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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

    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!

    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.

    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

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    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

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    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

    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)

    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.)

    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.

    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.

    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.)

    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.

    Thanksgiving Meal Donations for Food Pantry

    Please have all donations in by Sunday, Nov. 18 for the Holiday Bags, which will be handed out on Tuesday, Nov. 21st. Needed food items are listed below; please put them in the basket in the Narthex.

    1-2 pound canned hams (Aldi’s has them)
    Dressing Mix
    Dried/Instant Mashed Potatoes
    Canned Cranberry Sauce
    Canned Gravy or Dry Gravy Mix
    Canned Sweet Potatoes or Yams

    Tree Trimming on Garden Street

    The trees north of the sanctuary will be trimmed the week of November 13; dead tree elsewhere on the property will be removed. Take care if you’re on the property while the arborists are working.

    Dr. Marshall’s Mission trip to Colombia

    Dr. Marshall, a member of Park Avenue Church, is planning a medical mission trip to Colombia next March. Park Avenue Church is a major supporter of Good Shepherd’s Food Pantry so Bob Minor is asking us to repay their generosity by donating supplies needed for this trip.

    Needs

    Gloves: sizes medium and large
    Bandaging: gauze, paper tape, Coban, nonstick dressings, bandages
    Neosporin and Bacitracin
    Benadryl, Votaren, hydrocortisone
    Clotrimazole or other antifungal cream
    Zyrtec, Claritin, Allegra, Benadryl
    Pepcid, Prilosec, Tums
    Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Tylenol, aspirin
    Multivitamins for children and adults
    Toothbrushes and toothpaste
    Any unopened antibiotics

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    LWML update

    The reorganizational meeting for Lutheran Women In Mission (LWML) went very well. Ten women attended and they voted to renew this group at Good Shepherd.

    LWML will meet monthly on the third Saturday of the month at 11:30 a.m. in the Adult Bible Study Room in Shepherd’s Hall. The November 18th meeting will decide on group structure, officers, service projects, and fund-raising efforts. Please bring your lunch and a drink.

    If you are interested, contact Wendy Green or Linda Baker for more information.

    Food Pantry date changes and clarification

    The Food Pantry days will change in November and December due to holiday conflicts. The new dates are:

    Tuesday, November 5 & 21 and Tuesday, December 5 & 19

    Although Bob and Paula Minor are stepping down as leaders of the Food Pantry, they are not leaving the pantry. if anyone wants to serve the community by taking their place, let them or a Food Pantry member know.

    LWML (Lutheran Women’s Missionary League) meeting Update: meet in classroom

    October 28 at 11:30 a.m. in Shepherd’s Hall Classroom (to stay out of the way of those setting up for Oktoberfest)

    All Good Shepherd women invited to help restart the Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML.) We’ll discuss monthly meeting times, structure of group, project both for LWML and for Good Shepherd, the Spring Rally, women’s circles, and more.  Please bring your lunch and drink; there will be sheet cake for dessert.  Talk to Wendy Green or Linda Baker for more information.

    If you can’t attend this meeting, let us or the church office know and we’ll keep you in the loop.

    Oktoberfest Sunday, Oct. 29th (UPDATED)

    Sunday, October 29, after worship, is Good Shepherd’s Oktoberfest Potluck in Shepherd’s Hall. Bring your favorite German side dish or dessert; the Men’s group will provide bratwurst and hot dogs. Come for the fellowship, the food, and the polka music.

    Trunk or Treats at Good Shepherd

    We’re joining the Titusville Community Trunk or Treat at Lowe’s (t (4660 South Street) on October 19 from 5-7 p.m. and hosting our own event with a Harvest Hayride on October 21. Times for our event are 4:30 p.m. for the hayride and 6 p.m. for the trunk and treat.

    Decorate your car’s trunk and join us at Good Shepherd on the 21th and help us make Hallowe’en a safe and fun celebration for our local kids.

    If you have candy to donate, we still need lots of it. Please leave it in the basket in the narthex.

    Rummage Sale Thank You

    Thank you to all who helped make the rummage sale a success. Many volunteers put long hours into sorting, tagging, arranging, boxing, etc. This was truly a joint effort by many, many people. The results were astonishing. Now only was money raised for some special projects, but the community was blessed. Additionally, there was much fellowship and comradery. Good job, church!