The Shepherd`s Voice

The Shepherd’s Voice
March 2015
UPCOMING EVENTS
From Pastor Mike
During worship on February 22, I remarked that Lent is a time to
renew our commitment to the Church. That commitment is known
Biblically as “discipleship”, a word whose origins are shared with
“discipline”. What I was trying to say was that while all baptized
Christians are members of “the Church” (with a capital ‘C’),
congregational members are disciplined followers of Jesus! The
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd are disciples. (Yes, that is
correct grammar.)
Belonging to a community of believers is one way to put your gift of
faith, which was given to you at baptism, into action. As Lutherans,
we believe that God has called each of us to a particular task, and has
equipped us for that task. What task has God called you to do? To
help you answer this question, we invite you to attend “discipleship
gatherings” to be offered on Wednesday nights during March 2015,
right after Holden Evening Prayer at about 6:45.
3.1
Purchase Scrip!
3.3
2 p.m.
Worship at Apartments
3.5
2 p.m.
Ruby’s Pantry truck arrives
3.6
2 p.m.
First Friday Fun Night
3.8
Silent Messengers here for worship
These gatherings will ask and answer three basic questions. The first
is, “Who is Jesus?” We will undertake a Bible overview that will be
useful for anyone, from the newly-baptized to the life-long
congregational member. This overview will help us to answer the
question, “Who is Jesus?”
3.8
11:45 a.m.
Get Glammed potluck and program
The second question is, “How do we know?” It will provide an
overview of the Church and review the two sacraments in the
Lutheran Tradition, baptism and communion. We will explore how
Jesus found you, and whom Jesus used to find you, teach you, and
keep you!
3.15
11:45 a.m.
Children, Youth and Family team
3.14
11 a.m.
Pinewood Derby
3.22
11:45 a.m.
Pizza lunch/Craft day
(Mission trip fundraiser)
3.29 Palm Sunday
Mission Trip Bible study 6 p.m.
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The third question is, “So what?” What is
God calling you to do? We will participate
in simple Spiritual Gift assessment to learn
how God might have equipped you. Then
we will explore our various ministries here
at LCGS and how we serve others in the
community. Together we will look at the
basic teachings from our founder, Martin
Luther, who taught that every occupation is
a calling from God, a “vocation.”
These gatherings will be offered right after
worship on Wednesday nights in March
(about 6:40). We will have soup suppers at
5 p.m., Holden Evening Prayer at 6 p.m.,
and learning for ALL AGES at 6:40. The
choir rehearses at 7:30, and new singers are
always welcome!
Everyone is welcome to attend these
gatherings; long-term members will have a
lot of good stories to share those who
newly interested in this congregation!
Those who are considering membership
with the Lutheran Church of the Good
Shepherd will be oriented to life with the
Good Shepherd. Students will be led to
connect their studies to the calling God is
leading them to.
As always, you are welcome to call or
email any and all questions: 715-834-2959,
or email: pastor@goodshepherd-ec.org.
Psalms 31
In You, O LORD, I put my trust;
Let me never be ashamed;
Deliver me in Your righteousness.
Turn your clocks
ahead on Saturday
night, March 7, before
heading to bed. You
won’t want to miss the
special event at
worship on Sunday!
First Sunday, Scrip Sunday
Remember to purchase your scrip on the
first Sunday of every month and pick up
your cards on the second Sunday or at the
church office during the week. PLEASE
NOTE: Because Easter is the first
Sunday of April, scrip will be sold on the
second Sunday in April. Scrip dollars add
up quickly — the Capital Campaign has
already earned over $700! Thank you!
As mentioned at the Annual Meeting, the Audit
Committee has audited the books of Lutheran
Church of the Good Shepherd for the period of Jan.
1, 2014, through Dec. 31, 2014, as detailed in the
annual financial reports of the church. To the best of
our knowledge and belief, we have found them to be
accurate and correct.
You can always check our online calendar to see what is going on at Good Shepherd.
http://www.mychurchevents.com/calendar/calendar.aspx?ci=73820156.
March 1
Assisting Minister:
Reader:
Communion Assists:
Organ:
Greeters:
Ushers
March 8
Organ:
Greeters:
Ushers
March 15
Assisting Minister:
Reader:
Communion Assists:
Organ:
Greeters:
Ushers
March 22
Assisting Minister:
Reader:
Communion Assists:
Organ:
Greeters:
Ushers
March 29
Assisting Minister:
Reader:
Communion Assists:
Organ:
Greeters:
Ushers:
Prudy Shay
Tim Wilson
Tim Wilson, Vicki Golden
Lynn McFadyen
Clarice Gardow
Sandi Johnson, Deb Lee
Bob Wittwer, Larry Small
Ken and Krista Landis
Joe Luginbill
Cindy Hoenisch
Cindy Hoenisch, Jill Hanson
Sue Kramer
Cindy Hoenisch
Jerry and Lynn Salter
Peggy Hughes, Jill Hanson
Jerry Shay, Larry Small
Sue Kramer
Marlin and Lois Mueller
Kathy Smith, Theola Sands
Dean and Denise Tabor
Dan and Sharon Dittner
Sue Kramer
Brent and Kaye Rhody
Val Ahneman, Jill Hanson
Mark and Pam Kjelstad
Larry Gunderson, Renee Eder
Chuck Cramer
Lou Kassera
Barb Miller, Prudy Shay
Lynn McFadyen
Barb Cramer
Bruce and Barb Miller
Tim and Brett Buckley
Arvid and Dianne Faldet
Brent Rhody
Joe Luginbill
Joe Luginbill, Holly Mathews
Lynn McFadyen
Ada Yarrington, Larry Gunderson
Jerry Shay
Mark and Sue Schellfeffer
Verne and Kathy Schellfeffer
Marc Small
Tom Davey
Tom and Nancy Davey
Sue Kramer
Gena Coach
Carol Stevens, Ev Krigsvold
Jason, Laura and Nick Nelson
Brick and Cheryl Hopkins
Lacy Sahr
Sue Johnson
Sue Johnson, Kathy Dean
Sue Kramer
Ray and Carol Mullen
Matt and Laura Johnson
Jerry and Lynn Salter
Greg Kittleson, Jill Hanson
Vicki Golden
Lois Stolts
Lois Stolts, Jim Holte
Sue Kramer
Dean and Denise Tabor
Lois Stolts, Dianne Fossum
Roger and Mary Lee Szymoniak
Mike Huggins, Marlin Mueller
Joe Luginbill
Lacy Sahr
Lacy Sahr, Jill Hanson
Sue Kramer
Verne and Kathy Schellfeffer
Mark and Sue Schellfeffer
Thomas Sahr, Tyler L’Heureux
Dick and Kathy Dean
A note from Women of Good Shepherd Board
Do you ever say that you have a “full plate?” That there are so many things going on in
your life that you are “overflowing?” Why is it, as women we find ourselves taking on
more and more when, as mothers we teach the very opposite? As mothers, we say, “don't
take more than you can eat…” to our children, but do we say that to ourselves? Think
about this challenge when looking at all of the “things” on your plate.
What is my protein? What fills my spirit in the best way, and has a lasting effect on
my life?
What is my vegetable? What has benefits for me and my family even though it might
not be my favorite activity?
What is my starch? What is a quick lift-up to my spirit, but has an equally quick turn
around time, requiring more and more of my energy?
And what is my dessert? What things are fun and generally harmless as long as I keep
them in perspective?
The Women's Board has some new ideas to share and some questions we think all women
should be asking themselves. Join us to share your ideas and questions.
Easter Breakfast Buffet
Sponsored by the Mission Trip
Team. All donations will help
the Congregational-wide mission trip.
When: April 5; 9:15-10:15 a.m.
in Hegge Hall
Easter Breakfast buffet includes:
Homemade French toast,
sausage, fruit, coffee, milk, and
juice.
Can’t stay for the wonderful
breakfast buffet, but would like
to make a monetary donation
for the mission trip, please drop
donations at the Mission Trip
table located near the Sanctuary where a happy Mission
Trip team member will greet
you, and give you breakfast to
go. If you would like to make
any food donations, please contact
Jenny Hatleli at 715-834-2959.
Craft or Pinterest Project
We will have three different
sessions/classes for adults and
three for children. You can sign
up for as many as you would
like. Each session will be
approximately one hour . Prices
and projects will be announced.
Proceeds will go toward the
mission trip.
Check out our website for more
info at www.goodshepherdec.org or call 715-834-2959.
Load-a-Lunch Update
The Outreach Team would like to thank everyone who contributed to the load-a-lunch
fundraising efforts for the 2014-2015 school year. We would also like to thank the volunteers
who have helped with packing at Feed My People. A special thanks to Ruby’s Pantry and
WELCA for their generation donations. The children’s Christmas program raised $188.57. The
wishing well donations totaled $664.45 and our envelope drive raised $1,044.90!!
We have been providing weekend meals to approximately 36 students at Roosevelt
Elementary. Thank you for supporting this important ministry. Your generosity has been
overwhelming and sincerely appreciated!
Cindy Hoenisch, Lauri Rometti, Jo Anderson, Teresa Luginbill, Joe Luginbill, Jinette and Scott
Lau, Lynn Salter
Second Sunday GET is a series of women’s events at
Good Shepherd that really capture the spirit of a
generation of women who are not afraid to try anything!
The series is about getting empowered to try something
new and share a talent you already have. Do you have
something you have always wanted to learn how to do? A
craft or a skill you would like to try, but don’t really know
how to get started? Or do you have a hobby you love and
would be willing to help others learn about? We need your
ideas! Check out the bulletin board suggestion sheet to let
us know how you would like to get empowered!
Upcoming topics already include:
GET Glammed, March 8, Come for a day of quick
pampering after second service. Every woman wants to
feel and look her best. Come and meet with some women
who can help you do just that. We will start with a potluck
and facials, mini mani-pedis and quick tips to change your
look so you are always feeling GLAM! This day will
cover all of the ages of women in our congregation! Every
women wants to look her best, and we are here to help!
Look for a sign-up sheet coming soon!
GET Snacked, April 12, Remember the 3:00 snack
commercial? Or the Snickers commercial about not being
yourself if you’re hungry? But we all know that extra
snacks can mean extra calories, or added sugars. Lets
bring our recipes for healthy snacks, assemble and swap!
Join us for a potluck, but save room for healthy snacks
after!
GET Power, June 14, Ever wish you could run a power
saw? Or an air nailer? Or maybe you just wish you could
use a power screwdriver to hang a picture? No problem!
We have the tools to help you get started! We will start
you on a DIY project building pallet planters, a great way
to up-cycle and have fresh herbs in tight spaces!
Missions
The mission envelope monies for January through
March will go towards The Community Table.
Each time that we serve, we are asked to bring 8
gallons of milk and a $100 donation which goes
toward the monthly rent. According to recent
reports, 1 out of 8 residents of Eau Claire and 1 out
of 5 children live in households that struggle to put
food on their tables. Forty-two percent of the
children enrolled in Eau Claire public schools
qualify for free or reduced lunches. The
Community Table now serves an average of 143
meals daily. We want to continue to be a part of
this ministry and will serve at least four times
throughout 2015. Please watch for the sign-up sheet
in the narthex. Social Concerns Committee
Wednesday Soup Suppers
Come eat delicious homemade soup and salad bar
during Lent!
When: Every Wednesday from Feb. 18-March 25
Lenten schedule:
5-6 p.m. Dinner
6-6:40 p.m. Worship
6:45-7:20 p.m. Connect classes for all
Freewill offering will go towards the mission trip
If you would like to make food donations, see signup board outside the Sanctuary.
Sunday Kids Connect
March 1 — Laborers in the vineyard – Matthew 20:1-16
March 8 — Wedding Banquet – Matthew 22:1-14
March 15 — Parable of the bridesmaids/parable of the talents –
Matthew 25:1-13
March 22 — Last Judgment – Matthew 25:31-46
March 29 — Triumphal Entry – Matthew 21:1-13
Wednesday Kids Connect
Throughout the month of March the theme of the Triumphal Entry
will be focused on — Matthew 21:1-13. A Lenten focus on a journey
will take place as children explore the different avenues of faith life
such as worship, prayer, reading the Bible, who is God, Jesus and the
Holy Spirit (the Trinity).
March 4 — Reading the Bible and who is this Triune God we
worship will be explored through some digital learning components.
March 11 — Worship and prayer will be explored through art and
music.
March 18 — We respond to who the Messiah is through service.
March 25 — No Wednesday Kids Connect – ECASD Spring Break.
Middle School
The Middle School Connect will attend the Discipleship Gatherings
with their adult leaders in March.
March 4 — Who is Jesus? (The story in the Bible)
March 11 — How do you Know? (along with Prayer Partners!!)
March 18 — So What? (Spiritual Gifts!)
March 25 — (ECASD Spring Break; optional ... Spiritual Gifts
cont'd)
Senior High
Throughout Lent, the senior high youth will be taking a journey on
digging deeper into who God is through the Basic series by Francis
Chan. Sr. High also invited to discipleship gatherings on Wednesdays
in March.
March 3 — Follow Jesus
March 10 — Holy Spirit
March 17 — Fellowship
March 24 — No Senior High - ECASD Spring Break
Mission Trip
The mission trip is busy planning opportunities for the congregation
as well as the Eau Claire community to support the mission trip
through fundraisers and stewardship. The month of March will have
two big opportunities. Lenten soup suppers will continue to be
provided and all proceeds of this will go toward the mission trip. The
second is the craft/pin-it day, this will be an event where pre-planned
crafts as well as Pinterest projects will be provided at a suggested
donation amount. The cost will go toward supplies as well as the
mission trip. Pizza and pop will be sold, so come for lunch and stay
for some great projects!!
Nursery news
I hope everyone is staying warm! I am still looking for some special
people who can lend their talents and gifts to be a volunteer for the
nursery. Remember, even if it is just once a month that helps
tremendously! If you feel like this is something that you want to do,
then contact Laura Hatleli via email at ladder49ff@yahoo.com or
check out the Children, Youth, and Family communication boards
throughout the building and see what is open and fill out a slip to
sign up! We will continue to do the craft of the month with the kids
and we are doing other activities that help connect to the lessons that
the other ministries of the church are doing. If you feel like
volunteering in the nursery is not a gift for you, maybe you can
consider donating something that the nursery needs you can talk to
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
1120 Cedar St.
Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-834-2959
Staff:
Pastor Mike Wollman 715-404-0046
pastor@goodshepherd-ec.org
Office Manager
DeAnne Swenson, deanne@goodshepherd-ec.org
Custodian
Mike Walter, mdwalter@aol.com
Director of Emerging Discipleship
Jenny Hatleli, jenny@goodshepherd-ec.org
Music Ministry
Sue Kramer
Lynn McFadyen
Nursery
Laura Hatleli
Church Council 2015
President-Thomas Sahr
Vice pres.-Brent Rhody
Secretary-Sandy Henke
Treasurer-Joe Luginbill
Heather Garber
Mark Golden
Cindy Hoenisch
Matt Johnson
Mark Kramer
Cindy Matton
Lynn Salter
Judy Tilleson
715-830-0301
715-831-9233
715-832-3322
715-579-6418
715-834-6266
715-833-2013
414-217-3959
715-579-9492
715-835-1446
715-833-9649
715-834-9879
715-836-7559
Office hours:
Monday-Thursday
8 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
Friday
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Phone: 715-834-2959 Fax: 715-834-2022
E-mail: deanne@goodshepherd-ec.org
Website: www.goodshepherd-ec.org
Calendar of events can be found online at
http://www.mychurchevents.com/calendar/
calendar.aspx?ci=73820156