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) Support our Lemon-Aiders Do you want to be a Lemon-Aider? MARCH 19TH Proceeds go to: Water 4 Kids Providing deep water wells and providing water filtration devices in East Africa and Central India Contact Miss Jamie if you or your Sunday School child are interested in running the booth or providing baked goods. Wednesday, March 22nd & March 29th 6:30-8:00 PM First Communion Classes for 4th and 5th Grade students are led by Pastor Don and cover the basic meaning and scriptural basis behind the Lord's Supper. Please contact Jamie at or the church office at for more information or to register your child. For more information on these and other Children s Ministry events, please contact Jamie Rosas at or jamievenniro@yahoo.com. Youth Ministry (Jr & Sr High) Get Your Ash In Church - March 1st Ash Wednesday services at 12:30 & 7:00 PM. Join us for homemade soup and fellowship to start the Lenten season off right. Soup supper will be served between 6:00-7:00 PM. Lent Service Projects During the season of Lent, help us continue our tradition to be the church through these weekly service opportunities. Join us for one (or several) of our Lent service projects. You can sign up on your friendship form, in the entry area before or after services, or online at goodsamlv.com. Mar 8 4:30-6:30 PM Mar 15 Operation Gratitude Packing 6:00-7:30 PM (pizza dinner provided) Mar 22 Blood Drive at Good Sam 2:30-6:30 PM Mar 30 Apr 6 (FULL) Apr 12 WELCOME We pray you will experience the presence of Jesus with genuine, heartfelt warmth this day. Saturday, February 25, :00 PM Lenten Devotionals College Planning Workshop Sunday, March 5th - 11:00 AM Join David Thiel, of Thrivent Financial in the Youth Room for a workshop outlining how to find a good-fit college and reduce out-of-pocket costs. The 75-minute workshop is purely informational and no products or services are sold. 2ndSAT: March 11 Lock In Join us for a night of fun, fellowship, faith, and of course, food! Parents - Are you in the loop? If you are not currently receiving weekly youth s or text announcements contact Natalee. This is a great way to stay in communication about upcoming lessons and events! For more information on these and other Youth Ministry events, please contact Natalee Graham at or natalee@goodsamlv.com. Bunko Thursday, March 2nd 6:00-9:00 PM In Classroom #1 All are welcome to join us for a fun filled evening of playing Bunko! The Grand Prize winner of our Spiritual fitness challenge is: Bailey Beasley! The season of Lent is one of thoughtful reflection. Take a moment to pick up a Lenten devotional in the entry area with daily prayers and meditations to follow on this spiritual journey to Easter. Spring Ministry Fair Sunday, March 19, 2017 YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Join us between services to explore and discover the ways YOU can make a difference through our ministries at Good Sam. If you would like to host a table for your ministry, contact Natalee by March 8th at Natalee@goodsamlv.com. Operation Gratitude Together with our school, the collection drive will run through Sunday, March 12th. Please stop by the table in the entry area to pick up a wish list of items being collected for this amazing service project! Now collecting donated items for the Easter Raffle to benefit Water 4 Kids. We are looking for items such as show or movie tickets, restaurant gift cards, coffee mugs, jewelry, electronics, candles, etc. Please new items only. The collection box will be in the church entry way. If you have any questions please contact Jamie Rosas at Don Lorfing, Senior Pastor dlorfing@goodsamlv.com Scott Hove, Executive Pastor shove@goodsamlv.com Church Office Mon - Fri 9 AM - 4 PM 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 - 9:35 AM - Contemporary Sunday - 11:00 AM - Blended Nursery Care (under 3 years old) Located through the stained glass doors. Sunday School (3 years old - 5th grade) Available at 5:00 PM, 9:35 AM 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. Communion (1st and 3rd weekends) All are welcome to receive the sacrament. Adult Bible Study Sunday s at 9:35 AM in Classroom #2 of the Education Building. WEEKLY EVENTS Monday: GA Meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Classroom #1 Tuesday: GA Meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Classroom #1 Boy Scouts 6:00-8:00 PM - Worship Center Tuesday Night Teens 5:30-7:00 PM - Youth Room Wednesday: Weight Watchers 9:00 AM - Youth Room Thursday: Card games 10:00 AM - Youth Room GA Meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Classroom #1 Cub Scouts - Education Building Room #3 and Multi-Purpose Room Bible Study 10:30 AM - Youth Room GA meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Classroom #1 Friday: GA meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Classroom #1 Quilters 9:00-11:00 AM - Youth Room Jujitsu 6:00-8:30 PM - Sanctuary ATTENDANCE February 18-19, PM = 46 SS = 6 8 AM = 46 9:35 AM = 103 SS = AM = 43 SS = 14 Youth = 31 Music/Techs = 13 TOTAL = 334 Order of Service - 5:00 PM Hearing devices are found in the entry area or ask the sound booth technician. Welcome & Opening Prayer Ritual Of Friendship Opening Song: Confession Song: On Eagle s Wings Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) Prayer of the Day: Gracious Lord, thank you for being a God who is constantly in the life changing business. Help my heart and mind be open to the life changing power of your Holy Spirit. Help me continue to grow more and more into the person you want me to be. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. Children s Message 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 DONATE ONLINE. If you prefer writing out checks, they should be made out to Good Samaritan Lutheran Church. Special Music: The Samaritans Men s Quartet Bible Reading: Matthew 17: 1-9 Sermon: Sermon Song: Apostle s Creed Sharing Of The Peace Benediction Song: Prepare To Be Transformed Pr. Don Lorfing In Christ Alone This Is My Father s World 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. The Altar Flowers are donated by: Lyle & Linda Jensen In celebration of Eric Jensen s 7th Birthday Prayer Ministry SHARING GOD S CARE THROUGH FRIENDSHIP AND PRAYER Church/School Related Prayers for the Lenten Service Projects. For God to know our hearts and intent to fulfill each project we endeavor. Employment/Job Related/Business Mike V. - new military post; relocation, Joane - please pray for a good location in the store and for good working conditions for her sushi business, Mike - help with new job, Daniel - help with new job, Michael - find a job General Request(s) Prayer for someone s marriage (God knows who), Steve Junge Pam Junge, Tanner Gush, Lukas Turley, Kathy Beatty - peace and love, Toni & Al Valdez - need God's comfort and love, Healing and forgiveness in our daughter s marriage, Healing and forgiveness in the relationship between our daughter and son, Brian G. - humility, direction, grace, Sara and Trevor & family - peace and family unity, Kelly and Callie & family - relocation to TN, Service men and women, Guidance: Tim V., Geraldine, Dennell, Elizabeth and John - strengthen marriage, Sidney - difficult situation, Toni W. - prayers of deliverance from massive debt, healing of rotator cuff, back, leg pain Grief - Loss of Loved One(s) Family of Joseph Palmentier, Marcel and Regina Vermeulen at the death of Marcel s mother, Lenie Vermeulen, Teresa and Jason Handleman and family at the death of her mother, Marjorie Waltermeyer, Mike Van Dyke - death of grandfather, Family of Carl; especially his wife, Rosemary, Parents & Family at the death of Brady (2) as his battle with Luekemia has come to an end Health - cancer Mark Howell - brain cancer; and for his wife, Jeanette, Maureen Colonna - survive cancer, please, Joe Doan - pancreatic cancer Susan - breast cancer, Joseph P. - cancer, Nina Leon - diagnosed with Stage 1 cancer - pray for successful surgery, Johan Coumou - cancer, Pam Golovkin - cancer and stroke recovery, Ninha - cancer and heart, Jil Gertz s father - cancer has spread to bones Health - general Sanford Swenson - healing from surgery, Jane Forbes - procedure on Monday, Feb. 27, Ruth - under hospice care, Nancy G. - health, hope and happiness, Ellen Fox s parents - both in rehab, Grandchild of a friend - in critical care (Fox family), Bette McBride - bleeding macula; possible blindness, Jolynn Vasquez s sister, Anne - recovering from a heart attack, Linda J. - anxiety, stress, health, Sarah D. P. - stress, health, grace, patience, humility, Robert - lower back pain, Kim Rasmussen - surgery, pain, stress, Jan - healing of pain and back, Joe - health concerns, Robert - heart condition, Sally - recovery from heart surgery; and her daughter, Cassie, Micah - stress, focus, Cynthia - comfort and peace, Kent Knothe - heart surgery (father of Dana Davis), Dan G., Carol T., Maureen V., Susan Rickman - recovery from back surgery, Teah - swollen glands; lungs, Dorothy - health (Happy 93rd Birthday!), Liz Kemp - prayers for healing after hip surgery and broken shoulder, Lally Stapleford - recovering from triple bypass surgery, Bonnie Jordan - recovering from surgery, Jerry Connor - recovering from hip replacement surgery, Marlys Thornton - recovering from hip surgery; in rehab, Gail Roche - recovering from back surgery; in rehab, Stephen Dodson - healing from surgery, Dennis Connor - continued healing from hip surgery, Carol Connor - pray for colostomy reversal, Doug Seip, Jo Etta W., Barbara C., Benny W. Spiritual/Emotional/Peace John L. - belief in the Lord and hope, Casale family - believe in God, Russell - peace and faith, Turner and Mike - faith and hope, Toni s son - a renewed walk with the Lord and delivery from alcoholism, etc., Toni & Al Valdez - Need God's comfort and love Thanks/Praise From Norma MacAdam: Thanks to all those who prayed for me to pass the driving test. I passed! Hurray!

3 Children s Ministry (Elementary Age) Support our Lemon-Aiders Do you want to be a Lemon-Aider? MARCH 19TH Proceeds go to: Water 4 Kids Providing deep water wells and providing water filtration devices in East Africa and Central India Contact Miss Jamie if you or your Sunday School child are interested in running the booth or providing baked goods. Wednesday, March 22nd & March 29th 6:30-8:00 PM First Communion Classes for 4th and 5th Grade students are led by Pastor Don and cover the basic meaning and scriptural basis behind the Lord's Supper. Please contact Jamie at or the church office at for more information or to register your child. For more information on these and other Children s Ministry events, please contact Jamie Rosas at or jamievenniro@yahoo.com. Youth Ministry (Jr & Sr High) Get Your Ash In Church - March 1st Ash Wednesday services at 12:30 & 7:00 PM. Join us for homemade soup and fellowship to start the Lenten season off right. Soup supper will be served between 6:00-7:00 PM. Lent Service Projects During the season of Lent, help us continue our tradition to be the church through these weekly service opportunities. Join us for one (or several) of our Lent service projects. You can sign up on your friendship form, in the entry area before or after services, or online at goodsamlv.com. Mar 8 4:30-6:30 PM Mar 15 Operation Gratitude Packing 6:00-7:30 PM (pizza dinner provided) Mar 22 Blood Drive at Good Sam 2:30-6:30 PM Mar 30 Apr 6 (FULL) Apr 12 WELCOME We pray you will experience the presence of Jesus with genuine, heartfelt warmth this day. February 26, :00 AM Lenten Devotionals College Planning Workshop Sunday, March 5th - 11:00 AM Join David Thiel, of Thrivent Financial in the Youth Room for a workshop outlining how to find a good-fit college and reduce out-of-pocket costs. The 75-minute workshop is purely informational and no products or services are sold. 2ndSAT: March 11 Lock In Join us for a night of fun, fellowship, faith, and of course, food! Parents - Are you in the loop? If you are not currently receiving weekly youth s or text announcements contact Natalee. This is a great way to stay in communication about upcoming lessons and events! For more information on these and other Youth Ministry events, please contact Natalee Graham at or natalee@goodsamlv.com. Bunko Thursday, March 2nd 6:00-9:00 PM In Classroom #1 All are welcome to join us for a fun filled evening of playing Bunko! The Grand Prize winner of our Spiritual fitness challenge is: Bailey Beasley! The season of Lent is one of thoughtful reflection. Take a moment to pick up a Lenten devotional in the entry area with daily prayers and meditations to follow on this spiritual journey to Easter. Spring Ministry Fair Sunday, March 19, 2017 YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Join us between services to explore and discover the ways YOU can make a difference through our ministries at Good Sam. If you would like to host a table for your ministry, contact Natalee by March 8th at Natalee@goodsamlv.com. Operation Gratitude Together with our school the collection drive will run through Sunday, March 12th. Please stop by the table in the entry area to pick up a wish list of items being collected for this amazing service project! Now collecting donated items for the Easter Raffle to benefit Water 4 Kids. We are looking for items such as show or movie tickets, restaurant gift cards, coffee mugs, jewelry, electronics, candles, etc. Please new items only. The collection box will be in the church entry way. If you have any questions please contact Jamie Rosas at Don Lorfing, Senior Pastor dlorfing@goodsamlv.com Scott Hove, Executive Pastor shove@goodsamlv.com Church Office Mon - Fri 9 AM - 4 PM 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 - 9:35 AM - Contemporary Sunday - 11:00 AM - Blended Nursery Care (under 3 years old) Located through the stained glass doors. Sunday School (3 years old - 5th grade) Available at 5:00 PM, 9:35 AM 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. Communion (1st and 3rd weekends) All are welcome to receive the sacrament. Adult Bible Study Sunday s at 9:35 AM in Classroom #2 of the Education Building. WEEKLY EVENTS Monday: GA Meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Classroom #1 Tuesday: GA Meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Classroom #1 Boy Scouts 6:00-8:00 PM - Worship Center Tuesday Night Teens 5:30-7:00 PM - Youth Room Wednesday: Weight Watchers 9:00 AM - Youth Room Thursday: Card games 10:00 AM - Youth Room GA Meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Classroom #1 Cub Scouts - Education Building Room #3 and Multi-Purpose Room Bible Study 10:30 AM - Youth Room GA meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Classroom #1 Friday: GA meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Classroom #1 Quilters 9:00-11:00 AM - Youth Room Jujitsu 6:00-8:30 PM - Sanctuary ATTENDANCE February 18-19, PM = 46 SS = 6 8 AM = 46 9:35 AM = 103 SS = AM = 43 SS = 14 Youth = 31 Music/Techs = 13 TOTAL = 334 Order of Service - 8:00 AM Hearing devices are found in the entry area or ask the sound booth technician. Welcome & Opening Prayer Ritual Of Friendship Opening Song: Confession Kyrie: On Eagle s Wings Hymn Of Praise Prayer of the Day: Gracious Lord, thank you for being a God who is constantly in the life changing business. Help my heart and mind be open to the life changing power of your Holy Spirit. Help me continue to grow more and more into the person you want me to be. In 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 DONATE ONLINE. If you prefer writing out checks, they should be made out to Good Samaritan Lutheran Church. Special Music: The Samaritans Men s Quartet Bible Reading: Matthew 17: 1-9 Sermon: Sermon Song: Apostle s Creed Sharing Of The Peace Benediction Song: Prepare To Be Transformed Pr. Don Lorfing In Christ Alone This Is My Father s World 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. The Altar Flowers are donated by: Lyle & Linda Jensen In celebration of Eric Jensen s 7th Birthday Prayer Ministry SHARING GOD S CARE THROUGH FRIENDSHIP AND PRAYER Church/School Related Prayers for the Lenten Service Projects. For God to know our hearts and intent to fulfill each project we endeavor. Employment/Job Related/Business Mike V. - new military post; relocation, Joane - please pray for a good location in the store and for good working conditions for her sushi business, Mike - help with new job, Daniel - help with new job, Michael - find a job General Request(s) Prayer for someone s marriage (God knows who), Steve Junge Pam Junge, Tanner Gush, Lukas Turley, Kathy Beatty - peace and love, Toni & Al Valdez - need God's comfort and love, Healing and forgiveness in our daughter s marriage, Healing and forgiveness in the relationship between our daughter and son, Brian G. - humility, direction, grace, Sara and Trevor & family - peace and family unity, Kelly and Callie & family - relocation to TN, Service men and women, Guidance: Tim V., Geraldine, Dennell, Elizabeth and John - strengthen marriage, Sidney - difficult situation, Toni W. - prayers of deliverance from massive debt, healing of rotator cuff, back, leg pain Grief - Loss of Loved One(s) Family of Joseph Palmentier, Marcel and Regina Vermeulen at the death of Marcel s mother, Lenie Vermeulen, Teresa and Jason Handleman and family at the death of her mother, Marjorie Waltermeyer, Mike Van Dyke - death of grandfather, Family of Carl; especially his wife, Rosemary, Parents & Family at the death of Brady (2) as his battle with Luekemia has come to an end Health - cancer Mark Howell - brain cancer; and for his wife, Jeanette, Maureen Colonna - survive cancer, please, Joe Doan - pancreatic cancer Susan - breast cancer, Joseph P. - cancer, Nina Leon - diagnosed with Stage 1 cancer - pray for successful surgery, Johan Coumou - cancer, Pam Golovkin - cancer and stroke recovery, Ninha - cancer and heart, Jil Gertz s father - cancer has spread to bones Health - general Sanford Swenson - healing from surgery, Jane Forbes - procedure on Monday, Feb. 27, Ruth - under hospice care, Nancy G. - health, hope and happiness, Ellen Fox s parents - both in rehab, Grandchild of a friend - in critical care (Fox family), Bette McBride - bleeding macula; possible blindness, Jolynn Vasquez s sister, Anne - recovering from a heart attack, Linda J. - anxiety, stress, health, Sarah D. P. - stress, health, grace, patience, humility, Robert - lower back pain, Kim Rasmussen - surgery, pain, stress, Jan - healing of pain and back, Joe - health concerns, Robert - heart condition, Sally - recovery from heart surgery; and her daughter, Cassie, Micah - stress, focus, Cynthia - comfort and peace, Kent Knothe - heart surgery (father of Dana Davis), Dan G., Carol T., Maureen V., Susan Rickman - recovery from back surgery, Teah - swollen glands; lungs, Dorothy - health (Happy 93rd Birthday!), Liz Kemp - prayers for healing after hip surgery and broken shoulder, Lally Stapleford - recovering from triple bypass surgery, Bonnie Jordan - recovering from surgery, Jerry Connor - recovering from hip replacement surgery, Marlys Thornton - recovering from hip surgery; in rehab, Gail Roche - recovering from back surgery; in rehab, Stephen Dodson - healing from surgery, Dennis Connor - continued healing from hip surgery, Carol Connor - pray for colostomy reversal, Doug Seip, Jo Etta W., Barbara C., Benny W. Spiritual/Emotional/Peace John L. - belief in the Lord and hope, Casale family - believe in God, Russell - peace and faith, Turner and Mike - faith and hope, Toni s son - a renewed walk with the Lord and delivery from alcoholism, etc., Toni & Al Valdez - Need God's comfort and love Thanks/Praise From Norma MacAdam: Thanks to all those who prayed for me to pass the driving test. I passed! Hurray!

5 Children s Ministry (Elementary Age) Support our Lemon-Aiders Do you want to be a Lemon-Aider? MARCH 19TH Proceeds go to: Water 4 Kids Providing deep water wells and providing water filtration devices in East Africa and Central India Contact Miss Jamie if you or your Sunday School child are interested in running the booth or providing baked goods. Wednesday, March 22nd & March 29th 6:30-8:00 PM First Communion Classes for 4th and 5th Grade students are led by Pastor Don and cover the basic meaning and scriptural basis behind the Lord's Supper. Please contact Jamie at or the church office at for more information or to register your child. For more information on these and other Children s Ministry events, please contact Jamie Rosas at or jamievenniro@yahoo.com. Youth Ministry (Jr & Sr High) Get Your Ash In Church - March 1st Ash Wednesday services at 12:30 & 7:00 PM. Join us for homemade soup and fellowship to start the Lenten season off right. Soup supper will be served between 6:00-7:00 PM. Lent Service Projects During the season of Lent, help us continue our tradition to be the church through these weekly service opportunities. Join us for one (or several) of our Lent service projects. You can sign up on your friendship form, in the entry area before or after services, or online at goodsamlv.com. Mar 8 4:30-6:30 PM Mar 15 Operation Gratitude Packing 6:00-7:30 PM (pizza dinner provided) Mar 22 Blood Drive at Good Sam 2:30-6:30 PM Mar 30 Apr 6 (FULL) Apr 12 WELCOME We pray you will experience the presence of Jesus with genuine, heartfelt warmth this day. February 26, :35 AM Lenten Devotionals College Planning Workshop Sunday, March 5th - 11:00 AM Join David Thiel, of Thrivent Financial in the Youth Room for a workshop outlining how to find a good-fit college and reduce out-of-pocket costs. The 75-minute workshop is purely informational and no products or services are sold. 2ndSAT: March 11 Lock In Join us for a night of fun, fellowship, faith, and of course, food! Parents - Are you in the loop? If you are not currently receiving weekly youth s or text announcements contact Natalee. This is a great way to stay in communication about upcoming lessons and events! For more information on these and other Youth Ministry events, please contact Natalee Graham at or natalee@goodsamlv.com. Bunko Thursday, March 2nd 6:00-9:00 PM In Classroom #1 All are welcome to join us for a fun filled evening of playing Bunko! The Grand Prize winner of our Spiritual fitness challenge is: Bailey Beasley! The season of Lent is one of thoughtful reflection. Take a moment to pick up a Lenten devotional in the entry area with daily prayers and meditations to follow on this spiritual journey to Easter. Spring Ministry Fair Sunday, March 19, 2017 YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Join us between services to explore and discover the ways YOU can make a difference through our ministries at Good Sam. If you would like to host a table for your ministry, contact Natalee by March 8th at Natalee@goodsamlv.com. Operation Gratitude Together with our school the collection drive will run through Sunday, March 12th. Please stop by the table in the entry area to pick up a wish list of items being collected for this amazing service project! Now collecting donated items for the Easter Raffle to benefit Water 4 Kids. We are looking for items such as show or movie tickets, restaurant gift cards, coffee mugs, jewelry, electronics, candles, etc. Please new items only. The collection box will be in the church entry way. If you have any questions please contact Jamie Rosas at Don Lorfing, Senior Pastor dlorfing@goodsamlv.com Scott Hove, Executive Pastor shove@goodsamlv.com Church Office Mon - Fri 9 AM - 4 PM 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 - 9:35 AM - Contemporary Sunday - 11:00 AM - Blended Nursery Care (under 3 years old) Located through the stained glass doors. Sunday School (3 years old - 5th grade) Available at 5:00 PM, 9:35 AM 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. Communion (1st and 3rd weekends) All are welcome to receive the sacrament. Adult Bible Study Sunday s at 9:35 AM in Classroom #2 of the Education Building. WEEKLY EVENTS Monday: GA Meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Classroom #1 Tuesday: GA Meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Classroom #1 Boy Scouts 6:00-8:00 PM - Worship Center Tuesday Night Teens 5:30-7:00 PM - Youth Room Wednesday: Weight Watchers 9:00 AM - Youth Room Thursday: Card games 10:00 AM - Youth Room GA Meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Classroom #1 Cub Scouts - Education Building Room #3 and Multi-Purpose Room Bible Study 10:30 AM - Youth Room GA meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Classroom #1 Friday: GA meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Classroom #1 Quilters 9:00-11:00 AM - Youth Room Jujitsu 6:00-8:30 PM - Sanctuary ATTENDANCE February 18-19, PM = 46 SS = 6 8 AM = 46 9:35 AM = 103 SS = AM = 43 SS = 14 Youth = 31 Music/Techs = 13 TOTAL = 334 Order of Service - 9:35 AM Hearing devices are found in the entry area or ask the sound booth technician. Opening Song: Welcome & Opening Prayer Ritual Of Friendship Songs: Children s Message Love Come Down Shine Jesus Shine Better Is One Day Special Music King s Kids and GSCA Specialty Choir 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 DONATE ONLINE. If you prefer writing out checks, they should be made out to Good Samaritan Lutheran Church. Special Music: The Samaritans Men s Quartet Bible Reading: Matthew 17: 1-9 Sermon: Sermon Song: Benediction Prepare To Be Transformed Pr. Don Lorfing In Christ Alone 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. The Altar Flowers are donated by: Lyle & Linda Jensen In celebration of Eric Jensen s 7th Birthday Prayer Ministry SHARING GOD S CARE THROUGH FRIENDSHIP AND PRAYER Church/School Related Prayers for the Lenten Service Projects. For God to know our hearts and intent to fulfill each project we endeavor. Employment/Job Related/Business Mike V. - new military post; relocation, Joane - please pray for a good location in the store and for good working conditions for her sushi business, Mike - help with new job, Daniel - help with new job, Michael - find a job General Request(s) Prayer for someone s marriage (God knows who), Steve Junge Pam Junge, Tanner Gush, Lukas Turley, Kathy Beatty - peace and love, Toni & Al Valdez - need God's comfort and love, Healing and forgiveness in our daughter s marriage, Healing and forgiveness in the relationship between our daughter and son, Brian G. - humility, direction, grace, Sara and Trevor & family - peace and family unity, Kelly and Callie & family - relocation to TN, Service men and women, Guidance: Tim V., Geraldine, Dennell, Elizabeth and John - strengthen marriage, Sidney - difficult situation, Toni W. - prayers of deliverance from massive debt, healing of rotator cuff, back, leg pain Grief - Loss of Loved One(s) Family of Joseph Palmentier, Marcel and Regina Vermeulen at the death of Marcel s mother, Lenie Vermeulen, Teresa and Jason Handleman and family at the death of her mother, Marjorie Waltermeyer, Mike Van Dyke - death of grandfather, Family of Carl; especially his wife, Rosemary, Parents & Family at the death of Brady (2) as his battle with Luekemia has come to an end Health - cancer Mark Howell - brain cancer; and for his wife, Jeanette, Maureen Colonna - survive cancer, please, Joe Doan - pancreatic cancer Susan - breast cancer, Joseph P. - cancer, Nina Leon - diagnosed with Stage 1 cancer - pray for successful surgery, Johan Coumou - cancer, Pam Golovkin - cancer and stroke recovery, Ninha - cancer and heart, Jil Gertz s father - cancer has spread to bones Health - general Sanford Swenson - healing from surgery, Jane Forbes - procedure on Monday, Feb. 27, Ruth - under hospice care, Nancy G. - health, hope and happiness, Ellen Fox s parents - both in rehab, Grandchild of a friend - in critical care (Fox family), Bette McBride - bleeding macula; possible blindness, Jolynn Vasquez s sister, Anne - recovering from a heart attack, Linda J. - anxiety, stress, health, Sarah D. P. - stress, health, grace, patience, humility, Robert - lower back pain, Kim Rasmussen - surgery, pain, stress, Jan - healing of pain and back, Joe - health concerns, Robert - heart condition, Sally - recovery from heart surgery; and her daughter, Cassie, Micah - stress, focus, Cynthia - comfort and peace, Kent Knothe - heart surgery (father of Dana Davis), Dan G., Carol T., Maureen V., Susan Rickman - recovery from back surgery, Teah - swollen glands; lungs, Dorothy - health (Happy 93rd Birthday!), Liz Kemp - prayers for healing after hip surgery and broken shoulder, Lally Stapleford - recovering from triple bypass surgery, Bonnie Jordan - recovering from surgery, Jerry Connor - recovering from hip replacement surgery, Marlys Thornton - recovering from hip surgery; in rehab, Gail Roche - recovering from back surgery; in rehab, Stephen Dodson - healing from surgery, Dennis Connor - continued healing from hip surgery, Carol Connor - pray for colostomy reversal, Doug Seip, Jo Etta W., Barbara C., Benny W. Spiritual/Emotional/Peace John L. - belief in the Lord and hope, Casale family - believe in God, Russell - peace and faith, Turner and Mike - faith and hope, Toni s son - a renewed walk with the Lord and delivery from alcoholism, etc., Toni & Al Valdez - Need God's comfort and love Thanks/Praise From Norma MacAdam: Thanks to all those who prayed for me to pass the driving test. I passed! Hurray!

7 Children s Ministry (Elementary Age) Support our Lemon-Aiders Do you want to be a Lemon-Aider? MARCH 19TH Proceeds go to: Water 4 Kids Providing deep water wells and providing water filtration devices in East Africa and Central India Contact Miss Jamie if you or your Sunday School child are interested in running the booth or providing baked goods. Wednesday, March 22nd & March 29th 6:30-8:00 PM First Communion Classes for 4th and 5th Grade students are led by Pastor Don and cover the basic meaning and scriptural basis behind the Lord's Supper. Please contact Jamie at or the church office at for more information or to register your child. For more information on these and other Children s Ministry events, please contact Jamie Rosas at or jamievenniro@yahoo.com. Youth Ministry (Jr & Sr High) Get Your Ash In Church - March 1st Ash Wednesday services at 12:30 & 7:00 PM. Join us for homemade soup and fellowship to start the Lenten season off right. Soup supper will be served between 6:00-7:00 PM. Lent Service Projects During the season of Lent, help us continue our tradition to be the church through these weekly service opportunities. Join us for one (or several) of our Lent service projects. You can sign up on your friendship form, in the entry area before or after services, or online at goodsamlv.com. Mar 8 4:30-6:30 PM Mar 15 Operation Gratitude Packing 6:00-7:30 PM (pizza dinner provided) Mar 22 Blood Drive at Good Sam 2:30-6:30 PM Mar 30 Apr 6 (FULL) Apr 12 WELCOME We pray you will experience the presence of Jesus with genuine, heartfelt warmth this day. February 26, :00 AM Lenten Devotionals College Planning Workshop Sunday, March 5th - 11:00 AM Join David Thiel, of Thrivent Financial in the Youth Room for a workshop outlining how to find a good-fit college and reduce out-of-pocket costs. The 75-minute workshop is purely informational and no products or services are sold. 2ndSAT: March 11 Lock In Join us for a night of fun, fellowship, faith, and of course, food! Parents - Are you in the loop? If you are not currently receiving weekly youth s or text announcements contact Natalee. This is a great way to stay in communication about upcoming lessons and events! For more information on these and other Youth Ministry events, please contact Natalee Graham at or natalee@goodsamlv.com. Bunko Thursday, March 2nd 6:00-9:00 PM In Classroom #1 All are welcome to join us for a fun filled evening of playing Bunko! The Grand Prize winner of our Spiritual fitness challenge is: Bailey Beasley! The season of Lent is one of thoughtful reflection. Take a moment to pick up a Lenten devotional in the entry area with daily prayers and meditations to follow on this spiritual journey to Easter. Spring Ministry Fair Sunday, March 19, 2017 YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Join us between services to explore and discover the ways YOU can make a difference through our ministries at Good Sam. If you would like to host a table for your ministry, contact Natalee by March 8th at Natalee@goodsamlv.com. Operation Gratitude Together with our school the collection drive will run through Sunday, March 12th. Please stop by the table in the entry area to pick up a wish list of items being collected for this amazing service project! Now collecting donated items for the Easter Raffle to benefit Water 4 Kids. We are looking for items such as show or movie tickets, restaurant gift cards, coffee mugs, jewelry, electronics, candles, etc. Please new items only. The collection box will be in the church entry way. If you have any questions please contact Jamie Rosas at Don Lorfing, Senior Pastor dlorfing@goodsamlv.com Scott Hove, Executive Pastor shove@goodsamlv.com Church Office Mon - Fri 9 AM - 4 PM 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 - 9:35 AM - Contemporary Sunday - 11:00 AM - Blended Nursery Care (under 3 years old) Located through the stained glass doors. Sunday School (3 years old - 5th grade) Available at 5:00 PM, 9:35 AM 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. Communion (1st and 3rd weekends) All are welcome to receive the sacrament. Adult Bible Study Sunday s at 9:35 AM in Classroom #2 of the Education Building. WEEKLY EVENTS Monday: GA Meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Classroom #1 Tuesday: GA Meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Classroom #1 Boy Scouts 6:00-8:00 PM - Worship Center Tuesday Night Teens 5:30-7:00 PM - Youth Room Wednesday: Weight Watchers 9:00 AM - Youth Room Thursday: Card games 10:00 AM - Youth Room GA Meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Classroom #1 Cub Scouts - Education Building Room #3 and Multi-Purpose Room Bible Study 10:30 AM - Youth Room GA meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Classroom #1 Friday: GA meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Classroom #1 Quilters 9:00-11:00 AM - Youth Room Jujitsu 6:00-8:30 PM - Sanctuary ATTENDANCE February 18-19, PM = 46 SS = 6 8 AM = 46 9:35 AM = 103 SS = AM = 43 SS = 14 Youth = 31 Music/Techs = 13 TOTAL = 334 Order of Service - 11:00 AM Hearing devices are found in the entry area or ask the sound booth technician. Opening Song: Welcome & Opening Prayer Ritual Of Friendship Song: Children s Message On Eagle s Wings How Majestic Is Your Name Better Is One Day Special Music King s Kids and GSCA Specialty Choir 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 DONATE ONLINE. If you prefer writing out checks, they should be made out to Good Samaritan Lutheran Church. Scripture Song: Thy Word Bible Reading: Matthew 17: 1-9 Sermon: Sermon Song: Benediction Prepare To Be Transformed Pr. Don Lorfing In Christ Alone 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. The Altar Flowers are donated by: Lyle & Linda Jensen In celebration of Eric Jensen s 7th Birthday Prayer Ministry SHARING GOD S CARE THROUGH FRIENDSHIP AND PRAYER Church/School Related Prayers for the Lenten Service Projects. For God to know our hearts and intent to fulfill each project we endeavor. Employment/Job Related/Business Mike V. - new military post; relocation, Joane - please pray for a good location in the store and for good working conditions for her sushi business, Mike - help with new job, Daniel - help with new job, Michael - find a job General Request(s) Prayer for someone s marriage (God knows who), Steve Junge Pam Junge, Tanner Gush, Lukas Turley, Kathy Beatty - peace and love, Toni & Al Valdez - need God's comfort and love, Healing and forgiveness in our daughter s marriage, Healing and forgiveness in the relationship between our daughter and son, Brian G. - humility, direction, grace, Sara and Trevor & family - peace and family unity, Kelly and Callie & family - relocation to TN, Service men and women, Guidance: Tim V., Geraldine, Dennell, Elizabeth and John - strengthen marriage, Sidney - difficult situation, Toni W. - prayers of deliverance from massive debt, healing of rotator cuff, back, leg pain Grief - Loss of Loved One(s) Family of Joseph Palmentier, Marcel and Regina Vermeulen at the death of Marcel s mother, Lenie Vermeulen, Teresa and Jason Handleman and family at the death of her mother, Marjorie Waltermeyer, Mike Van Dyke - death of grandfather, Family of Carl; especially his wife, Rosemary, Parents & Family at the death of Brady (2) as his battle with Luekemia has come to an end Health - cancer Mark Howell - brain cancer; and for his wife, Jeanette, Maureen Colonna - survive cancer, please, Joe Doan - pancreatic cancer Susan - breast cancer, Joseph P. - cancer, Nina Leon - diagnosed with Stage 1 cancer - pray for successful surgery, Johan Coumou - cancer, Pam Golovkin - cancer and stroke recovery, Ninha - cancer and heart, Jil Gertz s father - cancer has spread to bones Health - general Sanford Swenson - healing from surgery, Jane Forbes - procedure on Monday, Feb. 27, Ruth - under hospice care, Nancy G. - health, hope and happiness, Ellen Fox s parents - both in rehab, Grandchild of a friend - in critical care (Fox family), Bette McBride - bleeding macula; possible blindness, Jolynn Vasquez s sister, Anne - recovering from a heart attack, Linda J. - anxiety, stress, health, Sarah D. P. - stress, health, grace, patience, humility, Robert - lower back pain, Kim Rasmussen - surgery, pain, stress, Jan - healing of pain and back, Joe - health concerns, Robert - heart condition, Sally - recovery from heart surgery; and her daughter, Cassie, Micah - stress, focus, Cynthia - comfort and peace, Kent Knothe - heart surgery (father of Dana Davis), Dan G., Carol T., Maureen V., Susan Rickman - recovery from back surgery, Teah - swollen glands; lungs, Dorothy - health (Happy 93rd Birthday!), Liz Kemp - prayers for healing after hip surgery and broken shoulder, Lally Stapleford - recovering from triple bypass surgery, Bonnie Jordan - recovering from surgery, Jerry Connor - recovering from hip replacement surgery, Marlys Thornton - recovering from hip surgery; in rehab, Gail Roche - recovering from back surgery; in rehab, Stephen Dodson - healing from surgery, Dennis Connor - continued healing from hip surgery, Carol Connor - pray for colostomy reversal, Doug Seip, Jo Etta W., Barbara C., Benny W. Spiritual/Emotional/Peace John L. - belief in the Lord and hope, Casale family - believe in God, Russell - peace and faith, Turner and Mike - faith and hope, Toni s son - a renewed walk with the Lord and delivery from alcoholism, etc., Toni & Al Valdez - Need God's comfort and love Thanks/Praise From Norma MacAdam: Thanks to all those who prayed for me to pass the driving test. I passed! Hurray!

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