the world.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITY for ALL
DON’T GIVE THE ENEMY A SEAT AT YOUR TABLE: It’s Time to Win the Battle of your Mind. This study is based on Psalm 23. If you are interested in joining an online group that will meet via Zoom, please let Pastor Jamie or Pam Bauser know. This is our next group to begin. Our in-person groups are underway. If you have not joined yet, we can and will make room for you at the table of your choice! Let Pastor Jamie or Pam Bauser know the date you prefer.
Coming up in November:
Thursday, November 9 at 1:30 pm
Wednesday, November 15 at 10:00 am
Sunday, November 19 at 6:00 pm
Monday, November 27 at 4:00 pm
Tuesday, November 28 at 7:00 pm
Email lifelonglearning@goodshepherd.com or contact Pam Bauser (937-602-8385) to request information.
Lifelong Learning
Our ADULT Lifelong Learning Classes are available online.
YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
IT’S HAPPENING! Don’t miss out!
IN PERSON ALL our youth K – 9 are welcome to come!
Meet in the Chapel!
Gather at 9:30 am
Lessons from 9:40 am – 10:20 am
Teachers Karin Linch and Sandy Rosholt.
SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Current Topic: to be announced
Facilitator: Roger Bauser
Time: 8:50 am – 9:50 am
Place: Comfort of your own home – connect and discuss with others online!
THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY for Men
Topic: Gospel Lectionary Reading for worship
The Men’s Bible Study is ONLINE on Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Bring your own coffee along with your BIBLE. The focus is on the Lectionary’s Gospel Lesson for the upcoming weekend. Come join the discussion. This is a chance to go deeper before hearing the lessons on Sunday.
Facilitator: Roger Bauser
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Place: comfort of your home – connect online!
If you experience any difficulty, please contact Roger at rebauser@me.com or call 937-299-5186.
FRIDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY DISCUSSION for ALL
Topic: Gospel Lectionary Readings for worship
Come on FRIDAY mornings! Bring your own coffee along with your BIBLE. The focus is on the Lectionary Lessons for the upcoming weekend. Come join the discussion. Everyone is welcome! No prior experience is needed. Each week the study relates to the Scripture lessons for Sunday’s worship. Drop by and learn what’s behind the message on Sunday.
Facilitator: Roger Bauser
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
For more information, please contact Roger at rebauser@me.com or call 937-299-5186.
ALL Women’s Bible Study
Living in the Holy Land TODAY
Please hold ALL those living in the Holy Land in fervent prayer.
Rev. Dr. Meghan Johnston Aelabouni is the author of our current Bible study on HOLY PLACES. She serves the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) along with co-pastor Rev. Sallly Azar at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, an international congregation in Jerusalem. She also serves as the ELCA Theologian in Residence for the Midlle East and North Africa desk. She and her family, spouse the Rev Gabi Aelabouni and their 3 children, live in Jerusalem. Our next study Holy Places: Pilgrimage is on Wednesday, November 8th at 10:30 am or 7:30 pm. The next Bible study will be available in the November/December issue of Gather Magazine. Currently, both the Bible study and the video to accompany the study are online at www.gathermagazine.org Contact Pam Bauser at psbauser@me.com or call 937-602-8385 with any questions.
Griefshare
This fall Good Shepherd is offering the updated GriefShare 4. The video content and the participant guides are well done to address the many facets of grief and grieving. Our Fall Series is underway. Come and see what a loving, supportive community can provide in the midst of loss. We meet in the Lounge at 1:00 pm. GriefShare is a place for anyone dealing with the loss of a loved one to find support and comfort in the company of others who are also experiencing loss. This ministry offers biblical, Christ-centered teaching on topics associated with the death of a loved one. The video seminar series features nationally respected grief experts and real-life personal stories, followed by a small group discussion about the weekly topic and personal grief experiences. Good Shepherd offers the 13-week GriefShare program in person and online from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Sundays. If you or someone you know is interested, please register online at www.griefshare.org or call the church office. No prior registration is required for folks coming in person. If you have any questions, contact Kathy Seim (937-901-0532) or Pam Bauser (937-602-8385).
MISCELLANEOUS
Trunk or Treat
Special thanks to all those who helped with the Trunk or Treat on Sunday. The event would not have been a success without the many donations and hard work put into it by our wonderful volunteers.
Offerings:
August year to date offerings are as follows:
Offerings $221,660 vs budget of $221,895 excluding Harmony Creek contribution.
Harmony Creek receipt of $26,250 vs budget of $22,500
Expenses $232,506 vs budget of $235,497
August monthly offerings $19,601 vs. budget of $22,672, including Harmony Creek contribution.
Electronic Giving
Don’t forget to send in your weekly tithe/offering to the church at 901 East Stroop Rd, Kettering, OH 45429 or go to our online Electronic Giving:
Electronic Giving Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is now offering the option of electronic giving for regular offerings and special offerings. Giving is done using the company Tithe.ly which is the only one endorsed by the ELCA. There are three ways to give:
1. Via smartphone using the Tithe.ly app (download via the App Store or Google Play)
2. Online at Tithe.ly
3. Via the GSLC Website which has a link to the Tithe.ly website to give directly to GSLC
The process to create an account and give is simple because it is tied to a debit or credit card. There is also a processing fee of less than 3% that you can choose to cover if desired. Benefits of Electronic Giving:
1. Ability to give from anywhere including other countries – you only need an internet connection via smartphone or computer.
2. Ability to give 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
3. Ability to choose from a variety of options where your gift goes.
4. Can give more than one gift at a time with the “Add Gift” option.
Questions: Contact Martin Pierce (937) 287-4021.
CHURCH PROGRAM DONATIONS
GSLC Lutheran Youth Corps (LYC)
Gift Card Program Did you know there is a way that you can financially support Good Shepherd at no cost to you? Through the LYC, you can order gift cards from a variety of merchants and restaurants at face value and a portion of each purchase is donated to the church to support youth programs and the First Lutheran Breakfasts. Although the percentage donated to the church may seem small, a few percent of our collective purchases can add up to a significant donation to Good Shepherd over time. Order forms are available in the Narthex. Orders placed on the weekend are normally available for pick up the following week, with the exception of some holiday periods and weeks where we do not reach the minimum threshold for placing an order. Please contact Don Bennett if you have any questions. What a great way to be faithful stewards of our resources! Click here to fill out the form: Gift Card Order Form
A PLACE FOR NEWS
ELCA NEWS:
ELCA Good Gifts. Click here.
Lutheran Disaster Response. Click here.
Lutheran World Relief. Click here.
ELCA Global Links. Click here.
ELCA World Hunger. Click here.
ELCA Disabilities Ministry. Click here.
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND NOTICES
Spring Valley Academy will be having a Vegetarian Tasting on November 5 with the doors opening at 12:15 pm and a meal and lecture starting at 12:30 pm. Location for the event will be at 1461 E. Spring Pike in Dayton due to their construction project. You can sample 30+ vegetarian recipes. Click on the link to register today! https://forms.gle/C6ztpMRja5ki6Abg8