Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ECHO the love of Christ We are a Christian community united in God’s call to serve others by sharing the love of Christ. A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America AUGUST 2019 How to SEE the world. (?) How would you like to see the world? Would you like to see it as artists see it? Would it be full of color and vibrant life to the point that it seems unreal? Or will most of the colors turn blue and dark and scary. When an artist SEES the world, she does not just see color and shapes and forms, but she feels the colors and how they interact with their own environment. She might see how our beings, each person, intrude and inflict the scene with our selves and selfish desires to control and/or manipulate the scene. Artists tend to see the world in different ways. Engineers, however, have still another way to see the world. Engineers have this tendency to want to fix things so that the world will operate a little better. They are problem solvers. They tend to think how a process works and how it can be streamlined or made to work more efficiently. Engineers always want to make things better. This is how they look at the world, as problems to be solved. So if Artists and Engineers see the world in different ways, how is a Christian supposed to see the world? Martin Luther’s line of thinking is to find Christ in everything we do. So, looking for Christ is how we should initially see the world. Look for the good and be Christ to all and in all you do. Martin tells us that a Christian shoemaker doesn’t need to put little crosses on the shoes. A Shoemaker should make good shoes thereby displaying the care and love that is inherent in all Christians. Luke 10:33 But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. The Samaritan SAW him, beaten and half dead. The Samaritan did not SEE a Jew or Gentile or outsider or colonialist or black or white or brown or any of the other labels that we use to differentiate others. The Samaritan saw HIM as he was: a person in need. Let us always look to the needs of others so that we might SEE them and join in community with them. Blessings of peace in Christ’s name! The Rev. Patrick J. Van De Motter
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ECHO the love of Christ
We are a Christian community united in God’s call
to serve others by sharing the love of Christ.
A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
AUGUST 2019
How to SEE the world. (?) How would you like to see the world? Would you like to see it as artists see it? Would it be full of color and vibrant life to the point that it seems unreal? Or will most of the colors turn blue and dark and scary. When an artist SEES the world, she does not just see color and shapes and forms, but she feels the colors and how they interact with their own environment. She might see how our beings, each person, intrude and inflict the scene with our selves and selfish desires to control and/or manipulate the scene. Artists tend to see the world in different ways. Engineers, however, have still another way to see the world. Engineers have this tendency to want to fix things so that the world will operate a little better. They are problem solvers. They tend to think how a process works and how it can be streamlined or made to work more efficiently. Engineers always want to make things better. This is how they look at the world, as problems to be solved. So if Artists and Engineers see the world in different ways, how is a Christian supposed to see the world? Martin Luther’s line of thinking is to find Christ in everything we do. So, looking for Christ is how we should initially see the world. Look for the good and be Christ to all and in all you do. Martin tells us that a Christian shoemaker doesn’t need to put little crosses on the shoes. A Shoemaker should make good shoes thereby displaying the care and love that is inherent in all Christians.
Luke 10:33 But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity.
The Samaritan SAW him, beaten and half dead. The Samaritan did not SEE a Jew or Gentile or outsider or colonialist or black or white or brown or any of the other labels that we use to differentiate others. The Samaritan saw HIM as he was: a person in need. Let us always look to the needs of others so that we might SEE them and join in community with them. Blessings of peace in Christ’s name!
The Rev. Patrick J. Van De Motter
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Good Shepherd Ministries All committees meet the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM
(For more information about our church ministries please call the church office)
Evangelism Property Social Ministry Worship & Music Christian Education
· Community Outreach · Promote Events · Maintain Website · Family Fun Night · Circus · D-Day Parking · Craft Fair · Back to School Rally · Support Other
Committees
· Maintain building and grounds
· Care for church rental properties
· Set up/tear down for events
· Men’s Maintenance Ministry (3 M’s) is a group of men who meet every Tuesday at 9:00 am for social time and to work on the maintenance of the church.
· Tree of Warmth · Cooks for Christ · Holy Communion
Home Visits · Card Ministry · BINGO at Ashtabula
County Home · Nisua Bakers · Turkey Box · Quilting
· Special Music · Ushers · Assisting Ministers · Altar Guild · Abiding Memorial · Pastoral Support · Acolytes
Sunday School Classes 9:45 am
Kindergarten to Adult September thru May
· Acolyte Training · First Holy
Communion · Bible Study · Confirmation · Vacation Bible
School · Youth Sunday · Mission Trips
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
876 Grove Street Conneaut, OH 44030
440-599-8908 / www.gslcc.org
Worship Times Sunday 8:30 Contemporary (Outside)
Sunday 10:15 Traditional May 26 thru September 1
Holy Communion at all services
Office Hours Monday-Thursday – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Pastoral Staff Rev. Patrick Van De Motter, Lead Pastor
A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
The deadline for ECHO articles is the 20th of every month. Articles/notices received after the 20th will be saved for the following month. Submissions can be emailed to Kelly Anthony at [email protected].
June $ 16,824 $100,199 80.8% $ 19,126 $ 124,987 100.2%
ATTENDANCE
6/30 121 7/7 97 7/14 79 7/21 109
The Big Churchy Word this month is:
“Maranatha”
In biblical translations, maranatha is a word representing an Aramaic phrase occurring in 1 Corinthians 16:22 and usually left untranslated. Its exact interpretation is variously understood by scholars and translators. Current scholarship favors the interpretation “Come, O Lord!” The most widely advocated alternative is “Our Lord has come.” It has also often erroneously been regarded as forming part of a formula of imprecation in anathema maranatha.
"Maranatha." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. Encyclopedia.com. 19 June 2019 https://www.encyclopedia.com.
The annual Rummage Sale is Friday & Saturday, August 2 & 3, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
Donations can be accepted after July 19 during regular office
hours or contact Suzanne Malys, 599-8308.
Lake Erie Perch Dinner The 9th Annual Lake Erie Perch Dinner will be on Friday, August 16th from 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. Dinner includes Lake Erie perch, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, bread, dessert and drinks. The price is $15 per dinner. Additional perch can be purchased for $1 each. A child’s dinner is available for $5 which includes a hotdog, chips, dessert and a drink.
Hope to see you there! If you would like to help out, please contact Sue Chapin. We will be doing prep work for a few days before and many hands make light work. Thanks for supporting Social Ministry’s biggest event of the year and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
D-Day Parking Passes Passes for parking in the church parking lots during the D-Day event, August 15th – 17th, are currently available. The cost is $10.00 per pass. This year, as in the past, we are asking those who purchase a pass to be in the parking lot by 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. If you know that you will be later, please contact us so arrangements can be made.
Church Picnic/Sunday School Rally Day
The Sunday School Rally Day and Church Picnic will be held August 25th after the 10:15 service. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided, and everyone is asked to bring a dish to pass. Please plan to join in on the games, music, Whippy Dip and fun!
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SUNDAY SCHOOL GRADE_____
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION
STUDENT NAME _______________________________________BIRTHDAY ____/____/_______ (Last) (First) (Middle Name) BAPTIZED YES _______ Date ___________________ NO _____________ FIRST COMMUNION YES _______ Date ___________________ NO _____________ SCHOOL GRADE ________ STUDENT’S ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________ (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) LIVE WITH PARENT(S) ________________________________________________________ (Name/s) LIVE WITH GUARDIAN(S) _____________________________________________________ (Name/s) BEST PHONE NUMBER TO BE REACHED AT __________________________ ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY CONTACT ________________________________________________ Name Relationship Phone number_______________________________ I give permission for my child _____________________________to have their image included in photos and video for church newsletters, website, and social media of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. ______________________________________________________________________________ Name of parent/guardian Date
FOR YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY,
PLEASE COME TO THE CLASSROOM AT DISMISSAL
Revised 7/18/19
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GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH
MEDICAL INFORMATION CHILD’S NAME______________________________________ PARENT/GUARDIAN’S NAME_____________________________________________________ BEST PHONE NUMBER TO BE REACHED AT________________________________ ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY CONTACT ________________________________________________ Name Relationship Phone number_______________________________
Please use the back of this form if needed. Do NOT leave anything blank. If your child does not have allergies, etc., mark “NONE” in each square.
Revised 7/18/19
HEALTH/LEARNING NEEDS: Please list any health or learning needs that your child may have:
FOOD ALLERGIES: Please list any food allergies your child may have AND what needs to be done in the event of an allergic reaction:
NON-FOOD ALLERGIES: Please list any non-food allergies your child may have AND what needs to be done in the event of an allergic reaction:
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TGIF Service Week at Camp Luther “Today God is First”
August 4th thru August 9th
Hosted by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church A week of service to our community by teens of our community
We will be painting, repairing, cleaning, mowing, clearing . . . and of course, lots of fun in the process!!
Camp begins at 5:00 PM Sunday, August 4th
Camp ends at 3:00 PM Friday, August 9th COST: $175 PRICE DECREASE
Teens must be going into 9th grade thru 12th grade
ADULTS NEEDED TO STAY AT CAMP,
WORK AT SERVICE PROJECTS, and PREPARE MEALS
For more information contact the church office at 440-599-8908 Michelle Logan at 440-265-8727
Required forms are available in the church office or website: http://www.gslcc.org/events/
Please continue to save your box tops for Conneaut Schools. Watch for them on grocery items you purchase. You’ll find a collection box in the gathering space.
The turkey box is back! You can find it in the gathering space and drop in your spare change. Money collected will be used for Thanksgiving and Christmas families.
Thank you!
A box has been placed in the gathering space to collect those small soaps, bottles of shampoo & conditioner, and hand lotion that you will get from hotel rooms on your summer vacation. Please save these items as they are a welcome addition to the Human Resource Center.
GSLC hosts BINGO at the Ashtabula County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center the second Wednesday of every month from 1:30-2:30 p.m. This wonderful ministry, currently funded in memory of Sue Dewey, has a long history with GSLC. Our volunteers call numbers, assist residents with their cards, and share in the fellowship and fun. Sound like this volunteer opportunity is for you? We can always use more help. Volunteers are treated to a beautiful luncheon! For more information or to volunteer, please contact Shirley Harco at 594-3873 or just show up! The facility is located at 5740 Dibble Road in Kingsville.
An invitation is extended to anyone interested in playing in the Praise Band at the 8:30 worship service. Please contact Jim Fuller or a pastor.
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News & Updates
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Thanks for VBS! Our Vacation Bible School was July 15-19. With a globetrotting travel theme, we stamped our passports each day with a Bible verse as we asked, “Who is my neighbor?” The story of the Good Samaritan was our focus. New this year was a simulation station, where kids used hands-on activities like building a shelter out of cardboard boxes or performing surgery on a banana in order to learn more about helping our neighbors. For a local service project, we packed personal health and hygiene bags to be shared locally with Samaritan House. Globally, we collected enough offering to purchase six baby chicks for families around the world, through ELCA World Hunger. VBS was a time of learning and togetherness. Thanks to all who participated in this ministry! —Pastor Paul Bailie
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Committee News
Social Ministry July is almost gone and Social Ministry is getting prepared for our biggest event of the year--the perch dinner! We’re hoping it isn’t too hot for the D-Day celebration. This is an anniversary year and there will be more people in town for that week-end. I The fellowship hall should be painted before the dinner if everything goes as planned. And maybe the new drapes will be up. Gods Blessings,
The Social Ministry Team
Looking for the perfect venue for your special event? Consider renting Fellowship Hall! Call the Church Office, (440) 599-8908, and speak with Stephanie to find out more.