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May, 2015
At the end of the month of May we celebrate the feast of Pentecost (May 24). Along with Easter and Christmas it is one of the three great feasts of the church. In the Jewish cal-endar, Pentecost (the word means “fifty”) marked the end of the end of the grain harvest fifty days after it began at Passover. Eventually, among Jews, the festival came to be in-terpreted as celebrating the giving of the Torah to Moses on Mt. Sinai. For Christians, it became the celebration of the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples, traditionally un-derstood to be the “birthday of the church.” If you recall the story from Acts 2, the disci-ples were empowered by the Spirit to go out and spread the Good News of Jesus, first in Jerusalem and then further and further as missionaries to the surrounding regions, until finally at the end of the Book of Acts Paul reaches Rome, the center of their universe. From its very beginning, the church was understood to have a mission. God’s own Holy Spirit led the disciples as they journeyed through the Mediterranean world and beyond
telling people about Jesus. And God’s Holy Spirit still leads us.
But we get so caught up in the day to day business of life that we tend to forget about the Holy Spirit, and where and how the Spirit might be leading us. After all, the Holy Spirit seems so vague, so mysterious—the old phrase “Holy Ghost” captures it—something elu-sive, hard to see, impossible to touch. Yet we know that that’s not the imagery used for the Holy Spirit in the Bible. There the Spirit is mostly rushing wind, the wind that brings both raging sandstorms and blessed rains, taken as signs of both judgment and salva-tion. The Spirit is the power of God moving in the world, it’s the mighty wind blowing at the beginning of creation, the wind that comes and dries up the waters of the Flood so that life can begin again, the wind that blows the disciples right out of their safe refuge and into adventures they cannot know the end of. That same Spirit spoke through the voices of the prophets, descended on Jesus at his baptism, and led him through his
temptations in the wilderness. The same Spirit is still with us today.
So if God’s own Spirit is still leading us out in mission, what form does mission take for us today? On the personal level, the Lutheran answer to that question is “vocation.” Each one of us has several “callings:” we’re called to a particular form of work, we’re called to be members of families, we’re called to be citizens, we’re called to be followers of Jesus. The focus of our mission is how we live out these various callings every day. I once heard the Lutheran historian Eric Gritsch say, “A Lutheran shoemaker lives out his [or her] vocation not by putting the word ‘Christian’ on their shop or little crosses on the shoes they make; they live it out by making the best shoes they can.” The way we live our lives as Christians is work of the Spirit, and is still a powerful means of spreading the
Gospel.
How do we see the Spirit working here at Good Shepherd? Certainly in our worship life, in Word and Sacrament, the Spirit is at work amongst us. And I hope that we can also see the Holy Spirit working through a spirit of invitation, a spirit of hospitality, and a spirit of service. We invite others, make sure that they know they are welcome here, and then together watch for opportunities to get involved with the needs of our community and our world. As our council, committees, and activities are centered on invitation, hospitality, and service, we’ll recognize the work of the Holy Spirit in our church. And the Holy Spirit will keep us true to continuing the work of the kingdom that God has begun in Jesus
Christ.
God Bless,
Pr. John
From the Council President by Kent Hustad
From the April Council Meeting From the April Council Meeting From the April Council Meeting From the April Council Meeting
The regular Church Council meeting was held April 14th and lasted two hours. Three members were unable to attend. Written reports were received from Social Ministry, Christian Education, Wor-ship and Music, and Evangelism. Much of our discussion focused on the anticipated needs for the Community Garden. Ellen Owens pre-sented a detailed visionary statement and Terry Horst provided a drawing of what the garden space could possi-bly develop into. Dean Alcott informed us of various options regarding water supply to the garden. I expressed concern that the garden be self-sustaining and not require significant ongoing time support from non-gardening members of the congregation. Nor should it require too much management time from church members who are on the garden committee. As the discussion progressed council members were en-thusiastic with the progress that Terry, Dean, and Ellen had made with the garden in just two years with little cost to the church. A proposal was then made, discussed, and agreed by Council to provide $5000 over the next two years from the Gifts, Wills, and Memorials Fund for garden improvements. Some of this money will be used to install a dedicated water line replacing the current barrel water storage system.
Appreciation was expressed to Pastor, Becki and Phoebe, and the entire Worship and Music Committee for the Lenten services, soup suppers, music, flowers, and beautiful butterflies in the sanctu-ary. I was very moved by several of the Faure Requiem selections as it was about ten years ago that the Requiem was sung by the choir for Palm Sunday under Jessica Freeman’s leadership. Also so special were the voice/piano and violin/cello duets performed the first Sunday following Easter at the 8:30 service. Music certainly is a special gift and so appreciated by many listeners.
David reported that March revenues exceeded disburse-ments so that by the end of the first quarter we are only at a small budget deficit. Billing issues were also addressed by David and cor-rected regarding recent Verizon and Waste Management invoices.
We did not have sufficient time for discussion of the Affirma-tive Inquiry questions from the synod and Bishop Macholz.
A nominating Committee will be forming to identify possible Council candidates in the congregation for the 2015-2016 term. Sev-eral new openings are anticipated so the committee will be challenged to identify members of the church who hopefully are able and willing to take on this responsibility for the benefit of the congregation. God's Peace to all of you, Kent Hustad
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Blue Jean Sunday is planned for
Sunday, May 3rd!
Wear you blue jeans to church and plan to
stay after the 11am service to clean up our
grounds after this LONG winter!
Mark your calendars….
Sunday, June 14th
Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting
followed by the Annual Church Picnic
The Church Picnic is scheduled to begin right after the Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting on 6/14. There will be only one service at 9:30am during which the youth will lead us in worship and our seven high school graduates will be honored. As always we are looking for people to “man the grill” so if you can help, contact Pam Fries at 637-5424 or [email protected]. Hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks will be provided, but all are asked to bring a dish to pass. Watch for more details and suggestions of “what to bring” in the bulle-tins and e-letters over the next few weeks.
Happy Happy Happy Happy
Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day! on May 10thon May 10thon May 10thon May 10th
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In Our Prayers
About Our Family
We remember those ill, injured, or in recovery:
Mark Betley; Dick Wahlers, friend of Esther
McKay; Scott Eidinger, nephew of Sandy Tars;
Bonny McCabe; Richard Askeland, husband of
Phoebe Askeland; Alisha Collier, sister of Carolee
White; Carol & Marty Piper & Nicole Adams,
daughter & granddaughter of Harold & Agnes
Schumm; Martha Oakleaf, sister of Agnes
Schumm; Tracey & Jacob Rosenbarker; Ann
Lauer, sister of Dan Hasenwinkel; Abigail
Montgomery, niece of Ric & Christina Burr; Rick
Barwinski & family, friends of Laura Horian;
Patrick Pedro, neighbor of Schroeders; Nancy
Valletta, daughter of David & Sylvia Fry; Bonny
Enzerillo, aunt of Tracey Rosenbarker; Bonnie
Denson, friend of Norma Benck; Jonathan
Hackman, brother of Christina Shute; Anita
Pichaske, aunt of Michelle Smith; Dave Mooney
& family; friends of Michelle Smith; Michele
Johnson & Lois Gozdecki, friends of Norma
Benck; Candy Aldrich, sister of Jennifer
Genovese; Judy Skellington, mother of Cynthia
Roach; Gabriel Genovese; George & Barbara
Schunck; Joe & Bessie Brand; Marcia Teisch &
Jan Lovis, friends of Esther McKay; Margaret
Varros, mother-in-law of Kimberly Bukowski; the
Turkki family; Susan Wesseldine, daughter of
Jane & Howie Miller; Gail Zwetsch, daughter of
Jayne Niesner; Robert Bukowski, father-in-law
of Kimberly Bukowski; Cora Smiley, Todd
Freeman’s grandmother; Larry Gruet, brother of
Jack Gruet; Patrick Carman, friend of Gruet
family; Beverly Harris, mother of Steve Harris
We remember those grieving:
Annette Jeffers & family, parents Arne & Majlis
Hilland; Bonny McCabe & family, uncle; Ken
Koenig & family, sister Karen Briers; Al Kropa &
family, father Arthur Kropa; Becky Britton (Rolfe
Floyd’s daughter) & family, husband Rob Britton;
Pastor Gail Riina & family, father Daniel Riina
and mother Dorothy Riina; the Lu Family, son Eh
Kaw Soe, family & friends of Marilyn Sims;
David White & family, mother Virginia White;
Annette Ferris and brother Ben Bogdan &
family, sister-in-law Joan Bogdan; Michelle
Smith & family, grandfather Ken Barry; JoAnn
Buckingham & family, husband Fred
Buckingham; Jayne Niesner & family, brother
William McLaughlin Please call Carol in the office, 637-9290 to
add or remove a friend or family member’s
name. Names that have been on the list more
than 3 months will be removed, unless you
call to request otherwise.
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discour-aged, for the Lord your God will be with you wher-
Mark your calendars….
Annual Congregational Meeting
letters over the next few weeks.
Good Shepherd Good Shepherd Good Shepherd Good Shepherd
Community Garden: Community Garden: Community Garden: Community Garden:
Let’s Grow TogetherLet’s Grow TogetherLet’s Grow TogetherLet’s Grow Together
Garden plots are now available for
the 2015 season in the Good
Shepherd Community Garden,
which is located south of the Church in an easily accessi-
ble, safe and visible location (near the Woodchuck Hill
Road entrance).
Prepared 6’X 6’ garden plots are tilled and composted and
ready for planting. Each plot (level and free of rocks)
offers high quality soil (Cornell Cooperative Extension soil
test approved) and full sunlight (more than 6–8 hrs daily).
Gardening amenities include free compost and access to
water located less than 30 feet from any plot; easy, nearby
parking; restroom access (9am–noon, Mon-Fri and on
Sunday mornings); benches and social spaces for conver-
sation and fellowship.
We have established garden guidelines which our garden-
ers appreciate and follow. A twenty-five dollar ($25), non-
refundable donation for each plot is required and a
donation of 10% of your harvest to one of the food pan-
tries that Good Shepherd supports (First English or F-M) is
suggested. An aerated donation bin is available on site for
Monday morning pickup and delivery of your harvest.
We hope to offer (in the near future) a tool shed for tool
sharing and “celebrations in the garden” such as garden
potlucks, picnics/barbecues or a fall harvest dinner.
Please fill out the application (posted in the narthex) or
contact Terry Horst, Ellen Owens, Dean Alcott
or Carol Follette, Office Manager([email protected],
637-9290) for more information.
Our garden’s mission is guided by the needs and Our garden’s mission is guided by the needs and Our garden’s mission is guided by the needs and Our garden’s mission is guided by the needs and
interests of our gardening community. interests of our gardening community. interests of our gardening community. interests of our gardening community.
Spread the word to family, friends, neighbors. Spread the word to family, friends, neighbors. Spread the word to family, friends, neighbors. Spread the word to family, friends, neighbors.
Let’s grow together!Let’s grow together!Let’s grow together!Let’s grow together!
We hope to see you in the garden!We hope to see you in the garden!We hope to see you in the garden!We hope to see you in the garden!
GSLC MGSLC MGSLC MGSLC MISSIONISSIONISSIONISSION S S S STATEMENTTATEMENTTATEMENTTATEMENT
We are a growing fellowship of worshipping and learning people, linked to Christians everywhere, We are a growing fellowship of worshipping and learning people, linked to Christians everywhere, We are a growing fellowship of worshipping and learning people, linked to Christians everywhere, We are a growing fellowship of worshipping and learning people, linked to Christians everywhere,
empowered by the Holy Spirit to be witnesses to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit to be witnesses to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit to be witnesses to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit to be witnesses to the Gospel of Jesus Christ,
to serve our neighbor, and to live out our lives in faithfulness to God. to serve our neighbor, and to live out our lives in faithfulness to God. to serve our neighbor, and to live out our lives in faithfulness to God. to serve our neighbor, and to live out our lives in faithfulness to God.
Social Ministry Reaching out to our neighbors in need…..
Barbara Rymarchyk and Wanda Jukam, co-chairs
TEN-TONS-OF-LOVE
Ten Tons of Love will be happening from April 29th through May 15th. Dumpsters are placed on area campuses, where stu-dents donate clothing, bedding, school and household supplies. The donations are delivered to First English Church to be sorted and folded by volunteers. If you would like to help with the sort-ing or with providing sandwiches, cookies or sodas for the vol-unteers’ lunches on the day Good Shepherd provides the lunch, please call Good Shepherd at 637-9290 or First English at 471-1678 to coordinate a day. Volunteer hours are Monday through Friday from 9-12noon with a one hour lunch break, and then again from 1pm-4pm. Any amount of time you can give is greatly appreciated. If you would like to go with members of Good Shepherd, please call Carol at 637-9290 or Barbara Rymarchyk at 677-9005.
First English Lutheran Church First English Lutheran Church First English Lutheran Church First English Lutheran Church
in Syracuse in Syracuse in Syracuse in Syracuse
Ten Tons of Love began on April 29 April 29 April 29 April 29
and will continue until May 15May 15May 15May 15
Good Shepherd will be providing lunch Good Shepherd will be providing lunch Good Shepherd will be providing lunch Good Shepherd will be providing lunch
for the volunteers on one of the work daysfor the volunteers on one of the work daysfor the volunteers on one of the work daysfor the volunteers on one of the work days.
If you would like to help with that,
please call the church office (637-9290)
Thanks!Thanks!Thanks!Thanks!
Food Pantry Donations:
Thank you for continuing to fill our baskets with dona-tions for the food pantries that we support at First Eng-lish Lutheran Church and F-M Community Outreach. Do-nations are delivered weekly. Fresh produce is always appreciated by the families who come to the pantries.
Clothing Donations:
With warmer weather on the way everyone will soon be dressing in lighter clothing. If you find you no longer wear an item or it doesn’t fit and it is clean and gently-used, please consider donating it to the clothing closet at the food pantries we help. A box is in the narthex for your convenience or you may place a bag or box of items in Refugee Room #2.
Palm Sunday Egg Collection:
Thank you to all who donated cartons of eggs for the First English food pantry for their Easter distribution. Thanks to your generous donations, 78 dozens of eggs were delivered to First English on Palm Sunday. They were so grateful to be able to include them in their
Lutheran Charities
This year the Lutheran Charities Appeal asks you for your
support of the following ten ministries. They all need
your help to continue. Your opportunity to give in 2015
will be on the first 3 Sundays in May. There will be an
envelope in the bulletins in which you can place your
check and place in the offering plate. Thank you!Thank you!Thank you!Thank you!
Appleseed Academy
Central Crossroads
Conference
Chaplain Fund of
Lutheran Homes
Child Advocacy Center
of Oswego County
Mohawk Valley Lutheran
Confirmation Camp
Lutheran Campus Ministry
at Syracuse University
St Paul’s Redwood
Food Pantry
Seeds of Hope
Food Pantry, Utica
Vanderkamp Center
Watertown Urban Mission
We are a growing fellowship of worshipping and learning people, linked to Christians everywhere, We are a growing fellowship of worshipping and learning people, linked to Christians everywhere, We are a growing fellowship of worshipping and learning people, linked to Christians everywhere, We are a growing fellowship of worshipping and learning people, linked to Christians everywhere,
empowered by the Holy Spirit to be witnesses to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit to be witnesses to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit to be witnesses to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit to be witnesses to the Gospel of Jesus Christ,
Social Ministry Christian Education Cindy Hawks, chair
Adult Forum by Sandy Tars & Don Mills
Good Shepherd’s Book Club will meet again on
Me Before You by JoJo Moyes
They had nothing in common until love gave them everything to lose . . . A Love Story for this generation, “Me Before You” brings to life two people who couldn’t have less in common—a heart-breakingly romantic novel that asks, What do you do when making the person you love happy also means breaking
your own heart?
Join us in May…for great fellowship & conversation! Join us in May…for great fellowship & conversation! Join us in May…for great fellowship & conversation! Join us in May…for great fellowship & conversation!
Bring along a friend and ideas for future reads.Bring along a friend and ideas for future reads.Bring along a friend and ideas for future reads.Bring along a friend and ideas for future reads.
First English Lutheran Church First English Lutheran Church First English Lutheran Church First English Lutheran Church
Ten Tons of Love April 29 April 29 April 29 April 29
Good Shepherd will be providing lunch Good Shepherd will be providing lunch Good Shepherd will be providing lunch Good Shepherd will be providing lunch
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If you would like to help with that,
9290)
Tuesday, May 19
at 1:00pm to discuss their newest
book selection:
Seeds of Hope
Adult Forum welcomes adults to gather in the Lounge on Sunday mornings between services (9:45 - 10:45 am ). You are invited to drop in as you are able. Forum uses a variety of formats & content, with a focus on faith exploration, learning and fellowship.
On May 3, we continue our discussion on The US Healthcare System - Now You're In Charge. Dr. Kent Hustad has led us through two sessions in which we have taken a look at the ma-jor participants and stake holders in the health care system, and discussed what is good and what "needs improvement or change" in: patient responsibility, doctors, nurses, hospitals, integrated health care systems, nursing homes, insurance com-panies, Medicaid, Medicare, device manufacturers, pharma-ceutical companies, lawyers, and policy makers, think tanks. We have also begun to examine what role we as Chris-tians play as participants in the system. If health care is a Christian obligation to fulfill, how do we do it and keep the sys-tem sustainable? Our third session will be led by Mark E. Mur-phy, RN, NP, Senior Vice President for System Devel op-ment and Ambulatory CareLeadership, St. Joseph ’s Hospi-tal. Join us for what promises to be a most informative conclu-sion to this series. On May 10, Pastor John Ferrie will lead the Forum. With a presentation entitled Loneliness in the Cosmos: Exo-Planetary Theology .
Rev. Gail Riina, Chaplain, SU Lutheran Campus Minis try will lead Forum on May 17 in a discussion of Campus Ministry Connecting to the Community: STEP Center Connection . Come and learn more about this important ministry. Peter Sarver, from The Moving People Transportation Coa-lition , returns to Forum on May 31 to further our discussion of Urban Design & Suburban Sprawl: Impacts on the I-81 Is-sues. The State Dept. of Transportation report on options is expected to be out, so we will have opportunity to look at the recommended options on which final decisions are likely to be based. On June 7 , the Rev. Brian McCaffrey, Chaplain at Lutheran-Care in Utica, & Chair of the NorthEast Forum on Sp iritual-ity & Aging of the ELCA , will preach at both services, and will join us in Forum. Our Forum focus will be: Pilgrimage into the Last Third of Life. Come listen, learn, pray, reflect, discuss — we welcome your presence and participation! Your ideas are always welcome — speak to Sandy Tars ([email protected]) or Don Mills ([email protected]) with ideas for topics, speakers and format.
Spring is here, and with it comes a sense of rebirth that was
started with celebrating our Lord's rising on Easter Sunday. Our children
continue to grow and learn about God's love for them in our Spark cur-
riculum. Many of our lessons in the coming weeks concern how all be-
lievers are part of sharing the Good News throughout the world. From
the lessons of the Great Commission to Philip and the Ethiopian, to Mat-
thias and Pentecost, children will be learning how God uses every day
people to spread the word.
Hopefully your family can use this as an inspiration to think of
ways to help others to learn of God's love for them. Whether volunteer-
ing at a food pantry or serving food to the homeless or helping a
neighbor with spring cleanup that is beyond their ability to do by them-
selves, there are countless ways to show God's grace through action.
And then come the quiet moments when we are able to share an en-
couraging word that lets people know that we aren't doing these things
for our own glory, but for the glory of God. Showing our children ways
that we can do God's will in everyday life is an important task for all of
us- make sure that the lessons of Sunday live in your actions throughout
the week!
Blessings,
Cindy Hawks
GSY News by Bonny McCabe, Youth Coordinator
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Youth Gathering Update...
As you know, 18 youth and 4 adults will be participating in the
ELCA National Youth Gathering in DetroitELCA National Youth Gathering in DetroitELCA National Youth Gathering in DetroitELCA National Youth Gathering in Detroit this summer.
Our youth and adults have been working very hard to prepare for this trip with fundraising, “Getting Ready” sessions, and mission
work.
I am pleased to report that with your help, we are getting closer
and closer to our fundraising goals.
On March 29, GSY held their annual "Palm Sunday Pancake Break-Palm Sunday Pancake Break-Palm Sunday Pancake Break-Palm Sunday Pancake Break-fastfastfastfast". Many thanks to all who made it such a great success: the parents and youth who helped set up, cook, serve and clean up at the end. We are of course, especially grateful for our guests.
Thank you for your support!
Now we are asking for help in the “Help Feed Our Youth” “Help Feed Our Youth” “Help Feed Our Youth” “Help Feed Our Youth” cam-paign. We estimate that it will cost $240 to feed each participant for the entire week that we are in Detroit. You can help by donat-ing money that will cover just one meal, or if you wish, several meals or perhaps even the meals for the whole week. Please see the information below. If you have any questions or concerns,
please talk with Bonny McCabe.
2015 ELCA
National
Youth Gathering
in Detroit , Michigan
July 15-19, 2015
Mark these important upcoming dates Mark these important upcoming dates Mark these important upcoming dates Mark these important upcoming dates
on your calendars….on your calendars….on your calendars….on your calendars….
May 3, 9:45-10:45 Parent/Youth Meeting (Detroit)
May 10, 9:45-10:45 GSY
Guest Speaker: Dr Jim Follette
May 17, 9:45-10:45 GSY
Guest Speakers: Karen Calenzo & Derrick Dorsey CWD
May 24 No GSY (Memorial Day Weekend)
May 31, 9:45-10:45 GSY (Youth Service Preparation)
June 7 BBQ to Go
June 14, 9:30am Youth Service and Recognition of Graduates
Help Feed Our Youth
in Detroit
BBQ-to-Go
Come to church on Sunday, June 7th and take home a
complete BBQ meal prepared by our youth and parents.
MENUMENUMENUMENU: Pulled Pork, Mac & Cheese or Potatoes, : Pulled Pork, Mac & Cheese or Potatoes, : Pulled Pork, Mac & Cheese or Potatoes, : Pulled Pork, Mac & Cheese or Potatoes,
Beans, Coleslaw, Roll and a Cookie for dessert.Beans, Coleslaw, Roll and a Cookie for dessert.Beans, Coleslaw, Roll and a Cookie for dessert.Beans, Coleslaw, Roll and a Cookie for dessert.
COSTCOSTCOSTCOST: $10: $10: $10: $10
(More details to follow.)
Each Breakfast is $10 Each Breakfast is $10 Each Breakfast is $10 Each Breakfast is $10
Each Lunch is $10 Each Lunch is $10 Each Lunch is $10 Each Lunch is $10
Each Dinner is $20Each Dinner is $20Each Dinner is $20Each Dinner is $20
We will be in Detroit from July 14-19th.
Each youth (18 in all) will need $40
each day for meals...a total of $240
each for the week. If you’d like to help
them with this expense, please return
this form with a check made payable
to “Good Shepherd” and notated GSY.
NAME: __________________________
TOTAL $______ # OF MEALS: _______
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Mark these important upcoming dates Mark these important upcoming dates Mark these important upcoming dates Mark these important upcoming dates
Help Feed Our Youth
Each Breakfast is $10 Each Breakfast is $10 Each Breakfast is $10 Each Breakfast is $10
Each Lunch is $10 Each Lunch is $10 Each Lunch is $10 Each Lunch is $10
March 29, 2015March 29, 2015March 29, 2015March 29, 2015
Worship & Music Committee by Jane Ondich
Worship & Music had its monthly meeting on March 24. In a dis-
cussion about liturgy, Becki Harris noted that Good Shepherd wor-
shippers know well liturgy settings one, three, four and ten in the
Evangelical Lutheran Worship (the “red book”). In looking at
learning an additional setting, the committee decided that setting
eight would be a good addition to Good Shepherd’s repertoire.
The setting is more upbeat and jazzier in comparison to the other
settings that we do not know.
Many things, including liturgy settings, can be found on the Inter-
net. For those people who want to spend some time listening and
learning on their own, the two websites below have parts of
setting eight. Please remember that the instrumentation and
tempi may not be the ones that Good Shepherd ends up using,
but the notes and lyrics are the same.
http://www.augsburgfortress.org/worship/
evangelicallutheranworship/samplecontent.jsp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFq1stGOfGc
Over the next few weeks, Becki Harris and Phoebe Askeland will
lead Good Shepherd worshippers in learning setting eight piece by
piece. They will organize the learning experience so that we can
enjoy learning setting eight without being overwhelmed by it. As
with learning anything new, this will take time and repetition. Get
your singing and praising voice ready for a wonderful
experience!
Jane Ondich, W&M chair
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To Hear or Not to Hear...To Hear or Not to Hear...To Hear or Not to Hear...To Hear or Not to Hear...
In today’s world of technological advances Good Shepherd’s
sound system is antiquated. We are hoping for a substan-
tial improvement in it as part of the Capital Campaign whose
first priority is the fellowship hall roof replacement. Until
then we will continue working with and tweaking the system
we have.
If you sit in various places in the sanctuary, you will notice
that some are better than others for those of us who are
experiencing hearing loss. For example, sitting under the
balcony is not good for people with hearing difficulties; it’s
one of the “deader” acoustic spots in the sanctuary. Sitting
under the organ pipes is not a great place for hearing voices
if you are experiencing verbal hearing difficulties.
If you are a person who is experiencing hearing loss, when
you have a Sunday where you have not heard a portion of
the worship service that you normally would have heard
when the sound system is working correctly, please let Wor-
ship & Music, your friendly Hospitality Minister or the church
office know. Perhaps the problem is as simple as us forget-
ting to turn on a switch or replace a microphone battery or it
might mean a bigger problem. We need your ears to help us
solve those problems. Thank you!
Our Father, who are in heaven,
hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come,
thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine in the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name, your kingdom come,
your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread. Forgive our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.
We pray the Lord’s Prayer at every worship service. At times when we do
something a lot we go on “auto-pilot”. Those are the times during worship when
we need to slow down and think about what we are saying or doing. In an effort
to get us thinking about the Lord’s Prayer more, once a month we will use the
more modern version of the Lord’s Prayer. Printed below are the version most of
us grew up saying and the more modern version. Both versions can be found
in the Evangelical Lutheran Worship.
ALTAR FLOWERSALTAR FLOWERSALTAR FLOWERSALTAR FLOWERS
All are invited to enjoy our Fellowship hour between
the worship services every Sunday morning in the
narthex. Coffee and tea are always available. Many
thanks to all who have provided the delicious
snacks week after week. If you haven’t had a
chance to in awhile please consider taking a turn
(as a family or with a friend) on just one Sunday
morning in the coming weeks. There is a sign up
sheet on the refreshment table. Please NOTE: Please NOTE: Please NOTE: Please NOTE: You
do NOT have to make the coffee or heat the water
for tea. THANK YOU so much for your service! THANK YOU so much for your service! THANK YOU so much for your service! THANK YOU so much for your service!
Many thanks to all who continue to do-
nate altar flowers week after week. With-
out you our altar would be bare! Please
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First Communion Sunday First Communion Sunday First Communion Sunday First Communion Sunday
was April 12th. was April 12th. was April 12th. was April 12th.
We celebrated with Seth Boulter
as he communed at the Lord’s
Table for the first time. We pray for
God’s blessings upon him as he
continues his faith journey.
with Pastor Ferrie every with Pastor Ferrie every with Pastor Ferrie every with Pastor Ferrie every Thursday at 11:00am in the Thursday at 11:00am in the Thursday at 11:00am in the Thursday at 11:00am in the
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Our study each week will be focused on the scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday
Please join us whenever you are able.
Pentecost Geraniums
The Worship and Music Committee is once again offering you an opportunity to purchase and dedicate red geraniums in honor or memory of someone. They will be used to beautify the sanctuary on Pentecost Sunday, 5/24/15 after which
they will be planted on the church grounds to symbolize the growth and renewal of the Holy Spirit in our midst, as well as to add brightness and color throughout the summer. You can participate by contributing $5 for each person you wish to honor with a plant. Forms can be found in the church narthex as well as in the weekly bul-letins beginning May 3rd. All donations and dedications must be received by May 20th…...THANK YOU!
the chart in the narthex if you would like to donate
the flowers for the altar ($25) on a particular Sunday in
memory or honor of someone, in celebration of a spe-
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Disciple Schedule for May 2015
Hospitality TeamsHospitality TeamsHospitality TeamsHospitality Teams
8:30 a.m. Service 8:30 a.m. Service 8:30 a.m. Service 8:30 a.m. Service
NOTENOTENOTENOTE….If you or someone in your family is celebrating a birthday in May and it is not noted above, please call the church
office or email Carol at [email protected] so that our files can be updated. Thanks!
11:00 a.m. Service11:00 a.m. Service11:00 a.m. Service11:00 a.m. Service
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DateDateDateDate UshersUshersUshersUshers Worship AssistantWorship AssistantWorship AssistantWorship Assistant ReaderReaderReaderReader AcolyteAcolyteAcolyteAcolyte NurseryNurseryNurseryNursery
May 3* Team C Becki Harris Christina Burr Thomas Coleman Erin Houghton
May 10* Team D Jane Ondich Sharon Bedell Ben Hutz VOLUNTEERS
May 17* Team A Lynn Reed Julie Freeman Ethan Ferguson Jacki Boulter
May 24* VOLUNTEERS Christina Burr Kent Hustad Katrina Hutz Fran Ferguson
May 31 Team C Lois Koenig Rolfe Floyd Elizabeth Sabatino Julie Hutz
May Birthdays
Team ATeam ATeam ATeam A Team BTeam BTeam BTeam B Team CTeam CTeam CTeam C
Kraig Stube ???? Molly Subers
Jeff Boulter ???? Ralph Richter
Andy Calenzo ???? Bruce Stark
???? ???? Kent Hustad
Team DTeam DTeam DTeam D
Esther McKay
Ken Koenig
Fran Ferguson
Dan Ferguson
Team MTeam MTeam MTeam M Team NTeam NTeam NTeam N Team OTeam OTeam OTeam O
David Fry Tim Phillips Ellen Owens
Sylvia Fry Stephen Phillips Emmet Owens
Jack Baum Steve Green ????
Richard Kopp ???? ????
Team PTeam PTeam PTeam P
Sandy Tars
Arvo Tars
Shirley Mills
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DateDateDateDate UshersUshersUshersUshers Worship AssistantWorship AssistantWorship AssistantWorship Assistant ReaderReaderReaderReader AcolyteAcolyteAcolyteAcolyte NurseryNurseryNurseryNursery
May 3 Team N Val Brown Norma Benck Amie Shute Christina Shute
May 10 Team O Sandy Tars Christina Shute Ben Gross VOLUNTEERS
May 17 Team P Christina Shute Harold Schumm Mason Shute Gretchen Horst
May 24 Team M Steve Green David Fry Maeve Earley VOLUNTEERS
May 31 Team N Norma Benck Agnes Schumm Amie Shute Hollie Marcelle
Our Hospitality Teams need volunteers!! Our Hospitality Teams need volunteers!! Our Hospitality Teams need volunteers!! Our Hospitality Teams need volunteers!! Can you help by filling your name in on one of the blanks in the chart above?
Please call Carol in the office (637-9290) or contact Jane Ondich by email ([email protected])
5/01 Karen Calenzo
Teddy Gross
Alex Gross
Aiden Leathersich
5/02 Sara Laub
5/04 Danielle French
5/05 Jacob Rosenbarker
5/08 Lois Koenig
5/10 Bessie Brand
Peter Giaquinto
Kai Maier
5/12 Chelsea Laub
Harold Schumm
5/14 Robert Neufang, Jr
Eli Plvan-Franke
5/15 Frank Falso, Jr
5/16 Tim Coleman
Brian Marcelle
5/17 Nancy Durkin
5/18 Betty Lange
Carter Smith
5/19 Frank Santella
Laurel Baum
Sean Hawks
5/21 Lizzy Dungan
5/22 Cindy Mahoney
5/24 Howie Miller
Annette Ferris
5/25 Tom Mitchell
Sara Robinson
5/26 Kelly Harris
5/29 Matt Hutz
Sarah Green
5/30 Christine Santella
5/31 Lisa Soderberg
Andrew Kelley
Holly Hawks
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
7248 Highbridge Road on Rt. 92, PO Box 236
Fayetteville, NY 13066
May 2015
Issue Number 129
Reverend Dr. John J. Ferrie 637-9290
email: [email protected]
Carol Follette, Office Manager 637-9290
Phoebe Askeland, Organist 438-4258
Becki Harris, Choir Director 696-6566
Bonny McCabe, Youth Coordinator 635-1461
Tracey Rosenbarker, Nursery Coord. 439-2988
Lloyd Howse, Cleaning/Maint. 677-0090
Kent Hustad, Council President 682-0792
Rev. James C. Bresnahan Pastor Emeritus
Website: www.goodshepcny.org
Phone: 315-637-9290
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