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F R O M T H E P A S T O R By Pastor David K. Groth

“ B E C A R E F U L A B O U T T H E H E R O E S Y O U C H O O S E ” The other night I caught ten minutes or so of the film, “Last Day at Lambeau”. The title has a sort of “End Times” ring to it, as if it were pointing to the day when “the heavens will disappear and the elements will be destroyed by fire.” So I was half expecting to see convincing graphics of an asteroid taking aim at and wiping out the famous football venue. Or perhaps the title suggests those days just before the Last Day when strange and evil things happen, like “the abomination which causes desolation standing in the holy place.” For some Packer fans at Lambeau, that could only mean that Jay Cutler is suiting up in green and gold and taking snaps as the starting quarterback. In reality, the film is a documentary about Brett Favre’s ugly divorce from the Green Bay Packers, and how he would eventually come back to Lambeau wearing purple and playing for the dreaded Vikings and trying for all his worth to beat his former teammates in front of his former fans. Of course, Favre and the Packers have since “kissed and made up,” but the painful memory lingers. On the topic of loyalty, one commentator said, “Your heroes don’t care nearly as much about you as they do about themselves.” Another said, “You can buy a player’s jersey, but if it’s in his best interest to move on and play for another team, he will. You’ll have nothing but a dated jersey for which you paid much.” Of course, the players are all coached to say the right things: “It’s such a privilege to play for this storied franchise” . . . “before the best fans in the world” . . . “looking forward to contributing to this team in any way I can” . . . “being a part this great city.” But we all know they’ll be using those very same stock phrases in a few years when they are traded to another team in another city. Dean Lowry, one of the Packer’s drafts earlier this month, grew up in Rockford as an ardent Bear’s fan with dreams of playing for them in Chicago. Of course, now that he’s been drafted by the Packers, “I’m all green and gold.” A year or two from now, he might be all “silver and black” or “blue and gold” or maybe just ”black and blue” and retired. Be careful about choosing your heroes because most of them have a short shelf life, and don’t care nearly as much about you as they do about themselves. Even Vince Lombardi finished his career coaching for the Washington Redskins. There is, of course, one who cared more about you than himself. “God shows his love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Rom. 5:8). Anyone who goes to a cross for you clearly cares more about you than himself. He was/is more loyal to you than you could ever be to him. “If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself” (2 Tim. 2:13). Every year, I remind myself not to care too much about the Packers or Badgers or Brewers. My guess is most people in the world don’t even know they exist, and how their

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seasons go doesn’t even register on their radar. This is probably a good measure of how important these things are in the grand scheme of things. Moreover, those who play for these organizations are temporary heroes at best. Sooner or later, they will move into obscurity. We all do. However, Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. He will not change his tune about us or his love for us. He will not succumb to old age or bad knees or obscurity or death. He will not be lured away by another team or a greater income. In Holy Baptism, God has made his home with us and even in us and has promised, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you” (Deut. 31:6). Pastor Groth

F R O M T H E P R I N C I P A L By Amy Gromowski

“ C A N ’ T S E E T H E F O R E S T F O R T H E T R E E S ”

6th grade often gives me a blank stare when I use idioms in the classroom. For example, when a student has blurted out, “My dog ate a dead mouse last night!” in the middle of religion class, I have been known to say, “I’m not sure what that has to do with the price of tea in China, but thanks for sharing.” (It took them about 6 months to actually understand what that meant no matter how many times I explained it.) But lately, with the end of the school year upon us and their attention spans completely gone, they have been missing the forest for the trees. In other words, they can’t see the answer in front of their faces because they are too busy looking in obscure places.

When I reflect back on this school year, it would be easy to see only the negatives. Without looking at notes, I can remember the following: 1 broken arm, 1 broken toe, 1 broken leg, 1 broken finger, 1 nostril glued back together, and most recently, 1 bee sting inside a nose where the bee quite unexpectedly flew. And the worst of all - the loss of 1 parent.

Thankfully, most of this list didn’t happen during school hours, however, these events will forever remain attached to the phrase, “Remember the year when….”. But, how often do we miss the forest for the trees? We are so busy worrying about the pain and suffering in our lives we miss the blessings that come out of bad situations. It would be easy to complain about the negative impacts each of the above incidents had in the lives of our students without even glancing at the positives they brought. The death of the parent brought us closer together as we supported this family, surrounding them with God’s love, reminding them and us how we work together in the body of Christ. The broken leg, arm, toe, and finger, kept us ever mindful of how beautifully and wonderfully we are made in the image of our heavenly Father as he heals our aches and pains. Even the split nostril had a positive effect in reminding me to do an inspection of the underside of the playground equipment.

9 When put into a new light, we can join with the apostle Paul in celebrating our negatives as we say, “I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities; for when I am weak, then I am strong.” (2 Cor. 12:9-10) In other words, stay focused on Him, because he cares for you.

This summer it is my prayer that we all remain strong in the Lord as we look for the positives in every situation rather than losing sight of the forest because the trees are in the way.

In His Service,

Amy Gromowski

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“ H E A R I N G L O O P ”

Esther Uttech died earlier this year. Esther was 101, a charter member of Good Shepherd, a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother . . . and a grand old woman! Good Shepherd meant a lot to Esther and her husband Martin. And they meant a lot to Good Shepherd.

In any event, in Esther’s memory, her family would like to help install a hearing loop in our sanctuary. Esther was hard of hearing, and a hearing loop would have helped her immensely. Many folks with hearing loss (as they struggle to hear the sermon, readings and the prayers), find worship frustrating, stressful, even pointless. In most cases, hearing loops are an easy fix for this frustration. Hearing loops are quickly becoming the system of choice for churches, theaters and schools to bring clear sound to people with hearing loss. The system is nearly invisible – installed underneath the carpet, and works by tuning directly into the hearing aids and cochlear implants already worn by our members. Anything that goes through the sound system is transmitted directly to the telecoils within the hearing aids themselves. This eliminates most of the white noise in the background, and the sound, I’m told, is crisp and clean. (Most hearing aids and all new cochlear implants now automatically come with these telecoil sensors.)

A few weeks ago I did a wedding here at Good Shepherd and was visiting afterwards with one of the guests. We were having a nice conversation. I noticed he had a hearing aid and asked him if he had ever been in a place with a hearing loop. His face lit up and he said, “Yes, and it is spectacular!” He said his wife’s hearing is fine and usually he asks her for words that he missed. But where there’s a hearing loop it works the other way around. His wife starts asking him what was said.”

As I mentioned, Esther’s family would like to help us install a hearing loop in our sanctuary. Realize, none of them live in Watertown. None are members of Good Shepherd. They are just grateful to the Lord and our church for taking good care of Esther in her last years. Nevertheless, I think it’s extraordinarily generous of them to do this for us!

Hearing loops are not cheap and though Esther’s family will take care of most of the cost, they cannot take care of the entire cost. Our goal then, is to raise $1,000. Please use the attached envelope for your donation. It can be placed in the offering plate or be returned directly to the church office. Any amount above and beyond $1,000 will go toward improving the quality and energy efficiency of the lighting within the sanctuary, a project the trustees are hoping to tackle this year. (Envelopes will be provided in the church bulletins & narthex also.)

Remember the promise: “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17). With that in mind, I know a hearing loop will be a great addition to our sanctuary. Thank you for your generosity!

Sincerely, Pastor Groth

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If you don’t see your name listed for birthdays this month and you should

be, please give the office a call to update our records. Thank you. Dee HAPPY BIRTHDAY-JUNE/JULY!

Villegas, Alexander JUN 1

Wildes, Brielle JUN 1

Wegner, Mary JUN 2

Brunning, Christopher JUN 3

Grosnick, Philip JUN 3

Neils, Daniel JUN 3

Robinson, Heather JUN 3

Sommers, Tammy JUN 3

Vaughn, Jr., Edward JUN 3

Finger, Erica JUN 4

Godfroy, Brandt JUN 4

Rennhack, Austyn JUN 4

Kramer, Jerry JUN 6

Algiers, Sydney JUN 8

Fox, Patricia JUN 8

Naatz, Steven JUN 8

Schoebel, Damon JUN 8

Zastrow, Philip JUN 8

Fiess, Benjamin JUN 10

Kelm, Peter JUN 10

Schwantes, Kenneth JUN 10

Abel, Darla JUN 11

Hunter, Brandon JUN 11

Jones, Emma JUN 11

Jones, Erin JUN 11

Schubert, Gabriele JUN 11

Wheeler, Benjamin JUN 11

Wrolstad, William JUN 11

Baumann, Raymond JUN 12

Menzel, Nash JUN 12

Milbrath, Alexander JUN 12

Spreitzer, Ava JUN 12

Hall, Garrett JUN 13

Joas, Rosemary JUN 16

Lischka, Thomas JUN 16

Maynard, Brenda JUN 16

Panas, Ellen JUN 16

Taugher, Margaret JUN 16

Pederson, David JUN 17

Rubocki, Leighton JUN 17

Schoenike, Irma JUN 17

Baumann, Ruth JUN 19

McGuire, Tim JUN 19

Schultz, Nicholas JUN 19

Bilgrien, Barbara JUN 20

Daniels, Amy JUN 20

Groth, Charlotte JUN 20

Hunter, Keagan JUN 20

Peplinski, Braden JUN 20

Rieder, Lou JUN 20

Berndt, Eunice JUN 21

Dommer, Joan JUN 21

Ladron, Jaxon JUN 21

Rieder, Marie JUN 21

Schram, James JUN 21

Parpart, Kyle JUN 22

Tegtmeier, Charlene JUN 23

Bilgrien, James JUN 24

Sevenz, Taylor JUN 24

Lischka, Belva JUN 25

Malo, Noah JUN 25

Allermann, Kathleen JUN 26

Budig, Zachary JUN 26

English, Jackie JUN 26

Gold, Daniel JUN 27

Wangerin, Nathan JUN 27

Brom, Kyle JUN 28

Godfroy, Keith JUN 28

Cole, Ingrid JUN 29

Dommer, Jerold JUN 29

Hesse, Bart JUN 29

Block, Roy JUN 30

Demetropoulos, Tanya JUN 30

Moen, Richard JUN 30

Robinson, Heather JUN 30

Dishneau, Nicholas JUL 1

Doyle, Emma JUL 1

Rickerman-Ewert, Ily JUL 3

Wegner, Aaron JUL 4

Honadel, Brooke JUL 5

Moen, Sharon JUL 5

Ballou, Nicholas JUL 6

Menzel, Abigail JUL 6

Seeber, Ruth JUL 6

Genz, Jill JUL 7

Heese, Dani JUL 7

Unterholzner, Cora JUL 7

Wheeler, Conor JUL 7

Felkner, Audrey JUL 8

Groth, Stephanie JUL 8

Morris, Rylie JUL 8

Wildes (Gnabasik), Nicole JUL 8

DeClue, Deborah JUL 9

Hasslinger, Joseph JUL 9

LeMacher, Janaan JUL 9

Roeseler, Kenneth JUL 9

Rubocki, Megan JUL 9

Villegas, Abbygail JUL 9

Fischer, Jaime JUL 10

Schwartz, Ruth JUL 10

Degner, Vernon JUL 11

Zimmerman, Roger JUL 12

Draeger, Allen JUL 13

Schneider, Andrew JUL 13

Wilson, Wendell JUL 13

Zastrow, Jerome JUL 13

Hoeft, Brenda JUL 14

MacMartin, Jonathan JUL 14

Tietz, Trevor JUL 14

Jones, Stan JUL 15

Neuberger, George JUL 15

Wegner, Brynleigh JUL 15

Wildes, Alexis JUL 15

Bely, Danielle JUL 16

Bertel, Kasen JUL 16

Prockl, Lisa JUL 16

Reichert, Richard JUL 16

Riesen, Logan JUL 16

Algiers, Taylor JUL 17

Gerlach, Michelle JUL 17

Glaznap, Keith JUL 17

Haversack, Bernadette JUL 17

Krueger, Mary Jane JUL 17

Kuhnle, Judith JUL 17

Bilgrien, Bret JUL 18

Taugher, Victoria JUL 18

West, Alice JUL 18

Ladron, Madilyn JUL 19

Lapin, Suzanne JUL 19

Lippert, Wendy JUL 19

Schmidt, Edward JUL 19

Bilgrien,Ryland JUL 21

Buchholz, Karen JUL 20

Hall, Brittany JUL 22

Hesse, Andrea JUL 22

Malo, Amy JUL 22

Stockhus, Brady JUL 23

Naatz, Jody JUL 24

Bradley, Evelynn Sue JUL 25

Thompson, Amber JUL 26

Godfroy, Lisa JUL 27

Groth, David JUL 27

Weber, Diane JUL 27

Bartels, Gail JUL 28

Zimdars, Diana JUL 28

Fisk, Sarah JUL 29

Gauerke, Millie JUL 29

Neuberger, Patricia JUL 29

Morris, Zane JUL 30

Schwantes, Judith JUL 30

Troyke, Albert JUL 30

Behling, Timothy JUL 31

Melcher, Arthur JUL 31

Phillips, Amy JUL 31

Wickus, Lois JUL 31

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P A R I S H N U R S E H E A L T H N O T E

By Dorothy Degnitz, Parish Nurse Please mark your calendar for the annual Good Shepherd BLOOD DRIVE August 15, 2016 afternoon and evening. More information will be available late July early August. Questions ask Dorothy Degnitz

“ P R E V E N T S K I N C AN C E R W H I L E Y O U H AV E F U N I N T H E S U N ! ”

We are in the time of year where we have more time in the sun and therefore more exposure to the harmful sun rays that have been shown to cause cancer. The skin is the largest organ of the human body. It's size (about 20 square feet in an average adult) and its external location make it susceptible to many diseases, discolorations and growths, as well as damage from the environment and aging. One of these conditions is skin cancer. In skin cancer the one type of cell grows without limit in a disorganized way, disrupting and replacing normal tissue and their functions. There are three main types of skin cancer – Basal cell and Squamous cell cancers are curable. Melanoma is curable only when detected early. The following suggestions will help you prevent skin cancer:

Avoid outdoor activity between 10 am and 4 pm, when the suns rays are the strongest.

Follow the “shadow rule”: if your shadow is shorter than you are, the damaging rays are at their

strongest and you will likely get sunburn.

Seek shade whenever possible or use an umbrella to provide some shade.

Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. Be sure to apply

enough sunscreen -about 1 ounce per sitting for a young adult. Reapply sunscreen every two hours, or after swimming or sweating. Remember that sand, water and even snow reflect the sun's harmful rays so you can burn faster.

Wear sun protective clothing and accessories, such as a wide brimmed hat and sunglasses. Cotton

clothing with a tight weave and glasses that are marked that they block 99 to 100% of ultraviolet rays. DANGERS OF EXCESSIVE HEAT: When the temperatures are in the 90's or over 100 for days we need to be aware of the conditions of the very young and the very old who have more trouble controlling their body temperature. We need to watch for signs of dehydration and heat stroke. If someone is flushed, thirsty, has a rapid pulse they need help to get water or other cool fluid and either move into air-conditioned space or a fan. Cool wet clothes may help as well. To prevent dehydration be sure to drink enough cool water or drinks with sugar and salt in. Avoid alcohol and caffeine for both make the problem worse. If someone is confused and is no longer sweating and has a high temperature or skin feels hot to the touch, he/she could be having a heat stroke. That is a medical emergency, call 911 and begin cooling measures immediately. Spiritual Health: While we are having our fun in the sun this summer let us not neglect the routines that protect our spiritual health such as regular devotions and Sunday services whenever possible. It can be fun to find a local church when you are traveling and meet new people and perhaps even bring back to Good Shepherd a new idea. 3 John 2 “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you even as your soul is getting along well.”

Your Parish Nurse,

Dorothy E. Degnitz RN, BSN

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S A N D W I C H E S I N T H E P A R K Summer will soon be here – at least according to the calendar. We are starting to gear up for Sandwiches in the Park which will be every Friday starting June 17 and running through August 26. Bag lunches that we provide for families with children include the choice of a meat, cheese, or peanut butter sandwich, fresh vegetables (finger food), fresh fruit or fruit cup, a snack item (cookies, granola bars, pretzels, etc.), white or chocolate milk (100% fruit juice if not able to drink milk) and yogurt sticks or frozen pops.

In order to help with supplies, the Giving Tree will be set up for items such as Zip Lock sandwich bags, creamy peanut butter, grape jelly, Zip Lock sandwich bags, Paper towels, napkins, Zip Lock sandwich bags, and yes Zip Lock sandwich bags – we need a lot of them each week – 1 for a sandwich, 1 for fruit, 1 for vegetables, and maybe 1 for snacks – so we really can’t have too many when figuring 11 weeks averaging 80-90 lunches per week. Bread and buns will again be provided by Brownberry Ovens delivered by Dr. Dan Lapin once a week for all three churches involved. We need to purchase meat, milk, fruit and vegetables every week so monetary donations would also be appreciated. If you would like to help make lunches on Friday mornings or help serve the lunches, or have any questions about the program call Nora David at home (261-1287) or at work (261-5142). Thank you!

C A L L I N G AL L Y O U T H 6 T H G R A D E T H R O U G H 12 T H G R A D E ! Annual “Get Lost” at Lapham Peak Park! The Youth group is meeting at

GSLC on Tuesday, June 28, at 4 pm, to travel to Lapham Peak Park for a hiking outing. We will be stopping for ice cream afterwards at LeDucs in Wales. We will return to Good Shepherd around 8 pm. Please contact Heather McGuire or Charlotte Groth with questions at 920-261-2579. See you soon!

Youth Fundraiser–Glenn’s Brat House, Saturday, July 15, 10am -3pm

August Bonfire—TBD

W E E K E N D F O O D T O G O A N D G R O W As the 2015-16 school year comes to an end, the Lord continues to bless our efforts to feed the hungry families in Watertown through the very generous donations of people like you, the members of Good Shepherd. What a blessing you have been to 28 families and 82 children! During the initial four years of the program, from 2012 through June 2015, participating congregations and community donors have invested $46,000 to send home 2,827 food bags. This investment in the future of our children helped to provide 7,593 weekends when each child has enough food to eat! The last weekend Food to Go and Grow will be packed on Thursday, June 2. Extra volunteers will be needed that day. In addition to the regular bags, families have been invited to select an additional bag of food from 3:15 to 5:30 pm. Volunteers on June 2 will be needed from 2-5:30 pm. If you can come and help, you may come at any time during those hours to Webster School on S. 12th Street. If you arrive before school is dismissed (2-3 pm), please go the school office to pick up a visitor name tag and go directly to the school cafeteria. You will need to remain in the cafeteria until school is dismissed at 3 pm to insure the safety of all students. Arrival after 3 pm, go to the large set of doors on the south end of the school. The Shared Community Mission Group is already beginning to plan for the 2016-17 school year. Some very exciting expansion plans are beginning and I will keep you posted when we finalize them. Please keep us in your prayers that we all may be a blessing to those less fortunate. Support Our Students will be on August 15 & 16 this year. Last year your donations provided school supplies to 298 area children! Thank you. Mary Reichert 920-296-5674.

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AN N O U N C E M E N T S

Stephen Ministers can help when life gets out of balance. If your life or that of someone you know has shifted out of balance, consider Stephen Ministry. Call Pastor Groth 253-6735 or Kathy Wagner 261-0221. Sunday School Closing Program, June 5~You’re invited! Sunday School children have been learning songs from the musical program, Hide ‘em in Your Heart. The children will present this musical for the congregation in the sanctuary during the last Sunday School session on June 5. Hide ‘em in Your Heart features 20 Bible verses with a song to go with each verse. We hope you will put this on your calendar and plan to attend.

We are looking for people to help us on the Grounds Beautification Committee. Everyone can feel free to pick any weeds that they may see growing in any section, believe me, we will not be offended, but make sure it is a weed! If you have an interest in helping, please contact Sharon Pederson at 262-1976 TIME TO REGISTER FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS)~Online at vbsmate.com/GSLC or stop in the church office to pick up a VBS registration form (there is a paper Field Trip form to be filled out also). We are asking for a $10.00 per child donation ($20/2 children, $25/3 children). We would very much appreciate this as it will help to cover the cost of VBS supplies and materials. If you are registering online, please mail or drop off your donation marked "Attention VBS" to the GSLC office. Please make your check payable to GSLC. VBS is the week of June 13-17. Please contact Melissa Sterken or Holly Brom if you have questions. Thank you. Pastor and Karen Schempf would like to invite you to join them on a mission trip to St. Louis this coming July 31-Aug. 6. Once again, it will be a team effort with Pastor Bob Bernhardt and Sarah (Schempf) to assist with an art camp for kids ages 9-14 that will focus on positive conflict resolution using photography and computer classes. The same week members of Holy Cross will sponsor a VBS focusing on peacemaking from a biblical perspective. No experience necessary! Please contact Karen if you are interested and would like more information. Confirmation and high school students as well as adults are encouraged to come! Like last time…the price will be right! A sign up list is in the nar-thex. Contact: kschempf@goodshepherdwi.org or please call me at 920 342-1579-cell or 261-2579-school office if you have any questions. Thank you. Karen Schempf Last one for the summer, June 11, Men’s Bible Study/Breakfast, 7:30 am. Please sign up in the narthex. Thank you.

Picnic check list: make sure your calendar is marked for the GSLC Church Picnic, June 19 from 10:00 am service on; please invite your friends and neighbors, bring lawn chairs, sunscreen, sunglasses, and

dress appropriately for the weather. There will be time for fellowship as well as some friendly games including sheepshead (and some lessons from Pastor Groth). We are looking for volunteers to help with a number of tasks. Tasks where help is needed include:

tent set-up (1 hour 30 minutes)

set-up of the worship area (1 hour 30 minutes)

set-up and supervise the serving of food (1 hour 30 minutes)

supervise with the playing of games (1 hour 30 minutes)

clean-up of worship area (1 hour)

and clean-up of church (1 hour) Sign-up sheets for each of the tasks are posted outside the church office or you can e-mail Dee Kuhlman at dkuhlman@goodshepherdwi.org. If you have further questions about volunteering, you can contact: Mike Wegner 1-414-581-3822. All those in attendance are asked to bring a dish to pass, for those with the last name beginning with

A – L, please bring a dessert for those with the last name beginning with

M – Z, please bring a side dish Drinks will be provided. Please feel free to bring a non-alcoholic drink of your preference. Good Shepherd’s 16th Annual Golf Outing is scheduled for Sunday, August 7, 2016! Have you considered donating an item, talent, or experience for the silent auction? We’re also looking for sponsors for carts, holes, and the event itself. Not a golfer? Please join us for fun, fellowship and dinner afterwards. Look for more information in the upcoming bulletin announcements. Summer is here and we have been asked to continue the coffee hour during the summer. We cannot do this without your help. There is a calendar on the door to the kitchen please sign up. If you need the coffee made, we can do that, all you would have to do is plug it in. If we do not get enough people to sign up to do coffee hour. we will discontinue it over the summer and resume when school starts. Any questions please call Sharon Pederson 262-1976.

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W E L COM E NE W M EM BE R S !

HASSLINGER JENNIFER

Jennifer is a UW Whitewater grad with a degree in Business Management. She returns to Watertown and Good Shepherd. She works for BMO in the area of portfolio development for their Agriculture Department. She enjoys gardening and karaoke. She will be marrying Mike Peal on Sept. 9.

SVATOS BRIAN, JAMIE & BRYSON

Brian works in sales at Ducto-Wire in Oconomowoc. He enjoys wood working, golf and movies. Jamie is a case manager for Care Wisconsin. She enjoys family, golf, movies and gardening. Bryson attends our 3-year-old preschool Sunday School. He likes trains and swings.

MALKOWSKI RYAN

Ryan works in Madison as a Safety Pharmacologist doing drug research related to cardiovascular and neurological side effects. His wife works in the Milwaukee area as dog handler for Batzener. Together they enjoy fishing, movies, grilling and bonfires.

ROBERTS TOM, ABBEY & LUKE

Tom was recently confirmed at Good Shepherd. He is a Development Engineer at Continental in Madison. Abbey is a Physical Therapist in Sussex. Together, they enjoy the outdoors, kayaking, golf and softball. Luke is 8 months old and enjoys smiling and having his picture taken.

GUTOWSKI KIM & JONATHAN

Kim will marry Good Shepherd member Rob Kettleson next year. She has been a CNA, waitress and bar tender. Rob is in construction with TipTop Roofing in Okauchee. They enjoy family time and cookouts. Jonathan is 6-1/2 and attends Dodgeland Schools. He enjoys video games, swimming, baseball and his bike.

Hosea 6:3 .”.. let us press on to know the LORD; his going out is sure as the dawn; he will come to us as the showers, as the spring rains that water the earth."

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S AV E T H E D AT E S ! PTL Golf Outing August 7. Looking for Volunteers! Interested in sharing your talents, time and raising money for our school? Please contact Pat Neuberger 920-261-1864 or the church office. 920-261-2579. Thank you!

Church Picnic June 19. Bring your father with you! Look for details in the Green Pastures and the church bulletin.

BLOOD DRIVE August 15, 2016. Please mark your calendar for the annual Good Shepherd blood drive afternoon and evening. More information will be available late July and early August. Questions ask

Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will offer their affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on June 9, 2016. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health

problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/

community-partners.

GSLC MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY, 2016

Baptism: Daniel James Wrolstad Marriage: Cora Jones & Jarod Peirick Transfer In: Heather Drake, son Leon Drake, W2264 County B, Watertown, WI 53094 Funeral: Brianna Kurtz Address or Phone Correction/Change: Tyler Timm, 509 Clyman Street, instead of 502.

Note: Please make these changes to your current 2016 membership directory. New directories will not be printed at this time. Thank you. Dee

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Preschool Closing

Program 6pm

Bethesda 4 pm

2

8th Grade

Graduation 7pm

All School Roller

skating

3 8:30 am Chapel Service

Early Release/Last

Day of School

4

C 6 pm

5 8:00 am W/C 9:15 am B/SS SS Closing Program 10:30 am W/C

6

Church Office

Summer Hours

8 am to Noon

7

Ladies B

6:00 pm

8

Bethesda 4 pm

Health Cabinet

Mtg. 6:30 pm

9

GSLC

Life Line

Screening

8:30 am to 4 pm

Stephen Ministry

6:30 pm

10

11

Last 1 for

summer:

Men’s Bible St

7:30 am

Rev Thompson

W 6 pm

12

Dr. Paavola

8:00 am W

9:15 am B

10:30 am W/C

13

VBS all week

Meals on

Wheels

BOD Mtg.

14

Ladies B

6:30 pm

15

Bethesda 4 pm

16

Praise Practice

7 pm

17

18

Praise Service

W 6 pm

19

CHURCH PICNIC

10:00 am W

20

21

Ladies B

6:30 pm

22

Bethesda 4 pm

23

24

25

W 6 pm

26

8:00 am W

9:15 am B

10:30 am W/C

27

28

Y 4 pm

Ladies B

6:30 pm

29

Bethesda 4 pm

30

W = Worship

C = Communion

CC = Confirmation

Classes

SS = Sunday

School

B = Bible Study

Y = Youth Group

NS = No School

RJ = Resounding

Joy Bell Choir

SC = Shepherd’s

Choir

2016

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2016

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

C 6 pm

3 8:00 am W/C 9:15 am B 10:30 am W/C

4

Happy 4th!

Office Closed

5

Ladies B

6:00 pm

6

Bethesda 4 pm

7

8

9

W 6 pm

10

8:00 am W

9:15 am B

10:30 am W/C

11

BOD Mtg.

12

Ladies B

6:30 pm

13

Bethesda 4 pm

14

Stephen Ministry

6:30 pm

Praise Practice

7 pm

15

Y 10 am

16

Rev Thompson

Praise Service

C 6 pm

17 Dr. Paavola

8:00 am W/C

9:15 am B

10:30 am W/C

GP articles due

18

19

Ladies B

6:30 pm

20

Bethesda 4 pm

21

22

23

W 6 pm

24

8:00 am W

9:15 am B

10:30 am W/C

25

26

Ladies B

6:30 pm

27

Bethesda 4 pm

28

29

30

C 6 pm

31

8:00 am W/C

9:15 am B

10:30 am W/C

W = Worship

C = Communion

CC = Confirmation

Classes

SS = Sunday

School

B = Bible Study

Y = Youth Group

NS = No School

RJ = Resounding

Joy Bell Choir

SC = Shepherd’s

Choir

Independence Day is a federal holiday in the US. In the

United States, Independence Day, or more commonly

known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday to

commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of

Independence on 4 July 1776, declaring independence

from the Kingdom of Great Britain.

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Our Sun. service is televised Tuesday mornings at 8 am and afternoons at 3:00 pm as well as on Sunday at 2 pm on cable channel 98 and the high-definition cable channel 985. http://bit.ly/gslcvideo

Bible Studies

· Sun. Morning Bible Study held at 9:15 am in the Youth room.

· Men’s Sun. Night Bible Study at 7 pm Wrolstad home. Please call Jeremy Wrolstad for details. 920-248-6591.

· Women’s Bible Study held Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm in the Youth room. New members welcome. (Heather 920-285-7110) Sept.-May

· Tuesday Night Bible Study 7:00 pm Please call Rich Moen (920-988-0588) if you would like to attend.

· 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 1:30 pm. Led by Dorothy Degnitz. New members welcome! (Dorothy 261-9629)

If you have any prayer requests, please call the church office at 920-261-2570 during regular hours 7:30 am to 4 pm Monday-Friday. For the prayer chain, please call Fern Tegtmeier at 920-262-9188 . In the case of an emergency after church office hours, please call Pastor Groth’s cell phone (920) 253-6735 . Thank you.

Taxi Tokens Reminder— the Board of Human Care has taxi tokens available for those who need a ride to church services or events. Call Gail Algiers at 261-2021.

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Pastor: Rev. David K. Groth

Dir. of Christian Education:

Mr. Ronald Wille

School Administrator:

Mrs. Amy Gromowski

School Administrative Assistant:

Mrs. Heather McGuire

Church Administrative Assistant:

Mrs. Dee Kuhlman

Volunteer Coordinator:

Mrs. Bonnie Mihal

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