WELCOME We pray you will experience the presence of Jesus with genuine, heartfelt warmth this day.

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1 Children s Ministry (Elementary Age) Special Thank You! Thank you to everyone who participated in our raffle and lemonade stand as well as those who helped make it happen! With your help we raised $376 for Water 4 Kids! For more information on these and other Children s Ministry events please contact Jamie Rosas at or jamie@goodsamlv.com. Youth Ministry (Jr & Sr High) Spring Camping Trip: April 15-17th. $20 Per person. Join us for a weekend in the great outdoors! Be ready for Fun, Fellowship, and Faith as we sleep in tents, prep and enjoy awesome meals, take night and nature hikes, play gaga ball, sit around the campfire, and worship together in the beautiful setting of Kimball Scout Campground. Registration is online at and must be completed by Monday, April 11th. For more information on these and other Youth Ministry events please contact Natalee Graham at or natalee@goodsamlv.com. Thank you! Special thank you to everyone who helped make our Church Picnic a success! From planning the event, setting up, serving food, running the games, and tearing down, to attending and enjoying the afternoon with family and friends, we THANK you! Please give our guest speaker, retired International Hall of Fame boxing referee, a warm welcome as he brings us the message about how Love Is The Greatest! Richard is also our first Good Samaritan Award recipient. Weight Watchers Meetings We re taking a personal approach to help you take on each week with a fresh perspective on food, activity, and overall wellbeing! Join us Every Wednesday@ 9:00 AM in the Youth Room. Lynn Grosz WELCOME We pray you will experience the presence of Jesus with genuine, heartfelt warmth this day. April 9, :00 PM Women of the ELCA New Song Church will be hosting the 2016 WELCA Colorado River Spring conference on Saturday, April 23rd from 9AM- 3PM. Registration is $15 and includes a continental breakfast or salad bar lunch. The 2016 theme is Woman at the Well. Enjoy a day of worship, speakers, fellowship, and more! For more information contact Debbie Romboletti at or rombogp@cox.net. Pamphlets with additional info are available in the Entry Area. Make a Difference in Our Community Would you like to help Good Samaritan share God's love with our neighbors? Our Community Outreach and Action Team (C.O.A.T.) team has three upcoming events in which you will have the opportunity to share fellowship and kindness with our local community. Sign up on the Friendship Form or contact Pastor Don if you have questions or dlorfing@goodsamlv.com. Apr. 24 Block Party: Help us serve food and create a fellowship opportunity for local neighbors. Apr. 30 Community Carnival: Help bring a smile to a child's face as we man a cotton candy and water booth in the Yellowstone section of Mtns. Edge May 7 Country in the Park: Help transport people to and from distant parking lots and/or provide free bottled water to hot festival goers Mexico Mission Trip Meeting Good Sam 101 Information Class Want to know more about us? We will be hosting a Good Sam 101 class on Sunday, May 1st. If you would like to join us please mark so on your Friendship Form (white insert) or contact Pr. Scott Hove at shove@goodsamlv.com. If you are interested in joining us for the 2016 Mission Trip to Mexico, please come to the planning meeting TOMORROW, Sunday, April 10th at 10:30 AM in the Youth Room. Don Lorfing, Senior Pastor dlorfing@goodsamlv.com Scott Hove, Executive Pastor shove@goodsamlv.com Our nation is experiencing severe spring storm weather and destruction to the areas. Please consider helping out by following the directions on the flyers in the Entry Area. Church Office Mon - Fri 9am-5pm office@goodsamlv.com W. Windmill Ln. Las Vegas, NV 89113

2 WORSHIP INFORMATION Worship Times and Styles Saturday - 5:00 PM - Blended Sunday - 8:00 AM - Traditional Sunday - - Contemporary Sunday - 11:00 AM - Contemporary Nursery Care (under 3 years old) Located through the stained glass doors. Sunday School (3 years old - 5th grade) Available at 5:00 PM, and 11:00 AM services. Begin at worship, then after the Children s Message, Sunday School leaders will escort them to class. You will need to pick them up in the classroom following the worship service. Confirmation (6th - 8th grade) dismissed for learning time. Hot Church (9th - 12th grade) dismissed to the Youth Room. Youth Bible Study (6th - 12th grade) Meets during the 11:00 AM service in Youth Room. Communion (1st and 3rd weekends) All are welcome to receive the sacrament. Adult Bible Study Sunday s at 9:35 in Classroom #2 of the Education Building. WEEKLY EVENTS Monday: GA Meeting 1:30-3:00 PM - Classroom #1 Tuesday: GA Meeting 1:30-3:00 PM - Classroom #1 Wednesday: Boy Scouts 6-8 PM - Worship Center Tuesday Night Teens 6:30-8:30 PM - Worship Center Bible Study 7:00 PM - Classroom #1 Weight Watchers 9:00 AM - Youth Room Card games 10:00 AM - Classroom #1 Cub Scouts - Education Building Room #3 and Multi-Purpose Room Thursday: GA meeting 1:30-3:00 PM - Classroom #1 Bible Study - 10:30 AM - Youth Room Friday: GA meeting 1:30-3:00 PM - Classroom #1 Quilters :00 AM - Youth Room Jujitsu 6-8:30 PM - Sanctuary ATTENDANCE April 2-3, PM 8 AM = 34 SS = 50 = 8 11 AM = 103 SS = 55 SS = 41 = 18 Youth = 31 Music/Techs = 15 TOTAL = 355 Order of Service Hearing devices are found in the entry area or ask the sound booth technician. Opening Welcome & Opening Prayer Ritual Of Friendship You Are My All In All Shout To The Lord Confession Prayer of the Day: Gracious Lord, there is nothing in this world that is greater than you or your love for me. Help me to not get confused regarding what is truly the greatest and to what I should give my attention and worship. In powerful and great name of Jesus name we pray. Amen. Children s Message Scripture Thy Word Bible Reading: Matthew 20:20-21 & Corinthians 13:13 Sermon: Sermon Apostle s Creed Sharing Of The Peace LOVE IS The Greatest Great Is The Lord Announcements Offering: Members and friends of Good Samaritan are invited to participate in this time of offering in response and thanksgiving to God for their varied blessings! If you are a visitor or guest, know that we regard your presence here as your offering. Online giving is available at - click GIVE. If you prefer writing out checks, they should be made out to Good Samaritan Lutheran Church. Prayer & Lord's Prayer Benediction How Great Thou Art Sending: What happens at Good Samaritan is not meant to stay at Good Samaritan. May you now leave here better able to go into the world seeking to Love God, Love People, and Make a Difference. Congregation: Thanks be to God. Prayer Ministry SHARING GOD S CARE THROUGH FRIENDSHIP AND PRAYER Cancer - Dan (liver cancer), Richard (prostate cancer), Maureen Colonna (cancer, chemo, and radiation), Johan Coumou, Diane Mattson, Robert Jordan, Darrell Glass, Jay, Megan C., Rita, Marcy K. (breast cancer), Rosemarie O'Brien, Bill (leukemia), Kathy Roche Schmider (lung cancer, chemo), Ben N. (chemo treatments), Kathy, Adleida Other Health Concerns - Robert (lower back pain), Joe Ogden (heart), Doug (successful cardio procedure), Christopher (12-year old in critical condition after car accident), Paulette B. (knee surgery), Leonard (heart and health), Stan (bypass surgery), Analea (baby with trisomy 18), Diane S. (heart problems); Lynn's sister, Rose (health concerns); Kim (healing from chronic pain), Bill (a healthy heart), Glenn Borchardt (malignant brain tumors; prayers for strength, hope, and healing) Health and Healing - Alex, Noah, Amie, Ingrid, Jordan, Keith, Judy, Shane, Cameron, Chad, Virgil M., Sharon, Dan G., Ed G., Helen S., Karen V. (continued healing), Drew Hanson (mental health healing); Dorothy, Dale, Lynn Mahoney (continued healing); Ron B. (good results, healing) Loss of Loved One - Adriana S. (passing of Dad), Dorothy (passing of Dad), Yepes family (death of loved one) Spiritual - Anne (peace), Michelle (peace), Jessica (peace), Turner (spiritual peace), Bruce and Melody H. (strength and love), Sarah B (allow Jesus into her heart) Employment - Joane (help with new business), Russell (job interview) All Other Prayer Requests - Landon (safety), Mike (help make good choices), Chris Shannon family (bike accident), Christy (new beginnings), Joe (health concerns, job); Nancy G. and John L. and family (love, health, and happiness), prayers for daughter's marriage (love and forgiveness); prayers for peace, love, and forgiveness in the family; prayers for our church, members, and friend, Alex H.; Julio (strength, faith, happiness, continued healing); Michael and his relationships, Kim and family (stress), Tom and Susan (moving process), Betty Crawford, Christine s brother-in-law Our Sermon Series continues next week with LOVE IS Not Proud or Demanding.

3 Children s Ministry (Elementary Age) Special Thank You! Thank you to everyone who participated in our raffle and lemonade stand as well as those who helped make it happen! With your help we raised $376 for Water 4 Kids! For more information on these and other Children s Ministry events please contact Jamie Rosas at or jamie@goodsamlv.com. Youth Ministry (Jr & Sr High) Spring Camping Trip: April 15-17th. $20 Per person. Join us for a weekend in the great outdoors! Be ready for Fun, Fellowship, and Faith as we sleep in tents, prep and enjoy awesome meals, take night and nature hikes, play gaga ball, sit around the campfire, and worship together in the beautiful setting of Kimball Scout Campground. Registration is online at and must be completed by TOMORROW, Monday, April 11th. For more information on these and other Youth Ministry events please contact Natalee Graham at or natalee@goodsamlv.com. Thank you! Special thank you to everyone who helped make our Church Picnic a success! From planning the event, setting up, serving food, running the games, and tearing down, to attending and enjoying the afternoon with family and friends, we THANK you! Please give our guest speaker, retired International Hall of Fame boxing referee, a warm welcome as he brings us the message about how Love Is The Greatest! Richard is also our first Good Samaritan Award recipient. Weight Watchers Meetings We re taking a personal approach to help you take on each week with a fresh perspective on food, activity, and overall wellbeing! Join us Every Wednesday@ 9:00 AM in the Youth Room. Lynn Grosz WELCOME We pray you will experience the presence of Jesus with genuine, heartfelt warmth this day. April 10, :00 AM Women of the ELCA New Song Church will be hosting the 2016 WELCA Colorado River Spring conference on Saturday, April 23rd from 9AM- 3PM. Registration is $15 and includes a continental breakfast or salad bar lunch. The 2016 theme is Woman at the Well. Enjoy a day of worship, speakers, fellowship, and more! For more information contact Debbie Romboletti at or rombogp@cox.net. Pamphlets with additional info are available in the Entry Area. Make a Difference in Our Community Would you like to help Good Samaritan share God's love with our neighbors? Our Community Outreach and Action Team (C.O.A.T.) team has three upcoming events in which you will have the opportunity to share fellowship and kindness with our local community. Sign up on the Friendship Form or contact Pastor Don if you have questions or dlorfing@goodsamlv.com. Apr. 24 Block Party: Help us serve food and create a fellowship opportunity for local neighbors. Apr. 30 Community Carnival: Help bring a smile to a child's face as we man a cotton candy and water booth in the Yellowstone section of Mtns. Edge May 7 Country in the Park: Help transport people to and from distant parking lots and/or provide free bottled water to hot festival goers Mexico Mission Trip Meeting Good Sam 101 Information Class Want to know more about us? We will be hosting a Good Sam 101 class on Sunday, May 1st. If you would like to join us please mark so on your Friendship Form (white insert) or contact Pr. Scott Hove at shove@goodsamlv.com. If you are interested in joining us for the 2016 Mission Trip to Mexico, please come to the planning meeting TODAY, Sunday, April 10th at 10:30 AM in the Youth Room. Don Lorfing, Senior Pastor dlorfing@goodsamlv.com Scott Hove, Executive Pastor shove@goodsamlv.com Our nation is experiencing severe spring storm weather and destruction to the areas. Please consider helping out by following the directions on the flyers in the Entry Area. Church Office Mon - Fri 9am-5pm office@goodsamlv.com W. Windmill Ln. Las Vegas, NV 89113

4 WORSHIP INFORMATION Worship Times and Styles Saturday - 5:00 PM - Blended Sunday - 8:00 AM - Traditional Sunday - - Contemporary Sunday - 11:00 AM - Contemporary Nursery Care (under 3 years old) Located through the stained glass doors. Sunday School (3 years old - 5th grade) Available at 5:00 PM, and 11:00 AM services. Begin at worship, then after the Children s Message, Sunday School leaders will escort them to class. You will need to pick them up in the classroom following the worship service. Confirmation (6th - 8th grade) dismissed for learning time. Hot Church (9th - 12th grade) dismissed to the Youth Room. Youth Bible Study (6th - 12th grade) Meets during the 11:00 AM service in Youth Room. Communion (1st and 3rd weekends) All are welcome to receive the sacrament. Adult Bible Study Sunday s at 9:35 in Classroom #2 of the Education Building. WEEKLY EVENTS Monday: GA Meeting 1:30-3:00 PM - Classroom #1 Tuesday: GA Meeting 1:30-3:00 PM - Classroom #1 Wednesday: Boy Scouts 6-8 PM - Worship Center Tuesday Night Teens 6:30-8:30 PM - Worship Center Bible Study 7:00 PM - Classroom #1 Weight Watchers 9:00 AM - Youth Room Card games 10:00 AM - Classroom #1 Cub Scouts - Education Building Room #3 and Multi-Purpose Room Thursday: GA meeting 1:30-3:00 PM - Classroom #1 Bible Study - 10:30 AM - Youth Room Friday: GA meeting 1:30-3:00 PM - Classroom #1 Quilters :00 AM - Youth Room Jujitsu 6-8:30 PM - Sanctuary ATTENDANCE April 2-3, PM 8 AM = 34 SS = 50 = 8 11 AM = 103 SS = 55 SS = 41 = 18 Youth = 31 Music/Techs = 15 TOTAL = 355 Order of Service Hearing devices are found in the entry area or ask the sound booth technician. Welcome & Opening Prayer Ritual Of Friendship Opening Confession Kyrie: Love Divine All Loves Excelling Hymn Of Praise Prayer of the Day: Gracious Lord, there is nothing in this world that is greater than you or your love for me. Help me to not get confused regarding what is truly the greatest and to what I should give my attention and worship. In powerful and great name of Jesus name we pray. Amen. Announcements & Offering: Members and friends of Good Samaritan are invited to participate in this time of offering in response and thanksgiving to God for their varied blessings! If you are a visitor or guest, know that we regard your presence here as your offering. Online giving is available at - click GIVE. If you prefer writing out checks, they should be made out to Good Samaritan Lutheran Church. Scripture It Is Well With My Soul Bible Reading: Matthew 20:20-21 & Corinthians 13:13 Sermon: Sermon Apostle s Creed Sharing Of The Peace Prayer & Lord's Prayer Benediction LOVE IS The Greatest Great Is The Lord How Great Thou Art Sending: What happens at Good Samaritan is not meant to stay at Good Samaritan. May you now leave here better able to go into the world seeking to Love God, Love People, and Make a Difference. Congregation: Thanks be to God. Prayer Ministry SHARING GOD S CARE THROUGH FRIENDSHIP AND PRAYER Cancer - Dan (liver cancer), Richard (prostate cancer), Maureen Colonna (cancer, chemo, and radiation), Johan Coumou, Diane Mattson, Robert Jordan, Darrell Glass, Jay, Megan C., Rita, Marcy K. (breast cancer), Rosemarie O'Brien, Bill (leukemia), Kathy Roche Schmider (lung cancer, chemo), Ben N. (chemo treatments), Kathy, Adleida Other Health Concerns - Robert (lower back pain), Joe Ogden (heart), Doug (successful cardio procedure), Christopher (12-year old in critical condition after car accident), Paulette B. (knee surgery), Leonard (heart and health), Stan (bypass surgery), Analea (baby with trisomy 18), Diane S. (heart problems); Lynn's sister, Rose (health concerns); Kim (healing from chronic pain), Bill (a healthy heart), Glenn Borchardt (malignant brain tumors; prayers for strength, hope, and healing) Health and Healing - Alex, Noah, Amie, Ingrid, Jordan, Keith, Judy, Shane, Cameron, Chad, Virgil M., Sharon, Dan G., Ed G., Helen S., Karen V. (continued healing), Drew Hanson (mental health healing); Dorothy, Dale, Lynn Mahoney (continued healing); Ron B. (good results, healing) Loss of Loved One - Adriana S. (passing of Dad), Dorothy (passing of Dad), Yepes family (death of loved one) Spiritual - Anne (peace), Michelle (peace), Jessica (peace), Turner (spiritual peace), Bruce and Melody H. (strength and love), Sarah B (allow Jesus into her heart) Employment - Joane (help with new business), Russell (job interview) All Other Prayer Requests - Landon (safety), Mike (help make good choices), Chris Shannon family (bike accident), Christy (new beginnings), Joe (health concerns, job); Nancy G. and John L. and family (love, health, and happiness), prayers for daughter's marriage (love and forgiveness); prayers for peace, love, and forgiveness in the family; prayers for our church, members, and friend, Alex H.; Julio (strength, faith, happiness, continued healing); Michael and his relationships, Kim and family (stress), Tom and Susan (moving process), Betty Crawford, Christine s brother-in-law Our Sermon Series continues next week with LOVE IS Not Proud or Demanding.

5 Children s Ministry (Elementary Age) Special Thank You! Thank you to everyone who participated in our raffle and lemonade stand as well as those who helped make it happen! With your help we raised $376 for Water 4 Kids! For more information on these and other Children s Ministry events please contact Jamie Rosas at or jamie@goodsamlv.com. Youth Ministry (Jr & Sr High) Spring Camping Trip: April 15-17th. $20 Per person. Join us for a weekend in the great outdoors! Be ready for Fun, Fellowship, and Faith as we sleep in tents, prep and enjoy awesome meals, take night and nature hikes, play gaga ball, sit around the campfire, and worship together in the beautiful setting of Kimball Scout Campground. Registration is online at and must be completed by TOMORROW, Monday, April 11th. For more information on these and other Youth Ministry events please contact Natalee Graham at or natalee@goodsamlv.com. Thank you! Special thank you to everyone who helped make our Church Picnic a success! From planning the event, setting up, serving food, running the games, and tearing down, to attending and enjoying the afternoon with family and friends, we THANK you! Please give our guest speaker, retired International Hall of Fame boxing referee, a warm welcome as he brings us the message about how Love Is The Greatest! Richard is also our first Good Samaritan Award recipient. Weight Watchers Meetings We re taking a personal approach to help you take on each week with a fresh perspective on food, activity, and overall wellbeing! Join us Every Wednesday@ 9:00 AM in the Youth Room. Lynn Grosz WELCOME We pray you will experience the presence of Jesus with genuine, heartfelt warmth this day. April 10, 2016 Women of the ELCA New Song Church will be hosting the 2016 WELCA Colorado River Spring conference on Saturday, April 23rd from 9AM- 3PM. Registration is $15 and includes a continental breakfast or salad bar lunch. The 2016 theme is Woman at the Well. Enjoy a day of worship, speakers, fellowship, and more! For more information contact Debbie Romboletti at or rombogp@cox.net. Pamphlets with additional info are available in the Entry Area. Make a Difference in Our Community Would you like to help Good Samaritan share God's love with our neighbors? Our Community Outreach and Action Team (C.O.A.T.) team has three upcoming events in which you will have the opportunity to share fellowship and kindness with our local community. Sign up on the Friendship Form or contact Pastor Don if you have questions or dlorfing@goodsamlv.com. Apr. 24 Block Party: Help us serve food and create a fellowship opportunity for local neighbors. Apr. 30 Community Carnival: Help bring a smile to a child's face as we man a cotton candy and water booth in the Yellowstone section of Mtns. Edge May 7 Country in the Park: Help transport people to and from distant parking lots and/or provide free bottled water to hot festival goers Mexico Mission Trip Meeting Good Sam 101 Information Class Want to know more about us? We will be hosting a Good Sam 101 class on Sunday, May 1st. If you would like to join us please mark so on your Friendship Form (white insert) or contact Pr. Scott Hove at shove@goodsamlv.com. If you are interested in joining us for the 2016 Mission Trip to Mexico, please come to the planning meeting TODAY, Sunday, April 10th at 10:30 AM in the Youth Room. Don Lorfing, Senior Pastor dlorfing@goodsamlv.com Scott Hove, Executive Pastor shove@goodsamlv.com Our nation is experiencing severe spring storm weather and destruction to the areas. Please consider helping out by following the directions on the flyers in the Entry Area. Church Office Mon - Fri 9am-5pm office@goodsamlv.com W. Windmill Ln. Las Vegas, NV 89113

6 WORSHIP INFORMATION Worship Times and Styles Saturday - 5:00 PM - Blended Sunday - 8:00 AM - Traditional Sunday - - Contemporary Sunday - 11:00 AM - Contemporary Nursery Care (under 3 years old) Located through the stained glass doors. Sunday School (3 years old - 5th grade) Available at 5:00 PM, and 11:00 AM services. Begin at worship, then after the Children s Message, Sunday School leaders will escort them to class. You will need to pick them up in the classroom following the worship service. Confirmation (6th - 8th grade) dismissed for learning time. Hot Church (9th - 12th grade) dismissed to the Youth Room. Youth Bible Study (6th - 12th grade) Meets during the 11:00 AM service in Youth Room. Communion (1st and 3rd weekends) All are welcome to receive the sacrament. Adult Bible Study Sunday s at 9:35 in Classroom #2 of the Education Building. WEEKLY EVENTS Monday: GA Meeting 1:30-3:00 PM - Classroom #1 Tuesday: GA Meeting 1:30-3:00 PM - Classroom #1 Wednesday: Boy Scouts 6-8 PM - Worship Center Tuesday Night Teens 6:30-8:30 PM - Worship Center Bible Study 7:00 PM - Classroom #1 Weight Watchers 9:00 AM - Youth Room Card games 10:00 AM - Classroom #1 Cub Scouts - Education Building Room #3 and Multi-Purpose Room Thursday: GA meeting 1:30-3:00 PM - Classroom #1 Bible Study - 10:30 AM - Youth Room Friday: GA meeting 1:30-3:00 PM - Classroom #1 Quilters :00 AM - Youth Room Jujitsu 6-8:30 PM - Sanctuary ATTENDANCE April 2-3, PM 8 AM = 34 SS = 50 = 8 11 AM = 103 SS = 55 SS = 41 = 18 Youth = 31 Music/Techs = 15 TOTAL = 355 Order of Service Hearing devices are found in the entry area or ask the sound booth technician. Opening Wake Welcome & Opening Prayer Ritual Of Friendship Songs: Children s Message Awesome God When I Think About The Lord Announcements & Offering: Members and friends of Good Samaritan are invited to participate in this time of offering in response and thanksgiving to God for their varied blessings! If you are a visitor or guest, know that we regard your presence here as your offering. Online giving is available at - click GIVE. If you prefer writing out checks, they should be made out to Good Samaritan Lutheran Church. Bible Reading: Matthew 20:20-21 & Corinthians 13:13 Sermon: Sermon Baptism: Prayer & Lord's Prayer Benediction LOVE IS The Greatest Your Great Name Anastasia Marguerite Golovkin Parents: Marguerite & Nicholas Golovkin God Parents: Miguel Magaña, Jennifer Bacigalupi Sending: What happens at Good Samaritan is not meant to stay at Good Samaritan. May you now leave here better able to go into the world seeking to Love God, Love People, and Make a Difference. Congregation: Thanks be to God. Prayer Ministry SHARING GOD S CARE THROUGH FRIENDSHIP AND PRAYER Cancer - Dan (liver cancer), Richard (prostate cancer), Maureen Colonna (cancer, chemo, and radiation), Johan Coumou, Diane Mattson, Robert Jordan, Darrell Glass, Jay, Megan C., Rita, Marcy K. (breast cancer), Rosemarie O'Brien, Bill (leukemia), Kathy Roche Schmider (lung cancer, chemo), Ben N. (chemo treatments), Kathy, Adleida Other Health Concerns - Robert (lower back pain), Joe Ogden (heart), Doug (successful cardio procedure), Christopher (12-year old in critical condition after car accident), Paulette B. (knee surgery), Leonard (heart and health), Stan (bypass surgery), Analea (baby with trisomy 18), Diane S. (heart problems); Lynn's sister, Rose (health concerns); Kim (healing from chronic pain), Bill (a healthy heart), Glenn Borchardt (malignant brain tumors; prayers for strength, hope, and healing) Health and Healing - Alex, Noah, Amie, Ingrid, Jordan, Keith, Judy, Shane, Cameron, Chad, Virgil M., Sharon, Dan G., Ed G., Helen S., Karen V. (continued healing), Drew Hanson (mental health healing); Dorothy, Dale, Lynn Mahoney (continued healing); Ron B. (good results, healing) Loss of Loved One - Adriana S. (passing of Dad), Dorothy (passing of Dad), Yepes family (death of loved one) Spiritual - Anne (peace), Michelle (peace), Jessica (peace), Turner (spiritual peace), Bruce and Melody H. (strength and love), Sarah B (allow Jesus into her heart) Employment - Joane (help with new business), Russell (job interview) All Other Prayer Requests - Landon (safety), Mike (help make good choices), Chris Shannon family (bike accident), Christy (new beginnings), Joe (health concerns, job); Nancy G. and John L. and family (love, health, and happiness), prayers for daughter's marriage (love and forgiveness); prayers for peace, love, and forgiveness in the family; prayers for our church, members, and friend, Alex H.; Julio (strength, faith, happiness, continued healing); Michael and his relationships, Kim and family (stress), Tom and Susan (moving process), Betty Crawford, Christine s brother-in-law Our Sermon Series continues next week with LOVE IS Not Proud or Demanding.

7 Children s Ministry (Elementary Age) Special Thank You! Thank you to everyone who participated in our raffle and lemonade stand as well as those who helped make it happen! With your help we raised $376 for Water 4 Kids! For more information on these and other Children s Ministry events please contact Jamie Rosas at or jamie@goodsamlv.com. Youth Ministry (Jr & Sr High) Spring Camping Trip: April 15-17th. $20 Per person. Join us for a weekend in the great outdoors! Be ready for Fun, Fellowship, and Faith as we sleep in tents, prep and enjoy awesome meals, take night and nature hikes, play gaga ball, sit around the campfire, and worship together in the beautiful setting of Kimball Scout Campground. Registration is online at and must be completed by TOMORROW, Monday, April 11th. For more information on these and other Youth Ministry events please contact Natalee Graham at or natalee@goodsamlv.com. Thank you! Special thank you to everyone who helped make our Church Picnic a success! From planning the event, setting up, serving food, running the games, and tearing down, to attending and enjoying the afternoon with family and friends, we THANK you! Please give our guest speaker, retired International Hall of Fame boxing referee, a warm welcome as he brings us the message about how Love Is The Greatest! Richard is also our first Good Samaritan Award recipient. Weight Watchers Meetings We re taking a personal approach to help you take on each week with a fresh perspective on food, activity, and overall wellbeing! Join us Every Wednesday@ 9:00 AM in the Youth Room. Lynn Grosz WELCOME We pray you will experience the presence of Jesus with genuine, heartfelt warmth this day. April 10, :00 AM Women of the ELCA New Song Church will be hosting the 2016 WELCA Colorado River Spring conference on Saturday, April 23rd from 9AM- 3PM. Registration is $15 and includes a continental breakfast or salad bar lunch. The 2016 theme is Woman at the Well. Enjoy a day of worship, speakers, fellowship, and more! For more information contact Debbie Romboletti at or rombogp@cox.net. Pamphlets with additional info are available in the Entry Area. Make a Difference in Our Community Would you like to help Good Samaritan share God's love with our neighbors? Our Community Outreach and Action Team (C.O.A.T.) team has three upcoming events in which you will have the opportunity to share fellowship and kindness with our local community. Sign up on the Friendship Form or contact Pastor Don if you have questions or dlorfing@goodsamlv.com. Apr. 24 Block Party: Help us serve food and create a fellowship opportunity for local neighbors. Apr. 30 Community Carnival: Help bring a smile to a child's face as we man a cotton candy and water booth in the Yellowstone section of Mtns. Edge May 7 Country in the Park: Help transport people to and from distant parking lots and/or provide free bottled water to hot festival goers Mexico Mission Trip Meeting Good Sam 101 Information Class Want to know more about us? We will be hosting a Good Sam 101 class on Sunday, May 1st. If you would like to join us please mark so on your Friendship Form (white insert) or contact Pr. Scott Hove at shove@goodsamlv.com. If you are interested in joining us for the 2016 Mission Trip to Mexico, please come to the planning meeting TODAY, Sunday, April 10th at 10:30 AM in the Youth Room. Don Lorfing, Senior Pastor dlorfing@goodsamlv.com Scott Hove, Executive Pastor shove@goodsamlv.com Our nation is experiencing severe spring storm weather and destruction to the areas. Please consider helping out by following the directions on the flyers in the Entry Area. Church Office Mon - Fri 9am-5pm office@goodsamlv.com W. Windmill Ln. Las Vegas, NV 89113

8 WORSHIP INFORMATION Worship Times and Styles Saturday - 5:00 PM - Blended Sunday - 8:00 AM - Traditional Sunday - - Contemporary Sunday - 11:00 AM - Contemporary Nursery Care (under 3 years old) Located through the stained glass doors. Sunday School (3 years old - 5th grade) Available at 5:00 PM, and 11:00 AM services. Begin at worship, then after the Children s Message, Sunday School leaders will escort them to class. You will need to pick them up in the classroom following the worship service. Confirmation (6th - 8th grade) dismissed for learning time. Hot Church (9th - 12th grade) dismissed to the Youth Room. Youth Bible Study (6th - 12th grade) Meets during the 11:00 AM service in Youth Room. Communion (1st and 3rd weekends) All are welcome to receive the sacrament. Adult Bible Study Sunday s at 9:35 in Classroom #2 of the Education Building. WEEKLY EVENTS Monday: GA Meeting 1:30-3:00 PM - Classroom #1 Tuesday: GA Meeting 1:30-3:00 PM - Classroom #1 Wednesday: Boy Scouts 6-8 PM - Worship Center Tuesday Night Teens 6:30-8 PM - Worship Center Bible Study 7:00 PM - Classroom #1 Weight Watchers 9:00 AM - Youth Room Card games 10:00 AM - Classroom #1 Cub Scouts - Education Building Room #3 and Multi-Purpose Room Thursday: GA meeting 1:30-3:00 PM - Classroom #1 Bible Study - 10:30 AM - Youth Room Friday: GA meeting 1:30-3:00 PM - Classroom #1 Quilters :00 AM - Youth Room Jujitsu 6-8:30 PM - Sanctuary ATTENDANCE April 2-3, PM 8 AM = 34 SS = 50 = 8 11 AM = 103 SS = 55 SS = 41 = 18 Youth = 31 Music/Techs = 15 TOTAL = 355 Order of Service Hearing devices are found in the entry area or ask the sound booth technician. Opening Welcome & Opening Prayer Ritual Of Friendship Children s Message You Are My All In All When I Think About The Lord Announcements & Offering: Members and friends of Good Samaritan are invited to participate in this time of offering in response and thanksgiving to God for their varied blessings! If you are a visitor or guest, know that we regard your presence here as your offering. Online giving is available at - click GIVE. If you prefer writing out checks, they should be made out to Good Samaritan Lutheran Church. Scripture Thy Word Bible Reading: Matthew 20:20-21 & Corinthians 13:13 Sermon: Sermon Apostle s Creed Sharing Of The Peace Prayer & Lord's Prayer Benediction LOVE IS The Greatest Great Is The Lord This Is Amazing Grace Sending: What happens at Good Samaritan is not meant to stay at Good Samaritan. May you now leave here better able to go into the world seeking to Love God, Love People, and Make a Difference. Congregation: Thanks be to God. Prayer Ministry SHARING GOD S CARE THROUGH FRIENDSHIP AND PRAYER Cancer - Dan (liver cancer), Richard (prostate cancer), Maureen Colonna (cancer, chemo, and radiation), Johan Coumou, Diane Mattson, Robert Jordan, Darrell Glass, Jay, Megan C., Rita, Marcy K. (breast cancer), Rosemarie O'Brien, Bill (leukemia), Kathy Roche Schmider (lung cancer, chemo), Ben N. (chemo treatments), Kathy, Adleida Other Health Concerns - Robert (lower back pain), Joe Ogden (heart), Doug (successful cardio procedure), Christopher (12-year old in critical condition after car accident), Paulette B. (knee surgery), Leonard (heart and health), Stan (bypass surgery), Analea (baby with trisomy 18), Diane S. (heart problems); Lynn's sister, Rose (health concerns); Kim (healing from chronic pain), Bill (a healthy heart), Glenn Borchardt (malignant brain tumors; prayers for strength, hope, and healing) Health and Healing - Alex, Noah, Amie, Ingrid, Jordan, Keith, Judy, Shane, Cameron, Chad, Virgil M., Sharon, Dan G., Ed G., Helen S., Karen V. (continued healing), Drew Hanson (mental health healing); Dorothy, Dale, Lynn Mahoney (continued healing); Ron B. (good results, healing) Loss of Loved One - Adriana S. (passing of Dad), Dorothy (passing of Dad), Yepes family (death of loved one) Spiritual - Anne (peace), Michelle (peace), Jessica (peace), Turner (spiritual peace), Bruce and Melody H. (strength and love), Sarah B (allow Jesus into her heart) Employment - Joane (help with new business), Russell (job interview) All Other Prayer Requests - Landon (safety), Mike (help make good choices), Chris Shannon family (bike accident), Christy (new beginnings), Joe (health concerns, job); Nancy G. and John L. and family (love, health, and happiness), prayers for daughter's marriage (love and forgiveness); prayers for peace, love, and forgiveness in the family; prayers for our church, members, and friend, Alex H.; Julio (strength, faith, happiness, continued healing); Michael and his relationships, Kim and family (stress), Tom and Susan (moving process), Betty Crawford, Christine s brother-in-law Our Sermon Series continues next week with LOVE IS Not Proud or Demanding.

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