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) Don t Forget About Your Kids! We are asking parents to please be prompt in picking kids up from Sunday School after services. Our teachers are working to create exciting experiences for your kids each weekend, so please be mindful of their time to prepare for the next class or to spend with their family and friends. For more information on these and other Children s Ministry events please contact the church office at Youth Ministry (Jr & Sr High) Youth Ministry Small Groups This year our Youth Ministry program will include Small Groups for our teenagers! Every 2nd and 4th Sunday our students will meet with their small groups during Hot Church and Confirmation ( service). For more information on our Small Group program contact Natalee. For more information on these and other Youth Ministry events please contact Natalee Graham at or natalee@goodsamlv.com. Dave Ramsey Is Back! What is The Legacy Journey? The Legacy Journey is a seven-week, biblically based, Dave Ramsey class that will lead you deeper into investing, basic estate planning, purposeful living, safeguarding your legacy, and discovering the keys to generational wealth and true generosity. You ll learn a biblical framework for living intentionally now so that later you ll be able to leave a legacy that will secure your family s future and make a lasting impact on the world around you. Classes will be on Thursdays beginning Oct Dec. 8 from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Youth Room. Cost is only $ for the class and all materials! Contact Pr. Don at dlorfing@goodsamlv.com for scholarship opportunities. REGISTER online at If you would like more information about the classes, contact Kristen Poteet at Skpoteet@hotmail.com or or mark your Friendship Form. This fall we are creating NEW groups starting mid-october! We will have sign ups available this weekend through October 8th/9th. Small Groups will start meeting in midoctober. Please prayerfully consider being plugged in to our community through a Small Group this year! [Small group] helps me to stay connected to God through His Word. Plus connected to great fellowship which helps bring the Word to life. - Brian M. WELCOME We pray you will experience the presence of Jesus with genuine, heartfelt warmth this day. October 1, :00 PM It is a way to worship during the week while also fulfilling a need for friendship with women who have the same beliefs. We often get so busy we forget to take time for our own spiritual growth but the small group helps me be able to focus on that as well. - Jamie R. Quilt Sale! You may have noticed that the children and adults who are baptized at Good Samaritan always receive a beautiful, handmade quilt. These quilts are lovingly provided by our Quilt Ministry. This small group meets weekly to fellowship and create together. In order to fund this ministry, The quilters will be selling some of their work this weekend! Good Sam 101 Wondering where you fit in? Join us for our next Good Sam 101 class and get plugged in to our ministries, meet the staff, and learn more about our church and mission. We can t wait to meet you! Our next class will be October 23rd at 12:00 PM in the Youth Room. Christmas Choir Help make this Christmas Season one to remember! We are looking for dedicated men and women to join our Christmas Choir. Rehearsals will be every Saturday from 3:00 to 4:00 PM starting October 15th in the Worship Center. For more information contact Darin Bradford at darin@goodsamlv.com. Don Lorfing, Senior Pastor dlorfing@goodsamlv.com Scott Hove, Executive Pastor shove@goodsamlv.com Come Join us in the Sacred Grounds Coffee Shop between services! We will be sampling some of our most popular products for FREE! 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 - 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, 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 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 Boy Scouts 6-8 PM - Worship Center Tuesday Night Teens 5:30-7:00 PM - Youth Room Bible Study 7:00 PM - Classroom #1 Wednesday: Weight Watchers 9:00 AM - Youth Room Card games 10:00 AM - Youth Room GA Meeting 1:30-3:00 PM - 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 September 24-25, PM 8 AM = 34 SS = AM = 110 SS = 35 SS = 42 Youth = 42 Music/Techs = 16 TOTAL = 339 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: Children Of The Heavenly Father How Majestic Is Your Name Prayer of the Day: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; enjoying one moment at a time; accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him forever in the next. Amen. (By Reinhold Niebuhr; ) Children s Message Announcements Scripture Song: Bible Reading: James 3:13-18 Sermon: Sermon Song: Sharing Of The Peace Lord Let My Heart Be Good Soil Having Wisdom in Sin City Pr. Scott Hove What A Friend We Have In Jesus 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. The Great Thanksgiving - Holy Communion Prayer & Lord's Prayer Communion Song: Benediction Song: Here I Am Lord Lead On, O King Eternal 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 Caleb Bianchi, Donny K. - chemo treatment for lung cancer, Derek Meehan, Stan Ralph, Neighbor - Stage 4 breast cancer, Mike Turner - skin cancer, Maureen Colonna - pray that her cancer is gone, Stacy Anderson Perry; mother of four; cancer, Ron Beatty - chemo and radiation; and for his wife, Kathy, John Tatem - skin cancer, Rosemarie O Brien - surgery done; pray for recovery and her broken arm, Guadelupe Cortez - thyroid cancer, Terry B. - cancer for the 3rd time, Joe Mora, Rose B. EMPLOYMENT/JOB/BUSINESS Rick - job opportunities, Joane - help with new business, Mike - new job, Amos - to find employment in Las Vegas, Celissa Lopez - job, Robert B. - new job GENERAL Gibbs family - finances/faith/diligence, Sarah Johnson - grief, work, faith, Linda J. - motivation, peace, direction, Brian and Peyton - grief - God s grace, Darin, Frankie, Gary, Dan G., Geraldine, Donnell, John T. - guidance, Haileigh and Alexa - college HEALTH Madysin - health and well being - coming home soon, Brian Files, Norma Mac Adam - healing for ulcer of toe/pain, Charles Adams - heart attack; cousin of Allison McCray, Sarah Doan Peace - health, success, Lorrie Arendt, John Kunath, Betty Murphy, Douglas Arendt, Pat Hoeckendorff - stroke, Robert - lower back pain - pray for chiropractic visits to work, Dawson - allergy breakout, Dupont - kidney test, Shirley S. - health and strength, Wayne - shoulder injury, Pastor Scott - healing from cataract surgery, Grandson Jack - health/surgery, Granddaughter Soraya - health, Dorothy - health, Nancy G. - faith, health, hope and happiness, Agnela - continued health and strength to get through next 2 weeks of pregnancy, Jo Etta Willeford, Benny Willeford, Raul Villarreal - stroke, Elida Moises - health, Barbara Cullings, Maria Cortez - rehab, Gloria Simon, Phyllis Warne - eye problems and blood pressure control, Terry Tatem - get diabetes under control, Carol Connor - recovery from surgery, Mark Howell - recovery from brain surgery, Marty Noltie - recovery after hospitalization, Sarah B. RELATIONSHIP/FAMILY ISSUES Robert Perry and Patricia Cortez - upcoming wedding and for a long, healthy life together, Sara and Trevor - family peace and unity, Ross - peace during divorce, Wes and Danielle - a lifetime of love and happiness upon their marriage - Oct. 1, Prayer for God to watch over Tyler, Brook and Hudson - two weeks until due date for Brook and their second son, Danielle s children; Giovanni and Sebastian, Celina Justo - divorce, Gavin B. SPIRITUAL/EMOTIONAL Turner - hope, Hanna - healing her spirit/let her find her way, Mindy - stress, anxiety - know Jesus, Tracy - peace and guidance through difficult times, John L. - belief in God as good, Christy - closure and peace, Cecilia Lopez - depression, Patricia Cortez - faith; no worrying, Nicholas Pumroy - mourning loss of son; needs to know the Lord, Dominic B. & Sarah B. - Open their hearts to Jesus LOSS OF LOVED ONE The family of friends of Bill Bilansky, Family of Sandy Frank, Eric and family - loss of his grandmother, Lexi - loss of her mom New Series Starting Next Week!

3 Children s Ministry (Elementary Age) Don t Forget About Your Kids! We are asking parents to please be prompt in picking kids up from Sunday School after services. Our teachers are working to create exciting experiences for your kids each weekend, so please be mindful of their time to prepare for the next class or to spend with their family and friends. For more information on these and other Children s Ministry events please contact the church office at Youth Ministry (Jr & Sr High) Youth Ministry Small Groups This year our Youth Ministry program will include Small Groups for our teenagers! Every 2nd and 4th Sunday our students will meet with their small groups during Hot Church and Confirmation ( service). For more information on our Small Group program contact Natalee. For more information on these and other Youth Ministry events please contact Natalee Graham at or natalee@goodsamlv.com. Dave Ramsey Is Back! What is The Legacy Journey? The Legacy Journey is a seven-week, biblically based, Dave Ramsey class that will lead you deeper into investing, basic estate planning, purposeful living, safeguarding your legacy, and discovering the keys to generational wealth and true generosity. You ll learn a biblical framework for living intentionally now so that later you ll be able to leave a legacy that will secure your family s future and make a lasting impact on the world around you. Classes will be on Thursdays beginning Oct Dec. 8 from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Youth Room. Cost is only $ for the class and all materials! Contact Pr. Don at dlorfing@goodsamlv.com for scholarship opportunities. REGISTER online at If you would like more information about the classes, contact Kristen Poteet at Skpoteet@hotmail.com or or mark your Friendship Form. This fall we are creating NEW groups starting mid-october! We will have sign ups available this weekend through October 8th/9th. Small Groups will start meeting in midoctober. Please prayerfully consider being plugged in to our community through a Small Group this year! [Small group] helps me to stay connected to God through His Word. Plus connected to great fellowship which helps bring the Word to life. - Brian M. WELCOME We pray you will experience the presence of Jesus with genuine, heartfelt warmth this day. October 2, :00 AM It is a way to worship during the week while also fulfilling a need for friendship with women who have the same beliefs. We often get so busy we forget to take time for our own spiritual growth but the small group helps me be able to focus on that as well. - Jamie R. Quilt Sale! You may have noticed that the children and adults who are baptized at Good Samaritan always receive a beautiful, handmade quilt. These quilts are lovingly provided by our Quilt Ministry. This small group meets weekly to fellowship and create together. In order to fund this ministry, The quilters will be selling some of their work this weekend! Good Sam 101 Wondering where you fit in? Join us for our next Good Sam 101 class and get plugged in to our ministries, meet the staff, and learn more about our church and mission. We can t wait to meet you! Our next class will be October 23rd at 12:00 PM in the Youth Room. Christmas Choir Help make this Christmas Season one to remember! We are looking for dedicated men and women to join our Christmas Choir. Rehearsals will be every Saturday from 3:00 to 4:00 PM starting October 15th in the Worship Center. For more information contact Darin Bradford at darin@goodsamlv.com. Don Lorfing, Senior Pastor dlorfing@goodsamlv.com Scott Hove, Executive Pastor shove@goodsamlv.com Come Join us in the Sacred Grounds Coffee Shop between services! We will be sampling some of our most popular products for FREE! 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 - 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, 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 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 Boy Scouts 6-8 PM - Worship Center Tuesday Night Teens 5:30-7:00 PM - Youth Room Bible Study 7:00 PM - Classroom #1 Wednesday: Weight Watchers 9:00 AM - Youth Room Card games 10:00 AM - Youth Room GA Meeting 1:30-3:00 PM - 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 September 24-25, PM 8 AM = 34 SS = AM = 110 SS = 35 SS = 42 Youth = 42 Music/Techs = 16 TOTAL = 339 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: Children Of The Heavenly Father This Is The Feast Prayer of the Day: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; enjoying one moment at a time; accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him forever in the next. Amen. (By Reinhold Niebuhr; ) Announcements Scripture Song: Bible Reading: James 3:13-18 Sermon: Sermon Song: Sharing Of The Peace Lord Let My Heart Be Good Soil Having Wisdom in Sin City Pr. Scott Hove What A Friend We Have In Jesus 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. The Great Thanksgiving - Holy Communion Prayer & Lord's Prayer Communion Song: Benediction Song: Here I Am Lord Lead On, O King Eternal 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 Caleb Bianchi, Donny K. - chemo treatment for lung cancer, Derek Meehan, Stan Ralph, Neighbor - Stage 4 breast cancer, Mike Turner - skin cancer, Maureen Colonna - pray that her cancer is gone, Stacy Anderson Perry; mother of four; cancer, Ron Beatty - chemo and radiation; and for his wife, Kathy, John Tatem - skin cancer, Rosemarie O Brien - surgery done; pray for recovery and her broken arm, Guadelupe Cortez - thyroid cancer, Terry B. - cancer for the 3rd time, Joe Mora, Rose B. EMPLOYMENT/JOB/BUSINESS Rick - job opportunities, Joane - help with new business, Mike - new job, Amos - to find employment in Las Vegas, Celissa Lopez - job, Robert B. - new job GENERAL Gibbs family - finances/faith/diligence, Sarah Johnson - grief, work, faith, Linda J. - motivation, peace, direction, Brian and Peyton - grief - God s grace, Darin, Frankie, Gary, Dan G., Geraldine, Donnell, John T. - guidance, Haileigh and Alexa - college HEALTH Madysin - health and well being - coming home soon, Brian Files, Norma Mac Adam - healing for ulcer of toe/pain, Charles Adams - heart attack; cousin of Allison McCray, Sarah Doan Peace - health, success, Lorrie Arendt, John Kunath, Betty Murphy, Douglas Arendt, Pat Hoeckendorff - stroke, Robert - lower back pain - pray for chiropractic visits to work, Dawson - allergy breakout, Dupont - kidney test, Shirley S. - health and strength, Wayne - shoulder injury, Pastor Scott - healing from cataract surgery, Grandson Jack - health/surgery, Granddaughter Soraya - health, Dorothy - health, Nancy G. - faith, health, hope and happiness, Agnela - continued health and strength to get through next 2 weeks of pregnancy, Jo Etta Willeford, Benny Willeford, Raul Villarreal - stroke, Elida Moises - health, Barbara Cullings, Maria Cortez - rehab, Gloria Simon, Phyllis Warne - eye problems and blood pressure control, Terry Tatem - get diabetes under control, Carol Connor - recovery from surgery, Mark Howell - recovery from brain surgery, Marty Noltie - recovery after hospitalization, Sarah B. RELATIONSHIP/FAMILY ISSUES Robert Perry and Patricia Cortez - upcoming wedding and for a long, healthy life together, Sara and Trevor - family peace and unity, Ross - peace during divorce, Wes and Danielle - a lifetime of love and happiness upon their marriage - Oct. 1, Prayer for God to watch over Tyler, Brook and Hudson - two weeks until due date for Brook and their second son, Danielle s children; Giovanni and Sebastian, Celina Justo - divorce, Gavin B. SPIRITUAL/EMOTIONAL Turner - hope, Hanna - healing her spirit/let her find her way, Mindy - stress, anxiety - know Jesus, Tracy - peace and guidance through difficult times, John L. - belief in God as good, Christy - closure and peace, Cecilia Lopez - depression, Patricia Cortez - faith; no worrying, Nicholas Pumroy - mourning loss of son; needs to know the Lord, Dominic B. & Sarah B. - Open their hearts to Jesus LOSS OF LOVED ONE The family of friends of Bill Bilansky, Family of Sandy Frank, Eric and family - loss of his grandmother, Lexi - loss of her mom New Series Starting Next Week!

5 Children s Ministry (Elementary Age) Don t Forget About Your Kids! We are asking parents to please be prompt in picking kids up from Sunday School after services. Our teachers are working to create exciting experiences for your kids each weekend, so please be mindful of their time to prepare for the next class or to spend with their family and friends. For more information on these and other Children s Ministry events please contact the church office at Youth Ministry (Jr & Sr High) Youth Ministry Small Groups This year our Youth Ministry program will include Small Groups for our teenagers! Every 2nd and 4th Sunday our students will meet with their small groups during Hot Church and Confirmation ( service). For more information on our Small Group program contact Natalee. For more information on these and other Youth Ministry events please contact Natalee Graham at or natalee@goodsamlv.com. Dave Ramsey Is Back! What is The Legacy Journey? The Legacy Journey is a seven-week, biblically based, Dave Ramsey class that will lead you deeper into investing, basic estate planning, purposeful living, safeguarding your legacy, and discovering the keys to generational wealth and true generosity. You ll learn a biblical framework for living intentionally now so that later you ll be able to leave a legacy that will secure your family s future and make a lasting impact on the world around you. Classes will be on Thursdays beginning Oct Dec. 8 from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Youth Room. Cost is only $ for the class and all materials! Contact Pr. Don at dlorfing@goodsamlv.com for scholarship opportunities. REGISTER online at If you would like more information about the classes, contact Kristen Poteet at Skpoteet@hotmail.com or or mark your Friendship Form. This fall we are creating NEW groups starting mid-october! We will have sign ups available this weekend through October 8th/9th. Small Groups will start meeting in midoctober. Please prayerfully consider being plugged in to our community through a Small Group this year! [Small group] helps me to stay connected to God through His Word. Plus connected to great fellowship which helps bring the Word to life. - Brian M. WELCOME We pray you will experience the presence of Jesus with genuine, heartfelt warmth this day. October 2, 2016 It is a way to worship during the week while also fulfilling a need for friendship with women who have the same beliefs. We often get so busy we forget to take time for our own spiritual growth but the small group helps me be able to focus on that as well. - Jamie R. Quilt Sale! You may have noticed that the children and adults who are baptized at Good Samaritan always receive a beautiful, handmade quilt. These quilts are lovingly provided by our Quilt Ministry. This small group meets weekly to fellowship and create together. In order to fund this ministry, The quilters will be selling some of their work this weekend! Good Sam 101 Wondering where you fit in? Join us for our next Good Sam 101 class and get plugged in to our ministries, meet the staff, and learn more about our church and mission. We can t wait to meet you! Our next class will be October 23rd at 12:00 PM in the Youth Room. Christmas Choir Help make this Christmas Season one to remember! We are looking for dedicated men and women to join our Christmas Choir. Rehearsals will be every Saturday from 3:00 to 4:00 PM starting October 15th in the Worship Center. For more information contact Darin Bradford at darin@goodsamlv.com. Don Lorfing, Senior Pastor dlorfing@goodsamlv.com Scott Hove, Executive Pastor shove@goodsamlv.com Come Join us in the Sacred Grounds Coffee Shop between services! We will be sampling some of our most popular products for FREE! 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 - 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, 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 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 Boy Scouts 6-8 PM - Worship Center Tuesday Night Teens 5:30-7:00 PM - Youth Room Bible Study 7:00 PM - Classroom #1 Wednesday: Weight Watchers 9:00 AM - Youth Room Card games 10:00 AM - Youth Room GA Meeting 1:30-3:00 PM - 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 September 24-25, PM 8 AM = 34 SS = AM = 110 SS = 35 SS = 42 Youth = 42 Music/Techs = 16 TOTAL = 339 Order of Service - Hearing devices are found in the entry area or ask the sound booth technician. Opening Song: Our God Welcome & Opening Prayer Ritual Of Friendship Songs: Children s Message Announcements Let The Praises Ring Eye Of The Storm Bible Reading: James 3:13-18 Sermon: Sermon Song: Having Wisdom in Sin City Pr. Scott Hove All Things Are Possible 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. The Great Thanksgiving - Holy Communion Prayer & Lord's Prayer Communion Song: Benediction Great Are You Lord 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 Caleb Bianchi, Donny K. - chemo treatment for lung cancer, Derek Meehan, Stan Ralph, Neighbor - Stage 4 breast cancer, Mike Turner - skin cancer, Maureen Colonna - pray that her cancer is gone, Stacy Anderson Perry; mother of four; cancer, Ron Beatty - chemo and radiation; and for his wife, Kathy, John Tatem - skin cancer, Rosemarie O Brien - surgery done; pray for recovery and her broken arm, Guadelupe Cortez - thyroid cancer, Terry B. - cancer for the 3rd time, Joe Mora, Rose B. EMPLOYMENT/JOB/BUSINESS Rick - job opportunities, Joane - help with new business, Mike - new job, Amos - to find employment in Las Vegas, Celissa Lopez - job, Robert B. - new job GENERAL Gibbs family - finances/faith/diligence, Sarah Johnson - grief, work, faith, Linda J. - motivation, peace, direction, Brian and Peyton - grief - God s grace, Darin, Frankie, Gary, Dan G., Geraldine, Donnell, John T. - guidance, Haileigh and Alexa - college HEALTH Madysin - health and well being - coming home soon, Brian Files, Norma Mac Adam - healing for ulcer of toe/pain, Charles Adams - heart attack; cousin of Allison McCray, Sarah Doan Peace - health, success, Lorrie Arendt, John Kunath, Betty Murphy, Douglas Arendt, Pat Hoeckendorff - stroke, Robert - lower back pain - pray for chiropractic visits to work, Dawson - allergy breakout, Dupont - kidney test, Shirley S. - health and strength, Wayne - shoulder injury, Pastor Scott - healing from cataract surgery, Grandson Jack - health/surgery, Granddaughter Soraya - health, Dorothy - health, Nancy G. - faith, health, hope and happiness, Agnela - continued health and strength to get through next 2 weeks of pregnancy, Jo Etta Willeford, Benny Willeford, Raul Villarreal - stroke, Elida Moises - health, Barbara Cullings, Maria Cortez - rehab, Gloria Simon, Phyllis Warne - eye problems and blood pressure control, Terry Tatem - get diabetes under control, Carol Connor - recovery from surgery, Mark Howell - recovery from brain surgery, Marty Noltie - recovery after hospitalization, Sarah B. RELATIONSHIP/FAMILY ISSUES Robert Perry and Patricia Cortez - upcoming wedding and for a long, healthy life together, Sara and Trevor - family peace and unity, Ross - peace during divorce, Wes and Danielle - a lifetime of love and happiness upon their marriage - Oct. 1, Prayer for God to watch over Tyler, Brook and Hudson - two weeks until due date for Brook and their second son, Danielle s children; Giovanni and Sebastian, Celina Justo - divorce, Gavin B. SPIRITUAL/EMOTIONAL Turner - hope, Hanna - healing her spirit/let her find her way, Mindy - stress, anxiety - know Jesus, Tracy - peace and guidance through difficult times, John L. - belief in God as good, Christy - closure and peace, Cecilia Lopez - depression, Patricia Cortez - faith; no worrying, Nicholas Pumroy - mourning loss of son; needs to know the Lord, Dominic B. & Sarah B. - Open their hearts to Jesus LOSS OF LOVED ONE The family of friends of Bill Bilansky, Family of Sandy Frank, Eric and family - loss of his grandmother, Lexi - loss of her mom New Series Starting Next Week!

7 Children s Ministry (Elementary Age) Don t Forget About Your Kids! We are asking parents to please be prompt in picking kids up from Sunday School after services. Our teachers are working to create exciting experiences for your kids each weekend, so please be mindful of their time to prepare for the next class or to spend with their family and friends. For more information on these and other Children s Ministry events please contact the church office at Youth Ministry (Jr & Sr High) Youth Ministry Small Groups This year our Youth Ministry program will include Small Groups for our teenagers! Every 2nd and 4th Sunday our students will meet with their small groups during Hot Church and Confirmation ( service). For more information on our Small Group program contact Natalee. For more information on these and other Youth Ministry events please contact Natalee Graham at or natalee@goodsamlv.com. Dave Ramsey Is Back! What is The Legacy Journey? The Legacy Journey is a seven-week, biblically based, Dave Ramsey class that will lead you deeper into investing, basic estate planning, purposeful living, safeguarding your legacy, and discovering the keys to generational wealth and true generosity. You ll learn a biblical framework for living intentionally now so that later you ll be able to leave a legacy that will secure your family s future and make a lasting impact on the world around you. Classes will be on Thursdays beginning Oct Dec. 8 from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Youth Room. Cost is only $ for the class and all materials! Contact Pr. Don at dlorfing@goodsamlv.com for scholarship opportunities. REGISTER online at If you would like more information about the classes, contact Kristen Poteet at Skpoteet@hotmail.com or or mark your Friendship Form. This fall we are creating NEW groups starting mid-october! We will have sign ups available this weekend through October 8th/9th. Small Groups will start meeting in midoctober. Please prayerfully consider being plugged in to our community through a Small Group this year! [Small group] helps me to stay connected to God through His Word. Plus connected to great fellowship which helps bring the Word to life. - Brian M. WELCOME We pray you will experience the presence of Jesus with genuine, heartfelt warmth this day. October 2, :00 AM It is a way to worship during the week while also fulfilling a need for friendship with women who have the same beliefs. We often get so busy we forget to take time for our own spiritual growth but the small group helps me be able to focus on that as well. - Jamie R. Quilt Sale! You may have noticed that the children and adults who are baptized at Good Samaritan always receive a beautiful, handmade quilt. These quilts are lovingly provided by our Quilt Ministry. This small group meets weekly to fellowship and create together. In order to fund this ministry, The quilters will be selling some of their work this weekend! Good Sam 101 Wondering where you fit in? Join us for our next Good Sam 101 class and get plugged in to our ministries, meet the staff, and learn more about our church and mission. We can t wait to meet you! Our next class will be October 23rd at 12:00 PM in the Youth Room. Christmas Choir Help make this Christmas Season one to remember! We are looking for dedicated men and women to join our Christmas Choir. Rehearsals will be every Saturday from 3:00 to 4:00 PM starting October 15th in the Worship Center. For more information contact Darin Bradford at darin@goodsamlv.com. Don Lorfing, Senior Pastor dlorfing@goodsamlv.com Scott Hove, Executive Pastor shove@goodsamlv.com Come Join us in the Sacred Grounds Coffee Shop between services! We will be sampling some of our most popular products for FREE! 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 - 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, 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 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 Boy Scouts 6-8 PM - Worship Center Tuesday Night Teens 5:30-7:00 PM - Youth Room Bible Study 7:00 PM - Classroom #1 Wednesday: Weight Watchers 9:00 AM - Youth Room Card games 10:00 AM - Youth Room GA Meeting 1:30-3:00 PM - 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 September 24-25, PM 8 AM = 34 SS = AM = 110 SS = 35 SS = 42 Youth = 42 Music/Techs = 16 TOTAL = 339 Order of Service - 11:00 AM Hearing devices are found in the entry area or ask the sound booth technician. Opening Song: Our God Welcome & Opening Prayer Ritual Of Friendship Song: Children s Message Announcements Scripture Song: How Majestic Is Your Name Give Thanks Bible Reading: James 3:13-18 Sermon: Sermon Song: Sharing Of The Peace Having Wisdom in Sin City Pr. Scott Hove All Things Are Possible 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. The Great Thanksgiving - Holy Communion Prayer & Lord's Prayer Communion Song: Benediction Great Are You Lord 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 Caleb Bianchi, Donny K. - chemo treatment for lung cancer, Derek Meehan, Stan Ralph, Neighbor - Stage 4 breast cancer, Mike Turner - skin cancer, Maureen Colonna - pray that her cancer is gone, Stacy Anderson Perry; mother of four; cancer, Ron Beatty - chemo and radiation; and for his wife, Kathy, John Tatem - skin cancer, Rosemarie O Brien - surgery done; pray for recovery and her broken arm, Guadelupe Cortez - thyroid cancer, Terry B. - cancer for the 3rd time, Joe Mora, Rose B. EMPLOYMENT/JOB/BUSINESS Rick - job opportunities, Joane - help with new business, Mike - new job, Amos - to find employment in Las Vegas, Celissa Lopez - job, Robert B. - new job GENERAL Gibbs family - finances/faith/diligence, Sarah Johnson - grief, work, faith, Linda J. - motivation, peace, direction, Brian and Peyton - grief - God s grace, Darin, Frankie, Gary, Dan G., Geraldine, Donnell, John T. - guidance, Haileigh and Alexa - college HEALTH Madysin - health and well being - coming home soon, Brian Files, Norma Mac Adam - healing for ulcer of toe/pain, Charles Adams - heart attack; cousin of Allison McCray, Sarah Doan Peace - health, success, Lorrie Arendt, John Kunath, Betty Murphy, Douglas Arendt, Pat Hoeckendorff - stroke, Robert - lower back pain - pray for chiropractic visits to work, Dawson - allergy breakout, Dupont - kidney test, Shirley S. - health and strength, Wayne - shoulder injury, Pastor Scott - healing from cataract surgery, Grandson Jack - health/surgery, Granddaughter Soraya - health, Dorothy - health, Nancy G. - faith, health, hope and happiness, Agnela - continued health and strength to get through next 2 weeks of pregnancy, Jo Etta Willeford, Benny Willeford, Raul Villarreal - stroke, Elida Moises - health, Barbara Cullings, Maria Cortez - rehab, Gloria Simon, Phyllis Warne - eye problems and blood pressure control, Terry Tatem - get diabetes under control, Carol Connor - recovery from surgery, Mark Howell - recovery from brain surgery, Marty Noltie - recovery after hospitalization, Sarah B. RELATIONSHIP/FAMILY ISSUES Robert Perry and Patricia Cortez - upcoming wedding and for a long, healthy life together, Sara and Trevor - family peace and unity, Ross - peace during divorce, Wes and Danielle - a lifetime of love and happiness upon their marriage - Oct. 1, Prayer for God to watch over Tyler, Brook and Hudson - two weeks until due date for Brook and their second son, Danielle s children; Giovanni and Sebastian, Celina Justo - divorce, Gavin B. SPIRITUAL/EMOTIONAL Turner - hope, Hanna - healing her spirit/let her find her way, Mindy - stress, anxiety - know Jesus, Tracy - peace and guidance through difficult times, John L. - belief in God as good, Christy - closure and peace, Cecilia Lopez - depression, Patricia Cortez - faith; no worrying, Nicholas Pumroy - mourning loss of son; needs to know the Lord, Dominic B. & Sarah B. - Open their hearts to Jesus LOSS OF LOVED ONE The family of friends of Bill Bilansky, Family of Sandy Frank, Eric and family - loss of his grandmother, Lexi - loss of her mom New Series Starting Next Week!

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