Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Fresno, California
Sierra Pacific Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

2012 issue...

Pastor Ted

Dear Friends,

            As I write this it is Ash Wednesday. That means we are at the beginning of another Lenten season. As is our tradition we will begin meeting each Wednesday night for a Soup Supper here at church starting this evening at 6:15. We will then have our Ash Wednesday service with the Imposition of Ashes. For the following five weeks we will offer spiritual growth opportunities for both children and adults. Julie will be available to be with the children and I will be with the adults.

            Our adult series will be using Louie Giglio’s series, “Life Interrupted.” Here is a description of that series:

            “A pink slip you didn't see coming. A devastating test result. An untimely death. Sooner or later, interruptions come crashing in on us all, bringing with them a flood of questions about life and truth. Why did this happen? Where is God? How am I ever going to make it through these days? Yet, in the midst of the confusion, God calls us to ask a different set of questions and embrace a new way of thinking, a path that leads us to understand His purposes in a seemingly unstable world.
            Moving past simplistic answers, this series dives deep into the heart of our darkest nights with a bright ray of hope. Re-examining some of Scripture's most central characters, we see the way God intended us to view life in the midst of our greatest disappointments. Break free from the myth of the routine life. Rest in the truth of an uninterruptible God.”

            We will watch a video each week and then discuss the implications. Because of the length of the videos, and to provide for some discussion time, the adults will be starting around 6:45. That should give plenty of time to enjoy dinner with  others from our church. This is an opportunity to grow in our relationship with God, each other, and whatever family members may join you. The topics for each week are listed below. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. I hope you will join us!

God’s Peace,

Pastor Ted

February 29: Life Gets Interrupted

March 7: Sound Interrupted

March 14: Love Interrupted

March 21: Career Interrupted

March 28: Death Interrupted

Pastor Ted’s e-mail is:

          PastorTedGSLC@gmail.com