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Welcome To Our Weekly Sheep Buzz Newsletter
July 21, 2023
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Pastor Schedule
Pastor Andrew will continue to lead worship with us this Sunday. Next Sunday, we will be led by Pastor Jennifer Tillman. Our Interim Pastor, Karen Boda will begin leading and worshipping with us on August 6.
Pastor Lewis is a graduate of UGA, studying religion and attended seminary at Candler School of Theology - Emory. Pastor Lewis is also a military chaplain for the U.S. Army Reserves.
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Highlights from the July Council Meeting:
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Year end cash flow is -$15,345
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The installation for Interim Pastor Karen Boda will be held on Sunday, August 13th. (Read announcement letter sent July 13th, here).
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Accolades go out to Scott Burleson and Jaime Escamilla for revamping the counter sheets. Thank you to Al Reynolds, Ben Setzer, Jaime Escamilla, Margaret Mixon, and Valerie Whiteman for being our dedicated counters.
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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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You May Have Been Assigned a Servant Role in July or August
The Sunday Servant Worship Schedule can be found by clicking the button and viewing on our website. There is a link on our home page under "Quick Links."
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.
Please considering serving, our lists are getting quite thin for the summer months. Let the office know if you are willing to be added to any servant role. Thank you.
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NEW!! Card ministry at GSLC!
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 Sunday August 6th.
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 and Linda Rowell.
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Beware of Scams - from the GSLC Technology Committee
FBI issues warning on new twist to a tactic targeting elderly used by tech support scammers — How to stay safe. We love our phones, email and computers, but always be alert.
Print and place near your phone and computer to remind you to follow these tips to avoid getting tricked:
- Never download software at the request of an unknown individual who contacted you.
- Never allow an unknown individual who contacted you to have control of your computer.
- Do not click on unsolicited pop-ups, links sent via text messages, email links, or attachments. Do not contact the phone number in a pop-up, text, or email.
- Never send cash via mail or shipping companies.
- Don't be lured by a sense of urgency, think before acting
- Never answer questions that immediately require a "yes" or "no" as the start of any phone conversation
- If unsure of caller's intentions, just hang up
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Verify all credentials by going directly to a source you originate. Use information you know to verify any information.
Read a recent article here.
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Ladies Night Out
Ladies Night Out will be Tuesday, August 15, at 7:00pm. It will be at
Nuevos Amigos (Mexican Restaurant)
3740 Sixes Road
Canton, GA 30114
Sign up in Fellowship Hall
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This week's bountiful harvest donated to Forever Fed for the food insecure in our own community. Thanks be to God!
CARING FOR CREATION
Next meeting: Wednesday, August 9, 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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NEW RECYCLING INITIATIVE: We will begin collecting empty prescription bottles in August. We will send these to Matthew 25 Ministries--a nonprofit organization who will send them to third world countries for use in dispensing prescription drugs. Bottles must be clean with labels removed.
GARDEN OF GRACE: This is the height of our summer harvest and is producing abundantly each week. This made possible by our garden workers. Thanks be to God that we can donate so many vegetables to the food pantries in our community.
Our POLLINATOR GARDEN is blooming beautifully and attracting lots of Butterflies, bees and other pollinators.
On a sad note, we have seen some vandalism in our garden (vegetables picked and smashed, etc.). We believe this may be done by teens who may have nothing else to do. We ask for your prayers. When you are at Good Shepherd, please drive by the Garden. We are checking into the feasibility of lights focused on the garden.
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WE NEED COMMITTEE MEMBERS - Please Consider this Opportunity!
The Worship and Music Committee is looking for interested persons to join this committee. In addition, we are are looking for someone the act as the chairperson for the committee. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact the church office or either of our music professionals, Pam or Thomas.
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"Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.” - Psalm 100
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
I hope that you have enjoyed all the joys and blessings of a safe and restorative summer. Soon the school year will begin, and with it the resumption of our music program at Good Shepherd. If you've never made music before, or are considering a triumphant return, please consider joining one of our terrific groups for members young and old. Don't worry about your skill level. We will meet you where you're at. All you need to do is bring your enthusiasm and sense of adventure.
God bless, and I hope to see you at rehearsal!
Thomas Eisnor, Director of Music Ministry
The Chancel Choir will resume on Tuesday's at 7 PM beginning August 1st. We would love to have new singers this season.
The Bells of Good Shepherd beginning August 2, we rehearse Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM. If you are interested in joining this group, contact Thomas Eisnor or email him using the link below.
The Celebration Ringers beginning August 1, we rehearse Tuesdays at 6 PM. This is our beginner handbell group. Contact Thomas is you are interested in joining using the link below.
Click here to email Thomas Eisnor,Director of Music
The Praise Team rehearses some Saturdays 9-11 and some Thursday evenings from 7-9 PM. Contact Pam if you are interested in being in our Praise Team.
Click here to email Pam, our Praise Service Coordinator
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News from the SES Synod and ELCA | |
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Connect with the ELCA and Southeastern Synod
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Latest Edition (7-7-23): Southeastern Synod E-News
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Coffee and Conversation is engaged in a study titled, "Discipleship and Mission" that includes passages from Matthew's Gospel, Luke's Gospel, and Paul's letter to the Romans. We will continue to meet on this study until Aug 27. Ben Setzer will continue to lead this group. | |
A discussion of varied topics that are sometimes thought provoking and difficult to answer; laid out in a casual setting where all are welcome. | |
Theology on Tap meets next July 26, at 6:30 PM
Karen and Michael Epstein have volunteered to lead and continue Theology on Tap at Game Day.
If you are interested in continuing with the group or join for the first time, please add the following dates through the summer: Wednesday, July 26, August 9, and August 23. We will begin to 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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Wild Women Weekend at Lutheridge
Start thinking about an awesome Women's retreat in March of 2024. Registration will be happening soon!
More information
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BEARS AND FRIENDS
During the whole month of August, GSLC outreach will be collecting stuffed animals.
This project was started by The Encouragement Project to collect donations of new and gently used stuffed animals to share with refugee kids and other children going through traumatic situations. Clean out your closets and storage areas to see if you have something to donate, or you can donate brand new animals. Provisions will be made in the Fellowship Hall for collections. Thank you.
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Consider bringing a food donation and leave in the barrels on our front porch.
MUST is in need of plastic grocery bags. If you have these available, please drop them in the barrels. Thank you.
We are now scheduling delivery helpers on our Sunday Servant Schedules beginning in August.
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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WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Sunday School for our youth is going to look a little bit different this year and we will be in need of HELPERS. These will be adults who are background checked and are comfortable being an extra body for safety purposes in our classrooms when needed. We are also looking for a few sponsors for our confirmation youth.
If you're interested, click the "Email Mel" link below or sign-up in Fellowship Hall.
Email Mel
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We are planning for a garage sale on September 23rd, from 10AM - 2 PM. Start setting aside those items you no longer want or need to donate to our sale. Sign-up to help in Fellowship Hall. | | | |
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How-To Seminars
Stay tuned to your Sheep Buzz for some new "How To" Seminars on various topics. Coming soon once a month, during the school season Sunday morning education hour.
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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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We are looking for volunteers for the Nursery. You can sign up in Fellowship Hall.
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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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