Good Shepherd Ev. Lutheran Church

          6551 Argyle forest boulevard, jacksonville, florida 32244-5726

                                                                            Office: 904-778-1491  fax:  778-2971

Caring and Sharing

December 14th, 2008

 

Helping Everyone to Grow in Faith and Love through Jesus Christ, our Good Shepherd

 

Happenings This Week December 14th

 

Youth Confirmation Class                                      Today, 3:00 PM

Pioneers Activity Night                                         Wednesday, 6:00 PM                       

Advent Worship                                                     Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Choir Rehearsal                                                     Wednesday, 8:00 PM

 

Upcoming Events:

Christmas Tree Trimming & Caroling

and Chili Supper                                                    Dec 21, 3:00 PM

Christmas Eve Early Worship                                 Dec 24, 7:00 PM

Christmas Eve Candlelight                                     Dec 24, 10:30 PM

Christmas Day Worship                                          Dec 25, 10:00 AM

New Year's Eve Worship                                        Dec 31, 7:00 PM

Birthdays This Week 

Dec 15:  Erin Petroff

Dec 16:  Daniel Chappell

Dec 17:  Renee Scheetz

Dec 20:  Kristi Husted & Caitlan Norris

Dec 23:  Lynne Gividen

Wedding Anniversaries

Dec 19:  Lynne & Gerry Gividen

Altar Flowers

The altar flowers are given today by John & Suzanne Chappell for Daniel's birthday & by Susan Kreisher & Kristin Norris for Caitlan's birthday.

Serving on December 21st

Acolyte:  Jacob Norris

Altar Guild:  Kim Lahaie-Day, Debbie Saitta & Emily Lawcock

Cleaner:  Terri Thompson

Counters:  Judy James & Julaine Lieske-Colon

Greeters:  Bruce & Kristi Husted

Nursery Attendants:  Anna Nilsson-May & Emily Lawcock

MIDI Operator:  Ryan Bass  Pre-Service:   Robert Douglas

Ushers: Richard Samuelson, John Chappell & Mike Schrader

Communion Assistant:  Mike Chappell

Assisted Living

Nancy is at Life Care Center, on Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park.  She is in room 121.

Pioneers- Wednesday Earlier Time, 6:00 PM

Four - 12 year olds meet at 6:00 PM this Wednesday, Dec. 17th.  They'll learn how to make Christmas sweets & enjoy tasting them.

WELS National Marriage Enrichment Weekend

Every couple has them - those memories that bring a smile.  The first kiss.  A burnt meal.  An inside joke.  Marriages are full of such moments but they rarely flourish in minutes - they're formed through hours, days and years of dedication, communication and education.  That's why your church offers marriage enrichment weekends.  The WELS National Marriage Enrichment Weekend is based on biblical principles and designed to help you grow closer to each other and nearer to God.  Our prayer is that this weekend fills your marriage with memorable moments for years to come.  Go to www.welsmarriageretreat.org and check our the upcoming events in Orlando, FL, January 23-25.

Upcoming Preschool Dates

Preschool Christmas Program, Tuesday, December 16th at 6:30 PM and a "Happy Birthday Jesus" gift exchange, Friday, Dec. 19th, in the classroom.

Sunday School Lessons                                                                                                                                     Ages 3-6th Grade Sunday School

December Sunday School Lessons

Sunday, 9:00-10:05 a.m. 

       Dec 21:    Christmas Eve Rehearsal

 

        Dec 28:    No Class

                       

 

 

 

A Measure of Our Love Last Week

Sunday Worship:         93

Adult Bible Study:       26

Teen Bible Study:         2

Sunday School:            21

    

 

 

        Week of 12/01-12/09          Year to Date

Needed Per Week    $     5,131.69                        $  251,542.81

Contributions*         $    4,765.52                        $  227,421.58

Budget Balance       $  -    366.17                        $ -  24,121.23

Building Fund         $       203.00                        $    12,801.00 

 

* Contributions = offerings + preschool tuition payments- building fund

 

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