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Welcome
to our Weekly
Sheep Buzz Newsletter
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TTHIS SUNDAY IS
TWO CAN SUNDAY AND HEFTY BAG SUNDAY
On Sunday, October 1, bring your orange bag recycling for a convenient way to recycle those hard to recycle items. (lists are available in Fellowship Hall). Need some orange bags? They are available in Fellowship Hall too. Please make a donation to replenish the bags.
Two-Can Sunday is also this Sunday, October 1. Place items to help our local food pantries, in designated shopping cart.
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If you are able, please bring your own chair to the service. | |
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
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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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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Hooray! We are certainly getting some star-studded events lined up. Rumor has it that the Supremes, and some other big names will make an appearance; and another act showcasing a demo on salsa-making, you certainly don't want to miss. Last chance to buy tickets will be Oct. 15th.
Buy a ticket on Sundays and come to the show. Dinner is provided. $10/person.
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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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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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YARN ANGELS
Our next Yarn Angels meeting will be on Monday, October 2, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the home of Susan Epling. Light refreshments will be provided.
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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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CARING FOR CREATION
Next meeting: Wednesday, October 11, 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.
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News from the SES Synod and ELCA | |
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, "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.
Fatih Stories: continues their study of the "Book of Joy", by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, beginning this Sunday, 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. On Sunday, Oct. 1, Member Paul Christensen will be helping lead a How-to Seminar on how to change a flat tire. See Below.
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Thursday Bible Study: The Thursday Bible Study, which meets at 10 AM every Thursday, is currently in a review of the ELCA Social Statement on church, state, and civic participation, which is currently in the study phase and is scheduled to be voted on at the Churchwide Assembly in 2025. We will participate in a study curriculum to learn more about the civics and faith and then provide our feedback to the task force. Information is available here: https://elca.org/civicsandfaithstudy | |
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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. Bring your lunch and join us for this lunchtime study. We are always looking for new study partners.
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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 October 4, 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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Wild Women Weekend at Lutheridge | March 15-17, 2024
Registration has begun for this weekend of ministry and fun for women, at Lutheridge in Arden, NC. We would like to collect the names of people who have the strong intent to attend. The cost is $250/person and is based on double occupancy. You can submit names of roommates, otherwise roommates will be assigned. All money will be due at sign-up and will need to be paid to GSLC by October 15. Please look for and fill out the sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall, to secure your reservation. Please place all payments in the wall slot near the Bookkeepers office and put, "Wild Women" in the memo line of any check. This has been a Good Shepherd event that has developed lifetime friendships. Come and be a part of it all.
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An Outreach meeting will take place in between services at 9:45 AM, in the Meeting Room, on Oct. 1st. If you are intereseted in any of our Outreach initiatives, please join us. | |
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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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An amazaing time of fellowship, food and respresentation was had by Good Shepherd at the Lutheran Coalition's Habitat for Humanity Annual Taste of Habitat. A snapshot of our evening. Maybe next September you will join us too! | |
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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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