http://www.gselc.org/index.php Copyright 2012, No Author No Author en-US SPHPBLOG 0.5.1 http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry120408-115148 Also while the breakfast is going on, the Mission Trip group is having a car wash fundraiser from 8am till 12 noon.The cost is $8/car. Come enjoy a bite to eat and get your car washed all at the same time.]]> Special Events http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry120408-115148 No Author Sun, 08 Apr 2012 15:51:48 GMT http://www.gselc.org/comments.php?y=12&m=04&entry=entry120408-115148 http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry120408-114827 Sunday, April 8, 2012

HE IS RISEN! HAPPY EASTER! MAY YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE A JOYOUS CELEBRATION!

1. UPCOMING EVENTS

YOUTH GROUP NIGHT - Our next Youth Group Night will be on Thursday, April 12. There's no need to sign-up, all you have to do is show up.

MUSICAL PRACTICE - Our next musical practice will be Sunday, April 15 from 6 to 8 PM. At this rehearsal we will review scenes 1 and 2 and work on Choreography. All lines for Scenes 1 & 2 plus Rumor Mill must be memorized for this rehearsal. JOE CORBI ORDERS MUST BE PICKED-UP ON THURSDAY, APRIL 12 between 7 and 8:30 PM. Also, don't forget to sell your business ads.

YOUTH DANCE - THIS FRIDAY (April 13) we will have a dance for youth in 7th through 9th Grade. The dance will be held in the Fellowship Hall and the cost is $3 per person! Friends who are in 7th through 9th grade are invited and we are encouraging everyone to invite as many friends as they can. Mike will have flyers for everyone to hand out to their friends by this coming Sunday. If you are in 5th, 6th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grades - YOU are invited to come and help out (selling food, etc.) - but you will not be able to invite any extra friends unless they are approved by Mike.

ROCK-A-THON - On Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28 we will have a fun all nighter called the Rock-A-Thon. Everyone is encouraged to bring your rocking chair as we rock from 9 PM to 9 AM to raise money for World Vision. This is a group that helps give money to African countries and help get rid of their poverty. All money raised helps to build wells, plant crops, and buy farm animals. To participate, you will need a sponsor form. This counts as a cat. class service project if you raise at least $25.00. Sign-up at the Youth Bulletin Board and get a sponsor form from Mike!

UPCOMING EVENTS...
April 26 – Youth Group Night
May 11 – Trip to Dave & Buster’s
June 8 & 9 – 17th Annual Musical
June 24 – 50’s Drive-In Diner
June 29 – Reading Phillies Game
July 14 – Trip to Great Adventure
Aug. 18 – Flea Market & Yard Sale
Aug. 23 – Drive-In Movie Trip

]]> Youth http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry120408-114827 No Author Sun, 08 Apr 2012 15:48:27 GMT http://www.gselc.org/comments.php?y=12&m=04&entry=entry120408-114827 http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry120403-220653 Special Events http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry120403-220653 No Author Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:06:53 GMT http://www.gselc.org/comments.php?y=12&m=04&entry=entry120403-220653 http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry120403-220218 Monday, April 2, 2012

1. UPCOMING EVENTS

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO VOLUNTEERED TO COLOR EASTER EGGS AND DELIVER STUFFED ANIMALS!

EASTER DAWN SERVICE - On Easter Sunday the Youth Group will help lead the 6:30 AM Easter Dawn Service. Readers and Cross/Banner Carriers are needed. If you can help, please see Mike as soon as possible.

MUSICAL PRACTICE - Our next musical practice will be Sunday, April 15 from 6 to 8 PM. At this rehearsal we will review scenes 1 and 2 and work on Choreography. All lines for Scenes 1 & 2 plus Rumor Mill must be memorized for this rehearsal. JOE CORBI ORDERS MUST BE PICKED-UP ON THURSDAY, APRIL 12 between 7 and 8:30 PM. Also, don't forget to sell your business ads.

YOUTH GROUP NIGHT - Our next Youth Group Night will be on Thursday, April 12. There's no need to sign-up, all you have to do is show up.

YOUTH DANCE - On Friday, April 13 we will have a dance for youth in 7th through 9th Grade. The dance will be held in the Fellowship Hall and the cost is $3 per person! Friends who are in 7th through 9th grade are invited and we are encouraging everyone to invite as many friends as they can. Mike will have flyers for everyone to hand out to their friends by this coming Sunday. If you are in 5th, 6th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grades - YOU are invited to come and help out (selling food, etc.) - but you will not be able to invite any extra friends unless they are approved by Mike.


UPCOMING EVENTS...

April 26 – Youth Group Night
April 27 & 28 – Rock A Thon
May 11 – Trip to Dave & Buster’s
June 8 & 9 – 17th Annual Musical
June 24 – 50’s Drive-In Diner
June 29 – Reading Phillies Game
July 14 – Trip to Great Adventure
Aug. 18 – Flea Market & Yard Sale
Aug. 23 – Drive-In Movie Trip
]]> Youth http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry120403-220218 No Author Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:02:18 GMT http://www.gselc.org/comments.php?y=12&m=04&entry=entry120403-220218 http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry110423-104020 GSELC e-NEWS Volume 12 Number 16 Friday, April 22, 2011

Greetings from GOOD SHEPHERD!


We have entered the sacred THREE DAYS and are on our way with Christ to the
cross of Calvary and beyond to the empty tomb. This is a crucial time to
take stock of our lives, to recognize our sinfulness and our need of
redemption. With the disciples of old, we want nothing more than to run away and



hide and not have to face the consequences of our sin. But Christ gives
Himself freely on our behalf. In Him the victory is won and we can go on to the
joy of Easter and the new life won for us in Jesus Christ our Savior and
Lord. May this sacred time draw us back to God through the life, death and
resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord!

Friday, April 22- Good Friday: At the heart of the Good Friday liturgy is
the passion according to John, which proclaims Jesus as a triumphant king
who reigns from the cross. The ancient title for this day- the triumph of the
cross- reminds us that the church gathers not to mourn this day but to
celebrate Christ’s life-giving passion and to find strength and hope in the tree
of life. In the ancient bidding prayer we offer petitions for all the
world for whom Christ died. This sacred night’s liturgy culminates in the new
life that begins at dawn on Easter morning. The readings for this evening
are: 1L- Isaiah 52: 13- 53: 12; Psalm 22; 2L- Hebrews 10: 16-25; G- John 18:
1- 19: 42. Join us as our Tenebrae service leads us through increasing
darkness to the ray of light that hints at the glory that is to come.

Sunday, April 24- The Resurrection of Our Lord/ Easter Day: On this day
the Lord has acted! On the first day of the week God began creation,
transforming darkness into light. On this, the "eighth day" of the week, Jesus
Christ was raised from the dead. We celebrate this new creation in the waters
of baptism and in the feast of victory. With great joy we celebrate this day
of days, even as we begin the great fifty days of Easter. Filled with
hope, we go forth to share the news that Christ is risen! The readings for this
glorious day of celebration are: 1L- Acts 10: 34-43; Psalm 118; 2L-
Colossians 3: 1-4; G- Matthew 28: 1-10. Don’t miss our triumphant celebration of
Jesus’ resurrection and the new life He makes possible for each of us! Join
us for our Easter Dawn service at 6:30AM and services of Holy Communion at
8:15AM and 10:30AM.

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THIS WEEK AT GSELC

Sunday, April 24- EASTER SUNDAY
6:30AM- Easter Dawn Service
8:15AM- Resurrection Celebration Holy Communion
9:00AM- Sunday School Easter Veggie Tales Video
10:30AM- Resurrection Celebration Holy Communion

Monday, April 25- NO CHOIR REHEARSALS

Tuesday, April 26- @7:30PM- WELCA meeting

Wednesday, April 27- NO Choir Rehearsals
@5:00PM- Musical Rehearsal

Thursday, April 28- @7:00PM- Youth Group Night

Saturday, April 30- @11:00AM- LYO Trip to Shady Maple
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PROGRESS REPORT:
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SpecialPlease don’t
stop now! Continue to contribute generously that we can pay our mortgage
payment for each month of 2011 without any fear! Thank you one and all!!!!
BE SURE TO GIVE GENEROUSLY to our Ministry For All Ages campaign this week...
YOUR committed giving IS NECESSARY to make sure we meet our mortgage
commitment EACH AND EVERY month!!!!

Let’s make 2011 a good year financially! This year make your special gifts
in weekly installments... faithful weekly giving is the key to our
financial success. Your support makes ministry happen in Jesus’ name. YOUR HELP
is needed if we are to fund the ministry needed to be accomplished this
year! Make a GENEROUS GIFT this Sunday!!!


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F.Y.I.
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Please continue throughout this year to follow through on your financial
commitment each Sunday and give generously so that the work of our church may
be accomplished in Jesus’ name.

Please Note: The financial statistics are BACK IN THE BULLETIN each Sunday
to help you be aware of our financial situation. Given the need to increase
our giving to keep up with our monthly expenses and pay down our line of
credit, it was determined that we should make this information available in
the bulletin once again. Your attention to where we stand financially and
your special effort to help us overcome this problem is greatly appreciated.
Help us maintain the crucial ministries that we provide in Jesus’ name with a
special gift and with ongoing generous giving. THANK YOU!


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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Sunday, May 01- THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
@8:15AM- Holy Communion
@9:15AM- Sunday School
@10:30AM-Holy Communion

Monday, May 02- @7:00PM- Catechetical Class
@7:00PM- Cherub Choir Rehearsal
@7:30PM- Handbell Choir Rehearsal
@7:30PM- Youth Ministry Committee meeting


Wednesday, May 04- @5:00PM- Musical Rehearsal
@7:00PM- Contemporary Choir Rehearsal
@7:30PM- Senior Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, May 05- @7:00PM- Discipleship Support Group meeting
@7:30PM- Prayer Shawl Ministry
@7:30PM- Bible Study

Friday, May 06- @5:00PM- Wedding Rehearsal

Saturday, May 07- @10:30AM- Kauffman’s Chicken BBQ sale
@1:30PM- Forrer Wedding
@6:00PM- Musical Rehearsal

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NEWS ***** NOTES:
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BE A SPONSOR!!! The sign-up sheets for altar flowers, bulletins and
eternal light candles are posted on the bulletin board. Sign up to sponsor these
important worship aides. Let’s see if we can’t have EVERY SUNDAY sponsored
for the rest of this year!! Choose the dates that are significant to you
and sign up ASAP!


BULLETIN AND ETERNAL LIGHT SPONSORS ARE NEEDED to help the church not have
to pay for these items each week!!!! Please choose dates that are
significant to you or to a loved one and be a BULLETIN or ETERNAL LIGHT sponsor!!!


Come visit our new Web site: @ www.gselc.org. Although we are still "under
construction", there is much important information available at this site.
Make it a habit to visit our web site regularly and stay up to date with
all that is happening at GSELC.

The HUNGERSITE .... the Breast Cancer Site... and the Rainforest Site are
simple ways to fight hunger, breast cancer, and the destruction of rain
forests! Visit each day and make a contribution!! It doesn`t cost you a thing
to help with each of these causes....just be sure to CLICK on the HUNGERSITE
each day! Now they've added a fourth site... THE ANIMAL RESCUE SITE...
"over 10 million animals are abused, neglected or 8abandoned yearly"... FEED AN
ANIMAL IN NEED FOR FREE... by clicking the "Animal Rescue Site" each day.
------------------------------------------------

Will YOU be the ONE???? We are looking to TRANSFORM GOOD SHEPHERD ONE
DISCIPLE AT A TIME! In APRIL we are beginning a new emphasis on Daily Bible
Reading. We hope to encourage everyone to spend time each day reading God’s
Word. "The Biblical Literacy Project" is a new endeavor to hellp us all grow
in our familiarity with and understanding of the Bible. Watch for a series
of Bible Study opportunities coming soon. We urge you to strive to be the
ONE... who will make a difference by growing in your discipleship!!

Join us in worship for our sacred Holy Week observance and the celebration
of the Resurrection of our Lord:
GOOD FRIDAY- April 22- 7:30PM- Tenebrae Service
EASTER SUNDAY- April 24-
6:30AM- Easter Dawn Service
8:15AM- Easter Holy Communion
9:00AM- Sunday School Easter Celebration
10:30AM- Easter Holy Communion

ATTENTION ALL SINGERS: The choir will be singing the Halleluiah Chorus at
the 10:30AM Service on Easter Sunday. If you have sung this sacred piece
before and would like to join in singing it, you are invited! We will rehearse
Wednesday evening at 7:30PM. Please attend or speak to Gloria for other
rehearsal options!
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Continue to keep all the members of our church family in your prayers

Your prayers for each Good Shepherd Church member or friend are very
important and much appreciated.



Please remember our national leaders in your prayers as they seek solutions
to the many problems we face! Pray that God would give our leaders wise
guidance and keep everyone safe and free. IN GOD WE TRUST!

May God's blessing of peace, strength and wholeness be with all who are
experiencing illness, hardship, sorrow or need!
Until next time,
Peace and love,
]]> E-News http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry110423-104020 No Author Sat, 23 Apr 2011 14:40:20 GMT http://www.gselc.org/comments.php?y=11&m=04&entry=entry110423-104020 http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry110329-231335 GSELC STUDENT E-MAIL NEWSLETTER #464
Saturday, March 26, 2011

1. UPCOMING EVENTS

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE ROCK-A-THON. WE RAISED ALMOST $150 FOR WORLD HUNGER.

MUSICAL - We have rehearsal tomorrow night from 6 to 8 PM. At this rehearsal we will block scene 2. All lines must be memorized for Scenes 1 & 2. If you are NOT in Scenes 1 or 2, then you don't need to come until 7 PM. We will have a music rehearsal from 7 to 8 PM.

TRIP TO THE WORKS - Next Sunday (April 3) we will go to the works for lunch and lots of fun and games. We will meet at church at noon and return to church about 4 PM. Everyone is responsible for



their own money for food and games. Sign-up at the Youth Bulletin Board if you plan to attend.

YOUTH GROUP NIGHT - Our next Youth Group Night will be held Thursday, April 14 from 7 to 8:30 PM. Mark it on your calendar. There's no need to sign-up, just show up!
COLORING EASTER EGGS - On Saturday, April 16 we will color Easter eggs for the annual Palm Sunday Easter Egg Hunt. We will start at 10 AM and finish at 11:30 AM. Everyone is asked to bring at 1 dozen hard boiled eggs with them. This counts as a service project if you bring 1 dozen hard boiled eggs and stay for the whole time. Sign-up at the Youth Bulletin Board today.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Here is a list of the remaining upcoming events through July of 2011!
April 17 – Operation Easter Hugs
April 24 – Easter Dawn Service
April 28 - Youth Group Night at 7 PM
April 30 – Shady Maple & Shopping
May 15 – Bike A Thon at Noon
June 10 – 16th Annual Musical
June 11 – 16th Annual Musical
June 26 – 50’s Drive-In Diner
July 17 – Miniature Golf

]]> E-News, Youth http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry110329-231335 No Author Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:13:35 GMT http://www.gselc.org/comments.php?y=11&m=03&entry=entry110329-231335 http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry110329-231017 GSELC e-NEWS Volume 12 Number 11 Friday, March 18, 2011

Greetings from GOOD SHEPHERD!

The season of Lent is a journey of faith with Christ our Lord as He makes
His way to the cross on Calvary’s hilltop, where He would die so that we
might live. Following on this journey causes us to take stock of our lives, to
recognize our sinfulness and our need of redemption. With the disciples of
old, we want nothing more than to run away and hide and not have to face the
consequences of our sin. But Christ gives Himself freely on our behalf.
In Him the victory is won and we can go on through the Great Three Days to
the joy of Easter and beyond. May this Lenten season draw us back to God
through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord!

Sunday, March 20- The Second Sunday in Lent: During Lent we journey with

all those around the world who will be baptized at the Easter Vigil. In this
day’s gospel Jesus tells Nicodemus that he must be born of water and
Spirit. At the font we are given a new birth as daughters and sons of God. As
God made a covenant with Abraham, in baptism God promises to raise us up with
Christ to new life. From worship we are sent forth to proclaim God’s love
for all the world. The readings for this Sunday are: 1L- Genesis 12: 1-4a;
Psalm 121; 2L- Romans 4: 1-5, 13-17; G- John 3: 1-17. Our worship this
Sunday will incorporate several elements of a Contemporary Worship style into
our 10:30AM service.

Wednesday, March 23- Mid-week Lenten Service #2: BLESSED TO FOLLOW is the
title of our Lenten meditations as we explore: "The Beatitudes as a Compass
for Discipleship." This week we will focus on the Beatitude "Blessed are
the meek... for they shall inherit the earth."
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THIS WEEK AT GSELC

Sunday, March 20- THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT
@9:15AM- Sunday School
@10:30AM- Worship Service- Combined Contemporary &
Traditional
@1:00PM- LYO Laser Tag
@6:00PM- Musical Rehearsal

Monday, March 21- @7:00PM- Cherub Choir
@7:30PM- Handbell Choir

Tuesday, March 22- @7:30PM- WELCA meeting

Wednesday, March 23- @6:15PM- Contemporary Choir Rehearsal
@6:30PM- Soup, Salad & Discussion
@7:30PM- Lenten Service
@8:30PM- Senior Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, March 24- @7:00PM- Youth Group Night
@7:00PM- Discipleship Support Group at Barbara
Huegler’s home

Friday, March 25- @9:00PM- Rock-A-Thon begins
Saturday, March 26- @9:00AM- Rock-A-Thon ends
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PROGRESS REPORT:
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Your continuing financial support is more crucial than ever! Ongoing
committed giving is needed each month in order for us to pay our mortgage
payments.

"MINISTRY FOR ALL AGES" Update:



We thank you for your generous support of our Building Fund. Please don’t
stop now! Continue to contribute generously that we can pay our mortgage
payment for each month of 2011 without any fear! Thank you one and all!!!!
BE SURE TO GIVE GENEROUSLY to our Ministry For All Ages campaign this week...
YOUR committed giving IS NECESSARY to make sure we meet our mortgage
commitment EACH AND EVERY month!!!!

Let’s make 2011 a good year financially! This year make your special gifts
in weekly installments... faithful weekly giving is the key to our
financial success. Your support makes ministry happen in Jesus’ name. YOUR HELP
is needed if we are to fund the ministry needed to be accomplished this
year! Make a GENEROUS GIFT this Sunday!!!


----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------
F.Y.I.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------


Please continue throughout this year to follow through on your financial
commitment each Sunday and give generously so that the work of our church may
be accomplished in Jesus’ name.

Please Note: The financial statistics are BACK IN THE BULLETIN each Sunday
to help you be aware of our financial situation. Given the need to increase
our giving to keep up with our monthly expenses and pay down our line of
credit, it was determined that we should make this information available in
the bulletin once again. Your attention to where we stand financially and
your special effort to help us overcome this problem is greatly appreciated.
Help us maintain the crucial ministries that we provide in Jesus’ name with a
special gift and with ongoing generous giving. THANK YOU!


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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Sunday, March 27- THE THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
@9:15AM- Sunday School
@10:30AM- Worship Service
@6:00PM- Musical Rehearsal

Monday, March 28- @7:00PM- Catechetical Class
@7:00PM- Cherub Choir
@7:30PM- Handbell Choir

Wednesday, March 30- @6:30PM- Soup, Salad & Discussion
@7:30PM- Lenten Service
@8:30PM- Senior Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, March 31- @7:00PM- Nominating Committee meeting

------------------------------------------------
NEWS ***** NOTES:
--------------------------------------------------

BE A SPONSOR!!! The sign-up sheets for altar flowers, bulletins and
eternal light candles are posted on the bulletin board. Sign up to sponsor these
important worship aides. Let’s see if we can’t have EVERY SUNDAY sponsored
for the rest of this year!! Choose the dates that are significant to you
and sign up ASAP!


BULLETIN AND ETERNAL LIGHT SPONSORS ARE NEEDED to help the church not have
to pay for these items each week!!!! Please choose dates that are
significant to you or to a loved one and be a BULLETIN or ETERNAL LIGHT sponsor!!!


Come visit our new Web site: @ www.gselc.org. Although we are still "under
construction", there is much important information available at this site.
Make it a habit to visit our web site regularly and stay up to date with
all that is happening at GSELC.

The HUNGERSITE .... the Breast Cancer Site... and the Rainforest Site are
simple ways to fight hunger, breast cancer, and the destruction of rain
forests! Visit each day and make a contribution!! It doesn`t cost you a thing
to help with each of these causes....just be sure to CLICK on the HUNGERSITE
each day! Now they've added a fourth site... THE ANIMAL RESCUE SITE...
"over 10 million animals are abused, neglected or 8abandoned yearly"... FEED AN
ANIMAL IN NEED FOR FREE... by clicking the "Animal Rescue Site" each day.
------------------------------------------------

Will YOU be the ONE???? We are looking to TRANSFORM GOOD SHEPHERD ONE
DISCIPLE AT A TIME! Join us throughout the month of March as we embark on the
next phase of our Discipleship emphasis.... zeroing in on the FIRST MARK OF
DISCIPLESHIP- DAILY PRAYER Mark your GROWTH CHART so that at the end of the
month you can measure your progress? We urge you to strive to be the
ONE... who will make a difference by growing in your discipleship!!

THE LENTEN SEASON CONTINUES. On the Wednesday evenings of Lent we will
gather for soup and discussion at 6:30PM and worship at 7:30PM. Our Lenten
theme this year is: "The Beatitudes as a Compass for Discipleship." We hope
you will join us throughout the season of Lent.

Our Worship Service next Sunday, March 20 will include contemporary
elements led by our worship team and praise band. We hope you will join us as we
incorporate contemporary and traditional aspects into our worship service
this week. Your feedback is invited.

You are invited to join the Discipleship Support Group as we meet Thursday,
March 24 at 7:00PM at the home of Barbara Huegler. This is an opportunity
to share our discipleship journey with others and together be strengthened
in our efforts. You are invited to read the Old Testament book of OBADIAH
for discussion. We hope you will join us!
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Continue to keep all the members of our church family in your prayers :


Please remember our national leaders in your prayers as they seek solutions
to the many problems we face! Pray that God would give our leaders wise
guidance and keep everyone safe and free. IN GOD WE TRUST!

May God's blessing of peace, strength and wholeness be with all who are
experiencing illness, hardship, sorrow or need!
Until next time,
Peace and love,
Pastor]]> E-News http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry110329-231017 No Author Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:10:17 GMT http://www.gselc.org/comments.php?y=11&m=03&entry=entry110329-231017 http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry110306-152231 Volume 12 Number 9 Friday, March 4, 2011 GSELC e-NEWS

Greetings from GOOD SHEPHERD!

We rejoice in the wonder of Christ, the Light of the world, come to
make known God’s will for us and to bring us salvation. The season of Epiphany
is a time for mission. As the old Bible School song says: "Hide your light
under a bushel, NO! Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine! May we see
the Light of Christ’s presence among us anew each day, and do our best to be
His Light shining in the darkness all around us. Live in the Light anew
this Epiphany season, dear friends in Christ!

Sunday, March 6- The Transfiguration of Our Lord: This festival is a
bridge between the Advent-Christmas-Epiphany cycle that comes to a close this day
and the Lent-Easter cycle that beings in several days. On the mount of
transfiguration Jesus is revealed as God’s beloved Son, echoing the words at
his baptism. This vision of glory sustains us as Jesus faces his impending
death in Jerusalem. We turn this week to Ash Wednesday and our yearly
baptismal journey from Lent to Easter. We put aside the alleluia at the conclusion
of this day’s liturgy. This word of joy will be omitted during the
penitential season of Lent and will be sung again at Easter. The readings for this
Sunday are: 1L- Exodus 24: 12-18; Psalm 2; 2L- 2 Peter 1: 16-21; G- Matthew
17: 1-9. As we begin the month of March we gather at the Lord’s Table at
8:15AM and 10:30AM.
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THIS WEEK AT GSELC

Sunday, March 06- THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD
@8:`5AM- Holy Communion Service
@9:15AM- Sunday School
@10:30AM- Holy Communion Service

Monday, March 07- @7:00PM- Cherub Choir
@7:30PM- Handbell Choir

Tuesday, March 08- COMMITTEE NIGHT
@6:30PM- Staff meeting
@7:00PM- Leadership Team meeting
@7:30PM- Committee meetings
@9:00PM- Executive Committee meeting

Wednesday, March 09- @7:30PM- Ash Wednesday Communion Service

Thursday, March 10- @7:30PM- Long Range Planning Committee meeting

Saturday, March 12- @7- 11:00AM- Community Breakfast
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PROGRESS REPORT:
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------
Your continuing financial support is more crucial than ever! Ongoing
committed giving is needed each month in order for us to pay our mortgage
payments.



We thank you for your generous support of our Building Fund. Please don’t
stop now! Continue to contribute generously that we can pay our mortgage
payment for each month of 2011 without any fear! Thank you one and all!!!!
BE SURE TO GIVE GENEROUSLY to our Ministry For All Ages campaign this week...
YOUR committed giving IS NECESSARY to make sure we meet our mortgage
commitment EACH AND EVERY month!!!!

Let’s make 2011 a good year financially! This year make your special gifts
in weekly installments... faithful weekly giving is the key to our
financial success. Your support makes ministry happen in Jesus’ name. YOUR HELP
is needed if we are to fund the ministry needed to be accomplished this
year! Make a GENEROUS GIFT this Sunday!!!


----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------
F.Y.I.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Please continue throughout this year to follow through on your financial
commitment each Sunday and give generously so that the work of our church may
be accomplished in Jesus’ name.

Please Note: The financial statistics are BACK IN THE BULLETIN each Sunday
to help you be aware of our financial situation. Given the need to increase
our giving to keep up with our monthly expenses and pay down our line of
credit, it was determined that we should make this information available in
the bulletin once again. Your attention to where we stand financially and
your special effort to help us overcome this problem is greatly appreciated.
Help us maintain the crucial ministries that we provide in Jesus’ name with a
special gift and with ongoing generous giving. THANK YOU!



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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Sunday, March 13- THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT
@9:15AM- Sunday School
@10:30AM- Worship Service

Monday, March 14- @7:00PM- Catechetical Class
@7:00PM- Cherub Choir
@7:30PM- Handbell Choir

Tuesday, March 15- @7:30PM- Church Council meeting

Wednesday, March 16- @6:30PM- Soup, Salad & Discussion
@7:30PM- Lenten Service
@8:30PM- Senior Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, March 17- @1:00PM- Muhlenberg Churches Food Pantry Set-up
@4:00PM- Muhlenberg Churches Food Pantry Distribution
@7:00PM- Nominating Committee meeting


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NEWS ***** NOTES:
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BE A SPONSOR!!! The sign-up sheets for altar flowers, bulletins and
eternal light candles are posted on the bulletin board. Sign up to sponsor these
important worship aides. Let’s see if we can’t have EVERY SUNDAY sponsored
for the rest of this year!! Choose the dates that are significant to you
and sign up ASAP!


BULLETIN AND ETERNAL LIGHT SPONSORS ARE NEEDED to help the church not have
to pay for these items each week!!!! Please choose dates that are
significant to you or to a loved one and be a BULLETIN or ETERNAL LIGHT sponsor!!!


Come visit our new Web site: @ www.gselc.org. Although we are still "under
construction", there is much important information available at this site.
Make it a habit to visit our web site regularly and stay up to date with
all that is happening at GSELC.

The HUNGERSITE .... the Breast Cancer Site... and the Rainforest Site are
simple ways to fight hunger, breast cancer, and the destruction of rain
forests! Visit each day and make a contribution!! It doesn`t cost you a thing
to help with each of these causes....just be sure to CLICK on the HUNGERSITE
each day! Now they've added a fourth site... THE ANIMAL RESCUE SITE...
"over 10 million animals are abused, neglected or 8abandoned yearly"... FEED AN
ANIMAL IN NEED FOR FREE... by clicking the "Animal Rescue Site" each day.
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Will YOU be the ONE???? We are looking to TRANSFORM GOOD SHEPHERD ONE
DISCIPLE AT A TIME! Join us throughout the month of March as we embark on the
next phase of our Discipleship emphasis.... zeroing in on the FIRST MARK OF
DISCIPLESHIP- DAILY PRAYER Mark your GROWTH CHART so that at the end of the
month you can measure your progress? We urge you to strive to be the
ONE... who will make a difference by growing in your discipleship!!

THE LENTEN SEASON BEGINS Wednesday, March 9, with a service of Holy
Communion at 7:30PM. On the Wednesday evenings of Lent to follow we will gather
for soup and discussion at 6:30PM and worship at 7:30PM. Our Lenten theme
this year is: "The Beatitudes as a Compass for Discipleship." We hope you will
join us throughout the season of Lent.

Ashes will be available at the entrance to the church as you arrive for our
Ash Wednesday Communion service. Having ashes placed on your forehead in
the shape of a cross is an acknowledgement of your humanity, of your
repentance, and of your need of forgiveness. At the conclusion of the service you
are invited to use water from the Baptismal Font, to remove your ashen cross,
in recognition of your cleansing salvation made possible by the life, death
and resurrection of Christ our Lord.
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Continue to keep all the members of our church family in your prayers :

Please remember our national leaders in your prayers as they seek solutions
to the many problems we face! Pray that God would give our leaders wise
guidance and keep everyone safe and free. IN GOD WE TRUST!

May God's blessing of peace, strength and wholeness be with all who are
experiencing illness, hardship, sorrow or need!
Until next time,
Peace and love,
Pastor]]> E-News http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry110306-152231 No Author Sun, 06 Mar 2011 20:22:31 GMT http://www.gselc.org/comments.php?y=11&m=03&entry=entry110306-152231 http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry110306-090812 GSELC STUDENT E-MAIL NEWSLETTER #462
Saturday, March 5, 2011

1. UPCOMING EVENTS

MUSICAL - Rehearsals for our 16th annual musical are as follows:
March 6 - 6 to 8 PM Music Rehearsal
March 13 - 6 to 8 PM Music Rehearsal

WORSHIP TEAM - On Sunday, March 20 the Worship Team will help lead hymns at our 10:30 AM Worship Service. Watch for information on practices which will be announced soon.

LASER TAG EVENT - It's coming - our annual Laser Tag event against Alsace. Save the date - Sunday March 20. The cost is $16.50 for 3 games. We will meet at church at 1:15 PM. There are only 15

Tickets available! To sign-up for a ticket, you must pay for your ticket. Let's sign-up and take our trophy back from Alsace.

YOUTH GROUP NIGHT - Our next Youth Group Night will be held Thursday, March 24 from 7 to 8:30 PM. Mark it on your calendar. There's no need to sign-up, just show up!

ROCK-A-THON - Our next Service Event will be a service project to raise money for World Hunger. The event will be held from 9 PM to 9 AM. The object is to rock on rocking chairs for the entire night! Can you stay on your rocking chair from 9 PM to 9 AM? Live up to the challenge and make sure to get a sponsor sheet from Mike. This counts as a cat. class service project if you raise at least $20.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Here is a list of the remaining upcoming events through July of 2011!
April 3 – Trip to the Works at Noon
April 14 - Youth Group Night at 7 PM
April 16 – Easter Egg Coloring at 10 AM
April 17 – Operation Easter Hugs
April 24 – Easter Dawn Service
April 28 - Youth Group Night at 7 PM
April 30 – Shady Maple & Shopping
May 15 – Bike A Thon at Noon
June 10 – 16th Annual Musical
June 11 – 16th Annual Musical
June 26 – 50’s Drive-In Diner
July 17 – Miniature Golf]]> E-News, Youth http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry110306-090812 No Author Sun, 06 Mar 2011 14:08:12 GMT http://www.gselc.org/comments.php?y=11&m=03&entry=entry110306-090812 http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry110302-075650 GSELC STUDENT E-MAIL NEWSLETTER #461
Saturday, February 26, 2011

1. UPCOMING EVENTS

MUSICAL - Rehearsals for our 16th annual musical begin TOMORROW NIGHT from 6 to 8 PM. At this rehearsal everyone will get their parts and we will read and sing through the entire show!
LASER TAG EVENT - It's coming - our annual Laser Tag event against Alsace. Save the date - Sunday March 20. More details will come soon....

YOUTH GROUP NIGHT - Our next Youth Group Night will be held Thursday, March 24 from 7 to 8:30 PM. Mark it on your calendar. There's no need to sign-up, just show up!
ROCK-A-THON - Our next Service Event will be a service project to

raise money for World Hunger. The event will be held from 9 PM to 9 AM. The object is to rock on rocking chairs for the entire night! Watch for more details to come soon and for sponsor sheets!
UPCOMING EVENTS: Here is a list of the remaining upcoming events through July of 2011!

April 3 – Trip to the Works at Noon
April 14 - Youth Group Night at 7 PM
April 16 – Easter Egg Coloring at 10 AM
April 17 – Operation Easter Hugs
April 24 – Easter Dawn Service
April 28 - Youth Group Night at 7 PM
April 30 – Shady Maple & Shopping
May 15 – Bike A Thon at Noon
June 10 – 16th Annual Musical
June 11 – 16th Annual Musical
June 26 – 50’s Drive-In Diner
July 17 – Miniature Golf]]> E-News, Youth http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry110302-075650 No Author Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:56:50 GMT http://www.gselc.org/comments.php?y=11&m=03&entry=entry110302-075650