Sat. Jan. 30, Grace Place at 5 pm.
Sermon Theme: "Follow in My Steps"- Pastor Ed Rosser
Drive-up Communion offered from 3:00—3:45 pm
Bible Study from 3:45—4:35 pm
Sun. Jan. 31, Traditional at 9 am & Contemporary at 11:15 am
Sermon Theme: "Do You Listen or Do You Question the Greatest Prophet?"- Mark 1:21-28
Drive-up Communion offered from 12:30—1:30 pm
Bible Study/New Member Class from 10:10—11:10 am
Please note that all services will also be available online LIVE-STREAMED on our Facebook Page! Find the Orders of Worship on our website, www.gslcflock.org
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Announcement Concerning Safe Worship Practices and Precautions
As has been our policy to help keep safe by following the recommendations from professional health officials. So we will be checking temperatures at the door and ask everyone to adhere to the following guidelines:
- Everyone is to wear a mask. If you do not have one, we will provide you one at the door.
- Please practice safe social distancing. If you have questions, ushers will assist you with seating for worship and with participation in holy communion
- Please wash your hands
- Worship services will be limited to a max time of 60 minutes.
That special time of year is also here, and with it comes the joy of gathering together with those we love. This year’s holiday season may look different than years past in many ways, but the gratefulness in our hearts remains the same. Being with family and friends is always a special time, and certainly, in light of these new difficulties we’re facing, we all want to be near to those who are dear to us. We all know there’s a risk involved, but we also know that each one of us needs something a little different right now. We’re here to help meet everyone’s needs, no matter the nature - physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual - and we hope we’re managing to do so. However, we do need to put a bit more emphasis on your physical wellbeing right now, which is why we’d like to ask you a favor.
Since so many of us will be traveling home or even hosting family members from out of town, our medical professionals are reminding us to be smart as we gather. Of course, we know the “wash your hands a keep your distance” drill by now. But in addition to that reminder, they are also advising that family gatherings be limited to 10 members and that all participants wear a mask if those who are gathered are not within your immediate household. This could help lessen the likelihood of spread.
So, if your family gathering happens before worship and was more than 10 people, we would ask that you consider taking a week off from in-person church and tune in with us online instead, just to give yourselves time to see if any symptoms arise within your household before you come back to join us again in person. Our leadership team believes this would be a wise precaution to help minimize the spread of Covid at our worship services and would help us keep our door open.
Please know that you and your family are covered in prayer this season, and we are excited to share these special holidays with you. We’re thankful for the technology which allows us to stay connected and share God’s Word each week via live streams and zoom calls, and also for the opportunities we have to receive communion at the front door - both before our Grace Place service on Saturday, as well as after our Contemporary service on Sunday. If you need anything, or would just like someone to talk to, don’t hesitate to reach out. Pastor Sheets, Pastor Rosser, Katie, Vicar Wes, and our Lay Ministers are always ready to minister to you on a personal basis. We’re a family too, after all, and families stick together!
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7
May He grant us all hope, health, and joy this season - and may we receive them with humility and gratefulness. Amen.
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THE SERVING OF HOLY COMMUNION |
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To receive the sacrament worthily, a baptized Christian who is able to examine themselves in accord with the Word of God must be able to say YES to the following questions:
- Am I sorry for my sins and repent of them intending to amend my sinful life?
- Do I believe that Jesus died for my sins and forgives me?
- Do I believe I am receiving the true body and blood of Jesus under the bread and wine for the forgiveness of my sins?
COMMUNION WILL BE SERVED DURING THE WORSHIP SERVICES ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
Traditional Service: Jan. 31, Feb. 7, and Feb. 21
Contemporary Service: Jan. 31, Feb. 14, and Feb. 28
Grace Place: EVERY Saturday
DRIVE-UP COMMUNION
Offered every Saturday: 3:00-3:45 pm at the Narthex/Front Door Drop-Off area
Offered every Sunday: 12:30-1:30 pm at the Narthex/Front Door Drop-Off area
Please pull your car around to the designated area. Only 1 car at a time. Communicants are to bring their own bread and grape wine. (Just enough for communion- GSLC uses Mogen David Concord Grape) The Pastor will consecrate the elements.
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OFFERINGS & BUDGET
Weekly Need: $7,764
1/3: $7,880
1/10: $8,984
1/17: $5,889
You can mail in your tithes to 822 Belvoir Ave., Chatt. TN 37412 or give online at gslflock.org/give
Fiscal YTD as of Dec. 31, 2020
Offerings: $240,539
Expenses: $228,309
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--Just a reminder--
Prayer requests posted on social media or verbal in-service requests are not placed on the prayer list. You must notify the church office of the prayer request by a written note, an email, or phone call (423-629-4661).
The weekly email prayer chain goes out with the announcements on Fridays.
If you have a prayer request, let us know by Thursdays.
Click the Prayer Requests button below to send your prayer request.
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REQUESTS AS OF JAN. 29, 2021
GSLC CONGREGATION
NEW: Jane Mullinax- healing; covid-19, Dave Meitzner- healing; new treatments, Debbie Smith and her son Jason- healing; covid-19, Bernie Hilbrandt- healing; covid-19
SHORT-TERM: Bob Robertson, Dave Brownlee, Shannon Shoaf & Family, Shirley Berry
LONG-TERM: Linda Brown, Joanne Brownlee, Makala Bumgarner, Debi Cate, Karen Colbert, Hope Crawford, Kay Dintsch, Bertie Fann, Joan Hearn, Donna Henson, Pattie Henze, Karin Hubby, Leona Hunter, Theresa Johnson, Penny Jordan, Bernard Meinert, Dave Mietzner, Doris Morris, River Polley, Roberta Robinson, Fred Schert, Kevin Skidmore
OUR HOMEBOUND: Sheila Arnold, Sandy & Wayne Babb, Gloria Bevill, Connie Foster, Arlene Feinauer, Betty Frischmann, Bob & Sara Newman, Hilda Ramsey, Virginia Smith, Jane Williamson
PRAYERS FOR OUR COLLEGE STUDENTS: Adam, Andrew, Alex, Brenley, Brogen, Chloe, Christopher, Cole, Edna, Evan, Grayson, Hamilton, Jackson, Jacob, Kaitlynn, Kirsten, Lexie, Mary Catherine, Megan, Miranda, Sara, Sophie, Tabitha, Taylor, Tyler
FAMILY MEMBERS
NEW: Julie Bebler & Family (BethAnn Lee's mom)- Cancer is inoperable. Treatment can only suppress it.
SHORT-TERM: Lou, Jon Normandin, Teresa Morris, Shasta Brown, Gisela Norey, Hilda Babb
LONG-TERM: Bud Adkins, Wilma Adkins, Melissa & Jeff Austin, Linda Baldwin, Joanne Barney, Shawn & Tammy Bottomlee, Devin Brady, Jeanie Buckingham, Junior Carroll, Samuel Charlton, Sharon Coleman, Pam Dufrain, Lee Ewton, Rhonda Gilliland, Lee Hane, Beth Ann Johnson & her family, Lindsey Kyle, Jerry Lee, Bethany M., Duane Mann, Christina Miller, Kim Morris, Ryan Satterfield & his family, Corinne Sheets, Melanie Skelton, Diane Smith, Arnold Torkelson
COMMUNITY & FRIENDS
NEW: Brendan and Destiny- prayers for faith. James and Susan Loper- house was damaged in the tornado in Birmingham. (members of Pastor Rosser's former church)
SHORT-TERM: Ed [Pam] Slaten and Family, Michelle S., Dick Reimer, Paul & Joyce Meffert
LONG-TERM: Michael Armbruster, Mary Baba, Kyle Baker & Family, Janet Bean, Susan Bettinger, John Brown, Joyce C. & Family, Harold Cash, Rob Chadwick, Cherry, Hazel Dorsey, Kent Dungan, Patti Duarte, Patty Emery, Jerry Gann, Charles Geter, Donna Gobert, Leslie A.H., Darrell Harper, Kerwin Hetzler, Michelle Iffert, Ron & Carolyn J., Patricia K., Barney Larry, Lindsey, Jim Lopko, Phil M., Maria Martinez, Dean Matthew, Ricky McConnell, Matthew McGraw, Melissa, Kevin O’Brien, Dewayne Rose, Amy Rossi, Betty S., Gene S., Carol S., Marlene Schiavon, Jan Stutzman, Eddie Tallent, Bob & Linda Thompson, Trish, Olivia Weatherford, Carolyn White
All teachers and students this school year, All those in active duty dealing with the current violence and protests, etc. Our Pastors, All those who are homeless. All marriages & families. All those unemployed. All those battling addictions. All those persecuted. All those actively serving in the Military–Wes Morris, Matthew George, Corey Brown, Christian Warnock. Israel & our Political Leaders. Missionaries around the world- Rachel Meyer in Uganda. Josh Woodrow– Bridge City Church. All unspoken prayers in our hearts.
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ADULT BIBLE STUDIES
Sunday Mornings
Bible Study with Paul Henze at 10:10 am in the Paul Henze Classroom.
New Member Class with Pastor Sheets at 10:10 am in the Sanctuary.
Tuesday Mornings
Bible Study with Pastor Sheets at 10:30 am in the Paul Henze Classroom.
Also Live-Streamed on Facebook. Currently studying the book of Matthew.
Thursday Evenings
Men's Zoom Bible Study with Pastor Sheets at 6:30 pm.
Email Pastor Sheets for the zoom invite: ChrisSheets7040@gmail.com
Saturday Afternoons
Bible Study with Pastor Rosser at 3:45 pm, before Grace Place, in the Sanctuary.
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FREE SELF-STUDY
ONLINE BIBLE STUDIES!
from Lutheran Hour Ministries!
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KINGDOM KIDS!
THIS WEEK'S LESSON:
Jesus Drives Out an Evil Spirit! Jesus is Powerful!
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SUNDAYS @ 11:15 AM!*
Julie Jarvis will be leading a "Children's Lesson" during the sermon time at the Contemporary Service.
*We need a volunteer for the 9 am service! Contact the church office to volunteer to teach a short lesson during the sermon time for the 9 am service!
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WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!
We want to start WOW and Children's Sunday School again but we can't without leaders! We need YOU to help lead! Please contact Wendy Wade for more info or to sign-up to volunteer.
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PREPARING BREAKFAST FOR THE HOMELESS:
Sunday, Jan. 31 after the late service. (Around 12:30 pm)
We are doing this every other Sunday for the time being. It takes 4-5 people to prepare breakfast sandwiches for 150 people.
CALL OR EMAIL THE OFFICE TO SIGN-UP TO VOLUNTEER!!
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FILL THE TRUNK and THE WHEEL BARREL!
Help us by donating items for the Chattanooga Community Kitchen.
Immediate needs: Grits & Oatmeal (not the individual packs), Ponchos, Chips (Individual bags), Bottled Water. Ongoing needs: Individual Fruit Cups, Small Canned Items such as Pork & Beans, Beanee Weenee, Vienna Sausage, Cheese & Crackers
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DONATE!
Can't attend? That's okay. You can donate to our Homeless/Outreach Ministry online!
Click the box to donate online OR you can send a check to: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 822 Belvoir Ave., Chatt., TN 37412.
Put Homeless Ministry in the memo line.
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If you have any questions about any of our homeless ministries,
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Our 1st choir video, Go Now in Peace, premiered before the Benediction on Sunday, Jan. 24 in the Traditional Service. Thanks so much to all of you who submitted video, audio, or offered up prayers for this! Here’s the link:
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CHURCH HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS NEEDED!
CHURCH HISTORIAN NEEDED
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Steve Meyer, the President of our Congregation, is wanting to gather historical information about Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. If you have any pictures, newspaper clippings, documents, etc, please scan them and send them to BethAnn. If you don't have a way to scan or email them, please bring or mail them to BethAnn in the office and she can scan them for you.
Steve is also looking for a historian to assemble the documents and pictures for us to post on the church's web site.
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YOUTH FUNDRAISER!
Help us upgrade our Youth Area!
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We're Restructuring Youth Group |
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Youth Volunteers Needed!
It's a new year, and with a new year comes change. In that spirit, we are changing the structure of our youth program, and we need volunteers!
CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW TO LEARN MORE!!
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Come when you can, and leave when you need to.
A list of jobs will be ready to go, so everyone will know what needs to be done. Even if you can only stay long enough for one task, your help will be greatly appreciated!
Lunch will be provided.
Please let us know if you plan to come and help, especially if you plan to be there
during lunchtime (~12:00-1:00).
It's nearly done! Join us and lend a helping hand as we prepare to show off our new space at our upcoming Youth Wing Open House (date & time TBA).
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Can't attend? That's okay.
You can donate to our Youth Ministry online!
Click the box to donate online
OR you can send a check to:
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 822 Belvoir Ave., Chatt., TN 37412.
Put Youth Ministry in the memo line.
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THE FOOD BANK NEEDS VOLUNTEERS NOW!!!
Due to the recent effects of COVID-19, we are in need of volunteer support now more than ever. Our volunteer needs include making emergency food boxes and occasional administrative assistance.
We have day, evening, and weekend opportunities!
1 VOLUNTEER HOUR EQUALS ninety-two meals!
CLICK LINK BELOW!!!
4Becoming a volunteer gives you the opportunity to fight against the causes of hunger and to effect a change you can see.
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As we turn the calendar, use this free download to immerse yourself in praise. Let praise be on your lips each day as you read a passage of Scripture and consider a short prompt. |
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FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES |
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The Thrivent Member Network South is excited to share the February events designed to help you spread the love and get inspired:
- We are starting the month off with basketball legend Coach Ken Carter who has motivated millions through the box office hit Coach Carter, based on his life story.
- Next, get ready to hear first-hand how to give and receive the love that you and your loved ones need from best-selling author Gary Chapman with his talk around The 5 Love Languages®.
Please join us by registering via the link below. Know someone else who could use a little love and inspiration? Share the link to invite them too!
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LCMS Life, Health & Family Newsletter |
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Still making your list of resolutions for 2021? We hope you’ll add “attend LCMS Life Ministry’s first virtual conference” or “bravely confess the sanctity of life in the public square” to your list.
In the current issue of the newsletter, you’ll discover:
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How to register and take part in Life Ministry’s first virtual conference, which will be held March 19–20 (you won’t want to miss it);
- How to get your hands on a new joint resource available from LCMS Life and Worship ministries;
- How Lutherans are helping hurting children through Treasured Home, a safe place for kids to experience the love of family and, more importantly, Jesus; and
- How the church has — since the time of Christ — valued life.
Our gracious heavenly Father has given you new life in His Son, Jesus Christ, through your Baptism. That’s worth celebrating in 2021 … with everyone you meet.
Will you join us in sharing the truth that life has value and meaning — always and no matter what — with others? We hope you will. Visit lcms.org/life or like Life Ministry on Facebook.
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LCMS Life Ministry will host its first-ever virtual life conference on March 19–20, under the theme “Making Disciples: Valuing Life.”
“This conference is for everyone,” explains Life Ministry Director Deaconess Tiffany Manor. “The pandemic constraints have given us an opportunity to share presentations by many experts with students of all ages, missionaries, church workers, and congregation members who couldn’t make it to previous in-person events.” And that includes you!
Conference sessions will help you explore a distinctly Lutheran understanding of the sanctity of human life, specifically as it pertains to:
- Speaking for life in the public square
- Caring for life in your community
- Teaching about human life.
Hear from theologians and human care advocates, including LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, Focus on the Family Vice President of External and Government Relations Timothy Goeglein, and Deaconess Manor.
Explore a variety of life topics for participants of all ages, with your family, congregation, or on your own. A Spanish track — with sessions offered in the language — will be available as well.
Join in:
- Access the conference by live streaming, watching on-demand videos, and engaging with speakers through question-and-answer opportunities.
- Register individually, or as groups of 10 for a group registration discount. (Consider gathering a group at a local congregation to stream the conference together.)
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To register for the conference or learn more information, visit lcms-life.org.
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LCMS Mid-South District News |
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The monthly Encourager features news from across the Mid-South District. If your congregation, school or ministry group has a story to share please email the articles and photos to webmaster@mid-southlcms.com by January 20, 2021.
Here’s a look at the upcoming topics for 2021 • February – Outreach • March – Youth
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Update from Rachel Meyer in Uganda |
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Update from Pastor Josh @ Bridge City Community Church
Stay in the Know!
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