Good Shepherd
 Congregational News
 & Events

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"Valentine's Day and a Half"
Saturday August 14, 2010

"Valentine's Day and a Half" will be a fun (and delicious) benefit dinner for the Youth Group Mission Trip.
Bring your Sweetheart or your friend to be served and entertained by our High School youth.
Please click the Youth Group page to read the details!

"Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he
will proclaim justice to the nations.
Matthew 12:18
 


 
2010 Church Picnic
Saturday August 28, 2010

Join us for the congregational picnic at John Tanner State Park, Carrollton GA.
Click the link below to read about Tanner Park.

http://www.gastateparks.org/JTanner


Youth Mission Trip
Spring 2011

 If you are a High School student who is interested in joining this trip,
please speak with Laura Austin or send email to the webmaster : autorip@aol.com.
If you are an adult who is interested in becoming a chaperone for this trip,
please contact the webmaster after you have completed the Chaperone Test.

Click here to read about our plans.          Click here to take the chaperone test.

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Colossians 3:17


Prayer Quilt / Prayer Shawl Ministry

As many of you know, the prayer shawls over the years have been such a blessing to those who have received them.
Kristina Aldred would like to begin making prayer quilts for those in need of prayer and comfort.
It would be wonderful if the pieces for the quilt came from our family of Good Shepherd.
If you have material pieces that could be used that you would like to donate, let us know or bring them to church. Prior to sharing, we would like for you to hold them and pray over them, that they might be used to bring comfort, peace, and  joy to the one who receives the quilt. The quilt would begin in prayer from the homes and hearts of the family of Good Shepherd.
Let us know if you would like to make donations, or if you might be interested in creating prayer shawls yourself !

May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands.
Psalm 90:17


Wednesday Nights
Resume in September

Wednesday night prayer service, fellowship, youth groups and choir practice will resume after Labor Day, 2010.

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
2 Corinthians 13:14


 

Congratulations to our 2010 Confirmands

Erica Parker, Chris Achenbach, Cameron Carder, Madeline Detraz, Madison Holzhauer,
Sarah Kutzner, Matt McTyre, & TJ Reinhard were confirmed on May 23, 2010.

Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.
Proverbs 22:6


 

Congratulations
Elana Meyers, Olympic Medalist!


Elana and her driver, Erin Pac, won the Bronze medal
in the Olympic Bobsled Competition,
24 Feb 2010!

Your church family is very proud of you!
(in a humble, Lutheran way, of course)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7GV2qPmmL0

It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.
He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he enables me to stand on the heights.
 He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
You give me your shield of victory; you stoop down to make me great.
2 Samuel 22:33-36

 


 **Babies!  Babies!  Babies!**

But Jesus called the children to him and said, "Let the little children come to me,
 and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
 Luke18:16

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Congratulations to Mike and Kristy Blair on the birth of their daughter

Sydney Larue Blair

Sydney was born on July 14, 2010 and weighed 8 lbs 3 oz.
Proud family members are grandparents, Janet & Delbert Blair
and Great Uncle and Aunt, Dave & Lil Ghrist!
Best wishes to big sister, Kaylee!

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Congratulations to Anthony and Erica D'urso on the birth of their daughter

Emma Nicole D'urso

Emma was born July 14, 2010 and weighed 7 lbs 4 oz.
Emma is also the granddaughter of Don & Joan Larsen!

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Congratulations to Michael and Barbie Franklin on the birth of their daughter

Bailey Jo Franklin

Bailey was born May 31, 2010 and weighed 8 lbs 8 oz.
Mom and baby are doing great!  Best wishes to all of Bailey's family!

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Congratulations to Chris and Kristin Martin on the birth of their daughter

Meadow Martin

Meadow was born May, 3, 2010 and weighed 8 lbs 9.6 oz. 
Best wishes to big sisters, Willow and Lily!

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Congratulations to Jeff and Beth Kyle on the birth of their 7th grandchild!

Kilyn Alise Kyle

was born May 1, 2010 and weighed 7lbs 10oz!  Little Kilyn Alise has four older siblings!
The family is very happy to welcome their new precious baby girl.

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Congratulations to Doris Boylen. She has a new granddaughter,

January Evan James

January was born April 16, 2010 and weighed 6lbs 13 oz!
Baby and mother, Hillary, are doing well!  Praise God!
 

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Thank You!

In June 2008, our congregation generously donated school supplies and toys that were personally delivered to the Balboa Lutheran Church in the Republic of Panama.   The good stewards of  their resources saved many of the toys for their children's Christmas party this week.  Our contact there (Yazmina) sent an e-mail on Christmas eve to thank us (again) for the toys that our congregation sent to them.   She included a few really sweet photos of some of the kids who attended the party.  Click on each photo below to view it larger.  Those smiles are priceless!  Thank you, LCGS, for your contributions.  Small gestures from us seem big to others.  May God continue to abundantly bless you.           

¡Feliz Navidad y Prospero Año Nuevo!

 


 

 

 
 

 There is a sign up sheet in the fellowship hall for people interested in yard work maintenance.

 

 

It may seem like a simple thing to do, but it is so very important.
The need to make people feel at home and welcome when they come to our church is extremely
important for first and lasting impressions.  
Please let us know if you are interested in being a greeter and also indicate if you would like to be scheduled 
for the 8:30 or 10:30 worship service.

 

 


 

 Have news? Please email it to autorip@aol.com.

Happenings! Events! Scheduling!
As we grow in ministry and mission it is wonderful to see all the events taking place! Become involved!

One problem that does occur, has to do with scheduling conflicts. BEFORE scheduling a meeting or event, please call the Church Office and speak with Leila, to check the calendar and to place the event on the calendar.

This is essential for every meeting or event (apart from regularly scheduled ones).
Thanks for helping us avoid conflicts!