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The Story FEBRUARY 2017 GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH ABERDEEN, SD (605)229-0846 Making Our Love and Mission Visible Inside This Issue On Sunday, January 8th the

It might be chilly but that doesn t mean that a group of 3 rd through 6 th graders can t enjoy a day at NeSoDak! Read more about NeSoDak s Winter Retreat on page 3.

Beloved Dust Worship Series starting Wed., March 1st What is Front and Center in your life?

grow in making Jesus Front and Center. Turn to page 4 to find out more information.

1 The Story FEBRUARY 2017 GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH ABERDEEN, SD (605) Making Our Love and Mission Visible Inside This Issue On Sunday, January 8th the church was filled with enthusiasm as church school students presented their Christmas program. Read more on page 3. Camping in the winter? Sure! It might be chilly but that doesn t mean that a group of 3 rd through 6 th graders can t enjoy a day at NeSoDak! Read more about NeSoDak s Winter Retreat on page 3. 3 churches 6 hours a ton of fun! Middle School students grades 6 th through 8 th. Turn to page 4 to find out more information! Beloved Dust Worship Series starting Wed., March 1st What is Front and Center in your life? High school students are invited to join over 100 high school students from all across Northeastern South Dakota for 24 hours to dig deeper into their faith and grow in making Jesus Front and Center. Turn to page 4 to find out more information. What if we could talk to God face to face like we talk with friends, family members and neighbors? Moses did. What if our lives were guided by purpose deeper than our day to day wants and desires? Isaiah s life was. What if we could look forward to God walking with us through our world every day? The disciples experienced this friendship with God. Turn to page 5 to read more.

Page 2 Little Lambs Maggie Bruns, Director/Teacher 2017-2018 Registration We have some openings for the 2017-2018 school year.

If you have any questions please call the preschool at 229-3883 or email littlelambs@goodshepherdaberdeen.org. This month we talked about winter, penguins, and our health and body.

We even had a chance to go outside with some of the warmer weather we had! The kids loved sledding on some of our snow hills at the church.

Stop by to see great artwork done by the children, as well as a night off from cooking! Tickets are $5 for individual and $20 for a family. Hope to see you there!

registration. Receipts and Labels Thank you to everyone that has been collecting and donating their receipts and labels. It helps our preschool out a lot!

2 Page 2 Little Lambs Maggie Bruns, Director/Teacher Registration We have some openings for the school year. You don t need to be a member of Good Shepherd to attend, so spread the word! If you have any questions please call the preschool at or littlelambs@goodshepherdaberdeen.org. This month we talked about winter, penguins, and our health and body. In art, the 4 and 5 year olds made snowmen with their names, penguins, and melting snowmen. The three year olds made snowmen with their faces and snowflake paintings. We even had a chance to go outside with some of the warmer weather we had! The kids loved sledding on some of our snow hills at the church. Spaghetti Supper Our annual spaghetti supper is coming up! Join us for a wonderful spaghetti supper on Friday February 24th at 5:30pm. Stop by to see great artwork done by the children, as well as a night off from cooking! Tickets are $5 for individual and $20 for a family. Hope to see you there!! 3 year olds T/Th 8:15-11:00 $80/month 4 & 5 year olds MWF 8:15-11:00 $110/month 4 & 5 year olds MWF 12:15-3:15 $110/month *A non-refundable $50 deposit is due at the time of registration. Receipts and Labels Thank you to everyone that has been collecting and donating their receipts and labels. It helps our preschool out a lot! We earn points and then are able to purchase new classroom supplies. We really appreciate it!! Keep collecting those receipts from Kessler s or Ken s and the Labels for Education! Receipts and labels for education can be placed in the containers located on the table in the Fellowship Hall. Thanks!! Check out the list of eligible products that qualify for the Labels for Education program located near the bins in the fellowship hall. These UPC labels are not just found on Campbell's soups!!

Youth page Family Church School & Christmas Program Page 3 After all the practices, cold weather and a rescheduled program, the church school students presented their Christmas programs on January 8

Also, thank you to the Sunday & Wednesday School Shepherds, music leaders and accompanists: AnnMarie Allen, Janet Fauth-Bitz, Sarah Black, Madison Cordie, Sara Douglas, Clay Dykema, Connie Getty,

3 Youth page Family Church School & Christmas Program Page 3 After all the practices, cold weather and a rescheduled program, the church school students presented their Christmas programs on January 8 th. Thank you to all of them for their energy and enthusiasm! Also, thank you to the Sunday & Wednesday School Shepherds, music leaders and accompanists: AnnMarie Allen, Janet Fauth-Bitz, Sarah Black, Madison Cordie, Sara Douglas, Clay Dykema, Connie Getty, Josie Goldade, Monica Jacobson, Crystal Jenson, MJ Johnson, Karla Mehlhoff, Hope Metzger, Stephanie Meyer, Tinley Nilson, Nancy Ohnstad, Alicia Peterson, Nancy Rall, Emma Scheidt and Heather Scheidt. This wonderful group helped organize and support the kids! As we begin the second half of church school, we are looking forward to Family Church School on February 5 th & 8 th! Parents, siblings, grandparents and friends are invited to join the church school kids on these days. We will discuss the stories that the kids have learned about along with what it means to be a Christian in today s world. NeSoDak Winter Retreat There may be snow on the ground and chilly temperatures all around, but that didn t stop over 30 3 rd through 6 th graders from enjoying their time at NeSoDak s Winter Retreat on Saturday, January 14 th. 3rd through 6 th grade youth were invited to NeSoDak s first Winter Retreat to give kids a day full of camp excitement! Olivia Black and Gabe Mattson from Good Shepherd attended the retreat. When asked what their favorite part of camp was Olivia said she enjoyed the relay race when kids had to open up a Starburst candy with gloves on. Gabe s favorite part of camp was a skit performed by the camp counselors that taught the kids that praying doesn t need to be elaborate; it s just a conversation with God. NeSoDak counselors will be at Good Shepherd on March 12 th and 22 nd during family church school to talk to students and parents about camp. Students that register before February 15 th receive a discount on camp registration! Also make sure to let Amanda Black know if your child has signed up for camp in order to receive a campership and use funds from your family account. Church School Dates to Remember February 5 th & Feb. 8 th - Family Wednesday & Sunday School March 12 th - Family Sunday School- NeSoDak visit March 15 th 19 th - Spring Break March 22 nd - Family Wednesday School-NeSoDak visit

Page 4 Youth page The Church Has Left the Building We continue to have a great time attending all of the community and school events.

Everyone is invited to join us as Good Shepherd leaves the building!

Civic Arena Central High School Girls Basketball Youth Group Meeting at Good Shepherd at 7:00pm Valentine Day Bistro Lock-in-apalooza! We are again joining youth from Zion and St.

4 Page 4 Youth page The Church Has Left the Building We continue to have a great time attending all of the community and school events. T-shirts are now available for $10 each, talk to Pastor Liz or they will be available for purchase in between services on Sunday mornings. Everyone is invited to join us as Good Shepherd leaves the building!! SCHEDULE Friday February 3 rd Friday February 10 th Saturday February 18 th Sunday February 19 th Monday February 20 th Central High School Boys Basketball Central High School Boys Wrestling at the Civic Arena Central High School Girls Basketball Youth Group Meeting at Good Shepherd at 7:00pm Valentine Day Bistro Lock-in-apalooza! We are again joining youth from Zion and St. John in Warner for a night of friends, food and fun! We will play games, eat food and even dance! We will meet at Good Shepherd at 5:30pm then we will travel to St. John in Warner, back to Good Shepherd, then to Zion and return to Good Shepherd when the event is over. Pizza and snacks will be provided. The cost is $5 per person Please sign up by February 26 th. The sign up sheet is on the Welcome Desk or you can talk to Pastor Liz at liz@goodshehperdaberdeen.org Northeastern South Dakota Youth Gathering March 24-25, 2017 We are hosting a Northeastern South Dakota youth gathering March 24 th -25 th right here in Aberdeen at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. It will be 24 hours of worship, games, music, food and challenge. You ll be invited to follow Jesus and see how your gifts will bring your faith front and center in your life at home, school sports and arts! It begins at 6:30pm on March 24 th through the afternoon of March 25 th. The cost is $50. Sign up sheets located at the Welcome Desk or talk to Pastor Liz for questions.

Looking Ahead to Ash Wednesday Page 5 Beloved Dust What comes after Disney? During the Sundays in Lent we will consider new and dynamic ways to pray.

5 Looking Ahead to Ash Wednesday Page 5 Beloved Dust What comes after Disney? During the Sundays in Lent we will consider new and dynamic ways to pray. For many of us the primary way that we pray is to treat God like a 24/7 call line to help us get what we want or need. Our prayer is often made up of quick requests to God scattered at different times of day. We invite God into our lives. What if our prayer was a way that we were invited into God s life? Our Lenten Sunday series is Beloved Dust. Based on the book by Jamin Goggin and Kyle Strobel we will learn how our prayer life can transform us by connecting us with God. We are able to draw close to God by discovering the truth about ourselves. We are dust. We are beloved dust. God is not indifferent about us or far removed from our lives. God loves us deeply and that makes all the difference. Come and worship on Sundays this Lent and learn that prayer is not a place to hide but a place to abide. Discover that prayer isn t a technique to be forgiven but is a place where we live with God. We sometimes abuse technology in order to transcend our limitations but in our weakness we are empowered by God. When we get stuck and our lives aren t going well we might ask, What s wrong with me? How can I be better? Or we might try to reorganize a whole new plan. But the real question in our prayer is, What is God doing here? Where is God in this mess of our lives? Jesus does not reject our status as dust. We are beloved! We are beloved dust. Window Clings Do you remember where you & your spouse went on your first date? Do you know how many pairs of shoes your spouse owns? On Friday, February 10 th at 7:00pm five couples from Good Shepherd will test their knowledge about their spouse at Good Shepherd s Annual Newlywed Game. Bring your family, spouse or friends and join us for a night of fun, cupcakes, coffee and punch! Tickets may be purchased in advance at the church office or at the door for $5 per person or a maximum of $20 per family. This activity is a fundraiser for the youth attending camp and the Mission trip this summer. MISSION OF THE MONTH The Mission of the Month offering is received on the 2nd and 4th Sunday and Wednesday with our Noisy Offering by passing the bread pans. In January, $ was donated to St Dysmas Prison Ministry. The Good Shepherd window clings have arrived. This is a great way to visually show your support to Good Shepherd in our community. The Evangelism Board will be selling the clings for $1.00 between the services of Sunday, February 5th and 12th and on Wednesday night services on February 8th. After that they will be available at the church office. Friends in Christ, Mission on the Move 2015 and 2016 saw the need of repairing and chip sealing Good Shepherd Lutheran Church s parking lots. A chart was created to show every $100 given by members. The total cost of this project was $35, One half of the repair was completed in 2015 and the other half in Our members contributed $29, with the remainder of the total amount coming out of the Dedicated Building Account. Our giving is an expression of our love. It indicates how much we love God and how much we want the Church to accomplish its work. (2 Corinthians 8: 8,24)

6 Page 6 FEBRUARY 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5 6 8:30 AM Traditional Worship 9:40 AM Family Sunday School 10:45 AM Contemporary Worship 12:00 PM Arts & Themes Comm :30 AM Traditional Worship 9:40 AM Sunday School; Men in Mission 10:45 AM Contemporary Worship 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Game and Crafts Day 19 8:30 AM Traditional Worship 9:40 AM Sunday School; Altar Guild Meeting 10:45 AM Contemporary Worship 7:00 PM High School Youth GS :30 AM Traditional Worship 9:40 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Contemporary Worship 6:55 AM Women at Prayer 9:15 AM Sarah Circle & Mary Circle 7:00 PM Esther Circle 6:55 AM Women at Prayer 20 President's Day 21 NO 6:55 AM Women at Prayer 4:00 PM Food Pantry 7:00 PM High School Youth Group/Valentine Day Bistro 6:55 AM Women at Prayer 7 8:15 AM - 11:00 AM 11:10 AM Table Bethlehem 1:30 PM Staff Meeting 7:00 PM Worship Band 14 8:15 AM - 11:00 AM 11:10 AM Table Bethlehem 1:30 PM Staff Meeting 7:00 PM Worship Band NEWSLETTER DEADLINE 8:15 AM - 11:00 AM NO Table Talks 1:30 PM Staff Meeting 7:00 PM Worship Band 28 8:15 AM - 11:00 AM 11:10 AM Table Bethlehem 12:00PM Sr. Lunch Bunch 1:30 PM Staff Meeting 5:15 PM Inscribers Writing Small Group 7:00 PM Worship Band 1 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM Men at Prayer 3:30 PM - 3:55 PM Music Class 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Good Vibrations 4:35 PM - 5:00 PM Hallelujah Chorus 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Supper 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM Wed. School 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM Worship Service In Sanctuary 6:50 PM - 7:30 PM 7th-9th Grade Confirmation 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Adult Choir 8 9 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM Men at Prayer 3:30 PM - 3:55 PM Music Class 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Good Vibrations 4:35 PM - 5:00 PM Hallelujah Chorus 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Supper 5:30 PM-6:15 PM Family Wed. School 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM Worship Service in Sanctuary 6:50 PM - 7:30 PM 7th-9th Grade Confirmation 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Adult Choir 15 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM Men at Prayer 3:30 PM - 3:55 PM Music Class 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Good Vibrations 4:35 PM - 5:00 PM Hallelujah Chorus 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Supper 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM Wed. School 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM Worship Service in Sanctuary 6:50 PM - 7:30 PM 7th-9th Grade Confirmation 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Adult Choir 22 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM Men at Prayer 3:30 PM - 3:55 PM Music Class 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Good Vibrations 4:35 PM - 5:00 PM Hallelujah Chorus 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Supper 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM Wed. School 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM Worship Service in Sanctuary 6:50 PM - 7:30 PM 7th-9th Grade Confirmation 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Adult Choir 2 8:15 AM - 11:00 AM 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Quilting 8:15 AM - 11:00 AM 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Quilting 5:15PM Evangelism Bd. Mtg. 5:30PM Stewardship Bd. Mtg. 5:45 PM Nominations Bd. Mtg. 6:00 PM Worship Board Mtg. 6:00 PM Youth Board Meeting 7:00PM Life & Growth Bd. Mtg 3 4 7:00 PM The Church Has Left the Building/ Central Boys Basketball 10 7:00PM Newlywed Game 7:00 PM The Church Has Left the Building/ Central Boys Wrestling :15 AM - 11:00 AM 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Quilting 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Card Group 7:00 PM Church Council Mtg. 23 8:15 AM - 11:00 AM 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Quilting 7:00 PM Spiritual Direction Small Group 24 5:30 PM Spaghetti Supper :30PM The Church Has Left the Building/Central GIrls Basketball 25

The hostess will choose a theme (a book, a holiday, a party, a cartoon character use your imagination) and be responsible for setting a table for 8 using that theme.

7 Page 7 WELCA NEWS and NOTES Mother, Daughter, Friend Salad Luncheon will be held on Sunday, April 30 th at 2:00pm at Good Shepherd s Fellowship Hall. All women of the church and their daughters, mothers and friends are invited! We will be looking for a dozen women to host a table. The hostess will choose a theme (a book, a holiday, a party, a cartoon character use your imagination) and be responsible for setting a table for 8 using that theme. Paper plates may be used or if you prefer, dishes. Please have a centerpiece for your table (it can be something pretty, a stuffed animal, paper art, a cowboy hat, something silly, anything that fits your theme ). We will have tablecloths available, unless you want to bring your own. Please call me with your theme, so we don t double up! Closer to the event we will be asking for volunteers to bring salads or desserts. We have a speaker or two in mind, but will welcome your thoughts. Do you know someone who would be educational, funny or otherwise entertaining? Call Sharon Bossert / with questions, comments, speaker ideas Tickets will be $5.00 each with all profits going to Missions. Mark your calendars now for a FUN, FELLOWSHIP TIME!!! In service and fellowship, Sharon Bossert, President Good Shepherd Women of the ELCA It is time to update the PRAYER CHAIN LISTS. We currently have two groups of people willing to pray for our congregation, family and friends. WE ARE LoOKING FOR WOMEN and MEN willing to join our Good Shepherd prayer chains. It is NOT a large commitment of time. Some people will say a prayer as soon as they receive a name; some pray each day during a daily devotion such as Christ in Our Home. Some just say prayers throughout the day and add this person or persons when they think of them. Some add the persons to their evening prayers. A few people leave town for the winter or summer and we don't call them at those times. How/when you pray is between you and God. We believe strongly in the POWER OF PRAYER! Anytime someone doesn't answer, the caller just moves on to the next person on the list. As our granddaughter says, "Easy peasy lemon squeezy!" The idea is to bring these persons before God to ask for healing. If you are willing to join our Good Shepherd Prayer Chains, give me a call by the end of February with your name, phone number and preference for Day or Evening prayer chain. An updated list will be sent to all prayer chain members in early March. In His Service, Sharon Bossert

February Support People Page 8 Caller Ellen Dinger Head Ushers Bob and Deb Jensen (8:30); Glenn Jakober, Carl Anderson (10:45) Ushers Todd and Ann Langbehn (8:30-5th); Mark Mehlhoff, Tony Jencks Van

Frank, Stacy Baadte (5th) Darlene Dufault, Mark and Jodi Remily (12th) Stephanie Mattson, Gail Gauer (19th) Mark and Jodi Remily, Steve and Melissa Hellwig (26th) Organists/Pianists Kathy Harmel

Offering Tellers Judy and Joe Gelling, Charlotte Kraemer (5th) Jean Rahja, Doug and Evie Witlock (12th) Diane and Gary Kost, Rosemary and Tom Eisenbeisz (19th) Betty Beckler, Lori Krause (26th)

8 February Support People Page 8 Caller Ellen Dinger Head Ushers Bob and Deb Jensen (8:30); Glenn Jakober, Carl Anderson (10:45) Ushers Todd and Ann Langbehn (8:30-5th); Mark Mehlhoff, Tony Jencks Van Nerland, Todd Langbehn (8:30-12th); Gary and Carol Vetter (10:45-12th) Mary Oleson, Gaylan Lang (10:45-19th) Van Nerland (8:30-26th); Mark Mehlhoff, Tony Jencks (10:45-26th) Fellowship Treats Barb Frank, Stacy Baadte (5th) Darlene Dufault, Mark and Jodi Remily (12th) Stephanie Mattson, Gail Gauer (19th) Mark and Jodi Remily, Steve and Melissa Hellwig (26th) Organists/Pianists Kathy Harmel (1st, 22nd) Sheri Scott (5th, 12th) Youth Praise Band (8th) Tammy Wahl (15th) Monica Jacobson (19th, 26th) Power Point John Fritz (5th) Steve Caron (12th) Karen Hoar (19th) Cody Folden (26th) Offering Tellers Judy and Joe Gelling, Charlotte Kraemer (5th) Jean Rahja, Doug and Evie Witlock (12th) Diane and Gary Kost, Rosemary and Tom Eisenbeisz (19th) Betty Beckler, Lori Krause (26th) Greeters Barb Frank (8:30-5th); Mary Oleson (10:45-5th) Deb Nerland (8:30-12th); Art and Rhea Ketterling (10:45-12th) Gail Gauer (8:30-19th); Joan Kukrall (10:45-19th) Deb Nerland (8:30-26th); Mary Oleson (10:45-26th) Scripture Readers Stephanie Mattson (10:45-5th) Evelyn Nikolas (8:30-12th); Mary Oleson (10:45-12th) Evelyn Nikolas (8:30-26th); Stephanie Mattson (10:45-26th) Welcome Desk Jeff and Jean Black (10:45-5th) Gayle Fauth (8:30-12th); Nancy Rall (10:45-12th) Ella Maye Nehls (8:30-19th); Clay Dykema (10:45-19th) Phyllis Donat (8:30-26th); Charlotte Kraemer (10:45-26th) Sound Board Gary Cahoy (8:30-5th); Lisa Anderson (10:45-5th) Gary Cahoy (8:30-12th); Brian Fauth (10:45-12th) Jeff Dahlberg (10:45-26th) Food Pantry Bob and Judy Overbay, Betty Rall, Cory and Carla Krege (5th) Mark and Jodi Remily, Esther Hoffman (12th) Mae Jenkins, Bob and Judy Overbay (19th) John and Heather Scheidt, Steve and Melissa Hellwig (26th) Altar Guild Jean Schaffer, Stephanie Mattson Nursery Assistants Gayle Fauth (8:30-5th); Brenda VanMeter (10:45-5th) Mary Ellen Lehr (8:30-12th); Amber Thompson (10:45-12th) Meghan Sell (8:30-19th); DeAnn Reif (10:45-19th) Arlette Keller (8:30-26th); Meghan Sell (10:45-26th) Exultation Bells "vacancies" The Exultation Bells (adult handbell choir) has 2-3 ringers who will be doing some winter traveling now through early April. If you're a veteran ringer who is interested in subbing, or even if you've never rung before, you are very welcome to join us! You can participate as a temporary ringer or stay longer, if you wish. We have a great time ringing praises! Game and Crafts Day The Life and Growth Board is sponsoring a fun afternoon at the church on Sunday, February 12th from 2:00-4:00pm. Come and play a card game or a board game. Do you have a hobby or craft interest? Bring something that you are doing to show to others. Contact: Cheryl Ulmer Sharon Bossert Rachel Hemke

Page 9 02/01 Howell, Ginger 02/01 Anderson, Larry 02/01 Reif, Kyle 02/01 Hoffman, Gregory 02/01 Aman, Stella 02/02 Schumacher, Diane 02/02 Zeller, Rachel 02/02 Webb, Breah 02/02 Liebl, Hayden 02/03

9 Page 9 02/01 Howell, Ginger 02/01 Anderson, Larry 02/01 Reif, Kyle 02/01 Hoffman, Gregory 02/01 Aman, Stella 02/02 Schumacher, Diane 02/02 Zeller, Rachel 02/02 Webb, Breah 02/02 Liebl, Hayden 02/03 Aman, Linda 02/03 Wilson, Jon 02/04 Arment, Brittany 02/05 Swenson, Jon 02/05 Hanson, Geena 02/06 Harmel, Donald 02/06 Gelling, Judy 02/06 Finnesand, Nick 02/06 Hanson, Michele 02/06 Sell, Meghan 02/06 Eisenbeisz, Brady 02/07 Zeller, Bruce 02/07 Wilson, Maryah 02/08 Russo, Maggie 02/08 Mattson, Brett 02/08 Williams, Angela 02/09 Jensen, Richard 02/11 Schock, Lynn 02/11 Gauer, Avery 02/12 Dufault, Darlene 02/12 Hoar, Bill 02/12 Cormier, Kathryn 02/13 Heiser, Floyd 02/14 Holty, Mark 02/14 Wahl, Evelyn 02/14 Black, Jean 02/14 Jones, Valerie 02/14 Bomesberger, Jennifer 02/15 Weiszhaar, Darlis 02/15 Bowen, William 02/15 Sersen, Tim 02/15 Krogstrand, Mark 02/15 Klabo, Alex 02/15 Bomesberger, Evan 02/15 Ahlberg, Anna 02/15 Ladner, Chloe 02/16 Hellwig, Cherie 02/16 Jarvis, Dave 02/16 Lundberg, Terry 02/16 Mehlhaff, Wayne 02/17 Carlson, Cathy 02/17 White, Brenda 02/17 Cordie, Carrie 02/17 Vining, Jarrett 02/18 Geisler, Cheryl 02/18 Gooding, Trevor 02/18 VanMeter, Declin 02/19 Wilson, Donna 02/19 Weishaar, Sharon 02/19 Morsching, Whitney 02/19 Moser, Carter 02/20 Guidice, LaVerne 02/20 Steen, Jenny 02/20 Vander Hoek, Gavin 02/21 Weber, Lorren 02/22 Eisenbeisz, Rosemary 02/22 Gehrts, Barb 02/22 Schaible-Heiser, Nicholas 02/23 Nehls, Bobby 02/23 Bonn, Randy 02/24 Fischer, Stacy 02/24 Boekelheide, Mark 02/24 Dunlavy, Barry 02/24 Beyer, Rylee 02/25 Ladner, Ryan 02/25 Asleson, Boedy 02/26 Buechler, Arlene 02/26 Pelton, Monica 02/26 Littler, Kaylee 02/27 Nilson, Amy 02/28 Kretchman, Bonnie 02/28 Jacobs, Sandra 02/28 Langbehn, Hannah 02/29 Zoellner, Lana GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATONS AND DOLLARSHIP SUNDAYS The Good Shepherd Scholarship Committee once again is announcing the availability of applications beginning February 1, 2017 for the academic year Scholarships are offered to students planning to attend any post secondary institution (college, vocational, technical or trade school). This scholarship is not available for students going into Graduate studies and above. Scholarships are awarded competitively based on the following criteria: transcript of grades, church involvement, community/volunteer activities, and quality of the fully completed application. The application also asks for a person who has been influential in developing your Christian faith walk. The applications are available in the church office or on the website: and should be returned to the church office no later than NOON on March 20, All applications AND authorized, signed transcripts must be submitted to the church office to be stamped and signed by authorized staff. No applications will be accepted after the noon deadline on the 20th of March. For instructions and information regarding the scholarship applications please stop in at the office. Dollarship Sunday will be held on February 19th AND 26th. Donations can also be sent to Good Shepherd, noting that it is for this purpose.

Building Up the Body of Christ Page 10 March Serving Group - Noah s Ark Family 229-4695 Aamot, Robbie 229-4695 Aamot, Steve 226-1390 Bohling, Jerrold 226-1390 Bohling, Vina 225-9213 Bomesberger,

10 Building Up the Body of Christ Page 10 March Serving Group - Noah s Ark Family Aamot, Robbie Aamot, Steve Bohling, Jerrold Bohling, Vina Bomesberger, Blake Bomesberger, Jennifer Bosma, Bob Bosma, Jackie Brown, Dorothy Dinger, Ellen Esser, Jerald Esser, Viola Finnesand, Deborah Finnesand, Nick Fitzgerald, Heather Fitzgerald, Randall Hargens Jr., Ed Hargens, Peggy Heiser, Floyd Heiser, Linda Hoffman, Jon Hoffman, Lori Hunter, Carol Jenson, Crystal Jung, Benjamin Klabo, Gary Klabo, Sue Kraemer, Charlotte Krause, Don Krause, Lori Liebl, Chelsey Meyers, James Meyers, Stephanie Odland, Simon Odland, Sydna Panerio, Debbie Panerio, Jim Powers, Dale Salfrank, Linda Sheffield, JoAnn Sheffield, LeRoy Siefkes, Corey Siefkes, Heather Sombke, Clint Sombke, Kiersten Swenson, Diane Swenson, Randy Utecht, Violet Vander Hoek, Corey Vander Hoek, Jodi Wahl, Delmar Wahl, Mary Ann Weiszhaar, Darlis Weiszhaar, Lyle Staff Pastors-Tim Sersen, Liz Dieseth Visitation Pastor-Mike Jacobson Secretary-Barb Daberkow Pastoral Assistant-Charlotte Kraemer Financial Secretary-Tom Ochs Youth/Family Coordinator-Amanda Black Custodian-Todd Black Music Coordinator Rachel Hemke Director/Teacher Maggie Bruns Organists/Pianists-Sheri Scott, Kathy Harmel, Tammy Wahl, Monica Jacobson Choir Directors-Adult/Rachel Hemke, Children s Choir/Rachel Hemke, Bells/Cheryl Ulmer Who Do I Ask About Good Shepherd Women-Sharon Bossert Good Shepherd Men-Clay Dykema Ushers/Communion Assistants Carl Anderson, Bob and Deb Jensen Reception Coordinators: Funeral-Mona Kapfenstein, Deb Nerland Wedding/Anniversary-Heather Fitzgerald Library -Dorothy Brown, Darlis Weiszhaar Altar Guild - Sandy Cahoy Executive Council President-Judy Jencks President Elect-John Fritz Treasurer-Cindy Tople Secretary-Jennifer Alsleben Board Chairs Properties-Mark Mehlhoff Life and Growth-Brenda VanMeter, Sally Swanson Evangelism-Sharon Weishaar, Simon Odland Missions-Susan Jerde, Nancy Sersen Stewardship-Randy Fitzgerald Worship-Steve Caron, Rosemary Eisenbeisz Nominations-Joan Freudenthal Youth-Sara Douglas Worship Schedule September-May: Sunday 8:30am and 10:45am; Wednesday 6:20pm (Sanctuary) June-August: Sunday 8:30am and 10:00am; Wednesday 6:20pm (Chapel)

11 GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) 1429 North Dakota Street Aberdeen SD Phone: Fax: Website: Non-Profit Organization US Postage Paid Permit # 300 Address Service Requested Lock-In Apalooza Lenten Sunday Series Scholarship Applications WELCA News

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The Story. Inside This Issue The Story MARCH 2017 GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHER AN CHURCH ABERDEEN, SD (605)229-0846 Making Our Love and Mission Visible Inside This Issue Series starting Sun., March 5th Beloved Dust// Drawing close to God