The Good Shepherd’s Voice “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27

FEBRUARY 2014

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 600 South Enota Drive Gainesville, GA 30501

770-532-2428

www.goodshepherd.info

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Staff:

Pastor: Rev David Sieg

DCE: Wynn Derong

Director of Music & Organist:

Priscilla Jefcoat

Church Secretary: Margie Smith

Custodian: Robin Aikens

Church Council:

President: Steve Nimmo

Vice President: Brad Zimmerman

Secretary: Cheryl West

Treasurer: Faye Vogel

Financial Secretary: Sally Fuge

Church Boards & Committees:

Christian Education: Suzy Eberle*

Board of Elders:

Jim FitzGerald

Mike Gaddy*

Brad Jovaag

Stanley Longman

Dave McDowell

Todd Mershon

Frank West

Chris Worl

Evangelism: Sherry Anderson*

Parish Fellowship: Judy Brookshire*

Public Relations: *

Social Ministries: Betty Dyarmett*

Stewardship: Doug Fuge*

Trustees: Stan Dickey*

Youth Ministry: Bobbie Denton &

Tabby D’Antonio*

Altar Guild: Sherry Anderson and

Dottie Warren

Flowers: Faye Vogel

Greeters: Nancy Ponder

LWML: Sherry Anderson

Sunday School Director: Janice

Waters

Ushers: Thomas Gaddy Jr

LCEF Representative: Doug Fuge

Thrivent Representatives: Cheryl

West & Linda Rehnberg

*Church Council Members

The recent snowstorm caused many

problems: Nearby, traffic was snarled,

people were stranded in cars, children

were stranded at school, and there

were over 1,000 auto accidents. Here

in Gainesville, businesses, schools, and

churches closed for a couple of days,

and yes, it also delayed production of

this newsletter! The call committee

interviews, midweek Bible study and all

other church events were postponed.

It’s easy to become frustrated when

things don’t go as planned.

For most of us, however, the snow

was just an inconvenience. Once

settled in our homes, not having to

worry about the icy roads, the

snow also became a blessing. It was

a time to curl up with a book

or to spend more time together with

our family.

Many times something that seems to

be a problem can actually be a

blessing. We tend to complain at

first, like Snoopy in the cartoon.

But we can also, like Snoopy, rejoice

in whatever comes

o u r w a y , f o r

we remember with St

Paul, that “…the

sufferings of this

present time are not

worth comparing with

the glory that is to be

revealed to us.” God

has a plan for us – as

individuals, and as a

church.

We rejoice that he is

in control of our lives

and our destiny. We,

too, can dance and

say “snow, snow,

beautiful snow!”

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The LWML of Good Shepherd

Lutheran Church wanted to

highlight the current mission

programs that involve its own

m e m b e r s ; t h e r e f o r e ,

sponsoring this first mission

festival.

Fifty congregational members

enjoyed a “taste” of

Guatemalan black beans,

salsa, corn soup, spinach and

ham soup, flan, fried plantains and corn

tortillas while listening to the passionate

description of the recent mission trip to

A m a t i t l a n ,

Guatemala as told

by Betty Dyarmett,

Janet Fitzgerald,

Chris Worl and

Pam Jovaag.

The fellowship hall

was filled with

photo collages

depict ing the

Santa Cruz Lutheran

Church in Amatitlan

that was the base

camp for the mission

team, the surrounding

community, the local

people, landscapes,

flora, living conditions

of the eleven youth, our

mission team in action, and the culture. In

addition, tables laden with hand-woven

tablecloths, table runners, place mats,

dolls, pottery, and ministry materials lined

the perimeter walls.

Everyone was captivated by the emotional

stories and graphic pictures shared by the

mission team. Pam led the presentation

with a recap of the ministry and its growth

at Santa Cruz Lutheran Church under the

leadership of Dr. Elry and Liz Orozco and

stated the mission team’s goal – to “make

disciples” of the eleven youth and train

them to share the Gospel with their own

people. Betty recounted the experiences of

preparing and training the youth to be

disciples using a puppet ministry that tells

of God’s love for all people from creation

through Christ’s death and resurrection.

Janet shared details of the

young disciples in action as

the villagers kept coming, and

coming, and coming just to

see what was be ing

presented, how the Catholic

priest in one village stood

guard during the entire

presentation, and witnessing the sharing

of faith from a young disciple to a village

woman and her child. Chris concluded

the presentation with facts about the

Guatemalan culture and the incredible

“family” relationships that deepened

between us, our hosts – Dr. Elry and Liz,

and the unforgettable and beautiful youth

we worked with, side-by-side.

“When he (Jesus) saw the crowds, he had

compassion on them because they were

harassed and helpless, like sheep without a

shepherd. Then he (Jesus) said to his

disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the

workers are few. Ask the Lord of the

harvest, therefore, to send out workers into

his harvest field.” Matthew 9:36-37

- Pam Jovaag

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Build a Future Full of Hope

Building a solid future for Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) churches and schools is

important. Building a solid financial future for your family is important too.

Do both with an investment with Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF). When you invest

a portion of God’s blessings with LCEF, you contribute to your personal stewardship plan

and provide hope for ministries that need loans and ministry support services to stay vital

and responsive.

There are now more ways to share our blessings from God: as the number of investors

increase in our membership, our church can become eligible to receive a rebate from LCEF

on our loan. Visit lcef.org for investment information and to learn how our congregation can

get started in the Shared Blessings rebate program.

Also, a poster and some brochures are available in the information hallway between the

Narthex and the fellowship hall and on the brochure cabinet in the narthex.

LCEF is a nonprofit religious organization; therefore, LCEF investments are not FDIC-insured bank

deposit accounts. This is not an offer to sell investments, nor a solicitation to buy. LCEF will offer and sell its securities only in states where authorized. The offer is made solely by LCEF’s Offering Circular.

Investors should carefully read the Offering Circular, which more fully describes associated risks.

SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP: There

are plenty of opportunities to

serve. Get a friend to help

and check out the sign-up

sheet on the bulletin board in

the information hall to choose

your date. See Judy

Brookshire if you have any

questions.

CARNEVALE: In lieu of

Carnevale, this year the Youth

will be hosting their fundraising dinner on

March 8. See article elsewhere for more

information.

LENTEN SUPPERS: Again this year, we will

have suppers prior to the Wednesday night

Lenten services. The suppers will be every

Wednesday night from March 5 through

April 9 at 5:30. The suppers will be hosted

by various groups; menus will vary, chosen

by the host group. Cost is $3 for adults

and $1.50 for children 6 – 12. Proceeds

will be a fundraiser for the host group.

Host groups are:

March 5 - Parish Fellowship

March 12 - Choir

March 19 - LWML

March 26 - Jovaag Group

April 2 - To Be Announced

April 9 - Rehnberg Small Group

As you can see, we still have 1 date to fill.

If your group would like to participate,

please contact Judy Brookshire ASAP.

First come, first served. Support your

favorite group and enjoy a great meal!

Menus will be posted in

the bulletin the Sunday

prior to Wednesday’s

meal. This is really a

great deal – a good,

ine xpe ns ive d inne r

without cooking or dishes

to wash and great

fe l lowship bes ides!

Please join us as often as

you can.

CAR SHOW: Our fourth annual car show is

scheduled for March 15. Please see

separate article elsewhere in the

newsletter for further information.

EASTER BRUNCH: Plans are underway for

an Easter celebration. Plan to bring your

favorite brunch dish to share and join us

for this GSLC tradition. Scrambled eggs,

rolls, juice, coffee and milk will be

provided. Time and further details will be

announced later.

That’s it for now. Parish Fellowship hopes

you will take advantage of the various

events scheduled throughout the year. If

you have any suggestions for other outings

or activities you’d like to see us participate

in, please contact a member of the Parish

Fellowship committee. And – incidentally

– we’re always looking for anyone

interested in serving on our committee.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Sunday,

February 16, at 9:30 am.

- Judy Brookshire

“All you need is love.

But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.”

—Charles M. Schulz

Being in love is a good thing, but it is not the best thing. Love is a

deep unity, maintained by the will and

deliberately strengthened by habit; reinforced by the grace

which both partners ask and receive from God. On this love the engine of marriage is run; being in love was

the explosion that started it. -C.S. Lewis

FEBRUARY 2014

We continue to hold Sausage Biscuit

breakfasts each month as a fundraiser

toward sending delegates to the district

convention in September. Please support

our fundraising efforts.

All women are invited to attend the

monthly meetings of LWML on the second

Saturday and the second Tuesday of each

month at 10 am. Bible study is a major

part of LWML meetings.

Lutheran Women in Mission at Good

Shepherd, in an effort to increase mission

awareness within our congregation,

partnered with the Guatemalan Mission

Team to present “A Taste of Guatemala” on

February 2. The women prepared food

indicative of a Guatemalan menu. Photos

of the women who cooked and served the

food, as well as a sample plate are below.

LWML intends to continue hosting these

mission events, highlighting mission

outreach all around the world.

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The 2014 Rose Parade float sponsored by Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) — and the only

Christian-themed entry among more than

40 floats in the Jan. 1 parade — received

the Princess Award trophy for “Most

Beautiful Float 35 Feet and Under.”

The flower-covered float’s “Jesus

Welcomes All” theme depicted people of

various nationalities being welcomed into

a church with open doors, illustrating that

“all tribes and nations would come to

know Christ as Lord,” that “Christ has

called His church to make disciples of all

nations” and that “by the grace of God,

there is salvation for all who believe,”

according to LHM.

There is an exciting new ministry opportunity in Northeast Georgia! Trinity and Christus

Victor Lutheran Churches in Athens, Georgia, are planning on planting a new mission

congregation in Commerce, Georgia. Right now we are informing churches and people in

the area of this ministry to gauge the level of interest. Beginning a new

congregation is a big undertaking that requires the help of many of God's

people. It also presents a great opportunity to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus

Christ. If you would be interested in assisting in this venture, especially if you live

in the general area of Commerce, we would love to hear from you. Please contact

Pastor Aaron Reinking of Trinity-Athens who is leading this mission. His phone number is

(706) 789-3951 and his email is amreinking@hotmail.com. May the Lord bless and guide

you in your service to Him.

- Pastor Aaron Reinking

Trinity-Athens

THE LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES ROSE PARADE FLOAT WINS AWARD

“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity,

prosperity would not be so welcome.”

—Anne Bradstreet

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Deadline for the

MARCH

Newsletter:

February 24

I want to encourage

congregation members to

ask students what is going

on with them as we will be

more diligent in informing

the congregation what we

are doing!

One thing that we have

started is on the second

Wednesday of every

month, we will be going

out to Good News At Noon

ministry to learn and grow

with the students there.

This ministry is full of students who are

learning about Christ just as we are, and

this partnership will help everyone grow in

their faith! This is a part of living out the

mission mindset that we feel God has given

every Christian, and, hopefully this will

expand past just Good News at Noon.

We also are very excited to have our youth

fundraising dinner on March 8! We hope

everyone can attend. All tickets purchased

earlier are still valid.

As we begin the New Year, the council

begins operating under the 2014 budget

approved by the Voters’ Assembly in

November of last year. The projects and

goals described in each board’s section of

that budget require funding. As a pastor

once said, “Don’t worry, there is plenty of

money, it’s all in your pockets.” A better

way to think of that is, the Lord has

already blessed me, what is my response?

In addition to the gift of salvation, the Lord

has provided us earthly gifts of talent and

treasure expecting us to be good stewards.

Review The

Parable of the

T a l e n t s ,

M a t t h e w

25:14 – 30

a n d T h e

Sheep and

the Goats,

M a t t h e w

26:31-46. How did you do last year?

What do you intend, with the help of God,

to do this year?

- Doug Fuge

Evan Zimmerman qualified for the Hall County Spelling Bee, by winning the sixth grade competition at

North Hall Middle School.

Our trip this year

w i l l b e t o

Wayfarer Camp in

Myrtle Beach, SC.

At this camp we

will focus on

team building

and unity. When

Christ went from

city to city

b r ing ing the

Gospel, the first

place he would go

w a s t h e

synagogue. He went to the place where

people worshipped before he started

healing and converting people. With this

camp, we hope to come together in Christ

before participating in God’s redemption

plan for the world. I think its important

that our students learn God’s purpose and

his plan for the church while growing in

their faith at the same time.

- Wynn Derong

Youth News

A Senior Men’s Fellowship was planned for

Thursday morning, January 30. As you know,

that was day two of the SNOW. Both hosts,

Don Smith and Paul Clarkson were unable to

attend, however several men braved the

weather and met in the fellowship hall!

Although off to a slow start, plans are for

more fellowship times for senior men of Good

Shepherd. Dates and times will be announced

in the bulletin, so watch for it!

Senior Men’s Fellowship

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Call Committee The Call Committee has completed a

second round of phone interviews. You will

be receiving timely updates during the

month of February as the Call process

progresses. While we work, continue to

pray for the Lord to identify to us the

pastor that He knows will fulfill His

purposes among us.

If you have any questions at any time,

please address them to one of the call

committee members: Doug Fuge

(Chairman), Sherry Anderson, Tabby

D’Antonio, Austin Denton, Suzy Eberle,

Janet Fitzgerald, Pam Jovaag, Jim Walker,

Jim Wetherton, Chris Worl and Wynn

Derong.

- Doug Fuge

I have decided

to add a new

section to the

newsletter to

report on what

Wynn as a

professional church worker has been

doing. I thought it would be good for the

congregation to hear what our students

are doing as well as myself! That is the

excuse I am using to write more anyway.

2014 has been interesting so far to say

the least! Pastor got sick on the way to

church the other week so I got to give my

first message to the congregation! Many

of you don’t know this, however, DCEs

thrive in impromptu and pressure

situations. I joked with my mentor back in

Texas that if I keep getting chances like

this to lead and speak to our congregation

that I may just end up at seminary

studying to be a pastor! But I don’t think I

would ever convert to the dark side. Ha ha.

I appreciate Good Shepherd giving me the

opportunity to lead in the capacity that I

have been called. I have grown immensely. I

wanted to share a story about my friend Eric

and the work the Lord is doing through

him!!! Some of y’all may know that I have

been hanging out at an apartment complex

every Monday with people who are hurting

and don’t know Jesus. Eric and I have had a

relationship for months and months now,

and, through that relationship, he has

decided to follow Jesus!!! This is a work that

only Christ can do and it’s awesome

welcoming another brother into the family of

Christ! I’ll leave y’all with a quote from a

book I am reading by John Maxwell: “We

cannot lead anyone else further than we

have been ourselves.”

- Wynn Derong

Social Ministry

During the month of December, the Food

Pantry served 27 families (54 adults and 34

children). This was a total of 88 individuals.

Eight Bibles were given to first time families.

This reflects three weeks of service since the

church was closed to the public for the

holidays the last week and a half of

December.

O u r t o t a l

numbers for

2013 were:

513 families

served: 830

adults and 619 children for a total of 1,449

individuals. Sixty-nine Bibles were

distributed. This count was for eleven

months. Due to construction we did not

open the pantry until February last year.

We are truly blessed with a congregation

who is concerned for the wellbeing of those

in need in our community. Your generosity

and support of the food pantry is greatly

appreciated.

Item for February: Support Souper Sunday

with a donation of canned soup all month.

This month our budgeted contributions

were $1,000 to CALMS (Central American

Lutheran Mission Society) and $2,500 to

University of Georgia Campus Lutheran

Ministry.

- Betty Dyarmett

DCE

A girl returning home from Sunday school

expressed disappointment with the class’s reaction

after the day’s lesson. “We were taught to go into all the world and make disciples of all nations,” she said, “but we just sat!” —Source unknown

Super Souper Bowl!!

Thank you to all

who donated

soup for the

annual Thrivent

Souper Bowl

Sunday. We

received 150

cans of soup and

19 other soup

products (noodles, etc). All soup

collected will be donated to the Good

Shepherd Food Pantry. If you forgot your

soup – Betty tells me that soup is the

collection for the month and will be

welcome any time. Thank you all again.

- Cheryl West

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Dec Actual Dec Budget $ Change

Income $ 30,662.36 $ 37,194.00 $ (6,531.64)

Expense $ 20,138.39 $ 31,546.66 $ (11,408.27)

Net Ordinary Income $ 10,523.97 $ 5,647.34 $ 4,876.63

Net Income $ 23,759.52 $ 5,647.34 $ 18,112.18

YTD Actual YTD Budget $ Change

Income $ 240,985.99 $ 328,812.00 $ (87,826.01)

Expense $ 229,014.42 $ 328,722.11 $ (99,707.69)

Net Ordinary Income $ 11,971.57 $ 89.89 $ 11,881.68

Net Income $ (466,344.32) $ 89.89 $ (466,434.21)

Total receipts were $53,450 for December, with $16,814 coming from Capital Campaign

pledges.

Offering receipts for December were down $6,532 or -17.6% to budget. Total offerings

increased up $2,577 or +9.2% to last year.

Snapshot of Twelve Month Financial Results - Through twelve months the net ordinary

income $11,882 over budget (offerings were down $87,826, offset by expense savings of

$99,708).

Building Project Summary - $137,433 has been collected in pledges, and $618,099 has

been spent through the twelve months on the new building.

FINANCIAL REPORT Brad Zimmerman

Thank you all for your contributions to the

Capital Stewardship Campaign (CSC). As of

January 19, 2014, the CSC has received

$646,847.76. This is nearly 90% of the total

pledges of $720,047.00. The end of May is

the formal end of the CSC fulfillment

campaign. With your continued giving we

should reach 100%. Donations given to CSC

or the Building Fund after May will continue

to be used to pay down the mortgage.

Envelopes and Tax Statements are in

the narthex, please pick them up. If you

have questions, or your statement is

missing, please let me know.

The counting committee would

appreciate it if you would use your

envelopes, whether your offering is by

check or cash.

Sally Fuge

MEMBER DIRECTORIES

There have been many changes to our directory in the past few

months. New members have been added, current members have

moved and transferred their membership, thereby requiring

removal from the directory. Others have had changes in their

address, phone and/or emails. A new printing of the directory has

been made and is available on the information table. Here is a

list of the changes to look for in the new directory:

New members added:

Members removed (transferred):

Corrections or changes made:

New!

CAR SHOW Saturday, March 15

Our fourth annual car show is scheduled for

March 15. All proceeds will go to the Harvest

Festival, a community outreach program

through our food pantry. The show will run from

8:00 am through 1:00 pm.. There will be some

great cars, music, raffles and a lot of fun, AND

we will be offering a terrific breakfast for only

$6! Please plan to join us – oh, and pray for

good weather! We will need plenty of help for a

successful show. Sign-up sheets will be posted

later for kitchen and serving help; bakers – we

will raffle off cakes and other baked goodies

throughout the day; parking help/hosts; and,

most importantly – customers! Please save the

date and plan to attend! More details in next

month’s newsletter.

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We completed small group sign-ups in

January, with nineteen more people

joining one or more small groups, so we

now have about 108 people participating

in at least one group, including the choir.

We have fourteen groups meeting during

the spring semester. If you didn’t have a

chance to sign up yet, but are still

interested, please do so as soon as

possible by contacting either the small

group leader or me. The choices available

and contact information are posted on the

bulletin board near the fellowship hall.

Watch the announcements for start dates,

and please check your email, as many of

the leaders will contact members via

email.

Our members who have been participating

in small groups have found that they are a

great way to foster spiritual growth, as

well as a comfortable place to build

relationships with others in the

congregation and provide mutual care and

encouragement. Don’t miss out!

- Janet FitzGerald

Small Groups

REFORMATION RUSH HOUR: Have you listened yet on your Lutheran Radio Station

Worldwide KFUO? Reformation Rush Hour is an all new program discussing religious

news items, what’s going on around the various organizations and districts of the

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, a little church history, a segment that host Rev. Donofrio

calls “Lutheran on Purpose” in which you will hear

stories from people around the world who converted to

Lutheranism from other churches and religions and

much, much more. Weekdays at 5pm CST starting

February 3! Follow us on www.facebook.com/

KFUORadio. Streaming and archived at www.kfuo.org.”

Do not waste time bothering whether you “love” your neighbor; act as if you did. As

soon as we do this, we find one of the great

secrets. When you are behaving as if you

loved someone, you will presently come to

love him. —C.S. Lewis, Mere

Christianity

Pray for our congregation

as we go through the

process of calling a new

Pastor.

MEMBERS:

JOANN BARKLEY

LARRY CALLAHAN

GINNY CLAUSEN

DORIS ENKEMANN

NORMA HERST

KEN HOLTZ

PRISCILLA JEFCOAT

BOB JONES

BEV LIVINGSTON

VANCE LIVINGSTON

JASON RIMEIK

JERRY ROGERS

JOHN TAYLOR FAMILY

DANNY TYMCHUK

SAM WOLFORD

FEBRUARY 2014

FRIENDS AND FAMILY: COLEMAN COLLINS - (Deby Gaddy’s father)

JOEY DUNAHOO (Robin Aikens’ brother)

DONNA MERSHON (Todd’s mother)

DAN PARKINSON (Sandra’s son)

ERIC SAXTON (Robin Aikens’ friend)

ROBIN WALKER (Sherry Anderson’s friend)

GREG PHILLIPS (Aikens’ brother-in-law)

MARK IVESTER (Berghel’s friend)

JOHN TONTALA (Faye Vogel’s brother-in-law)

DORIS SMITH (Sandy Parkinson’s friend)

BETTY JEAN CORN (Deby Gaddy's aunt)

TAMMY YAGLE (Sherry Anderson’s co-worker)

NANCY BOULWARE (Karen Pieschke’s sister-in-law)

JEF COLLINS (Deby Gaddy’s brother)

ANTHONY & CARTER TRUONG (Susan Stokes’ son

& grandson)

CINDY BRADLEY & LISA NGUYEN (Susan Berliner’s

sister & niece)

NICHOLAS FOLKENS (grandson of Ponder’s

neighbor)

TONY ROEHL (son of Carla Roehl)

JENNIFER LAGRANGE (Pam Jovaag’s sister)

LINDA HARDY (Judy Smith’s friend)

KEN THOMAS & MOTHER BILLIE (Ponder’s friends)

SHEILA (Lori Lake’s friend)

RACHEL PIESCHKE (Craig & Karen’s niece)

PAULINE TURNER (Gloria Dickey’s sister)

MARIE JONES (Denise House’s aunt)

DON HEILMAN (Judy Smith’s brother)

CARLYLE WACKER (Ponder’s friend)

RYAN WEST (Wynn Derong’s cousin)

SUSAN STOKES

EDITH ENGLE (Edie’s mother)

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2/2/2013 SCOTT & PATTI WEBBER (1)

2/3/1968 RAY & SUSAN NIERMAN (46)

2/9/1958 HENRY & MARTHA LITTLE (56)

2/12/1994 JERRY & LEISHA ROGERS (20)

2/14/1986 MIKE & DEBY GADDY (28)

2/21/1957 BOB & MARY LOU BERGHEL (57)

2/26/1959 BOB & ELLEN CRAVEN (55)

2/1 JENNIFER ZONTS

2/3 JESSICA BERLINER

2/3 SARAH BERLINER

2/3 ZAK MILLER

2/4 KEN JACKSON

2/5 CAMERON MCCARTHY

2/6 HAYLEE STEPHENS

2/7 SUSAN BERLINER

2/9 MARILYN CLARKSON

2/10 JOHN SEVERINO

2/13 JAMES THAYER

2/14 GEORGE WORTON

2/15 ANNETTE KING

2/15 LOREN SMITH

2/16 DAISY EDWARDS

2/16 MICHELE STEPHENS

2/18 BRENDA FITZPATRICK

2/18 KATHLEEN MAYFIELD

2/19 DORIS ENKEMANN

2/20 ABIGAIL MEYERS

2/20 ANDREW MEYERS

2/20 PATRICK MEYERS

2/22 JERRY WILLIAMS

2/23 MATT LINDER

2/26 MARIE THAYER

2/27 BRAD ZIMMERMAN

TERRY & KIAYA GLOSSER (Weisensel’s

friends)

WYC ORR (Phil & Laura Dennis’ friend)

JOANNA NICHELSON (Mavis’ niece)

ANDY LAJEUNE (Pam Jovaag’s nephew)

BETTY DUDA (Pam Jovaag’s mother)

DENNIS THAYER (Marie & James’ son)

CHARLES ROBISON (Priscilla Jefcoat’s

father)

BOB KLINE (Janie Owen’s cousin)

MASON PONDER (Joe & Nancy’s grandson)

AVERI SMITH (GHS student)

JAMAL BROWN (GHS student)

KRISTIE HAMBY (Carla Roehl’s friend)

BOB (Lori Lake’s friend)

LARRY RICHEZ (Denise House’s brother)

KATHERINE WHITMIRE (Ken Anderson’s

aunt)

What do the following

have in common?

Reading glasses

Coat

Bible

Basket

Ice Chest

Silver broach

These items and several serving

dishes were all left behind! The coat

is on the coat rack, the dishes in

the kitchen, and all other items are

under the information table. If they

belong to you - please take them

home.

With Special Thanks --

God’s Spirit Shines Through In People Like You

We would like to Thank our Good Shepherd Family for all the

cards and kind expressions of sympathy in the passing of my

mother, Mildred Rehnberg. A special Thanks to our 2 A.M. Friends

(Small Group) for the beautiful flowers, and to Pastor Dave Sieg for

his prayers and encouragement that helped us get through a tough week.

Steve & Linda Rehnberg & Family

Please check to see when you are scheduled to serve and put it on your personal calendar

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Areas YOU can serve:

Altar Committee - to set up for communion, etc.

Care Committee - visit sick & homebound, take flowers/food

Flowers - donate to flower fund to provide flowers for the altar

Food Pantry - help distribute food to the needy

Greeters - greet members and visitors at both services

Refreshments - bring and serve refreshments between services

Small groups - host and lead Bible study

Trustees - help with maintenance of church property

Ushers - hand out bulletins, help with communion at both services

...and many other areas! If you see a need,

volunteer to help!

DATE SERVICE ELDER/LAY READER ACOLYTE USHERS ALTAR GREETERS

FEB 2 8:30 AM Brad Jovaag Marie Jim & Karen Walker Faye Vogel Bobby & Robin Aikens

10:45 AM Chris Worl Haylee Thomas Gaddy & Edie Engle Cheryl West

Tony & Michele Stephens

FEB 9 8:30 AM Mike Gaddy Madison Ken Anderson & Ken Jackson

Karen Walker

Chuck & Betty Dyarmett

10:45 AM Jim FitzGerald Kyle Austin Denton & Ken Jackman

Dottie Warren Don & Margie Smith

FEB 16 8:30 AM Frank West Renae Rick Waters & Jim Giannone Robin Aikens

Ken & Bonnie Jackson

10:45 AM Todd Mershon Tyler Stan & Gloria Dickey Sherry Anderson

Craig & Karen Pieschke

FEB 23 8:30 AM Jim Walker Christian Karen Walker Rick & Janice Waters

10:45 AM Dave McDowell EmmalLynn Todd & Mitchell Mershon

Sherry Anderson

Ray & Susan Nierman

DATE FLOWERS REFRESHMENTS

Feb 3 Don & Margie Smith (2) Janice Waters

Feb 9 Dave McDowell (2) Karen Pieschke

Feb 16 Jack & Doris Enkemann (1)/ Lili Smith (1)

Feb 23 LWML Biscuits

News from the Flock

Members from 0 to 100 celebrate life in the family of Christ

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Addison Christine Eberle was born

January 24 at 10:53 am. She was 6 lbs

8 oz and 20 3/8" long. Addie and

mommy are both doing great! Daddy

and big brother Charlie are very proud!

Dear Good Shepherd family,

When I finally was able to return to church last Sunday (January 5), I had

no idea what a wonderful surprise awaited me! So many of you warmly

welcomed me back, and it touched my heart to learn that there were

special flowers and a special prayer in recognition of my 100th birthday.

I never imagined that following the service, I would be escorted to a

surprise gathering for me in the fellowship hall, with a marvelous table

of delicious refreshments, a spectacular, enormous birthday cake,

balloons and decorations, gifts and a collection of birthday cards from

so many people. Hearing my church family sing “Happy Birthday” and

sharing the occasion with so many of them truly made the memory of

this milestone birthday one I will always treasure. God has blessed me

in making me part of Good Shepherd, and I thank Him and all of you.

Love in Christ,

Emily Willers

OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Thurs 9 AM - 3 PM

Fri 9 AM - 12 PM

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

February 2013 Check our website (www.goodshepherd.info) for calendar updates

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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2 Groundhog Day SOUPER BOWL

SUNDAY

9:45 am Sunday school & small groups 12 PM MISSION - GUATEMALA

3 1:30 pm Food Pantry 6 pm Fitness & Fun for women

4 9:30 am Evangelism at the square 1:30 pm Food Pantry

5 10 am Food Pantry 1:30 pm Midweek Bible study 6:30 pm HS Youth 7:30 Choir

6 10 am SR Men’s Fellowship 10 am Food Pantry

7

3 pm Cleaning

8 9 am Aikens small group 10 am WML meeting

9 9:45 am Sunday school & small groups Youth Painting Day

10 1:30 pm Food Pantry 6 pm Fitness & Fun for women

11 9:30 am Evangelism at the square 10 am LWML Circle 1:30 pm Food Pantry

12 10 am Food Pantry 1:30 pm Midweek Bible study 6:30 pm HS Youth at Good News 7:30 Choir

13 10 am Food Pantry

14 Valentine’s

Day

3 pm Cleaning

15 9 am Aikens small group

16 9:45 am Sunday school & small groups

17 President's

Day 1:30 pm Food Pantry 6 pm Fitness & Fun for women

18 9:30 am Evangelism at the square 1:30 pm Food Pantry

19 10 am Food Pantry 1:30 pm Midweek Bible study 6:30 pm HS Youth 6:30 pm Council 7:30 Choir

20 10 am Food Pantry 6:30 pm Cleveland small group

21

3 pm Cleaning

22 9 am Aikens small group

23 9:45 am Sunday school & small groups 1:30 pm Anderson small group

24 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE 1:30 pm Food Pantry 6 pm Fitness & Fun for women

25 9:30 am Evangelism at the square 1:30 pm Food Pantry

26 10 am Food Pantry 1:30 pm Midweek Bible study 6:30 pm HS Youth Bowling 7:30 Choir

27 10 am Food Pantry

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3 pm Cleaning

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

“Welcoming people home to life in the family of Christ”

Sunday 8:30 am Worship

9:45 am Sunday School

10:45 am Worship

Church Office Hours Monday -Thursday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

770-532-2428

gslcsecretary@gmail.com

www.goodshepherd.info

The Good Shepherd’s Voice

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

600 S. Enota Drive

Gainesville, GA 30501

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On February 2, we celebrated “The

Purification of Mary and the

Presentation of Our Lord,” recalling

how Baby Jesus’ parents brought him

to Jerusalem and to offer a sacrifice.

Two “church elders” met them:

Simeon, who we assume was elderly

because he was ready to die, but for

his longing to see the Messiah; and

Anna, who was 84 — a “senior

citizen” by any account (Luke 2:22-40).

Their years didn’t make them elders, though, as much as

their wisdom and faith. Simeon was “righteous and devout.”

He came to the temple as the Holy Family did because

when the Spirit guided him to go, he knew the divine voice.

Then, despite the Messiah’s improbably young age, Simeon

recognized Jesus and spoke God-given words about him.

Anna was a “prophet” who had spent countless hours in the

temple, fasting and praying. Upon meeting the Christ-Child,

she promptly began praising God and speaking about Jesus

to all who would listen.

Who are your elders in the faith? Whatever their age,

doubtless they live out their faith by waiting on and listening

for the Spirit, praising God regularly and speaking of Jesus

to others.

2014