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GSELC STUDENT E-MAIL NEWSLETTER #437
Monday, September 6, 2010

HAPPY LABOR DAY TO YOUR AND YOUR FAMILY! ENJOY YOUR DAY OFF!

1. UPCOMING EVENTS

CONTEMPORARY SERVICE - Our next conetmporary service will be held Saturday, September 11 at 6:30 PM. The Worship Team will practice at 5:00 PM. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

MESSY MISSION IMPOSSIBLE - On Sunday, September 19 we will kick-off our new Youth Group year with MESSY MISSION IMPOSSIBLE at 6 PM. You won't want to miss this fun and VERY MESSY event. Make sure to wear something that can get messy AND to bring a



snack or a drink to share. The event will be finished about 8 PM. Everyone in 5th Grade and older is invited to attend.

5 AND BELOW FUNDRAISER - We are currently conducting a fundraiser at 5 & Below in the Berkshire Mall. All you need to do is get one of the coupons (which are available at church) and use it when you shop at the Berkshire 5 & Below. 10% of your purchase will be donated to the youth group!

Upcoming Events...

Temple Halloween Parade - Saturday, October 2
Haunted Eastern State Penitentary Trip - Sunday, October 16
WATCH FOR UPCOMING EVENTS WHICH ARE COMING SOON!....

]]> E-News, Youth http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry100905-202627 No Author Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:26:27 GMT http://www.gselc.org/comments.php?y=10&m=09&entry=entry100905-202627 http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry100903-202730
GSELC e-NEWS Volume 11 Number 33 Friday, September 3, 2010

Greetings from GOOD SHEPHERD!

We rejoice in the wonder of God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit! During
this Pentecost season our attention turns to the matter of discipleship,
responding to God’s gracious love through Christ Jesus, with lives committed to
faithfully doing God’s will each day. The SIX MARKS OF DISCIPLESHIP are:
Daily Prayer, Weekly Worship, Daily Bible Reading, Service, Spiritual
Relationships and Generous Giving through Tithing. May we strive throughout this
Pentecost season to grow as disciples of Christ Jesus our Savior and Lord.

Sunday, September 5- The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Called to
contemplate the cost of discipleship today, we might be helped by translating



Paul’s request to Philemon into our prayer of the day: Refresh my heart in
Christ. Strengthened by the company and forgiveness of the Christ in the
blessed sacrament and recalling God’s grace in remembrance of baptism, we can be
strengthened in this hour to "choose life"- to choose life in God as our own.
The readings for this Sunday are: 1L- Deuteronomy 30: 15-20; Psalm 1; 2L-
Philemon 1-21; G- Luke 14: 25-33. Our service time remains at 9:30AM this
Sunday as we enjoy our annual outdoor service and picnic. We hope you will
join us!

Saturday, September 11- Jesus tells two stories that suggest a curious
connection between the lost being found and sinners repenting. God takes the
initiative to find sinners, each of whom is so precious to God that his or her
recovery brings joy in heaven.
The readings for this evening are: 1L- Exodus 32: 7-14; G- Luke 15: 1-10.
Join us for our September Contemporary Service beginning at 6:30PM. We will
also pause to remember the events of 9-11-2001.
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THIS WEEK AT GSELC

Sunday, September 05- THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
@9:30AM- Outdoor Service & Picnic

Tuesday, September 07- @6:30PM- Sunday School Teachers meeting
@7:30PM- Youth Ministry Committee meeting

Wednesday, September 08- @10:30AM- Muhlenberg Churches Pantry meeting
@7:30PM- Senior Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, September 09- @7:00PM- Haunted House planning meeting
@8:00PM- Pumpkin Festival planning meeting

Saturday, September 11- @7:00AM- 11AM- Community Breakfast
@6:30PM- Contemporary Worship
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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.

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 2010 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 2010 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, September 12- THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
RALLY DAY
@9:30AM- Holy Communion
@10:45AM- Sunday School Kick-Off Event

Monday, September 13- @7:30PM- Handbell Choir

Tuesday, September 14- COMMITTEE NIGHT
@6:30PM- Staff meeting
@7:00PM- Leadership Team meeting
@7:30PM- Committee meetings
@7:30PM- Finance Committee meeting
@9:00PM- Executive Committee meeting

Wednesday, September 15- @7:00PM- Contemporary Choir Rehearsal
@7:00PM- Pantry Set-up
@7:30PM- Senior Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, September 16- @4:00- 6:00PM- Pantry Distribution

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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 abandoned yearly"... FEED AN
ANIMAL IN NEED FOR FREE... by clicking the "Animal Rescue Site" each day.

------------------------------------------------
UPCOMING WORSHIP SCHEDULE:
THIS Sunday, September 5- 9:30AM- Outdoor Service followed by Picnic
Saturday, September 11- 6:30PM- Contemporary Service
Sunday, September 12- RALLY DAY: 9:30AM- Worship with Holy Communion
10:45AM- Sunday School Rally Day Kick-off
Sunday, September 19- RETURN TO REGULAR SCHEDULE:
9:15AM- Sunday School
10:30AM- Worship

We are planning our annual informal outdoor service and picnic to be held
THIS Sunday, September 5 at 9:30AM. This will be a great way to celebrate
Labor Day weekend. We hope you will join us! Bring folding chairs or a
blanket to sit on and wear casual clothes. Bring a covered dish to share. We
hope to see you for this most enjoyable celebration!


-----------------------------------------------------
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.


We rejoice that our combat troops are coming home from Iraq. We pray for
all who serve as support troops in Iraq and those in Afghanistan fighting to
bring freedom and peace to this region of the world. We ask God’s
continuing protection and care as they continue to serve our country in the fight for
freedom and justice.

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=entry100903-202730 No Author Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:27:30 GMT http://www.gselc.org/comments.php?y=10&m=09&entry=entry100903-202730 http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry100829-184731 GSELC STUDENT E-MAIL NEWSLETTER #436
Monday, August 30, 2010

1. UPCOMING EVENTS

CONGRATULATIONS TO RYAN & ATHENA TYRELL ON THE BIRTH OF THEIR SON, CHRISTOPHER!

CONGRATULATIONS TO KRISSY & JOSH POTTEIGER ON THE BIRTH OF THEIR, SON, LUKE!

CONTEMPORARY SERVICE - Our next contemporary service will be held Saturday, September 11 at 6:30 PM. The Worship Team will practice at 5:00 PM. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

MESSY MISSION IMPOSSIBLE - On Sunday, September 19 we will kick-off our new Youth Group year with MESSY MISSION IMPOSSIBLE at 6 PM. You won't want to miss this fun and VERY MESSY event. Watch for more details to come...




5 AND BELOW FUNDRAISER - We are currently conducting a fundraiser at 5 & Below in the Berkshire Mall. All you need to do is get one of the coupons (which are available at church) and use it when you shop at the Berkshire 5 & Below. 10% of your purchase will be donated to the youth group!

Upcoming Events...

Temple Halloween Parade - Saturday, October 2
Haunted Eastern State Penitentiary Trip - Sunday, October 16
WATCH FOR UPCOMING EVENTS WHICH ARE COMING SOON!....
]]> Events, Youth http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry100829-184731 No Author Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:47:31 GMT http://www.gselc.org/comments.php?y=10&m=08&entry=entry100829-184731 http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry100829-021819 Volume 11 Number 32 Friday, August 27, 2010 GSELC e-NEWS

Greetings from GOOD SHEPHERD!

We rejoice in the wonder of God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit! During
this Pentecost season our attention turns to the matter of discipleship,
responding to God’s gracious love through Christ Jesus, with lives committed to
faithfully doing God’s will each day. The SIX MARKS OF DISCIPLESHIP are:
Daily Prayer, Weekly Worship, Daily Bible Reading, Service, Spiritual
Relationships and Generous Giving through Tithing. May we strive throughout this
Pentecost season to grow as disciples of Christ Jesus our Savior and Lord.

Sunday, August 29- The Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost: Invited and
inviting- that is the nature of the church. by God’s grace in holy baptism we


have a place at the banquet table of the Lord. When, by the power of that
same Spirit, humility and mutual love continue among us, the church can be
more inviting still. The readings for this Sunday are: 1L- Proverbs 25: 6-7;
Psalm 112; 2L- Hebrews 13: 1-8, 15-16; G- Luke 14: 1, 7-14.
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THIS WEEK AT GSELC

Sunday, August 29- THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
@9:30AM- Combined Worship & Sunday School

Tuesday, August 31- @6:00PM- Kid’s Korner meeting
@7:00PM- PAC meeting

Thursday, September 2- @6:30PM- Nominating Committee meeting
@7:30PM- Long Range Planning meeting
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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.


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 2010 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 2010 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!



================================================================

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------
UPCOMING EVENTS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------

Sunday, September 05- THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
@9:30AM- Outdoor Service & Picnic

Tuesday, September 07- @6:30PM- Sunday School Teachers meeting
@7:30PM- Youth Ministry Committee meeting

Wednesday, September 08- @7:30PM- Senior Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, September 09- @7:00PM- Haunted House planning meeting
@8:00PM- Pumpkin Festival planning meeting

Saturday, September 11- @6:30PM- Contemporary Worship
------------------------------------------------
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 abandoned yearly"... FEED AN
ANIMAL IN NEED FOR FREE... by clicking the "Animal Rescue Site" each day.

------------------------------------------------
UPCOMING WORSHIP SCHEDULE:
Next Sunday, September 5- 9:30AM- OUTDOOR SERVICE followed by picnic
Sunday, September 12- RALLY DAY: 9:30AM- Worship with Holy Communion
10:45AM- Sunday School Rally Day Kick-off
Sunday, September 19- RETURN TO REGULAR SCHEDULE:
9:15AM- Sunday School
10:30AM- Worship

We are planning our annual informal outdoor service and picnic to be held
on Sunday, September 5 at 9:30AM. This will be a great way to celebrate
Labor Day weekend. We hope you will join us! Bring folding chairs or a blanket
to sit on and wear casual clothes. Bring a covered dish to share. We hope
to see you for this most enjoyable celebration!


-----------------------------------------------------
Continue to keep all the members of our church family in your prayers :
We rejoice that our combat troops are coming home from Iraq. We pray for
all who serve as support troops in Iraq and those in Afghanistan fighting to
bring freedom and peace to this region of the world. We ask God’s
continuing protection and care as they continue to serve our country in the fight for
freedom and justice.

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=entry100829-021819 No Author Sun, 29 Aug 2010 06:18:19 GMT http://www.gselc.org/comments.php?y=10&m=08&entry=entry100829-021819 http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry100823-022038 GSELC STUDENT E-MAIL NEWSLETTER #435
Monday, August 23, 2010

1. UPCOMING EVENTS

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED WITH THE COMMUNITY YARD SALE & FLEA MARKET ON SATURDAY! WE RAISED $350 - WAY TO GO!

DRIVE-IN MOVIE TRIP - THIS FRIDAY the youth group will go to the drive-in movies! That's right - it's going to be lots of fun! Sign-up at the youth bulletin board. We will be leaving between 6 and 6:30 PM and we will get back very late. We will stay for both movies at the drive-in (you'll get two movies for the price of one)! The cost and the movies will be announced at a later date. Watch for more details to come.




CONTEMPORARY SERVICE - Our next conetmporary service will be held Saturday, September 11 at 6:30 PM. The Worship Team will practice at 5:00 PM. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

MESSY MISSION IMPOSSIBLE - On Sunday, September 19 we will kick-off our new Youth Group year with MESSY MISSION IMPOSSIBLE at 6 PM. You won't want to miss this fun and VERY MESSY event. Watch for more details to come...

Upcoming Events...

Temple Halloween Parade - Saturday, October 2
Haunted Eastern State Penitentary Trip - Sunday, October 16
WATCH FOR UPCOMING EVENTS WHICH ARE COMING SOON!....
]]> E-News, Youth http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry100823-022038 No Author Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:20:38 GMT http://www.gselc.org/comments.php?y=10&m=08&entry=entry100823-022038 http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry100818-175215 GSELC STUDENT E-MAIL NEWSLETTER #434
Monday, August 16, 2010

1. UPCOMING EVENTS

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - Thanks to everyone who helped with BIBLE SCHOOL! WE HAD A GREAT WEEK LAST WEEK! THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP!

COMMUNITY YARD SALE & FLEA MARKET - THIS SATURDAY -- we will hold a Community Yard Sale and Flea Market in the church parking lot from 7 AM to 2 PM. This will be a fundraiser for the playwrights. You or your parents (other adult family members or friends) may set-up a table (bring your own table). It's only $10 ($15 if you are a church member and want to borrow a table. If you or your family would like a spot, please let Mike know ASAP. We also need youth to help with the concesssion stand. If you can help, e-mail Mike with what time you can help.



CONTEMPORARY SERVICE - Our next conetmporary service will be held THIS SATURDAY, August 21 at 6:30 PM. The Worship Team will practice at 5:00 PM. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

DRIVE-IN MOVIE TRIP - On Friday, August 27 the youth group will go to the drive-in movies! That's right - it's going to be lots of fun! Sign-up at the youth bulletin board. We will be leaving between 6 and 6:30 PM and we will get back very late. We will stay for both movies at the drive-in (you'll get two movies for the price of one)! The cost and the movies will be announced at a later date. Watch for more details to come.

MESSY MISSION IMPOSSIBLE - On Sunday, September 19 we will kick-off our new Youth Group year with MESSY MISSION IMPOSSIBLE at 6 PM. You won't want to miss this fun and VERY MESSY event. Watch for more details to come...

Upcoming Events...

Temple Halloween Parade - Saturday, October 2
Haunted Eastern State Penitentary Trip - Sunday, October 16
WATCH FOR UPCOMING EVENTS WHICH ARE COMING SOON!.... ]]> E-News, Youth http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry100818-175215 No Author Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:52:15 GMT http://www.gselc.org/comments.php?y=10&m=08&entry=entry100818-175215 http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry100814-204830 Volume 11 Number 30 Friday, August 13, 2010 GSELC e-NEWS

Greetings from GOOD SHEPHERD!

We rejoice in the wonder of God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit! During
this Pentecost season our attention turns to the matter of discipleship,
responding to God’s gracious love through Christ Jesus, with lives committed to
faithfully doing God’s will each day. The SIX MARKS OF DISCIPLESHIP are:
Daily Prayer, Weekly Worship, Daily Bible Reading, Service, Spiritual



Relationships and Generous Giving through Tithing. May we strive throughout this
Pentecost season to grow as disciples of Christ Jesus our Savior and Lord.

Sunday, August 15- The Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost: The word of God is
a refining fire. Jesus is the great divide in human history. He invites
our undivided attention and devotion. Today, in the assembly, we are
surrounded by "so great a cloud of witnesses." In the word and in the holy
communion we are invited yet again to look to Jesus, "the pioneer and perfecter of
our faith." The readings for this Sunday are 1L- Jeremiah 23: 23-29; Psalm
82; 2L- Hebrews 11: 29- 12: 2; G- Luke 12: 49-56.

Saturday, August 21: Jesus heals a woman on the sabbath, offering her a
new beginning for her life. When challenged by a narrow reading of the
sabbath command, Jesus responds by expanding "sabbath work" to include setting
people free from bondage. The readings for this evening are: 1L- Isaiah 58:
9b- 14; G- Luke 13: 10-17. Join us this evening beginning at 6:30PM for our
Contemporary Service for the month of August.
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THIS WEEK AT GSELC

Sunday, August 15- MARY, MOTHER OF OUR LORD
@9:30AM- Combined Worship & Sunday School
CAY CAMP SUNDAY

Tuesday, August 17- @6:30PM- Church Council Picnic/ meeting at the
Arndts

Wednesday, August 18- @7:00PM- Food Pantry Set-Up

Thursday, August 19- @4:00 - 6:00 PM- Food Pantry Distribution

Saturday, August 21- @7:00AM- 2:00PM- Community Flea Market & Yard
Sale
@6:30PM- Contemporary Service
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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.

"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 2010 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 2010 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!


================================================================

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------
UPCOMING EVENTS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------

Sunday, August 22- THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
@9:30AM- Combined Worship & Sunday School
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SUNDAY

------------------------------------------------
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 abandoned yearly"... FEED AN
ANIMAL IN NEED FOR FREE... by clicking the "Animal Rescue Site" each day.

------------------------------------------------

SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE- combined worship and Sunday School at 9:30AM.
Plan to join us in worship each week throughout the summer.




-----------------------------------------------------
Continue to keep all the members of our church family in your prayers :

We pray for all who serve in Iraq and Afghanistan to bring freedom and
peace to this region of the world. We ask God’s continuing protection and care
as they continue to serve our country in the fight for freedom and justice.

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=entry100814-204830 No Author Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:48:30 GMT http://www.gselc.org/comments.php?y=10&m=08&entry=entry100814-204830 http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry100810-150647 GSELC STUDENT E-MAIL NEWSLETTER #433
Monday, August 9, 2010

1. UPCOMING EVENTS

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - Thanks to everyone who is volunteering at BIBLE SCHOOL! There's still time to help! Come tomorrow at 9 AM if you want to help!

COMMUNITY YARD SALE & FLEA MARKET - On Saturday, August 21 we will hold a Community Yard Sale and Flea Market in the church parking lot from 7 AM to 2 PM. This will be a fundraiser for the playwrights. You or your parents (other adult family members or friends) may set-up a table (bring your own table). It's only $10 ($15 if you are a church member and want to borrow a table. If you


or your family would like a spot, please let Mike know ASAP. We also need youth to help with the concesssion stand. If you can help, e-mail Mike with what time you can help.

CONTEMPORARY SERVICE - Our next conetmporary service will be held on Saturday, August 21 at 6:30 PM. The Worship Team will practice at 5:00 PM. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

DRIVE-IN MOVIE TRIP - On Friday, August 27 the youth group will go to the drive-in movies! That's right - it's going to be lots of fun! Sign-up at the youth bulletin board. We will be leaving between 6 and 6:30 PM and we will get back very late. We will stay for both movies at the drive-in (you'll get two movies for the price of one)! The cost and the movies will be announced at a later date. Watch for more details to come.

MESSY MISSION IMPOSSIBLE - On Sunday, September 19 we will kick-off our new Youth Group year with MESSY MISSION IMPOSSIBLE at 6 PM. You won't want to miss this fun and VERY MESSY event. Watch for more details to come...

Upcoming Events...

Temple Halloween Parade - Saturday, October 2
Haunted Eastern State Penitentary Trip - Sunday, October 16
WATCH FOR UPCOMING EVENTS WHICH ARE COMING SOON!.... ]]> E-News, Youth http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry100810-150647 No Author Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:06:47 GMT http://www.gselc.org/comments.php?y=10&m=08&entry=entry100810-150647 http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry100809-154701 Volume 11 Number 29 Friday, August 6, 2010 GSELC e-NEWS

Greetings from GOOD SHEPHERD!

We rejoice in the wonder of God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit! During
this Pentecost season our attention turns to the matter of discipleship,
responding to God’s gracious love through Christ Jesus, with lives committed to
faithfully doing God’s will each day. The SIX MARKS OF DISCIPLESHIP are:
Daily Prayer, Weekly Worship, Daily Bible Reading, Service, Spiritual
Relationships and Generous Giving through Tithing. May we strive throughout this
Pentecost season to grow as disciples of Christ Jesus our Savior and Lord.

Sunday, August 8- The Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost: Jesus says, "It is
your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom." It is God’s promise
from the beginning- to Abraham, to the early church, and to the "little


flock" of which we are a part today in assembly. Faith, God’s baptismal gift,
trusts the promises of God. Have no fear. The readings for this Sunday are:
1L- Genesis 15: 1-6; Psalm 33; @l- Hebrews 11: 1-3, 8-16; G- Luke 12: 32-40.
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THIS WEEK AT GSELC

Sunday, August 08- THE ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
@9:30AM- Combined Worship & Sunday School

Monday, August 09- @8:45AM- Vacation Bible School Registration

Tuesday, August 10- @9:00AM- Vacation Bible School
@7:30PM- Finance Committee meeting

Wednesday, August 11- @9:00AM- Vacation Bible School
@2:30PM to 8:00PM- Blood Drive at Good Shepherd
UCC

Thursday, August 12- @9:00AM- Vacation Bible School

Friday, August 13- @9:00AM- Vacation Bible School
@10:30AM- Vacation Bible School Closing Program

Saturday, August 14- @7:00AM- 11:00AM- Community Breakfast
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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.


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 2010 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 2010 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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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, August 15- THE TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
@9:30AM- Combined Worship & Sunday School

Tuesday, August 17- @6:30PM- Church Council Picnic/ meeting at the
Arndts

Wednesday, August 18- @7:00PM- Food Pantry Set-Up

Thursday, August 19- @4:00 - 6:00 PM- Food Pantry Distribution

Saturday, August 21- @7:00AM- 2:00PM- Community Flea Market & Yard
Sale
@6:30PM- Contemporary Service
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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 abandoned yearly"... FEED AN
ANIMAL IN NEED FOR FREE... by clicking the "Animal Rescue Site" each day.

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SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE- combined worship and Sunday School at 9:30AM.
Plan to join us in worship each week throughout the summer.



YOUR HELP IS NEEDED: Vacation Bible School "Baobab Blast" begins on
MONDAY, AUGUST 9. The following snacks, craft supplies and decorations are needed
to help make our Bible School and huge success and to defray the cost of
the program.
SNACKS:
Animal Crackers Bananas Cheerios
Flour Tortillas Honey Mandarin Oranges
Orange Juice Pineapple Chunks Plain Yogurt
Round Butter Cookies Strawberries Salsa
Sugar Cookies Vanilla Frosting Vanilla Yogurt
Cups Plates Napkins
ART SUPPLIES:
Egg cartons (paper) Ribbon Cotton balls
Hard candy (any kind) Paper Plates Band-aides
Plastic bottles (lean empty) Tissue Paper (assort. colors) Plain
White T-shirts
(12 oz. or smaller) (child sm to adult lg)
DECORATIONS (loan)
Woven Baskets African Fabrics Drums
We can accept donations during the week between 6AM and 6PM and on Sunday
morning from 9:30AM to 11:00AM. All donations should be brought to the
MULTI-MINISTRY HALL KITCHEN.
THANK YOU for your help in making this year’s Bible School a wonderful
learning experience about God and His love for children throughout our
community. YOUR assistance in making this essential ministry happen is CRITICAL...
and MUCH APPRECIATED. THANKS!!!!!!!!

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Continue to keep all the members of our church family in your prayers :
We pray for all who serve in Iraq and Afghanistan to bring freedom and
peace to this region of the world. We ask God’s continuing protection and care
as they continue to serve our country in the fight for freedom and justice.

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=entry100809-154701 No Author Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:47:01 GMT http://www.gselc.org/comments.php?y=10&m=08&entry=entry100809-154701 http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry100803-080859 GSELC STUDENT E-MAIL NEWSLETTER #431
Monday, August 2, 2010

1. UPCOMING EVENTS

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - Only one week to go! Bible School will be held from August 9 through the 13. This year our theme is Baobab Blast which takes place on the African Savannah. Teachers, helpers, and other support staff are needed. If you can help, please let Mike or Bev know ASAP. You may volunteer as long as you have just completed 7th grade or higher. Youth who just completed 6th grade or less can still participate in Bible School! If you are a teacher, there is a teacher's meeting on Tuesday night at 7:30 PM.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE & FLEA MARKET - On Saturday, August 21 we will hold a Community Yard Sale and Flea Market in the church parking lot from 7 AM to 2 PM. This will be a fundraiser for the playwrights. You or your parents (other adult family members or friends) may set-up a table (bring your own table). It's only $10 ($15 if you are a church member and want to borrow a table. If you


or your family would like a spot, please let Mike know ASAP. We also need youth to help with the concesssion stand. If you can help, e-mail Mike with what time you can help.

CONTEMPORARY SERVICE - Our next conetmporary service will be held on Saturday, August 21 at 6:30 PM. The Worship Team will practice at 5:00 PM. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

DRIVE-IN MOVIE TRIP - On Friday, August 27 the youth group will go to the drive-in movies! That's right - it's going to be lots of fun! Sign-up at the youth bulletin board. We will be leaving between 6 and 6:30 PM and we will get back very late. We will stay for both movies at the drive-in (you'll get two movies for the price of one)! The cost and the movies will be announced at a later date. Watch for more details to come.

MESSY MISSION IMPOSSIBLE - On Sunday, September 19 we will kick-off our new Youth Group year with MESSY MISSION IMPOSSIBLE at 6 PM. You won't want to miss this fun and VERY MESSY event. Watch for more details to come...

Upcoming Events...

Temple Halloween Parade - Saturday, October 2
Haunted Eastern State Penitentary Trip - Sunday, October 16
WATCH FOR UPCOMING EVENTS WHICH ARE COMING SOON!.... ]]> E-News, Youth http://www.gselc.org/index.php?entry=entry100803-080859 No Author Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:08:59 GMT http://www.gselc.org/comments.php?y=10&m=08&entry=entry100803-080859