Pastor’s Sunday Class Topic: Ezekiel
Join us for a study of Ezekiel after Shepherd’s Snacks on Sunday. Location is the back classroom in Shepherd’s Hall.
Grateful for the Postal Service Food Drive
We’re thankful for the food given to our Food Pantry from the 2023 Postal Service Food Drive this past weekend. Thank you to all who participated!
Items Needed for Community Picnic June 10th
If you have the following and can lend them for the Community Picnic on Saturday, June 10th, please let Joel Gilchrist know:
- Commercial-sized popcorn machine
- Pop-up canopies
- Coolers
We also need volunteers to help with booths and games, cases of bottled water, and bags of ice to cool them.
Lunch Bunch at Andrei’s Restaurant May 25th
Join the Lunch Bunch as they enjoy lunch at Andrei’s Restaurant, 3950 Clubhouse Drive in Mims, on Thursday, May 25, at 11:30 p.m. the sign-up sheet is in the narthex. Call the Gulliksons for more information.
Pastoral Visits
Now that Lent and Easter are passed, Pastor Bruce is ready to do pastoral visits. If you would like Pastor to visit you, please let him know.
Update: Men’s Bible Study Thursday Evenings
Reminder that the Thursday Men’s Study meets at 6 p.m. and is open to men 13 years and older.
Food Pantry News
From December 2022 to March 2023, Good Shepherd’s Food Pantry handed out 293 bags of groceries to help 718 people. Those working with the pantry prayed with 305 people.
Florida-Georgia District Mission Fund Drive 2023
Community Unity Picnic June 10: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Lunch Bunch at Victorio’s Oyster Bar & Grille April 27
The Lunch Bunch will meet at Victorio’s , 1701 N. US Hwy 1 in Titusville, on Thursday, April 27 at 11:30 a.m.
Victorio’s Italian Seafood Grille & Oyster Bar (victoriosoysterbar.com)
Taco Dinner a Success
The Taco Dinner raised $900. Thank you to all who worked to provide the food and decortations.
Breakfast by the Sea Sunday April 16th
Join us after worship for breakfast by the Good Shepherd pond to commemorate Jesus’ feeding of his apostles after his resurrection. Meal includes fried fish, potatoes, grits, fruit, drinks, and baked goods.
April 1st Planning Mtg & Service of Prayer and Healing Postponed
Dates to be announced.
Holy Week Worship
Maundy Thursday worship with Holy Communion will be April 6th at 6:30 p.m.
Good Friday Tenebrae worship will be April 7th at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Easter Sunrise Worship will be April 9th at 7:30 a.m. outside Shepherd’s Hall. Communion will be offered. Afterward will be Easter Breakfast in Shepherd’s Hall followed by an Easter Egg Hunt.
Traditional Easter Worship with Communion in the Sanctuary will be at 11 a.m.
Easter Lily Orders Due April 2nd
Cost is $10 per plant. Order forms are in the Narthex.
Need Items for Rummage Sale in September
Good Shepherd will hold a rummage sale (tentative date is Saturday, Sept. 16.) Please start bringing items to donate now; they will be stored until the sale. Clothing must be clean and in good condition; no furniture or extremely large items. Please be mindful of what is donatedl we want to raise funds and also bless our community.
Shepherd’s Hall Roof Update
The roof replacement and stucco work is complete. We still need help with funds for thid project. Will you prayerfully consider contributing to the project? The expense for both the roof anand stucco, jointly, has cost just under $65,000.
Evening Men’s Group Begins April 13
The newly-formed Men’s Group will be meeting Thursday nights at 6 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Library. The first meeting will be April 13th. Danny Wyatt is the group facilitator; call him for more information.
Easter Needs: Baked goods and easter candy
.Please bring wrapped Easter candy* and baked goods and desserts for the $Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunt on April 9th. The candy must be brought in by Palm Sunday (April 2nd) for egg-stuffing. Filled eggs must be brought in by April 8.
The baked goods may be left in Shepherd’s Hall before Sunrise Worship.
* Pastor requests the candy all be “good stuff.”
Titusville Community Service Award for 2023
Congratulations to 2023 Chili Cookoff Winners
Juried Award
First Place: Any and Carla Gilmour
Second Place: Susan Reusser
Third Place: Debra Hall
Peoples’ Choice Award
Susan Reusser
A big Thank You to all participants and those who volunteered to run the Cookoff
Exult Band Practice Moved to Sanctuary for this week
Move due to the roof work at Shepherd’s Hall.
Early Learning Center is Hiring Staff
Applicants should be a minimum of 18 years of age, and able to pass a background check and a drug screening. Most importantly, applicants should have a love of children. There are part-time morning and afternoon slots as well as full-day work available.
We will train the right candidate and pay for the required certification from the Early Learning Coalition. Once the certification training is completed, there is a start-up bonus of $200 with raises and bonuses as each step of training is accomplished.
Our school has part-time and full-time childcare of children ages 2-5 years and after-school care of children in elementary school.
Please let your friends and family know that we are looking for staff. For more4 information, and how to apply, please call the Center at 321-264-1069 and ask for Heather or Irene.
Taco Dinner Fund-raiser Saturday, March 31 at 6 p.m.
To raise money for new computers for the office and the worship tech, there will be a taco dinner in Shepherd’s Hall on Saturday, March 31 at 6 p.m.
First Responders’ Luncheon Saturday, March 4
You are invited to attend the First Responders’ Luncheon on Saturday, March 4, from noon to 3 p.m. in Shepherd’s Hall. Some local dignitaries will attend as well as Police, Fire, and EMT workers.
Shepherd’s Hall Roofing Fund
In order to obtain affordable insurance for Shepherd’s Hall, the roof needs replacement and the stucco repaired. We have a roofer and a permit; we have a stucco repair contr5actor ready to go.
Now, all we need are the funds to complete the replacement and repair.
Will you prayerfully consider contributing to this project? The contract for replacing the roof is $61,500 and the stucco repair is $1,650. With your help, we can complete this work ASAP.
Security Team Needs People to Greet During Service
If you are able to watch the Narthex and help late-comers during worship, please see Joel Gilchrist.
Contribution Statements Available in Narthex
Title says it all
Chili Cookoff Fundraiser – New Information
Join us after worship Feb. 26 for a great competition, good fun, and yummy chili. This year’s Chill Cookoff will be judged by a team of judges and there will be a silent auction for goody-filled baskets. Admission is $5 for adults with children free. Money will go into the general fund.
to enter your chili, use the sign-up sheet in the Narthex. We also need judges.
Chili Cookoff Silent Auction Donations Needed
There will be a silent auction at the Chili Cookoff for goody-filled baskets. To donation money to fill these baskets, please mark your check “Silent Auction Baskets” and place in the collection plate.
Lunch Bunch at Sonny’s BBQ on February 23
Meet at 11:30 a.m. at Sonny’s BBQ, 2900 Cheney Hwy, Titusville, FL 32780 for the Lunch Bunch. Call the Gulliksons for information and sign up on the sheet in the Narthex,
Women’s Retreat at Advent Lutheran Church
The Advent Lutheran Women’s Group is hosting a day retreat on Saturday, March 25, in the Knoedler Center (7550 Wickham Road in Melbourne, FL). There will be speakers, a Bible study, and a panel discussion on legal and financial topics important to women. Cost is $15 with a continental breakfast and lunch provided. Registration forms are available on the Narthex bulletin board.
Deadline to register is Sunday. March 19.
Pastor Bruce out of Office
Pastor Bruce will be at a circuit counselor meeting Thursday and Friday, January 27 & 28.
New Sunday Pastor’s Study
Beginning January 22, the topic for the Adult Bible Study on Sunday will be the CPH study Concerning Spiritual Gifts from the Discipleship Series. Copies of the study are available in class.
From the study: This is a course about spiritual gifts–the special gifts given to particular Christians for the sake of special ministries in the Church…. This course takes seriously what the Bible says about the gifts of the Spirit. The focus of the course is on you, the individual Christian looking for your niche in the Church, and on the congregation, the God-ordained gathering of believers around Word and Sacrament.
Outreach Planning Meeting Saturday, Jan 21
Come at 10 a.m. to help plan Good Shepherd’s outreach events for 2023. All are welcome.
Chili Cookoff Fundraiser February 26 after worship
Do you make the best chili ever? If so, bring it to church Feb. 26 and compete against other chili cooks for the title “2023 Best Chili of Good Shepherd.” Sign-up sheet for competitors is in the Narthex.
Everyone else: come join us for a great competition, good fun, and yummy chili. Money raised from voting for the best chili will go towards two new and much-needed computers.
Lunch Bunch at the Blue Heron on January 26
January’s Lunch Bunch will meet at the Blue Heron Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Come enjoy good fellowship and good food. Call the Gulliksons if you have questions.
It’s time for the poinsettias to go home
If you purchased a poinsettia for Christmas, please take it from the Sanctuary. Volunteers will be removing the decorations this Saturday.
Help take down the Sanctuary Christmas decorations
Saturday, January 7, volunteers will take down the Christmas decorations. If you want to help, please arrive at 9:30 a.m.
A Big Thank You!
Good Shepherd’s float in the Titusville Christmas Parade was a huge hit. Our Choir was the only one with microphones! All involved had a great time although the candy ran out at the one-third mark of the route. Thank you to all who worked on the float and golf carts, those who walked the route, our choir and Ricky Hall, and those who donated the candy and who prayed for our safety and success.
Buy Your Poinsettias by Dec. 17
Please order by Saturday, December 17(order forms in the narthex.) Current price is $10/plant. For each plant purchased, you may add a memorial, thanksgiving, or honoring mention that will be publishedin the Christmas announcements.
Pointsettias may be taken home after the New Year’s Eve worship service.
Early Learning Center Advent Program
The Early Learning Center’s Children’s Program will be during the morning Advent Worship on Wednesday, December 14 at 11 a.m. Please join the children as they celebrate with us.
Christmas and New Year’s Eve Worship Times
Christmas Eve Worship will be Saturday, December 24 at 4 and 7 p.m.
Christmas Day Worship will be Sunday, December 25 at 9 a.m.
New Year’s Eve Worship will be Saturday, December 31 at 6:30 p.m.
Advent Worship 2022 (updated)
Worship is Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. The morning worship is followed by a soup and dessert lunch. Sign up for food for this lunch on the board in Shepherd’s Hall by the entrance.
Decorate the Sanctuary for Christmas
Decorating will be Saturday, December 10, at 9 a.m.
Christmas Parade information
Volunteers accompanying the float need to be at the Titusville High School staging area by 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. Parking is at Sand Point Park; there is no parking at the high school. To carpool, be at the church before 4:30 p.m.
Candy Needed for Christmas Parade Dec. 10
Good Shepherd will be in the Titusville Christmas Parade (6 p.m. on Saturday, December 10) and we need wrapper candy to hand out to the spectators. Per Pastor: “We need the good stuff!” Please bring your donated candy to the Sanctuary.
Food Pantry Activity
From August through November 2022, the Food Pantry provided 429 bags of food to 1,037 people. 320 people requested [prayers.