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1 Pastor s Message When a person or organization has mission clarity and performs the mission with intense focus and unrelenting consistency the mission will be accomplished. news Good Shepherd is a healthy and effective congregation with a positive reputation earned over decades of faithful ministry. I am and always have been proud to be pastor of this congregation. One of the things that enticed me to serve this congregation was a very solid mission statement that had been produced several years prior to my coming here. This Month // The fact is that most congregations develop a mission statement, set it aside and do what they have always done, and never develop a new mission statement again. But you have done something extraordinary. You have engaged a process of discerning the leading of the Holy Spirit and from that process has come a new mission statement for a new era of ministry here at Good Shepherd: Bringing God s hope, help, and healing to our changing world. This is the reason for our existence as a congregation because this is what we do and will do. And we will do it with intense focus and unrelenting consistency and through us God will do more than we could have ever imagined. I will be doing a sermon series this month on the mission statement but I want you all to realize this: God has already given us the victory. Your openness to the leading of the Holy Spirit and your willingness to do and give more to God s mission is the assurance that the mission will be accomplished! In Christ, Pastor Todd Sunday Services at 7:45 AM (30 Minute Service), 8:30AM (Classic), and 11:00AM (Contemporary). Fellowship at 9:30AM. Educational Hour from 10:00AM-10:45AM: Adults (Fireside Room), IKON YOUTH (Ikon Room 6th-12th grade), Kids (GS Kids Room age 2 years - 5th grade). Library open on Sundays 9:30-11:00AM. Prayer Room open 7:15AM-12:00PM.

2 From The Council // Vacation season is waning and it is now time to become engaged in what is shaping up to be an exciting season at Good Shepherd. This past Saturday was Wet and Wild followed by GSLife picture party and Get Plugged In ministry fair on Sunday. The perfect start for our church year. Many functions, events and opportunities are planned in the very near future. Please consult our website frequently for a complete list, updates and details. Become involved. Your leadership team has begun a new phase in the Visioning process. This ongoing project began in February. It is our intention that this vision frame will be the primary tool guiding our church members and ministries for the next five to seven years. The shared vision statement will go to Council for adoption in September, followed by a member vote to affirm our congregation s mission statement at the annual meeting in November, pursuant to the Good Shepherd Constitution. A brief review of the steps accomplished: 1. Listening phase - surveys, personal interviews, community panel discussion 2. Vision Frame - constructed to document our mission, values, strategy, and measures. 3. Vision - long range vision established 4. Goals established short term (1 year) and medium-term goals (3 year) to facilitate progress toward fulfilling our purpose map. On Sunday, August 27, 31 motivated staff, leadership and members attended our Strategic Planning kick-off seminar prepared and presented by Elizabeth Shults and Tammy Wilcox. Four milestone planning teams were confirmed: 1. Strategic planning. 2. Youth and family. 3. Life phase and small groups. 4. Mission mentality. Guidelines were presented to assist the development and definition of specific strategies, goals, objectives, actions and accountability standards consistent and in alignment with the vision frame that has been developed. Once again, we ask for your assistance. Please join us as we pray that God would provide each team member with the discernment to develop plans relevant to our congregation and community that will ultimately glorify Him. If you have an area of concern or recommendation you feel a planning team should address, please contact me and I will direct you to the appropriate team. Your input is being utilized and is welcome. In Christ, Doug Stewart stewartd@winfirst.com Stay Connected! // Stay connected to your church by following us on Facebook. Search Good Shepherd Sacramento in the search bar and Like our page! Enjoy easy access to our calendar, sermons, and more by downloading our free mobile app! Search Good Shepherd Sacramento in the App Store or Google Play Store.

3 Looking Ahead // September May /2/17 Men s 7:30AM in the Fireside Room 9/3/17 Resume 9:30AM in the courtyard 9/3/17 Pastor Todd s Adult Bible Study 10:00AM in the Fireside Room 9/6/17 Adult Choir 6:45PM in the sanctuary 9/12/17 L.I.F.T. 10:30AM in the Arden Meeting Center 9/12/17 Taco Tuesday: Kids 5:30PM, 5:30PM-6:30PM, Big Picture Bible 6:30PM 9/14/17 Pastor Todd s Thursday Bible Study 10:00AM in the Fireside Room 9/18/17 Taco Tuesday: Kids 5:30PM, 5:30PM-6:30PM, Big Picture Bible 6:30PM 10/6/17 & 10/7/17 Fall Rummage Sale from 9:00AM-3:00PM. Items can be dropped off to the Fellowship Hall beginning 8:00AM. 10/10/2017 Living and Learning With Purpose Event with Pastor Joe Johnson from 10:00AM-3:00PM. Sign up on Sunday morning or at gschurch.us. 10/14/2017 Taste Of Luther Reformation Event featuring special guest Professor Hans Wiersma. Good Shepherd Church * * 1615 Morse Ave, Sacramento, CA *

4 Get Plugged In // sign gschurch.us BIG PICTURE 5 Tuesdays beginning 9/12 Kid s 5:30-6:00 Taco 5:30-6:30 Bible Study 6:30-7:30 Bible Study 6:30-7:00 Saturday, October 14 Professor Hans Wiersma Presents: Luther s Reformation and the Future of the American Church Thursday, October 19 taste of Luther (wine): Pastor Todd presents Martin Luther s Three Treatises Thursday, November 2 taste of Luther (Beer): Pastor Todd presents Martin Luther s Three Treatises Thursday, November 16 taste of Luther (coffee): Pastor Todd presents Martin Luther s Three Treatises Pray For Our Men and Women in the Military// Ryan Baker * Heather Campbell * Christopher Day * Blake Fair *Joseph Fullerton * Michael Harrison * Gregory Houghtby * Zachary Jensen * Cody Johnstone * Alex Kraal * Christian Lucero * Cosme Munzo * Michael Nolan * Liam O'Brien * Matthew Sirko * Eamon Turnbull * Nathan Wallace * Noah Wallace *

5 GS LIFE // GSLife allows our Good Shepherd family to securely communicate with one another. It brings together a church directory, calendar, group information, service opportunities, event signups and more. August 2017 WHY USE GSLIFE Access our church directory Connect with groups Find ways to serve Manage your giving Update your personal information Direct your church communication Sign up for events and classes HOW TO ACCESS GSLIFE Three different ways! App: GSLife icon in the Good Shepherd Sacramento app Website: GSLife link at gschurch.us from the MORE tab Internet: GSLife URL at SIGN UP for a username on the login page. You will receive an response to set your password WHAT TO DO NEXT Review your personal profile Update information for you and your family Adjust your communication settings Assess your privacy settings Manage your service schedule Explore groups Set up a recurring gift Find tips in HELP and on the HOME page FAQ Is my information secure? The information contained in GSLife will not show up in any search engine and can only be viewed by members with a login and password. Who can use GSLife? Church members are the only people who can view the online directory. Attenders may be granted GSLife logins, but with absolutely no access to people information. What can others see about me? Church members can see your name, contact phone, address and gender until you update your personal privacy settings. Your picture will also be visible if one is uploaded. You will only be identified with a group or class you participate in if you are the leader of that group. Why should I add personal information? There is a difference between what you put in GSLife and what you choose to share. What you put into GSLife is important for our church records, but you may choose to display as much or little of your personal information to other members in GSLife as you prefer. Is information about children protected? Children under the age of 14 are only visible in GSLife to their parents and appropriate church leaders and staff. Who can see my giving? Only you and appropriate church leaders and staff can view your personal and family giving records, or download your giving statement. What if I don t have internet access? Inside News is available weekly inside your worship program. Our monthly publication, Good Shepherd News, is available in the Welcome Center. Contact the church office to receive a printed member directory. Who do I contact with questions? Call the church office at or info@gschurch.us with any questions. Good Shepherd Church * * 1615 Morse Ave, Sacramento, CA *

6 Good Shepherd Preschool // Hello Friends of the Preschool, Our official first day of school is September 1, We are excited to start this new school year. We begin each year with the theme All about You. We learn about the children and their families and make projects that support the uniqueness and specialness that each child is given by God. If you re looking for a way to help your preschool ministry: Your preschool recycles aluminum, glass and plastic CA CRV (California Cash Redemption Value) items. Recycle Sunday coincides with Preschool Sunday and is every third Sunday. The month of August raised about $ This money is used to feed and care for the classroom pets, a pizza party and some other things that are not in our budget. Also on this Sunday, our needs and wants board is available in the courtyard. If you could take a tab, and return that item to the church, we would appreciate it. If you would like to add us to your shopping list every other month, we are in constant need of select-a-size paper towels, napkins and 5 ounce paper cups. Other items: construction paper, glue, and tempera paint. Just a reminder to Thrivent Choice Dollars Donors, you must actively designate your dollars, they no longer give you reminders that those dollars are available. Your donation helps to insure that our preschool can continue to provide families with quality preschool and care. The last month, our donation was $ Thank you. Shoppers at Bel-Air and Raley s supermarkets can also help our preschool by signing up for the extra credit program. Just go to the website and look for Good Shepherd Preschool in the schools and organizations. Thanks. Thank you for all you do to support our church preschool ministry preschool@gschurch.us Respectfully, Sandy Oakes, Director Sunday Services at 7:45 AM (30 Minute Service), 8:30AM (Classic), and 11:00AM (Contemporary). Fellowship at 9:30AM. Educational Hour from 10:00AM-10:45AM: Adults (Fireside Room), IKON YOUTH (Ikon Room 6th-12th grade), Kids (GS Kids Room age 2 years - 5th grade). Library open on Sundays 9:30-11:00AM

7 impact Update // Camp impact Simply put, we had 6-weeks of building relationships, having fun, and introducing about 50 community kids to Jesus this summer. We had many new campers-- but nine (yes, that s 9) of them were boys all entering kindergarten! As a regular part of our camp day, we shared 2-meals together, completed crafts, played games, and provided lots of outdoor fun. Ministry-wise, a daily message was given, we prayed before we ate AND we also offered (during camp) the opportunity for kids to go through 1st Communion training with Ms. Cathleen (GS Kids & VBS Director) and Pastor Todd. Three kids went through this training. Youth Activities Pop-Up in the Park: Staff showed up 3 times at Deterding Park this summer with pizzas, cold drinks, and sporting items to engage with kids on their turf. It was simple and lots of fun. PJs to Pews Sleepover: A fun Saturday night sleepover with 15 youth that led to attending church on Sunday. Boating trip at Folsom Lake: Thank you Chris Stewart for taking our Sons of Thunder and staff boating in July. This was so much fun and a special treat for many of the boys. impact Sunday On August 6th, we celebrated 20 Years of our impact Outreach Program. We are so thankful to our impact staff, alumni, kids and especially families who made it out to celebrate growing closer together as we grow closer to Jesus. Thank you to the amazing Missy Robertson who provided fantastic music for our celebration! Thanks to the whole GS work crew who helped with set-up and the Nacho Bar (top notch)!! And, special thanks to Good Shepherd for ALL of the camp food and school supplies gifted this summer. Our campers ate really well AND they went back to school with added confidence. Love God. Love Your Neighbor. Amy Smith, impact Outreach Director (916) amy@gschurch.us Good Shepherd Church * * 1615 Morse Ave, Sacramento, CA *

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