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Welcome
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Sheep Buzz Newsletter
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ALL SAINT'S SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 5TH
If you would like to remember a loved one during our All Saints Sunday worship service, who has passed away during the previous year, please sign up using the link below.
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Semi-Annual Meeting and Thanksgiving Lunch
November 12, we will have ONE WORSHIP SERVICE at 10:00 am, followed by our Semi-annual Congregational Meeting and Thanksgiving lunch.
R.S.V.P. and sign-up for a side dish and/or dessert contributions at Sign-Up Central,
in Fellowship Hall, or Sign-up Central Online with this link. Please only sign-up in one place.
No Sunday School on November 12th
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Eye on the Magi - Written by Justin Lind-Ayres | Illustrated by Krista Schrock
As your family journeys toward Christmas and the birth of Jesus, you are invited to keep your Eye on the Magi. Through art, scripture, and prayer, this children's book offers twenty-five days of brief devotions intended to immerse families in the Christmas story. Each day in December leading to Christmas, children locate the three magi (cutouts provided) moving throughout the home in their search for Jesus. Once the magi are found, families open to the appointed day and share in a short devotional together. It is a playful way to deepen faith and enhance the Advent season. Balthazar, Caspar, and Melchior -- the traditional names of the magi -- welcome you to keep your eye on them, follow in their footsteps, and experience the wonder and waiting of the Advent season.
Buy on Amazon
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Council has now posted information including Council Minutes and more detailed financial numbers, in the Fellowship Hall. | |
Use this QR code or link to our giving platform. Look for the colorful tile labeled Southeastern Synod Pledge and make your donation. | |
Synod Pledge
Looking for a way to contribute to the Southeastern Synod? The easiest way is through our Vanco Mobile Online Giving Platform. You can donate any way you like, 1 time or set something up as a recurring donation using a credit or debit card. We will also gladly accept any contributions by check, be sure to put "synod pledge" in the memo line and place in the bookkeeeper wall slot or offering plate.
Thank you.
Donate Now
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PLEASE HELP FILL OUT OUR CALENDARS
We are in need of donations for Fellowship and Flowers on our calendars. Please use a form found in the Administrative Hallway near the front office. Thank you.
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Thank You!
Thank you to all who helped to make our "German" Harvest Festival a success. We heard stories, ate together and shared God's love with one another. A special thanks to our cooks, those who brought dishes to share and those who helped set up and clean up.
This Sunday, remember to pick up your Stewardship packets after you leave worship to deter the cost of mailing. Thank you.
Click hee for Pictures of last Sunday's events.
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This Saturday. Can't wait to see you at the show! A big thank you to all who have made this event come to life! It is certainly going to be a night to remember!
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Family Fun Night
Join us this Sunday, Oct. 22, at 5 PM for a family fun night carving pumpkins. Anyone and any age can join us. Bring a friend or a neighbor too! Light snacks and carving tools will be provided.
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Looking for all the news for our Youth? Be sure to read your Wednesday, Weekly Lamb Buzz Email. Some exciting things are happening at GSLC for all ages of our youth. Access each week on our website under the Youth Tab, the button below or sign-up to be on the e-mail list. Let Mel know at youthfamministry@gslutheran.org if you want to be included in the email blast.
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Our next blood drive is
Saturday,
November 4th from 8am – 1 pm
There is a National Blood Shortage.
The Red Cross is currently in need of every blood type, but especially O Positive.
Please consider signing up at redcross.org
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We are looking for some helpers to assist with unloading cars during this event. If you are interested, please sign up at Sign Up Central. We would like to have about 6-8 people. Thank you. | |
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Ladie's Night Out
Tuesday, October 17, at 7:00pm.
The Tavern at Towne Lake Hills East
1003 Town Lake Hills East
Woodstock, GA 30189
Sign up in Fellowship Hall.
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Card ministry at GSLC
This month we have few BREAST CANCER AWARENESS cards available.
Are you needing a Birthday, Get Well, Sympathy or a Thinking of You card? We may have just what you are looking for! Our card ministry will provide HANDMADE cards for sale in Fellowship Hall, starting this Sunday.
We are accepting donations with a minimum offering of $2.00. The BEST PART is ALL proceeds will support Youth Mission Trips for GSLC. As the seasons change, we plan to offer Fall/Thanksgiving cards and Holiday/Christmas cards. This ministry is hosted by Molly Maher, Linda Rowell and Pam Hough.
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Sign-up now available in Fellowship Hall. | |
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You May Have Been Assigned a Servant Role
If switching to a new role, please email our Office Coordinator, Melina, so she can add you to our schedules. Also, please let the office know in advance if you are scheduled, or future plans have you going away and cannot serve. Thank you.
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October Harvest for Forever Fed
CARING FOR CREATION
Next meeting: Wednesday, November 8, at 7:00 p.m. on Teams. To help care for God’s glorious creation contact church office or Reba Sumner. All are welcome!
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GARDEN OF GRACE: The garden is in transition to fall right now. We are still getting tomatoes, peppers and okra but harvest is less. The summer garden has produced abundantly this year. We have planted fall vegetables including spinach, different types of lettuce and radishes. We will plant additional beds as the weather cools.
CARING FOR CREATION: We have learned that TerraCycle, the company that recycles our oral care waste, now has items made from recycled material are available for purchase. You can learn more about by clicking on the toothbrush picture on our Caring for Creation page on our Website at https://gslutheran.org/community/caring-for-creation/
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POP TABS for Ronald McDoanld Charities
Hooray! We have found a way to continue this important ministry. Please continue to save your pop tabs and place them in the bin in Fellowship Hall.
We are no longer collecting prescription bottles. Please refrain from bringing these until we resume this program after the first of the year. Thank you.
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Godspeed and Farewell, Thomas. A basket will be available Sunday, if you would like to leave a note or token of appreciation and thanks for the many years that Thomas has served us with beautiful music for the last 16 years. We wish him well as he continues his music journey.
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Due to Trunk or Treat, Bells will not be meeting for rehearsal this week. | |
News from the SES Synod and ELCA | |
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Connect with the ELCA and Southeastern Synod
- Statement from Bishop Eaton: (October 13, 2023)
"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning?" —Psalm 22:1
Dear church,
As Lutherans, we are accustomed to holding tension between two truths. Thus the ELCA denounces the egregious acts of Hamas, acts that have led to unspeakable loss of life and hope. At the same time the ELCA denounces the indiscriminate retaliation of Israel against the Palestinian people, both Christian and Muslim. Read more...
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Latest Edition (10-3-23): Southeastern Synod E-News
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Available for any and all ages!! | |
Sunday School is now in Full Swing! | |
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Coffee and Conversation meets Sunday mornings at 9:45 AM, and is engaged in a study titled, God's Law is Love" that includes excerpts from several books of the New Testament. We will continue to meet on this study unitl shortly after the new year. Ben Setzer continues to lead this group.
Fatih Stories: continues their study of the "Book of Joy", by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, returning Sunday Oct. 22, at 9:45 AM in rm. 117. We encourage new faces to join us at anytime. The book can be purchased on Amazon.
Men in Mission: We are currently working through the Master Builders Bible for Men. We meet Sunday Mornings at 9:45 AM in rm. 118. Join us for good conversation and reflection.
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WEEK DAY BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES | |
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Monday Lunch and Learn will now be Wednesday Lunch and Learn
We recently started a new study of Hebrews titled, "Without Wavering" by Alexandra Hoover. This is a small group study with a video. We will meet in the Meeting Room at 11:30 AM. Bring your lunch and join us for this lunchtime study. We are always looking for new study partners.
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Word of Wednesday (WOW): Word on Wednesday meets at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Virtual options will be available for those not able to attend in person. We invite you to join us in our journey along the path of life with God as we study "The Serenity Prayer - a simple prayer to enrich your life" by Trevor Hudson. Lori Peters continues to lead this group. | |
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Thursday Bible Study: NEW STUDY - GREAT TIME TO JOIN US!
Starting October 19, the Thursday Bible Study will begin a study on the theology of Paul, then move into a study of his letters to Thessalonica. Bring your Bible!
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Theology on Tap is a casual, friendly gathering where we can grab a meal, a beverage, and have honest, thought provoking conversation about faith, philosophy, ethics, and ideals in a safe, non-judgemental environment. Topics change each time we meet so no need to worry about missing anything. Everyone is welcome to share some food, laughs, and open conversation about stuff that matters. | |
Theology on Tap meets next Nov. 1, at 6:30 PM
Theology on Tap continues to meet at Game Day.
We gather around 6:30 to order food, begin our discussion around 7 PM and continue till about 8:30 PM.
Stay tuned to your Sheep Buzz for additional dates into the fall as time goes by.
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Preschool Halloween Parade
On Wednesday and Thursday, Oct 25 & Oct 26, around 11:30 AM, the "Child's Play Preschool" students will be parading through the Administrative Hallway in costume. If you feel like dressing up with our staff, and passing out your own additional treats to the roughly 110 kids that attend the preschool, we can give these young kids a warm GSLC reception. Pick one day, or join us for both.
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Do you love Halloween and want to help us reach out into the community? What a great way to share love for others, especially with young families.
WE NEED MORE CAR DECORATORS!
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If you can't decorate a car, consider putting on a friendly costume and help greet the children and pass out candy.
Join us, Oct 25th, at 6 PM, and enjoy a fun evening together with our neighbors.
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We are members of Cadette Girl Scout Troop 17215! We are working on our Silver Award Project. The Silver Award is the highest award a Cadette can earn. Our project is called the Hope Project. How are we Helping Others Positively Every day? By creating "Positivity Packs" filled with household supplies for families in need including an uplifting message in each pack.
We will be collecting donations from October 1-29, 2023. We will be donating them to Papa's Pantry/Encompass for distribution.
We are asking for donations such as:
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- Sponges
- Dish detergent
- Bandaids
- Hydrogen pyroxide
- Neosporin
- Powder Laundry detergent
- Lysol Wipes
- Bar soap
- Ziploc bags
- Paper Towel
- Paper Plates
- Utensils
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- Household Cleaners
- Toilet Paper
- Cooking Oil
- Peanut Butter/ Jelly
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Shelf Stable Milk
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Microwavable Meals
- Boxed Potatoes
- Canned Tuna/Chicken/Ham
- Hamburger/Tuna Helper
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Unable to shop for our list?
Use the QRcode or link below and sponsor a bag for $10, $20, or $25.
Follow our project's progress on our Facebook page -The Hope Project-GS Troop 17215 www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550099817477
Thank you for helping us make the world a better place!
Cadettes Lily, Sophia and Madeleine
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A Fall Home Build for Habitat for Humanity | Lutheran Coalition
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Read about Di 'Ana - Homeowner for 2023 Fall Build in Marietta, GA
- Sign up for Fall Build on our website. Click the button below.
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Consider bringing a food donation and leave in the barrels on our front porch.
We are now scheduling delivery helpers on our Sunday Servant Schedules.
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us - Ephesians 5: 1-2a.
Must Ministries Website
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This is our submission form for you to submit prayer concerns. Prayers will be posted to the Prayer Circle, via e-mail, during normal business hours.
If you would like to pray for others, as part of our prayer circle, please contact our Office Coordinator and she can add you to the Prayer Circle group.
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