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CONNECTING PEOPLE TO CHRIST AND ONE ANOTHER
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First Good Shepherd Family and Friends,
FGS' website has a link to sign up to receive this newsletter. You can visit http://www.fgsls.org/monthly-newsletter/ and click on the link to sign up. You can also click here to be taken to the sign up sheet. Share the Word; tell your friends!
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An Evangelism Thought...
"For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:15-16
Jesus is not a distant god who can’t understand our failings. Since He is true man as well as true God, we can always turn to Him for all we need.
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First Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Statistics
Worship Attendance:
Saturday - 40; Sunday - 167; Total - 207; YTD Avg. - 194
Stewardship Life Report
(Fiscal Year: July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019)
Weekly Total: $9,590.25
(General Fund)
Received YTD: $161,062.92
Click Here to view FGS' financial statement as of September, 2018.
Board of Director meeting notes are available for review in the church office.
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Congregational Meetings
October 21, 2018 after worship will be an information meeting about the proposed new system for church governance management of the congregation. If the concept is clear and understandable, then
November 4, 2018 after worship there will be a voters' meeting on the information that was discussed October 21st.
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Lutherwood Association Luncheon
THIS SUNDAY, October 21st at Macayos Mexican Restaurant.
1741 E. Charleston Blvd.
$15 includes lunch and a drink
RSVP to kandzmommie@aol.com or Camp Lutherwood's Facebook page.
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Click Here or on the picture for more information.
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SPREAD THE WORD!!!
INVITE YOUR NEIGHBORS!!!
October 31st. 6pm-8pm
We are blessed to have Rob Reed as the coordinator for this year's Trunk or Treat. Please contact Rob at 702-524-4282 if you will be decorating your trunk. We're going to fill the parking lot with 16 trunks to reach out to our neighbors.
The event is FREE!
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Mural Dedication
FGS had a great time praising God, sharing food and reaching out to the community last Sunday. Click Here to see pictures from the event.
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Portals of Prayer
Available in the hymnal racks of each pew and in the narthex.
Lutheran Women's Quarterly
Available in the narthex.
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PRAYER TEAMS
FGS is being called to specific prayer. If you are able to do so please join a prayer group that is meeting after each service at the back of the church. See Lois Peters (Saturday), David Clark/Verla Niebuhr/Sean Cunningham (Sunday).
If you are not able to join a Saturday/Sunday group, know that you are still being called to prayer and please add to your daily prayers the specific prayer requested by Pastor B, that "the hearts and minds of the members of FGS would be seeking God's guidance and wisdom during this period of transition."
Click Here for a list of members, friends and family that we've prayed for over the past few months.
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Members and guests are requested to complete a Connecting Card. They're placed in the hymnal racks. If you have a prayer request, there are cards for that too. Signing in helps Pastor B. know everyone who is in attendance, members and guests alike! Prayer cards let us know how we can bring our concerns to God as a community.
God's blessings,
Pastor B
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Continuing Education & Peer Supervision for Stephen Ministry meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30pm.
Please see your trained Stephen Leaders: Pastor B, David Clark or Kathi Anderson, if you would like to have a Stephen Minister to speak with or want to know more about becoming a Stephen Minister
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Click here for a larger version
Pastors are like firefighters, rushing from one crisis to another to offer care—they appreciate having a team of Stephen Ministers to provide the regular, ongoing care people need after the fire is out.
Stephen Ministers: The After People.
A Stephen Minister comes alongside a hurting person after the loss of a loved one, after a divorce, after a cancer diagnosis, or after any number of other life difficulties—and provides one-to-one, Christ-centered care for as long after as needed.
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Comfort Dog Ministry
 Lois would like some helpers to attend events with her. Contact the church office or visit Lois' Facebook page for more information and to sign up!
Lois is a trained Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog at First Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School. She interacts with people at churches, schools, nursing homes, hospitals, events and in disaster response situations. Lois is a friend who brings a calming influence and allows people to open up their hearts and receive help for what is affecting them. This in turn enables Lois' handler or others to share Jesus and what He can do for all life's struggles. 
Check out Lois' Facebook page to see all the great adventures she has had so far.
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November Book Club
Join us on the second Wednesday of each month. Our next discussion will be on Wednesday, November 14th at 6:30pm in the conference room at FGS. We will be watching "I Can Only Imagine". Be sure to read the book by the same name by Bart Millard & Robert Noland for even more insight into the band and the chart topping song.
Light refreshments will be provided.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the Book Club you can see me or call 702-617-3549.
God's Blessings,
Kathi Anderson
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Psalm 96:1
Sing a new song to the LORD!
Let the whole earth sing to the LORD!
First Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Shepherd’s Chorale
Rehearsals are in the Music Room from 9:00 am - 10:00 am on Sundays.
Sandra Youmans – Director sky6grand@gmail.com
Ed Carroll - Accompanist
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Joyful Noise Handbells
Rehearsals are on Sundays at 8:15am in the Music Room.
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Chili's Restaurants are partnering with the Walter Hoving Home.
Click here for a flier and bring it to Chili's on the first Thursday of each month; 15% of your check will be donated to the Walter Hoving Home. What a great way to help these ladies with their walk with Jesus!
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Click here for more information and click on the picture for a larger image.
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facebook.com/firstgoodshepherd
 Like us on Facebook. And remember to join in the fun! Attend events; tag FGS on your page and in your posts.
Share Jesus with the world!
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Follow us on Instagram!
@fgslasvegas
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40 Month Note at 4%
To meet future loan demand and help support growing ministry opportunities, LCEF needs to raise an additional $100 million. Visit lcef.org/40month for more information on how you may help.
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Pastor's Corner
All Nations Mural Dedication
Look for a story and picture next Thursday in the B Section of the Review Journal.
New Landscaping
The south and west side of the church received new rock and plants. The mural dedication provided a good opportunity to give this area a much needed face lift.
Locked Gates Added for Security
New gates are under construction on the east and west ends of the courtyard/entrance to the church. Our hope is that we will see less drug paraphernalia and other unhealthy elements in this area.
Sunday Bible class at 9:00 a.m. in the Conference Room: Join us for this video based series week #3: “Christianity, Cults & Other Religions.”
God bless FGS!
Pastor B
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 Members with Pastoral Ministry Emergencies can contact:Pastor B @ 402-802-1896
or
Deacon Steve @ 702-239-7771
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Youth Happenings
Please click here to visit the youth page of the church website.
Youth news is sent via e-mail. Click here to sign up for the youth e-mail list.
Thanksgiving Pies!
Youth will be selling Thanksgiving pies as a fundraiser for the National Youth Gathering. Please see Jon or one of the youth after worship beginning this weekend until November 3rd. Click Here for available flavors from Pies Unlimited (a local Las Vegas bakery...click their name to go to their website) and Click Here for available flavors from Marie Callender's. Pies will be available for pick up after worship on Thanksgiving eve.
This is also a service project to share Jesus with others. Please contact Jon if you have a neighbor who would like a pie as a gift!
The Great Gatsby
We are officially registered for the 2019 NYG. But we still have room for a few more youth. Late registrations are welcome through March.
Will you be 19-25 during the NYG?
Visit lcmsgathering.com/yav for information about Young Adult Volunteers (aka Orange Shirts). YAV's are welcome to attend fundraisers & service projects to help with your travel costs.
Jon Peterson
SCRIP is available year round and helps FGS Youth Ministry
at no additional cost to you!
Click Here for more information.
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FGS Education Hour!
Join us every Sunday at 9am!
- Kindergarten-6th grade
 ; upstairs classroom to the right of the computer room with Mr. Youmans. God Protects His People in Egypt and the Exodus
- 1st Year Confirmation; upstairs classroom to the left of the computer room with Pastor B
- Junior High & High School; youth room with Jon. Generation Change
- Adult Bible Study; conference room. LHM's: Mormons
- 2nd Year Confirmation: (11:30am) youth room with Jon
- Saturday Bible Study: (4:00pm) conference room. In the Beginning
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TRUST IN GOD with all your heart, all your mind, and let Him lead you. Don't look at the things of this world. Look at God. Watch Him. He is perfect in every way and He is always there when you need Him.
"Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me." John 14:1
(Click above to visit our websites)
Box Tops for Education!
Clipping box tops is an easy way to earn cash for our school. Contact the school office for more information.
Wednesday at 4pm. All 2nd - 6th graders are welcome to join this community choir & handbell ensemble.
There will NOT be rehearsal for handbells on October 31st.
Sing & Ring for Joy will be blessing the worship service and praising God on Sunday, November 11th.
Sunday, December 9th - FGS’ Christmas Program will include children from Sunday School, Elementary School and Sing & Ring for Joy. Join us for Bible Study and Sunday School at 9am followed by worship at 10:30am then a pot luck lunch after the Christmas Program.
EVERYONE is welcome!
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FIRST TUESDAY & DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY COALITION
First Tuesday is a community meeting with discussions about safety, what's happening around our neighborhood and future events that will bring the community together.
NOVEMBER FIRST TUESDAY IS CANCELLED SO ALL MAY PERFORM THEIR CIVIC DUTY AND VOTE.
See you in December.
All are welcome to attend. Join the community to learn about how we can make our community a great place to live and worship.
Visit Metro's Website for more information and the current location of the First Tuesday meetings. You can also click here to read a sheet of information regarding safety at church.
Also, the 3rd Thursday of each month is the Downtown Community Coalition meeting. It is held at the Downtown Area Command at 9am.
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Veteran's Dinner
Sunday November 18th at 5:30pm
All veterans and spouses are welcome.
Please R.S.V.P. to Rick Pollock.
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Have you seen the wooden house in the narthex? You can donate food to Lutheran Social Services of Nevada by dropping off a donation in that house. Pick up an extra can of food whenever you're at the grocery store.
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Martin's Mart Thrift Shop
Martin's Mart is a thrift shop run completely by volunteers since 1971. All profits go right back to the community. Stop by to do a little shopping, donate or just enjoy a friendly visit. The thrift shop is open Monday through Saturday, 10am to 2pm. All are welcome!
Click here to read their current newsletter. |
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LAW AND GOSPEL on your Lutheran Radio Station Worldwide KFUO.org. Learn about two completely different Biblical teachings on your Lutheran Radio Station Worldwide KFUO.org. Law and Gospel uses the theological distinctions between Law and Gospel not only to apply the Bible, but also to understand our relationship to God's entire plan of salvation in Christ.Archived at KFUO.org. Follow on Facebook.com/KFUOradio.
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SMITH'S INSPIRING DONATIONS
Sign up for Smith's Inspiring Donations and scan your Smith's Rewards card every time you shop. Your shopping helps FGS. Every time you shop at Smith's and scan your card, Smith's makes a donation to FGS. It doesn't cost you anything. You get to keep all your points and discounts. The donation comes from Smith's.
Go to smithsfoodanddrug.com, sign-in to your account, go to your "Account Summary" page, scroll down to the bottom under " Inspiring Donations", click "Enroll" and follow the instructions. Be sure to enter FGS' code BV478. When you're done, FGS should appear at the bottom of your "Account Summary" page. Contact the church office if you have any problems signing up.
$73.11!!!
was raised this quarter by 23 FGS households just doing what they always do. Smith's made a donation on your behalf to our church. Thank you to everyone who shops at Smith's!!!!
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Amazon Smile
When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to First Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Be sure to start at:
when you shop Amazon to support FGS.
You can also buy Amazon SCRIP through the youth to double your impact without costing you anything!!! |
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Designed for Lutherans with the added benefit of support for the LCMS community nationwide, including church and school family members and employees. 844-430-1563
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Downtown Lutheran Churches.org
The Association of Downtown Lutheran Churches (ADLC) was founded in October, 1996. The ADLC celebrates the mission of ministry of the Lord through congregations in downtown neighborhoods, sharing and developing ideas and programs by communication, networking and encouraging one another. Check out their website at
downtownlutheranchurches.org
or sign up for their newsletter by sending an e-mail to DownTownChurches@aol.com
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Birthdays This Week
Oct 21 Lillian Morton
Oct 22 James Lucas
Oct 23 Felicity Bormann
Oct 23 Jake Lamp
Oct 26 Connie Delzer
Anniversaries
Oct 11 Andrew & Autumn Youmans
Oct 18 Steve & Cheryl Launer
Oct 22 Jay & Tamara Kornmayer
Oct 30 Keith & Diana Schneck
We thank God for all of you!
If we missed a birthday or anniversary, please let the office know!
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