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Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd.
The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” (John 10:11).
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Dear friends in Jesus, our Good Shepherd,
Flowers. Chocolate. Dinner. Candy hearts. Even a smile. There are many ways people declare their love for others. Many are being expressed today. "This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers" (1 John 3:16). Our Savior Jesus has declared his love to us. He has also proven his love for us by giving his life on our behalf. Jesus also gives us gifts that will bring a wider smile than when we receive a box of chocolates. Through his death and resurrection, Jesus gives us a new life that looks to reflect his love for the people that God has placed around us. He even gives us a future in heaven where we will live in the light of his love forever.
Our Theme for This Sunday: You Are Reconciled in Your Relationships
In the Gospel Lesson, we will hear the Savior’s Sermon: Live a holy life! Jesus came to free us from sin. He did not come to free us to sin. The commands in the lessons today remind us just how holy our God is, and their dire warnings remind us just how holy he wants us to be. After examining our lives, we must despair, but the Verse of the Day reminds us to flee to Jesus who has the words of life. Jesus has reconciled us to God! Then the Prayer of the Day asks that we might be given the grace to both know and do what pleases him. Jesus gives us a new life filled with a desire to reconcile sin-damaged relationships.
See you this weekend!
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This Week
Sunday
9:00am-Education Hour (Sunday School, Adult: "Politics Is Driving Me Crazy," and Foundation "Starting Point" Classes)
10:30am-Worship with Holy Communion
Wednesday
10:00am-Midweek Bible Study ("Law and Gospel")
6:30pm-Bells Practice
6:45pm-Catechism Class
7:30pm-Choir Practice
Saturday
3:00-6:00pm-Chili Cook-off
Next Sunday
9:00am-Education Hour (Sunday School, Adult and Foundation Classes)
10:30am-Worship
4:00pm-Conroe Bible Study
Join us! Invite others!
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2020 Chili Cook-Off — Saturday, February 22
Join us Saturday, Feb 22, from 3:00-6:00 pm! It is our prayer that God would use this outreach event to help people become acquainted with our Church and Learning Center. Please plan to come to greet the people of our community. Thank you!
How could you help? We still could use a few more Chili Booth teams. We could also use help to set up and clean up. There are more details on the signup on the bulletin board in the church entry. Thank you!
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Other Updates:
Call Returned
Pastor Andy returned the Call to First Lutheran Church in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. He will continue to serve Christ's kingdom here at Good Shepherd. We pray that God would continue to bless his ministry among us.
Ushers and Counters
We are in need of volunteers each week to usher during the service and to count offerings for the weekly deposit. If you are interested to serve as an usher, please sign up here: www.gslcthewoodlands.org/ushers If you are interested to serve as a counter, please sign up here: www.gslcthewoodlands.org/counters You may also sign up on the bulletin board in the entry. We will gladly provide training for you to serve. Blair has prepared a sheet of simple instructions so that the counting process may be done by anyone and take about 15 minutes after worship. She will gladly answer any questions you may have: office@gslcthewoodlands.org Thank you!
Conroe Bible Study
Please join us on Sunday, February 23, at 4:00 pm, at the home of Jan Paulson for Bible study and a meal to follow (515 Northwood Dr., Conroe, TX 77303). The theme: "Can I Tell You a Story?" This is a narrative evangelism Bible study. "The power of stories + the difficulty of witnessing = a perfect match for sharing Christ." Our first lesson is "Jesus and Jairus."
Online Sermons and Podcasts
If you would like to watch or share the sermons at Good Shepherd, you may find these online at https://www.gslcthewoodlands.org/sermons. You may also subscribe to our sermon podcasts on your mobile device by clicking HERE.
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Ash Wednesday is February 26
Let us gather together on Ash Wednesday, February 26, for a Dinner catered by Luis Contreras at 6:00 PM and for Worship at 7:15 PM. Joel 2:13, “Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in love.”
Lent Midweek Worship Series
Ash Wednesday begins our midweek Lent services, each Wednesday evening at 7:15pm, from February 26 to April 1. Join us for midweek services under the theme of “The Son of God Goes Forth to War.” Many people picture Jesus in robes, holding a shepherd’s staff and guiding his sheep. Others see him crowned and bright, sitting on a throne in heaven. Less commonly today, we recognize him as the brave and often-opposed soldier the Word tells us he is. This Lenten season, we will take a thoughtful look at Christ’s role as a warrior by reflecting on Scripture’s telling of the battle against sin and death that Jesus fought and won for us. We will focus on the tremendous courage, humility, and power of our Savior—and his ultimate victory! Join us!
Lent Midweek Rotation
We are thankful for the opportunity to have guest preachers from our nearby sister congregations. Our Wednesday services also include the pastors and vicar (intern) from Abiding Word in Houston and Beautiful Savior in College Station. Each service will focus on an aspect of our Savior-warrior as he is promised to us, fights our enemies for us, and triumphs over them for us. Here is our series:
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Fellowship Outing: MLS Match—Houston Dynamo vs. Seattle Sounders
Join us as the Dynamo battle the Sounders! March 14, 7:30 pm at BBVA Stadium in Houston. Tickets are $40. (These tickets are typically around $60.) Sign up by February 26 in the church entryway or email us at office@gslcthewoodlands.org
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From our church body:
WELS: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod - www.wels.net
WELS Together Video Update
Click HERE to watch video. Rev. Michael Schultz, director of the WELS Hymnal Project, shares details of the new hymnal and its related resources. To learn more, visit christianworship.com.
Prepare Your Heart for Lent
Take some time this Lenten season to travel with Jesus to the cross. Northwestern Publishing House has the devotional books to supplement your worship and reflection time from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday.
- "Triumph at the Cross": When feelings of guilt threaten your joy, Triumph at the Cross will remind you to fix your eyes on Jesus. Embark on a journey of repentance and renewal from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. These 47 short devotions are sure to aid your times of reflection during Lent. Softcover, 171 pages. $17.99 Click HERE to shop this book.
- “As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem” (Lk 9:51). "Up to Jerusalem" lets you come with him. The 55 brief devotions follow the Passion story of the four gospels from Lazarus’ resurrection to Jesus’ ultimate triumph over death. These ten-minute readings are great for personal meditation on God's sacrificial love. Softcover, 182 pages. $17.99. Click HERE to shop this book.
- "Your Life Has Meaning": “Meaningless! Meaningless!” is all we can exclaim when we look at the long-term meaning of life without God. That fact hasn’t stopped humanist thinkers and existentialist philosophers from trying. Your Life Has Meaning breaks down the hard questions about finding meaning in everyday life and your place in God’s epic story. Softcover, 155 pages. $17.99. Click HERE to shop this book.
- "Simply Lutheran": Christ’s death for our salvation is the center of our beliefs and daily lives. Simply Lutheran reviews the basic tenets of Lutheranism and the foundations of the Christian faith. Written by a layperson for laypeople, this book offers a thorough summary of Lutheran theology with a conversational tone. Softcover, 325 pages. $20.99. Click HERE to shop this book.
Calling All Women Writers!
April 24–25, 2020, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Waukesha, WI. Find inspiration and encouragement for your writing vocation at the upcoming Women Writers Conference. Writers of any experience level are welcome to attend two days of networking, collaboration, workshops, and learning how to glorify God through writing. Conference sessions and activities, Friday night refreshments, Saturday morning breakfast, and Saturday lunch are covered by a $75 registration fee due April 5, 2020. To register or learn more, click HERE.
Women's Spring Retreat for Houston-area WELS churches
"A Season for Everything," on March 20-21. Join us for a weekend of fellowship and time in the Scriptures! Our featured presenter, Cindi Holman, will guide us in exploring how God uses us in each season of our lives. Location: Hampton Inn, 120 Ravenwood Village Dr., Huntsville, TX 77340. Dates: Friday, March 20, Retreat Begins at 6:30 pm; Saturday, March 21, 9:00am-3:00pm (Optional Activities from 3:00-5:00pm). Cost: Retreat Registration Only: $40/person, with other options for lodging. To register or learn more, click HERE.
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Our CHURCH is a family of believers who gather to worship and serve the Lord, led by our Good Shepherd, Jesus. We focus on faith; We feel like family; We foster fellowship. It is our prayer that you will gather together with us!
Our LEARNING CENTER offers a Christ-centered, quality education in a safe and loving environment, serving children 18 months through transition.
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