There will be no Mite collection on Easter Sunday. The next Mite collection will be Sunday, April 28. The large Mite Box in the narthex is available if you need to empty box before then.
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Basket Auction a success
The Basket Auction raised $410 for the general fund. Thank you to all who participated and congratulations to the winners.
Pastor Bruce out of the office week of April 7-13
Please call the office or an Elder for care.
Basket Bidding Fund-raiser to end Saturday, March 23
Saturday, March 23, is the last day to bid on the baskets in the Narthex. You can com e by the church and update your bids in person or call the office by Friday, March 22. The highest bidders will be announced after worship on the 24th of March.
Money raised will go to Good Shepherd’s general fund.
Dinner and a Movie a Great Success
Shepherd’s Daughters, the GSLC branch of the LWML, raised $462.41 from its inaugural fund-raiser of a Lasagna dinner with the movie The Quiet Man. Sixty-62 tickets with sold (with some donations) and fifty-six people enjoyed plenty of food and dessert, popcorn, and a great Irish movie.
Shepherd’s Daughters plan to use the money raised for service projects.
Breakfast by the Sea Sunday, April &
As Jesus prepared a morning meal for His followers after a night of fishing, the men of Good Shepherd will prepare a post-worship meal for us on Sunday, April 7 in Shepherd’s Hall. Please join us for food and fellowship.
Parking Lot Clean-up Saturday, March 23 at 9 a.m.
Please help sweep (or blow) the oak flowers, leaves, and pollen from the parking lot on Saturday, March 23., 9 a.m. Bring your leaf blowers and make Good Shepherd beautiful for Holy Week.
No Lunch Bunch or Potluck in March
Lunch Bunch and the potluck usually scheduled for the last Thursday in March will be cancelled due to Maundy Thursday. Please join the events in April.
It’s Easter Egg Filling Time!
Please take a bag of empty plastic eggs and fill them with candy* for the Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 31. Return the filled eggs to church before Easter Sunday.
*Pastor Bruce suggests filling them with “the good stuff.”
Les Miserables: The Ballet April 6 & 12
Easter Lilies Ordering
To print form, click the right “…” and select Print
Basket Raffle Fundraiser
The Chili Cookoff Basket Raffle has become the Sunday Basket Raffle! All baskets will be on display in the narthex Sunday, March 10 & 17. Bid high and bid fast to raise money for the church general fund and to win the basket of items you want.
ELC Grandparent Program Resuming
Are you a Grandparent? Do you have Grandchildren close by? Some of the children at the ELC have that, and some don’t. Good Shepherd has had an “Adopted Grandparent/Grandchild” program for many years, but it was interrupted in 2020 when Covid made its appearance. Now it’s time to start again.
What is an Adopted Grandparent?
- Someone who shares the love of Jesus with a young child?
- Someone who stands in the gap for a child who needs more adults in his or her life?
- Someone who visits the ELC during special events and remembers the little one’s birthday with a card and/or small gift?
- Someone who calls and prays for a specific family on a regular basis?
- Someone who invites the child and family to worship and/or special activities at the church?
- Someone who helps a family make a connection between the ELC and the church?
- Someone who would like to be blessed by having a young child run to you yelling, “Grandma, Grandpa” when you visit?
We invite you to pray about joining the Adopted Grandparent Program and enjoy the blessings of having a sweet young child be a part of your life.
Stay tuned for more information about how to become a part of this outreach ministry.
Dinner and Movie Fundraiser for LWML
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Help Shepherd’s Daughters raise money for future LWML projects by buying a ticket to their Dinner and A Movie on March 16. $8 for a lasagna plate dinner with tossed salad, Italian bread, and dump cake plus popcorn and a showing of The Quiet Man with John Wayne and Maureen O’Sullivan. Lemonade and water offered for drinks. Not a bad price for dinner, fellowship, and a great Irish movie.
Dinner starts at 5 p.m. with the movie at 6 p.m. Tickets will be available after worship on Sundays and Wednesday from February 18 to March 6. Talk to Linda Baker for more information.
Lunch Bunch: Orleans Bistro & Bar on Feb. 29
Join us for fellowship and Cajun food at Orleans Bistro & Bar on Thursday, Feb. 29. The sign-up sheet is in the Narthex.
Orleans Bistro and Bar 2204 S WASHINGTON AVE, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780
Ash Wednesday and Lenten Schedule
Ash Wednesday is February 14. Worship followed by a soup lunch is at 11 a.m. (meal in Shepherd’s Hall). Evening service is at 6:30 p.m. Both will have Imposition of Ashes.
Lenten worship will be on Wednesdays, Feb 21 through March 20, at 11 a.m. (with soup) and 6:30 p.m.
Maundy Thursday is March 28. Good Friday is March 29. Easter is March 31. Worship times will be announced.,
POSTPONED: Chili Cook-off
New Date to be announced
Gift Baskets for Chili Cook Off Raffle:
Please bring in items to put in the gift baskets. There is a box in the Narthex for donated food or gift items for the baskets. We need enough for three baskets. This is a church effort to raise funds. Please be generous with the basket items so that we may raffle off some lovely baskets with many items in them. Thank you!
Volunteers Needed for the Chili Cook Off:
Gift basket assembly; food preparation the day of the cook off – chopped onions & shredded cheese; and money exchangers. Please let Rickey Hall know if you can help with any of these needs.
Cookoff Participants: Please sign the sign-up sheet in the Narthex.
For questions contact the church office, 321-267-4323 or Rickey Hall
Shepherd’s Daughters News (LWML)
Important: February’s meeting changed to Saturday, Feb. 10 to avoid Strategic Planning Retreat. Same time, same location.
The Mite contribution from 01/28/24 was $156.17. Mite collections will be the last Sunday of the month, after the regular offering. Thank you for supporting this ministry!
Congregational Strategic Planning Retreat – 02/17/2017
The Strategic Planning Committee has established Saturday, February 17th, for our Congregational Retreat. We will start at 10:00 am and target to be finished by 2:00 pm. Lunch will be provided. It will be held in Shepherd’s Hall and we urge everyone to join us for this extremely important workshop. We promise you an informative presentation and an opportunity to explore the path for which the Lord has planned for us at Good Shepherd. Be sure to mark your calendars!
Early Learning Center Drop-in Information
- Call the ELC at 321-264-1069 for a registration packet
- $50 Drop-in Registration Fee
- Present proof of vaccination and a doctor’s physical
Costs: $30 half-day (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
$75 full-day (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Please schedule drop-in days in advance
Crafters Bible Study Inaugural Meeting
Friday, February 9 at 1 p.m. in the Church Meeting Room. For those who make things and want to study God’s word and talk about their work. At his meeting, we’ll discuss topics, meeting time and frequency. Open to all.
Interested in a Crafter’s Group at GSLC?
Are you a knitter, crocheter, needleworker? Do you do quilling or origami, or make chain mail? Do you want to join fellow crafters for devotions, Bible study, and conversation? The idea is to work on your craft as you listen/participate in the class. If interested, please let Stewardship Chairman Wendy Green know what days and times work for you. If there are enough people interested, an organizational get-together will be scheduled.
Lutheran Schools Week at Our Early Learning Center
Second to the Catholic Church, the Lutheran Church has many more pre-schools, elementary and high schools, and colleges than any other denomination. This next week is set aside to celebrate all of those wonderful places of learning, not only about reading, writing, and arithmetic, but about the love of God and all of the Blessings He bestows on us.
The munchkins at the ELC are celebrating Lutheran Schools Week with a Spirit Week of their own. So if you see any of them dressed crazily, or munching on pizza, you’ll know why! While they are wearing crazy outfits and learning more about the Beatitudes (Have a BEE-ATTITUDE, not a ME-ATTITUDE), they will also be preparing to bless you with song next Sunday during Worship. Be sure and welcome the ELC families as they join us next Sunday. Prepare to be Blessed!
New Member Sunday
New Members will be welcomed into fellowship at Good Shepherd during worship on January 28.
Lunch Bunch Thursday, Jan. 25 at Pier 220
The Lunch Bunch will meet Thursday, January 25 at 11:30 a.m. at the Pier 220 restaurant located on the Garden Street Causeway. Sign up on the sheet in the Narthex.
Monthly Potluck & Prayer moving to Fourth Thursday
Beginning in January, the monthly potluck will move to the fourth Thursday in the month to avoid conflicts with other scheduled events in Shepherd’s Hall. Join us for food, fellowship, prayer, and sheet cake for those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries.
Voters Meeting January 28 after Worship
This is the rescheduled November 2023 meeting.
On the agenda is the election of officers and board members. The current Proposed Roster of Candidates is below.
Nominations are still open. Contact a member of the Nominating Committee (Rickey Hall, Brett Stone, Pastor Bruce, Barbara Gullikson, Paul Maurer, and Joe LaBerge) or drop your nomination in writing at the church office. Candidates should be members of Good Shepherd for at least one year to be eligible to serve.
Thank You: Pam Warner
A big “Thank You!” to Pam Warner for being our organist this Christmas season. Your hymns and preludes brightened our worship.
No Strategic Planning Meeting January 8
Cancelled due to Lyle Aaby’s absence.
Nominating Committee Meeting January 4
The Nominating Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, to discuss candidates for Good Shepherd’s church leadership and boards. Candidates will be on the ballot at the upcoming Voter’s Meeting. This meeting will be in the Sanctuary.
Committee members are Pastor Bruce, Richey Hall, Brett Stone, Barbara Gullikson, Joe Laberge, and Paul Maurer.
To nominate a member as a candidate for office or board, please submit that person’s name in writing to one of the committee members.
Monthly LWML Mites Collection Begins 12/31/2023
Mites will be collected on Sunday, 12/31/2023 during the offering. Anyone (women, men, children) may contribute even if you don’t have a Mite Box. No loose change? Don’t worry! We also accept paper currency.
Mites Explanation and History (links to LWML.org)
From that site: Based on the Biblical account of the widow’s mite (Luke 21:1–4), the Mite Box is intended for regular contributions of “mites” — offerings above and beyond the support given to congregations and the LCMS. Mite Box contributions amount to millions of dollars that fund district and national mission grants and implement the LWML program.
Holiday Schedule at Good Shepherd
Wednesday, December 20
- Men’s Morning Prayer Group: 6 a.m.
- Advent Service with soup lunch: 11 a.m.
- Early Learning Center Christmas Program with cake: 6:30 a.m. in Shepherd’s Hall
Thursday, December 21 and December 28
- No Men’s or Women’s Bible studies
Sunday, December 24
- Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 4 p.m.
- No morning worship this Sunday
Monday December 25
- No services today
Sunday, December 31
- Communion Service at 9:30 a.m.
- No New Year’s Eve worship
Monday, January 1
- No services today
Thursday, January 4
- Men’s and Women’s Bible studies at 6:00 p.m.
- Men’s in Sanctuary Meeting Room
- Women’s in Shepherd’s Hall Meeting Room
Mike and Barbara Corey 50th Anniversary Vow Renewal & Reception
To our Good Shepherd family:
You are cordially invited to share our joy as we renew our wedding vows during the regular Sunday service on December 17th at 9:30 a.m. A reception will follow in Shepherd’s Hall with light refreshments.
Ballet Esprit performs The Nutcracker Friday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m.
Lowell Phelps Memorial Christmas Movie
Meet in Shepherd’s Hall Friday, Dec. 15, at 4 p.m. for a showing of a Christmas episode of the Red Skelton Show.
Nominating Committee Calling for Nominees for Officers and Board Members
Communicant members with at least one year of membership may serve as officers or board members. Please advise the Nominating Committee of your interest in serving as a officers or board member by submitting a brief letter stating your desire to be considered for nomination to the Board. Please place in donation tray or bring to the church office.
Additionally, person who have been communicant members for one year or more may submit, in writing, nominees to the nominating committee.
A copy of the constitution, which has the by-laws, are available in he Narthex. A description of the officers and board members can be found in the constitution. (sic)
Advent Soup Sign-up
Please use the sign-up poster in the Narthex to designate what you will bring to share at the Advent lunches on December 6th, 13th, and 20th
Church Christmas Tree Trimming
Please join us to beautify the church in preparation for the Christmas festivities on December 9th at 9 a.m.
Poinsettias for Christmas
Please submit the poinsettia order request by December 16 by putting in the offering tray or in the church office. Cost this year is $15 per plant. Memorials will be in the Sunday, December 24th bulletin.
Titusville Christmas Parade: volunteers & candy needed
Help and candy are needed for the Titusville Christmas Parade on December 9th. The candy ran out halfway along the route last year. Volunteers are needed to decorate the float as well as to ride on the gloat or walk beside it to hand out candy. PLease contact Rickey Hall or the church office to volunteer or for more information.
The Parade begins at 6 p.m. at Titusville High School. Volunteers should arrive by 5 p.m. at the school. There is no car parking on school grounds; volunteer parking is off campus. See also christmasparadeirc.com (URL in bulletin is incorrect.)
Celebrate the Birth of Jesus Performance
Come celebrate the Birth of Jesus in Shepherd’s Hall on Friday, December 1st, with Heidi Leigh. Performance is at 6:30 p.m. Heidi will be joined by Jelena Alonso, Tom Lau, Jelena Schumacker with narration by Mike Corey.
Strategic Planning Committee News and Survey
The members of the Strategic Planning Committee ask you to complete the survey included in the bulletin for November 19th. The purpose is to co9llect historical information from the congregation based on memory of past events. You may remain anonymous or include your name and contact information.
If you did not receive a survey, there are extra copies in the Narthex or you can download it here.
Please return the surveys to the church at your earliest convenience. Thank you.
Offering Envelopes for 2024
Offering envelopes are available in the narthex. If you did not receive your box in 2023 and want them for the next year, please call Susan Ritchie or the church office.
Shepherd’s Daughters/LWML December Meeting
Shepherd’s Daughters will meet in the Adult Bible Study Room of Shepherd’s Hall on Saturday, December 16 at 11:30 a.m. Please bring your lunch and drink. Agenda items include approval of the revamped by-laws, gifts for the students of the Early Learning Center and the Sunday School, and (if we can find a good one) video of current LWML mission projects,
Shepherd’s Daughters is for all women of Good Shepherd.
Thanks for all the food!
A big Thank You to all who donated food for Good Shepherd’s Thanksgiving Food Bags. The people of the Food Pantry filled 47 bags with food for Thanksgiving; these will be distributed on Tuesday, November 21st.
Advent dates for 2023
Advent this year begins Sunday, December 3 and ends December 24, the fourth Sunday in Advent and Christmas Eve. Good Shepherd will have Midweek Advent worship on December 6, 13, and 20. (times to be announced.)
Sunday, November 26, is the last Sunday of the church year and Pastor Bruce will preach on the end of the world (his traditional end-of-the-year message.)
Candy Needed for Titusville Christmas Parade
Please bring candy for the Christmas parade, which will be on December 9th. Candy may be left in the narthex and the due date is December 3rd.
Lunch Bunch will resume in 2024
The Lunch Bunch monthly lunches will resume in January.
Thanksgiving Eve Worship
Join us for thanks and worship in the sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 22.
2024 Offering Envelopes
These will be distributed soon. If you do not receive offering envelopes and wish to do so, please contact Susan Ritchie or Christine in the church office.