Good
Shepherd
Ev.
Lutheran
Church
6551 Argyle forest boulevard, jacksonville, florida 32244-5726
Office: 904-778-1491 fax: 778-2971
Prayer of the Day
Lord, keep your household, the Church, in continual godliness and set us free from all adversities that, under your
protection, we may serve you with true devotion and holy deeds; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Monday Bible Class Monday, 10:00 AM
Ladies Group Get Together Monday, 6:30 PM
Preschool Admin Team Tuesday, 6:30 PM
Tuesday Bible Class Tuesday, 7:00 PM
Youth Confirmation Classes Wednesday, 4:45 PM
Choir Practice Wednesday, 7:00 PM
Upcoming Events:
Christ Lutheran Thanksgiving Worship Wednesday, Nov 26th, 7:00 PM
Good Shepherd Thanksgiving Worship Thursday, Nov 26th, 10:00 AM
Sunday School Teachers Mtg. (changed to) Monday, Nov 30, 7PM
Anniversaries
There are no anniversaries listed this week, if we have missed your special date please let Lynne Gividen, in the office, know so that she can update our records.
Christmas 4 Kids Meeting - Today
Christmas 4 Kids is a mini-VBS for children 4-12 that is scheduled for Saturday, December 12th, 9:30 am-noon. It will help us to include the families of our preschool and community in the Christmas Gospel. We need lots of help. Meet with us briefly after today's service, or sign up as a volunteer of supplies provider.
Late Christmas Eve Service
In past years, this service has been held at 10:30 pm. The question has been raised if 10:00 pm time would be more advantageous. Please share your comments with Pastor or and elder/council member.
Children’s Christmas Eve Service Practice
During Sunday School at 9:00 AM each week, our children will be practicing for the children’s service on Christmas Eve. If your children are between ages 4-12, they’re invited to participate. It’s important for them to be at almost every practice on Sunday mornings from now until Christmas Eve.
Christmas Poinsettias
There is a sign up sheet in the back of the church by the flower chart on the bulletin board. Poinsettias cost $13.00 this year and the last day to order is November 29, 2009. The poinsettias will be used for our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services and they may be taken home after the Christmas Day service.
Advent Refreshments
There is a sign up sheet in the Fellowship Hall for cookies for after the Advent services. Please supply 2 dozen cookies for each service. We will need at least two people to sign up for each service.
Ladies Group Get Together
Ladies join the Ladies Group for a night out together at Mimi’s Café in St Johns Town Center on the 16th of November at 6:30 pm. There is a sign-up sheet located in the Fellowship Hall.
Ladies Advent Service – December 5th
Ladies join at Victory Lutheran Church for our Ladies Advent Service at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 5th. There is a sign-up sheet in the Fellowship Hall.
Teen Sessions - Sundays, Nov 22, 9:00 AM
Our teens and their parents are encouraged to gather again next Sunday. Come to our opening devotion in church, and afterwards, we'll meet in the office (classroom building).
Serving Good Shepherd, Next Sunday, Nov 22nd
Acolyte: Colby Pate
Altar Guild: Bonnie Schnake, Sue Kreisher, & Ellen Case
Church Cleaning: Jim Batkoski
Counters: Judy Chappell & Suzanne Chappell
Greeters: Mike & LuAnn Kelley
Worship Music: John Harris Pre-service: Suzanne Chappell
Nursery Attendants: Anna Nilsson-May and Emily Lawcock
Ushers: Andy Kelley, Mike Kelley & Paul Lawcock
Sunday School Lessons Ages 3-6th Grade Sunday School
Sunday School Lessons
November 2009
Sunday, 9:00 – 10:05 am
Nov 15: Joseph’s Brothers Come to Egypt
Troubles from sin are reminders of its curse; trust God’s one and only escape (a Savior).
Nov 22: Joseph Makes Himself Known
Guilty consciences crave forgiveness, in words and actions.
Nov 29: Special Advent Lesson –
God stirs our souls with faith and readiness to welcome our Savior – in the different ways that he comes.
A Measure of Our Love Last Week
Sunday Worship: 73
Adult Bible Study: 36
Sunday School: 19
Week of Nov 1-7
Needed Per Week $ 4,999.27
Contributions $ 5,833.94
* Contributions = offerings + preschool tuition payments- building fund
2010 Pioneer Schedule
December 5th Christmas 4 Kids
January 6th Thrivent Money Managing 4 Kids
February 3rd Pine Car Night
March 6th Pine Car Assembly
March 20th Easter 4 Kids
April 17th Pine Car Race
May 15th End of Year Celebration