|
|
Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church
Friends, My daughter, Jeanna Sullivan and I are training to walk in the Eye-Q Two Cities Half Marathon on November 7, 2010, as members of Medical Ministries International (MMI) M*A*S*H Runners Team. M*A*S*H stands for Medical Aid Supplying Hope. All of us on the M*A*S*H Runners Team are raising funds to support MMI’s mission of taking the useful medical surplus of America and using it to bring hope and health to people all over the world. MMI is a non-profit organization, based in here in the Valley, that obtains surplus medical equipment, supplies & medicines and puts them to use in less advantaged clinics and hospitals worldwide. This medical surplus, which would otherwise end up in American landfills, is transported by MMI to third-world countries to serve those in need. These shipments consist of 40 foot sea containers jam-packed by MMI volunteers. MMI has provided assistance to India , Haiti , Zimbabwe , Swaziland , Mexico , Armenia , Columbia, Laos , Fiji , South Africa , Indonesia , Honduras , Ethiopia , and the Philippines . With your sponsorship of our walking goal, MMI can continue to help hundreds, if not thousands, of people in dire need of the most basic medical care. While it is not easy for us to ask for money from our friends and family, we are doing so because we know that the money we raise is going to a wonderful cause. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our participation on the M*A*S*H Runners Team and help advance MMI’s mission. Together, we can help ensure that many more in our global family will receive the care that they so desperately need. Donating is easy & safe to do! Please use this link to make donations online: http://www.firstgiving.com/caroljeannasullivan
We
can also accept cash & check donations if you would prefer. Please make checks
payable to MMI.
Remember, no donation is too small and every little bit helps!!
Thank you for your support!
Brian Sturgeon, namesake of the Brian Sturgeon St. Patrick’s Day Run, has received the Human Rights award from Church Women United of Fresno, an organization representing all of the area’s Christian churches
The Run, which benefits United Cerebral Palsy of Central California has raise more than a quarter million dollars during its 31 year tenure for the assistance of persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
The award event took place on Saturday, August 21st at the University Presbyterian Church at 11:30 am.
The award was presented in recognition of “living the challenge of the differently abled who are uniquely called.”
Brian Sturgeon, a man with cerebral palsy, was a touch bearer for the 2002 Winter Olympics. He, his family and friends travelled to Squaw Valley, California where Brian proudly carried the torch on a leg of its 13,500 mile journey across America. Brian became one of the many to help “Light the Fire Within” for the family and the nation.
Scouting the Divine – Searching for God in Wine, Wool, and Wild Honey
The Bible is full of clever plots and compelling stories, laced with historic insights and literary beauty. Despite its richness and depth, many of us struggle to close the gap between the ancient world and our own.
What does it mean to know that Jesus is the Good Shepherd when the only place you’ve encountered sheep is at a petting zoo? How can you understand eh promise of a land overflowing with honey when you buy yours in a bear-shaped bottle? Can you grasp the urgency of Jesus’ invitation to abide in the vine when you shop for grapes at a local grocery store?
Come on a six week spiritual adventure and explore how ancient livelihoods illuminate meaningful Christian truths that apply to life today.
Scout the Divine and move from just reading the Bible to entering stories that can be touched, tasted, heard, seen, smelled, and savored.
We will begin meeting WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 – BUT PICK UP YOUR WORKBOOK and start studying the week before!! You need to complete the first week BEFORE we meet September 15.
Contact Sharon Rowley (261-2083) to reserve a book. Cost will be $11.00
(We will meet in the community center Wednesday evenings at 6:30, Sept 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 13, and 20)
VOLUNTEER AT SAINT AGNES - SHARE IN A SACRED TRUST Join our community of caring, compassionate volunteers who share in the ministry of visiting the sick. The Center for Spiritual Care will offer training in October to persons interested in hospital ministry. Topics to be covered include spirituality, prayer, listening, diversity, grief and loss. Please call 450-3708 for information or registration.
The “Older Wiser Lutheran Seniors” will meet September 20th at 12 noon in Jacobson Hall.
Ruth Johnson Coordinator
Ruben Bitter, Louise Boyden, Sue Brisendine, Dorothy Brechmann, William Kuester, Ben Matthew & Zella Summers.
HEALING STATION EVERY FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING TRADITIONAL WORSHIP.
You are welcome to stay after Praise & Celebration Worship (approximately 10:00 am)
and Traditional Worship (approximately 11:30 am)
for the opportunity for special prayers for healing in whatever area of your life you may need it.
The Parish Nurses announce monthly FREE
blood pressure checks between
Every Friday at 12 noon to 1:00 pm in the Parish house conference room. Come join us!
Our Food Pantry at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
is truly blessed Thanks to the congregation of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for providing food for our food panty. 40 adults were served, including 4 disabled adults, & 31 children in 2008.
CELEBRATE
MEMORIES OF LOVED
You
can purchase flowers for the altar on a Sunday morning.
A rose bud &
baby's breath in a glass vase
Sunday bulletin announcement submission deadline is the previous Wednesday at 1:00 PM.
The 20th of the month!!!
Check out our new photo albums! Click here!
Welcome to Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church Online Directory Note: Please contact the church office for your password. Thanks.
|
