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SHEPHERD’S
VOICE
Monthly Newsletter
of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church – LCMS
February 2013
Mark Your
Calendar
2.3
Worship/Communion
2.3
Women’s “White
Elephant” Bingo
2.9
Sweetheart Dinner
2.10
Worship
2.13
Ash Wednesday Worship
2.17
Worship/Communion
2.20
Midweek Lent Worship
2.24
Worship
2.27
Midweek Lent Worship
A Word from Pastor
The season of Lent provides an opportunity to
preach a sermon series on specific gifts from a text in
Isaiah, which has been called “the fifth gospel.”
You will not only become more familiar with this
oft-neglected section of Isaiah (chapters 55-66), but you
will be inspired to joyfully receive God’s good and
perfect gifts flowing from our Savior’s bitter suffering
and death that are freely given because of his Easter
victory!
The season of Lent also points toward Baptism
into the cross and resurrection of Christ. Historically,
Lent developed as a season of preparation for Holy
Baptism. Lent is the Church’s refocus on the
significance of Holy Baptism. The daily drowning of
contrition and repentance, which characterizes the
entire Christian life of discipleship, is deliberately
intensified during Lent as a renewal of faith and life in
Christ.
Continued on next page
Word from Pastor, continued
Lent brings the cross to sinners
and sinners to the cross of Christ
This repentance is never the product of human
wisdom, reason, strength, or effort. Rather, it is always
the divine work of the Holy Spirit through the Law and
the Gospel. The Law crucifies the old Adam, and the
Gospel raises up the new man in us. Lent is not aimed at
an emotional response. Rather, it is preaching Law and
Gospel.
Lent brings the cross to sinners and sinners
to the cross of Christ as the fountain and source of
forgiveness, life, and salvation.
During mid-week Lenten worship, we will explore
the story of Amos in conjunction with the Passion
narrative of John’s Gospel. The theme is “Restore the
Roar.” This theme is brought into heavy prominence in
the 7 oracles. Like the nations, we are addicted to
gossip, anger, worry, laziness, excuses, selfishness. You
name it; it has us. Over and over again we scream,
“Gotta have it, gotta have it, gotta have it.”
God, therefore, also says this to us. “You alone
have I known from all the families of the earth;
therefore I will visit upon you the fruit of all your
iniquities” (Amos 3:2).
Thank God that he does not leave us with Amos.
There is another prophet in Israel who was more than a
prophet, and because of Him, because of Jesus, we have
hope despite our rebellious ways. Jesus humbled
himself and became obedient to death, even death on a
cross” (Philippians 2:8).
Blessing in Christ Jesus,
Pastor John
From Portals of Prayer
Constant in Prayer
A 10-year-old was doing her homework when her mother
heard her say, “Lord, help me with this assignment or I’ll
never get it.” That was a prayer of faith.
To pray continually doesn’t require us to be on our knees
all day long or to walk around with folded hands. Christians,
like other people, have work to do. After all, “if a man will
not work, he shall not eat.” But even while we Christians
work, we pray to God.
We are Christians around the clock. Our spirits are in
constant communion with God, as the Holy Spirit
continuously directs our thoughts and yearnings heavenward.
In danger we call on God to protect us. We thank God for His
blessings. When talking to unbelievers, we pray for their
conversion. We pray for our children, “Lord, help them grow
into mature Christians.” For the sick we breathe a prayer for
recovery. Often these are silent thoughts, but prayers
nonetheless.
Only God knows the prayers of a Christian who lies
awake at night, of a farmer praying while tilling the soil, of
those in all circumstances of life who put their trust in Jesus
Christ, their Savior, who has promised to hear them.
SEEN & HEARD
MANY WAYS TO MEMORIZE GOD’S WORD
God tells us over and over again that His Word is “a
lamp to our feet and a light to our paths” (Psalm 119:
105). He means that His Word can guide us and lead us
through dark places in our lives. God says that His
Word is “profitable for teaching, for reproof, for
correction, and for training in righteousness” (2
Timothy 3:16).
In the Old Testament God speaks to us through His
prophet Moses who tells us to make His Word part of
the very fabric of our lives. We are to “teach them [the
commandments and God’s ways] diligently to your
children and shall talk of them when you sit in your
house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie
down, and when you rise. You shall bind them as a sign
on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between
your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your
house and on your gates. (Deuteronomy 6: 4-9).
So what I am about to share with you is not a sales
pitch, unless you want to say that God is making the
“pitch” to us in our time, in our culture, in our church.
Technology is good as far as we use it for good and
noble purposes.
There is a new and easy way to memorize your 40
Bible verses given out each Sunday by Pastor John. If
you have a cell phone or iPad or any device that can
connect to the Internet and download applications, you
are in for a treat.
There’s an Ap for that! It’s called ScriptureTyper:
“the easy way to memorize Scripture.” It’s an easy Ap
to use. You can memorize Scripture any number of
ways. Teachers and students, pay attention. You can
type in the verse by entering the first letter of each
verse: For example: “God is our refuge and strength. . .
“ You type G, I, O R, A, S, etc. and the program fills in
the rest!
You can also use Flash Cards and shuffle through
your verses.
You can also Record your verses in your own voice
and listen to them anywhere. I do it on my way to the
church, on the road to visits, whenever I have a free
moment. And who doesn’t to devote time to God’s
Word?
The application has many ways to learn that are fun
and rewarding. If Pastor John can memorize them,
so can you. This application is also available
free on the Internet at http://scripturetyper.com
You can also purchase all the bells and whistles
on iTunes store for a few dollars. It is well
worth the cost! And then you can carry it
wherever you go.
Our Memory Verses – all 40 of them – will
“grow” on our Tree of Life planted near the
back of our sanctuary. Special thanks to
Lauren Seider for drawing the tree and to Ann
Seider for providing the materials and giving
her time.
Let’s grow in our walk with the Lord by
memorizing as much of God’s Word as we can.
Share this Word with one another, share it with
your neighbor. Don’t just keep it to yourself.
February 3
"When Life Overwhelms, God Provides"
Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Gregory Seltz
Life is hard, but God provides real strength to face
everyday struggles. (Jeremiah 1)
February 10
"Do You Need a Miracle Today?"
Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Gregory Seltz
Jesus' miraculous Transfiguration tells us God is very
real and He sent Jesus to help you in your time of need.
(Luke 9:28-36)
MONTH OF SUNDAYS
February 17
"Overcoming Temptation with the Word"
Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Gregory Seltz
Jesus countered Satan's temptations with the power of
God's Word. He is the Savior for all who are
overwhelmed by their sin and failures. (Luke 4:1-13)
February 3 - Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Message: “Ultimate Authority”
Text: Luke 4:31-44
February 10 – Transfiguration Sunday
Message: “The Power of Spiritual Experiences”
Text: Luke 9: 28-36
February 24
"Never Alone"
Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Ken
Klaus Jesus understands our loneliness, but we will
never fully comprehend his. (Psalm 25:16)
February 17 – First Sunday in Lent
Message: “What Can We Do?”
Text: Luke 4: 1 - 13
February 24 – Second Sunday in Lent
Message: “Keep On Keeping On”
Text: Luke 13: 31-35
VERSE OF THE MONTH
Special Services
February 13 – Ash Wednesday Worship
Message: “Rescued from the Rubble”
Text: Amos 1: 1-2
February 20 – Midweek Lent Worship
Message: “Upside Down”
(5 part sermon series)
Text: Amos 3:1–8
For the word of the cross is
folly to those who are
perishing, but to us who
are being saved it is the
power of God.
1 Corinthians 1:18
February 27 – Midweek Lent Worship
Message: “This Is the Night the Lord Has Made”
(5 part sermon series)
Text: Amos 5: 18
“TELLING

LOVING

Amos 1: 1-2
CARING” … in Christ
Caring and Serving Ministry
Jesus said, “This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs
of God’s People, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks
to God.” 2 Corinthians 9:12
GOOD SHEPHERD CARE MINISTRY
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to
serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its
various forms. (1 Peter 4:10) Please notify the Care
Ministry if you need any of these services:
Meals for families of those hospitalized or
otherwise incapacitated.
Delivery or pick up of medicine, or groceries for
ill or shut-in
Delivery of meals
Transportation to physician appointments
Light housekeeping
Hospital or shut-in visits
Other as needed
Care Committee:
Mary Orth
Jeff Bird
Kathy Dickey
Serving the Lord
Acolytes
2/3
Abby Hoek
Danny Nadler
2/10
Tyler Smith
Caden Bird
2/17
Kelsey Jaeger
Kallie Tunink
2/24
Katie Hoek
Audrey Seider
Ushers
2/3
Steve Maseman
Gary Seider
2/10
Russell Stelzer
Ed Bartels
2/17
Matt Hoek
Dan Hoek
2/24
Steve Maseman
Ed Bartels
Readers
2/3
Karen Butcher
2/10
Ann Seider
2/17
Judy Maseman
2/24
Bill Mahieu
(573) 682-5132
(573) 682-1683
(573) 682-3662
Altar Guild
Greeters
Kitchen
Nursery
2/3
Dana Rakers
Lori Gesling
Bill and Judy Mahieu
Martin and LeeAnn Mahieu
Ann Seider
Lori Gesling
Leslie Fadler
Lisa Smith
2/10
2/17
Alane Gronefeld
Starr Nadler
Lori Gesling
2/24
Amanda Tunink
PUZZLE CORNER
Here is a puzzle called a cryptogram
A cryptogram is a message written in a code in which
each letter is replaced by a different letter throughout the
message; every S might be coded as a G, for instance.
No letter stands for itself or for more than one other
letter, so when you know the code for a letter, write the
answer letter over the coded one wherever it appears in
the message.
Hint: This puzzle is a Bible verse, and will be one of the
verses that we will put on the Tree of Life Memory
Verse Tree for March. The key to the answer is hidden
on one of the pages of the newsletter.
FPGMG GYEQ ZK WEI
“E Y I Z W P R Y X, Y H Q
Z W P Z V M Z W,
YHQ ZWP
A E L P, H K K H P T K I P G Z K
ZWP LYZWPV
Z W V K M S W I P.”
PCTPUZ
Prayer Corner
SERVING THE LORD WITH OUR TREASURES
Date/Offering
SICK:
Jeanette Stelzer – Chemo treatments; mother of Russell Stelzer
and Palmyra Dubbert.
Johnny and Georgia Trammell – Johnny suffering with
cancer. Uncle
and Aunt of Jeff Bird
Mary Darby – Sister of Jane St. John.
Karsen Trentham – Friedreich’s Ataxia; 18 year old son of
Eric and Kim Trentham.
Kalyn Trentham –Friedreich’s Ataxia; daughter of Eric and
Kim Trentham, sister of Karsen, who also has the disease.
Debbie Stelzer – cancer treatments – sister-in-law of Russell
and Jacki Stelzer and Palmyra and Rick Dubbert.
Michelle Smith – daughter of Jane St. John
ONGOING HEALTH CONCERNS:
Family and friends of members - Carol Hoffman, Ralph
Ostmann,
Mark Ramsey – son of Ed Ramsey
Ronald Wiebers – vision problems (macular degeneration);
father of Dayna Graham
Rebecca Mabry – various health issues; grandmother of Dayna
Graham
ARMED FORCES OF OUR COUNTRY:
Chris Macklin – nephew of Ernestine Ramsey
Ray Finlay – husband of Suzanne (Hedberg) Finlay,
Diton J. Parker – son of David and Emma Parker; grandson of
Margaret Parker
Joe Martin – nephew of Palmyra Dubbert and Russell Stelzer
Dylan Kempker – son of LeeAnn Mahieu
Gregg Allmon – grandson of Edgar and Mary Orth
Caleb Bohlmeyer, Marcus and Mathew Younger, Jeremy
Mitchell, Chris Greve, Justin Thurston,
Ethan Lee –son of Steve and Nancy Lee; grandson of Dick and
Norma Keil.
Matthew Bolin – home from Syria; still in service; grandson of
Ed and Jean Morse
Ryan Ball – home from Afghanistan, waiting on word for next
assignment; grandson of Betty Ball.
THANKSGIVING
We give thanks with Greg and Kara Stowers for the gift of a
son born at 5:29 a.m. on Monday, January 14. Charles Garon
weighed 6 lb. 9 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. He has a “big
sister” Breelle.
Amount
1/6/13
Current
Building
Sunday School
Lutheran Witness
Advent
Initial Offering
Total
2473.20
225.00
4.32
47.00
60.00
25.00
2834.52
1/13/13
Current
Building
Sunday School
Total
1158.25
355.00
4.37
1517.62
1/20/13
Current
Building
Sunday School
Lutheran Witness
Initial Offering
Total
1354.25
525.00
3.00
65.00
10.00
1957.25
Attendance
84/12
68/7
80/6
2,578.34 is needed each week in current and
building to meet budget.
A CONVENIENT WAY TO CONTRIBUTE
The church is now set up to accept donations on our
website. Go to www.goodshepherdcentralia.org and you
will find the “Donate” button on the lower right side of the
home page.
You may pick from six designations: General Fund,
Building Fund, Benevolence Fund, Youth Group Trip (San
Antonio 2013), Capital Improvement, and Memorials. You
may donate two ways: Through PayPal or from your
credit/debit card. When you enter your amount, you will see
that the “Total Amount” field will include fees. This fee
will be charged to you and it includes 30¢ + 2.2% of your
donation.
Thank you for your donations however you choose to
give; whether online, in the offering basket at church,
through the mail, or in person to the Treasurer or Financial
Secretary. If you have any question, please let me know.
Jacki Stelzer 573-682-7231
WHAT'S NEW IN CONFIRMATION
CLASS?
Pastor John's Confirmation class does weekly activities to
reinforce God's Word and make things fun. The activity shown
in the picture is about learning that all believers are part of the
"body of Christ." God has created all of us, and all of our parts.
And we are members of the one body of Jesus Christ
(1 Corinthians 12: 27).
The confirmation class has been recently challenged to
memorize all 40 verses to be introduced in church services this
month and the coming months for 40 weeks. The Israelites
wandered 40 years in the desert. Jesus lived in the desert for 40
days while Satan tempted Him. 40 verses is a good Biblical
number to associate with this activity. We are called to be in
God's Word daily. What a great way to learn Scriptures [also
see the article on ScriptureTyper]! Jesus tells us to be prepared
at all times to tell others about Him and the faith He has called
us into through Holy Baptism (2 Timothy 3:16).
Our class invites the whole congregation - the body of
Christ - to memorize these same Scriptures along with us.
Learn the Word together. Talk about the Word at the dinner
table. Talk about the Word during family time. Pastor John will
remind you of these verses in sermons, in worship service, in
email blasters, in newspaper articles and newsletters, in
conversations and in prayers for one another. And especially on
the Tree of Life (see photo on later page), as the leaves show us
that God's Word grows our faith through the Word, Jesus
Christ.
Another activity that the class participated in was drawing
Luther's Rose [top right] on the wall of the middle class room
in the Fellowship Hall. When we meet for class, we are
reminded of God's story - that He suffered and died on a cross
for our sins, that He gives us hope through his resurrection and
new life and washes us clean in Holy Baptism, that He give us
eternal joy through Jesus. Praise be to God!
The Confirmation class continues to work on the 6 Chief
Parts of the Catechism. Some things never change! Thank the
Lord. Soon we will be moving from the 10 Commandments to
the story of our salvation, which is clearly written in the
Apostles’ Creed.
Parents are welcome to visit with their children and spend
time with us in class. You are always welcome.
FEBRUARY 2013
SUNDAY
3
8:30 am Confirmation
8:45 am SSchool/Bible
Class
10:00 am Worship
2:00 LWML Bingo
MONDAY
4
6:00 pm
Worship
2201220122012
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
FRIDAY SATURDAY
1
2
8
9
5
6
7
9:00 am Bible
Study
3:00pm Heritage Hall
Worship
7:00 pm
Women’s
Guild
14
15
16
21
22
23
10
11
12
13
8:30 am Confirmation
8:45 am SSchool/Bible
Class
10:00 am Worship
6:00 pm
Worship
9:00 am Bible
Study
7:00 pm Ash Wed.
Worship
17
18
19
20
8:30 am Confirmation
8:45 am SSchool/Bible
Class
10:00 am Worship
6:00 pm
Worship
9:00 am Bible
Study
7:00 pm Midweek Lent
Worship
24
25
26
28
8:30 am Confirmation
8:45 am SSchool/Bible
Class
10:00 am Worship
6:00 pm
Worship
9:00 am Bible
Study
7:00 pm Midweek Lent
Worship
5 -7 pm
Sweetheart
Dinner
7:00 pm
Movie Night
“Undefeated” in
Fellowship Hall
7:00 pm Worship
Committee
Birthdays
2/3
Robert Graham
2/4
Trenton Brooks
2/6
Matt Hoek
2/9
Steve Buckert
2/10 Mary Kilthau
2/13 Diane Bailey
2/13 Travis Banks
2/14 ElLouise Kollmann (91)
2/15 Carol Riedel
2/18 Cynthia Toedebusch
2/24 Eli Bartels
2/26 Jim Gesling
3/1
Mary Brechler (90)
3/2
Caleb Gesling
28
7:00 Dinner at
Carlan’s
Wedding Anniversaries
2/7
Ed and Sheryl Bartels
2/24 Gary and Carol Riedel
3/4
Adam and Devon Andersen
ElLouise Kollmann (91 on February 14)
Lutheran Home AL West C15
2825 Bloomfield Road
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Mary Brechler (90 on March 1)
5053 Academy Road
Hallsville, MO 65255
Bible Babble
For infants and toddlers
0 – 3 years old
March 3 8:45am
In the Nursery
Vacation Bible School is scheduled for July
15-19 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
If your work schedule allows...come join us as
we teach the kids to
Jesus is Alive!
Tell It on the Mountain--Where
Jesus Christ is Lord!
We'll need helpers with registration, music,
crafts, snacks, games, photography, preschool
teachers and group leaders.
Also could use some visionaries who like to decorate
or have ideas on spreading the word that our VBS is a
great place to be.
Come join us!
Contact Ann Seider 682-3389 if you'd like to help or
have questions. Enrollment will begin in early May.
Flyers advertising our VBS are available for
distribution and can be picked up on the narthex table.
Jacki Stelzer
(573) 682-7231
For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but
to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
1 Corinthians 1:18
“TELLING

LOVING

CARING” … in Christ
SENIOR YOUTH GROUP
The Sr. Youth are getting excited…..only 5 more
months and $2000 before we go to San Antonio for
the National Youth Convention. The Sr. Youth have
continued to work hard to raise the funds necessary to
go. We received $1079 from the Special Services
Offerings throughout the Advent/Christmas season.
After all of this, we also received a generous donation
of $1500 by an anonymous donor. We are so thankful
for everyone’s generosity!!!
We have scheduled a Sweetheart Banquet on
Saturday, February 9, from 5 – 7. We will be serving
a ribeye dinner for $15 a plate. John Briggs will DJ
the dance for the evening. We will also provide
childcare and pizza for $5. Contact Donna Hoek or
Michelle Parrot for your reservation.
We invite you to dine with us at Carlan’s
Restaurant on Tuesday, February 26, from 5:00 to
8:00, as they have agreed to help us with our
fundraising efforts by donating 15% of their profit.
Hope to see you there!
Keep your eye out for chocolate bunnies - Easter
is almost here and we are planning to sell them again
this year. Talk to a Sr. Youth member to reserve your
favorite flavor today! Choose between Chocolate,
White
Chocolate,
Peanut
Butter,
Crispy,
Marshmallow, Almond, Cookies & Cream, Caramel,
& Sugar Free.
Our next meeting will be held on February 8 at
5:00 in our fellowship hall. We will have a short
meeting, dinner, and decorate for the Sweetheart
Banquet.
WOMEN’S GUILD
Feb. 3 – White Elephant Bingo from 2 – 4:00 pm
Bring a wrapped ‘white elephant’ gift for the Bingo
game. Lots of fun, fellowship and food.
Feb. 7 – Monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. Pack cookies
for college students and military men and women
Bring 3 dozen cookies or other treats suitable for
mailing.
“Tree of Life” Memory Verses
February 2013
February 3 - 1 Corinthians 1:18 - Cross
For the word of the cross is folly to those who are
perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power
of God.
February 10 - Ephesians 2: 8-9 - Grace
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And
this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a
result of works, so that no one may boast.
February 17 - Philippians 4: 7 - Peace
And the peace of God, which surpasses all
understanding, will guard your hearts and your
minds in Christ Jesus.
February 24 - Matthew 6: 33-34 - Anxiety
But seek first the kingdom of God and his
righteousness, and all these things will be added to
you. Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for
tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the
day is its own trouble.
GOD CALLS US INTO HIS FAMILY
The Fadlers
I received a phone call from a young gentleman
on the road last fall. He introduced himself and
said that he would like to be baptized and
confirmed in the Lutheran church. There was a
sense of urgency in his voice.
What great news for a pastor to hear! Nothing
gives us greater assurance of God’s salvation
than baptism in the name of our Lord Jesus
Christ.
That assurance and promise of God’s saving
grace came to Matthew Fadler and his wife,
Leslie, when Matthew Maclain was baptized on
Monday night, September 24, 2012, at Good
Shepherd. Their family, Brent and Valerie
Fadler, also attended and witnessed this miracle
of God in Christ.
Why did Matt make that special call to Pastor? Leslie said her whole life has
been “church and family.” Good Shepherd was warm and felt like family to
her. Matt agreed. He wanted to share the same faith as his wife and learned,
through Lutheran pastors, that the Lutheran church taught the truth of Jesus
Christ crucified for our sins, and that righteousness comes by faith through
hearing the Word of God. He wanted to be baptized – and that was the
urgency I heard in his voice that day.
The rest is history –family history. The Fadlers are now a part of our family
and have a strong desire to serve the Lord and use their talents and
experience here.
Matt is a local Centralia boy, who attended local schools and participated in
track and field, as well as wrestling and football. He’s a modest guy, so he
didn’t talk much about ALL his awards and honors in sports.
Leslie grew up in Emma, Missouri, the daughter of Wendell and Sheryl
Keesaer. She attended pre-school through eighth grades in the Lutheran
system and then attended public high school. She went to college and
majored in Early Child and Elementary Education, and graduated from
University of Central Missouri with her degree in teaching.
Leslie’s aunts were all teachers. That strong influence plus her love of kids
brought her to teaching first grade in Centralia. And she loves her calling and
the professional people around her. Leslie is a warm and loving person.
People at Good Shepherd knows she has the heart of a teacher. She loves to
surround herself with people who care about kids and education. Centralia
was the perfect spot to live out that dream.
Matt used his talents in the outdoors to major in Parks and Recreation. He
attended the same school as his wife. He loves archery and hunting. “My
favorite memory is hunting with my Dad and seeing him shoot a 14-point
buck; also running track at the University with Leslie.” Matt also pole
vaulted and Leslie ran sprints.
All of these experiences guided Matt into the work of wildlife enforcement
management. He draws up forest management plans that are bid out to his
private company.
Both Matt and Leslie would like to become more active in church. In fact,
God has already put His hooks into them. Matt is now one of our newly
elected trustees, and Leslie plans to help out with Sunday School and assist
with Vacation Bible School. She loves to be around those kids!
God has His plan for the Fadlers. They married
on June 11, 2011 and first lived as husband and
wife in Fayette, Missouri. In May 2012, they
moved to Centralia. God was working in their
lives to impress upon them the importance of His
Word and Sacrament. And so . . . Leslie and Matt
began talking church. It has always been
important to them. Matt attended First Christian
Church in Centralia, but he was never baptized or
confirmed in the Christian faith.
Matt and Leslie are hearing God’s Word at Good Shepherd which they say is
a wonderful “blend” of the old and new. Leslie likes the music from All
God’s People Sing, since these songs were part of her upbringing. She says,
“I sang those same songs in chapel every Monday at Holy Cross.”
I asked Leslie and Matt what attracted them to our church. As husband and
wife they agree on this: They feel at home and welcome at Good Shepherd
because of the close-knit community and relationships. “It’s family,” said
Leslie. “Anytime we can be with family, we go.” That means Sweet Springs,
but also here with her new family.
We are so blessed to have the Fadlers in our family. A family that God
continues to grow in many mysterious ways through His Holy Spirit. We are
filled with joy that God called the Fadlers to be a part of His special family in
Centralia. May God continue to bless them in the good works they do in
Christ Jesus.
By Pastor John Butcher
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
120 W. Gano Chance Road
Centralia, MO 65240
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Sunday 8:45 a.m.
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Monday 6:00 p.m.
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Pastor John Butcher
(573) 489-3286
pastorbutcher@centurytel.net
Judy Maseman
(573) 682-4237
jmaseman@socket.net
Elders
Russell Stelzer (573) 682-7230
Dennis Haubein (573) 682-3979
Jon Rakers
(573) 682-2707
Read John 14:6