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Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd |
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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America |
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Book of Faith Lenten Journey: Water Marks
This year’s Lenten Journey will explore the crucial role of water in our lives of faith. We will use the book Water Marks by Diane Jacobson, which contains scripture, reflection from the author, wisdom from tradition, a psalm fragment and brief prayer for each of the 40 days of Lent. You may use this book for individual or family devotion, or there will be opportunities for small group discussion each week.
The book’s weekly themes explore God’s actions and our life of faith from the waters of chaos and creation to the waters of repentance and redemption. We will dwell on the water that satisfies all thirst, the waters of our Baptism, and the water which flows from the Garden of Eden to the new Jerusalem. Wednesdays during Lent our worship will focus on themes from the book. If you would like to purchase the book, please sign up on the Count Me In form in your bulletin. Books are $8 each and will be available beginning February 12th.
Ash Wednesday Worship on February 22 Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion 7:30 p.m.
Midweek Lenten Worship Wednesdays in Lent, beginning February 29 Supper at 6 p.m/Worship at 7 p.m
FAMILY PROMISE
Dear Friends of Family Promise, HAPPY NEW YEAR! Good Shepherd has completed two years of hosting for Family Promise and we are going to start to get ready for our first hosting in 2012 on February 12. Sign up sheets are on the bulletin board. 2012 Hosting Schedule February 12 May 20 August 12 November 4 Save The Date On February 25th, Family Promise will be celebrating 2 years of ministry in Delaware. Please plan on coming to a luncheon and silent auction at Westminister Presbyterian Church from 11am - 2 pm. More details to follow. Opportunity for giving to Family Promise Recently one of our members participated in a "Gift of Time" program at her work. In this program, her employer contributed to Family Promise for her gift of time to the work of Family Promise at Good Shepherd. Perhaps other organizations have similar programs. Family Promise Needs Your Help Can you donate your time and your service to Family Promise? To get involved and for more information contact Carolyn Gordon, Executive Director of Family Promise of NNCC at: carolyn.gordon@familypromisede.org or 302-998-2222 Housing Are you a landlord that will work with a family or know a property owner that is willing to work with our families? Employment Is your company hiring entry level positions? Auto-mechanics/Donation of Vehicles Our familes, if they have cars, need to keep them running and are in need of low cost repairs. In addition, many of our families are in need of a vehicle. Dentistry & Eye Care Many of our families come to us uninsured. Haircuts and Hairstyling Our families need a boost in self esteem when applying for jobs and having interviews. Private Childcare Donation of Household Goods We do have storage for furniture now. Could you conduct a workshop on a skill development topic? ~ Lee and Ralph Klesius
Making Sense of the Christian Faith
Tuesdays at 1 p.m. The Tuesday afternoon Adult Study continues this month. We are walking through the major tenets of the Christian faith, using the easy-to-read format of the “Making Sense” series. A sequel to the very popular Making Sense of Scripture, David Lose's Making Sense of the Christian Faith is written in the same conversational, accessible, and thought-provoking style. This time the topic is theology, as David introduces readers to seven central doctrines of the Christian faith, taking them up in the order of the Biblical narrative: creation, sin, covenant & community, incarnation, atonement, church & Holy Spirit, and eschatology.
HEALTH MINISTRY
The next topic for our seminar series will be “Navigating within the Healthcare System” presented by Susan Hammond. Susan is a certified geriatric care manager and is licensed as an occupational therapist and nursing home administrator. She will be presenting information related to preventing hospitalization and re-hospitalization, what to do if hospitalization is necessary, understanding your Medicare benefits related to hospitalization, and planning for your long-term care needs with Medicaid. The seminar with be held following the 11 o’clock service on Sunday, February 26, 2012. A healthy lunch will be served.
MUSIC
While we have several weeks of winter remaining ahead of us, now is a good time to begin making plans for summer activities. There are many fine musical opportunities for young people. The Association of Lutheran Church Musicians (ALCM) sponsors one that I would like to draw to your attention. LUTHER SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAM WELCOME to the 31st annual Lutheran Summer Music program. We bring together 150+ young people from throughout the U.S. and abroad for four weeks of rigorous musical study and performance in a supportive community. We welcome qualified band, orchestra, choir, piano, and pipe organ students completing grades 8–12 from all faith backgrounds to join us. WHO: 150+ band, orchestra, choir, piano and organ students completing grades 8-12 from the U.S. and abroad; 36 faculty artists from the best college music departments and professional ensembles; a team of dedicated counselors and staff. WHAT: A four-week residential training and performance program rooted in a supportive, intentional community that is committed to your personal and musical success. WHERE: Luther College is located three hours southeast of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in beautiful Decorah, Iowa. WHEN: June 24 to July 22, 2012 WHY: If you're a young musician who loves music and is looking for a focused but fun way to spend your summer, LSM is for you. You'll make some of the best friends of your life while improving your music skills, exploring your faith, and learning about the rich musical heritage of the Lutheran church. HOW: The LSM application process begins online at www.lutheransummermusic.org. This is also where you’ll find information on financial aid. Applying is easy – check out the website today. We have many talented young people in our congregation and extended families. This is an outstanding opportunity for youth to grow as musicians and Christians. David Bowlsbey Director of Music
YOUTH Dinner Planning 4:30 – 6:00pm Sunday, February 5th Join us as we plan for the youth dinner.
Youth Group and Dinner Planning: Taste Test Edition 4:30 – 6:00pm Sunday, February 12th It’s time to finalize our recipes for the youth dinner. Come help us choose the best dish!
Dinner Planning and Pizza Party 4:00 – 6:00pm Saturday, February 25th Come help us finish decorations and planning for the dinner. We’ll have pizza for dinner!
Youth Group and Dinner Planning 4:30 – 6:00pm Sunday, February 26th
Dinner Prep Friday, March 2nd It’s go time! We will meet Friday evening to start preparing food and setting up decorations for the dinner.
Youth Dinner Saturday, March 3rd Come experience the Wild Wild West! We will host the youth dinner in the evening, and meet earlier in the day to set up decorations and prepare the meal. Thanks for all your hard work!
Hilltop Superstars Saturday, March 10th Come support Wilmington’s Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center by joining our Good Shepherd Superstars team(s). We will go to the YMCA and compete in fun sporting events such as wallyball, an obstacle course, basketball hot shots, swimming races, and racquetball. Sign up on the bulletin board.
Youth Retreat March 16th – 18th Our Annual Youth Retreat will take place the weekend of March 16- March 18. We are going to spend the weekend learning more about our faith, spending time outdoors, enjoying great fellowship, and having a generally awesome time!
Lunch Bunch February 16 Bring your lunch and join us in the Fellowship Hall at noon. Dessert, coffee and tea will be provided. John Strobel, who will have returned from his 18 day trip to South America just two days before, will tell us all about what he and Barbara experienced. Thanks to host, Trudy Maier. On March 15, Lunch Bunch will return to Vita Nova, the very well done student-run restaurant at the University of Delaware. Thanks to host, Stu Randa. Watch for the sign up sheets for both dates. All of you are invited to join us. Thanks, Nancy & Jim Simpson
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