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THE LATEST HAPPENINGS AT GSLC
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Jesus told his disciples: “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions. So he called him in and asked him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your management, because you cannot be manager any longer.’
“The manager said to himself, ‘What shall I do now? My master is taking away my job. I’m not strong enough to dig, and I’m ashamed to beg— I know what I’ll do so that, when I lose my job here, people will welcome me into their houses.’
“So he called in each one of his master’s debtors. He asked the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ “‘Nine hundred gallons of olive oil,’ he replied.
“The manager told him, ‘Take your bill, sit down quickly, and make it four hundred and fifty.’
“Then he asked the second, ‘And how much do you owe?’
“‘A thousand bushels of wheat,’ he replied.
“He told him, ‘Take your bill and make it eight hundred.’
“The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the people of the light. I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings.
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? And if you have not been trustworthy with someone else’s property, who will give you property of your own?
“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”
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ATTENTION ALL SENIOR HIGH GIRLS!
We are getting together for a “Girls Night In” at church on Sunday, Sept. 29th. From 4-9:30pm, we will be playing games, watching a movie, eating delicious food, studying Biblical women, and even doing a special service project for the congregation!
Come for a chance to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and celebrate our life together. RSVP on the GSLC Senior High Facebook page, or email Mary Glade at mglade001@luthersem.edu. Hope to see you there!
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WELCA / LOPPW: “RALLY TO SUPPORT A SAFE HARBOR FOR TRAFFICKED YOUTH” LETTERS TO STATE LAWMAKERS
Women of the ELCA and the Lutheran Office for Public Policy in Wisconsin will meet in Madison this week to learn about how Wisconsin youth are impacted by human trafficking, and how we can advocate locally and statewide by talking to legislators about the Safe Harbor bill (AB41/SB49) to move Wisconsin further in the direction of directing trafficked youth to human services rather than criminalizing them - a bill with bipartisan support. Time to Bring Safe Harbor to the Floor and Pass it!
Consider signing a letter to send along, including your personal touch that asks state lawmakers to take your priorities into account in this decision before our state. Please visit the table in the Welcome Area to add your support.
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“THREADS OF KINDNESS”- AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASSIST KIDS IN OUR COMMUNITY
In our relationships with our community’s schools we sometimes become aware of specific items needed to support kids attending our local schools. We will be sending out requested items via our “Threads of Kindness” email distribution list, which is being resurrected after being inactive for a time. You will have the opportunity to manage your subscription if you are currently on this list. If you would like to be added to the list to begin receiving the “Threads of Kindness” emails from Good Shepherd, please let the office or pastors know. Thank you!
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INVITATION TO JOIN ALTAR GUILD
Each Sunday members of the Altar Guild carry out the meaningful ministry of preparing for Holy Communion. They are also responsible for setting the altar each Sunday, preparing for weddings and funerals and making sure the linens, banners and brass are in tip-top shape. If interested, to be the volunteer for the month of October, please contact Sonia Gestner at 715-824-7210 or pgestner@wi-net.com.
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CHURCH CLEAN UP DAY
Roll up your sleeves and help make our church beautiful! Last year, we had over 14 people come and help but we would love to have more! We want to make this to be an cross generational project, so everyone, old and young and in between, will be warmly welcomed! Work is needed on the lawn: preparing our winter equipment. Also, to be able to wash the inside and outside windows would be wonderful! Plan to spend an hour or the entire morning as we work together to beautify our church.
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LISTEN LEARN AND LEAN IN BOOK CLUB
Our next book is The God Who Sees: Immigration and the Bible by Karen Gonzalez. If you would like Pastor Leah to order a copy for you please let her know as soon as possible. We will meet at Mission Coffee House on Post Road in Plover as follows: 9-26-19 at 7:00pm (Chapters 1-4), 10-10-19 at 7:00pm (Chapters 5-8), and 10-24-19 at 7:00pm (Chapters 9-11 and "Ideas for Action and Reflection"). Please join us and consider bringing a friend All are welcome!
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WOMEN OF THE ELCA
The Women of the ELCA will sponsor our Fall retreat on September 20-21, 2019 at Imago Dei Bible Camp, Clintonville, WI. The theme is “Unity of the Spirit We Are All In This Together”. The Guest Speaker will be Kay Lynne Zastrow. The cost is $80 and scholarships are available. More information is available on our bulletin board in the Fellowship area or contact Phyllis Christie at 715-344-0742 or phyllis.christie@sbcglobal.net.
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CORE OF DISCIPLESHIP
Sunday October 6 at 11:30
Sunday October 13 at 11:30
This two-session class is intended to encounter the core of where we see God engaging and loving the world. It is designed for people new to the faith, those wishing to transfer their membership from another congregation to Good Shepherd, and for anyone who wants to review the basics of the Christian faith. Our hope is not to grow membership, but to grow in discipleship as we respond to the call of Christ in our lives.
A light meal will be provided. If you need childcare, let us know as soon as possible so we can line up care. Register at eflock.org/core
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COOKIES FOR EMPTY BOWLS
OCTOBER 19
The Hunger Prevention Partnership is asking our congregation for cookies to help support the Empty Bowls fundraiser being held on October 19 from 11am to 2pm at SPASH. This is an annual fundraiser for agencies that work to alleviate hunger in Portage County. If you are interested in helping out by donating a dozen cookies, there is a signup sheet on the Signup and Info Center bulletin board. Please bring the cookies to Good Shepherd by Wednesday, October 16.
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A locket engraved with the initials MTW was found in the Large Group Room. Do you know who this belongs to?
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CHANGE THE DATE — THANKOFFERING SERVICE
September 29, 2019
The Women of the ELCA will have their Thankoffering services at 8:00 and 10:30 am on September 29, 2019 instead of in November. Each year, WOMEN of the ELCA are committed to continue the tradition of giving in gratitude for blessings. Each year, in thousands of congregations, Thankofferings are given to support the life-changing ministries of the Women of the ELCA. Please join us.
Also, at the Adult Forum between services, we will highlight the work of women here. We will have a quilting demonstration and a time for you to try your hand at quilting. We will also have Yak and Yarn talk about their work here and in the schools. In addition, Birdie Granum will share the items needed for the Personal Care Kits with the donations from Good Shepherd members. Finally we will address advocacy in immigration and Human Trafficking. Please join us.
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DRIVERS NEEDED
As you know, Frances and Joyce Polson moved to Brookdale Senior Living. They are hopeful that they can continue to worship at Good Shepherd. But without a vehicle available, they need drivers to bring them to and from Sunday or Monday worship.
A signup sheet and further information for drivers are available on the Signup and Info Board in the Welcome Area. Please consider this volunteer opportunity in our faith community.
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ATTENTION ALL SNOW SHOVELERS
Looking for something to do on those snowy days of winter? Good Shepherd has an opportunity just for you! Join the snow shoveling team. The team's responsibilities are to keep the sidewalks/doorways clear of snow and salt by the doorways as needed. We have a snowblower and shovels to use free of charge! The schedule is set up for one week at a time. Please give Darrell Freis a call at 715-340-6888 or e-mail at darjanfreis@gmail.com if you are interested or have questions.
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