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

Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

2011

THE MESSENGER
A Publication of the Women of the ELCA

“Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” Amos 3:3

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Lutheran Women Today BIBLE STUDY

The People of God: Unity in the Midst of Diversity

Session 8:  Barriers to Resurrection

You don't have to look very far to find disagreements among people, even people of faith. The disagreements can be intense and drive us apart. At the least, there is not much conversation between folks who feel differently from each other on any subject.

In fact, if they are able to stay in relationship, it is often because they don't bring up anything controversial. That can work for a time, but as we have seen in many arenas lately, including our church, it can lead to broken relationships and disconnections.

President’s Message

On March 19th I attended the Conference 18 Spring Event held at Hope Lutheran Church this year.  What a blessing it was attending with approximately 200 women from other Lutheran churches around our Central Valley!  The key-note speaker, Dr. Karen Marie Erickson, gave an inspiring discussion entitled "Rejuvenation" Seeding a more Creative Life.  In attendance from Good Shepherd was Marilyn Woodward, Ann Brown, Lois Green, Dee Wright & Verna Walden, as well as Ruth Johnson, (I will always claim Ruth to be from Good Shepherd).   I would like to thank Janet McQuillan for bringing cookies and Verna & Dee for helping with the displays. 

Focus on Health

No matter when you start, exercise improves health. Even people who start exercising later in life appear to gain many of the same health benefits as people who've exercised their whole lives, according to research at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Spring is here!  Time to take up that favorite activity you let rest during this long cold winter!

New Circle Group Feedback?

We would like to know if there is interest in starting a new circle group for women in their 20’s and 30’s.  We have new members in our congregation that fit group and would love to help this group of women start a Bible study group.  This is a wonderful way to form lasting bonds with other members of your  Good Shepherd family!  If you are interested, please see Dana Klein at 438-4425.

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