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) Reverse Trick or Treating Friday, Oct 27 // 10 AM Canyon Vista Nursing Home Your child will have the opportunity to brighten the day of the residents at Canyon Vista by passing out candy while wearing their halloween costumes. Please plan to meet at Canyon Vista at 10 AM. RSVP to Jamie Rosas at For more information on these and other Children s Ministry events, please contact Jamie Rosas at or jamie@goodsamlv.com Youth Ministry (Jr & Sr High) Parent and Growth Group Leader Brunch Sunday, Nov 5 // 11 AM Next month, you will have the opportunity to connect with the leader of your teen s Growth Group so you can better love, lead, and influence your teenagers together. Don t miss it! Winter Jam is United States largest annual Christian Music Tour and we are going! Nov 11 / $15 at the door / 6:00 PM Meet at the Orleans Arena at 4:30 PM to get tickets and seats. All Are Welcome! For more information on these and other Youth Ministry events, please contact Natalee Graham at or natalee@goodsamlv.com. Love God. Love People. Make A Difference. You are amazing! Over $1,000 was raised toward hurricane relief efforts and has been sent to the organizations we listed. Thank you for everyone who contributed! Do you love small children and babies? Then our nursery would love to have you as a volunteer. Second Sundays Our nursery provides care for children 2 and under during Sunday services. You will be responsible for providing loving care through play and a small snack with the help of a youth assistant. Contact Sandy Markham at sandramarkham@hotmail.com. Operation Christmas Child - Shoe Box Ministry Volunteer teams are being set up now for: Information Table - Oct 28/29, Nov 4/5, Nov 11/12 Collection Week - Nov Relay Team - Sun., Nov 19 (Must have truck/ be able to load and unload) Just one more box is a gospel opportunity for a child to hear the Good News and receive a small gift filled with love. Call or text Jil Gertz at for more information. WELCOME We pray you will experience the presence of Jesus with genuine, heartfelt warmth this day. Love Halloween? Be sure to join us for Trunk or Treat! Saturday, Oct 28 // 4:30-8:00 PM Trunk or Treating is free! A $10 wristband allows access to our carnival, bounce house, and a bungee trampoline. Event volunteers receive one free wristband per family. If you would like to volunteer for the event, sign up at goodsamlv.com or Gail Bates at gbates5400@gmail.com. Avoid the lines and purchase your wristbands THIS WEEKEND. Saturday, October 21, :00 PM Remembrance of Loved Ones If you would like to recognize a loved one who has passed on during our All Saints weekend, a name and a photo to office@goodsamlv.com or bring your photo to the office to be scanned. Photos need to be submitted by Wed., Nov 1. Special Congregation Meeting Sunday, Nov 12 // Following Service The ELCA has issued approval of the new Constitution and Bylaws. All members should have received the updated changes via . Contact the office if you have not received the updated copy. Are you dealing with a major life changing illness or situation? Or are you supporting a person who is dealing We with a major illness or situation? Join us as we share and each other through this challenging time. Support support Wednesday, Oct 25 // 5:30 PM // Youth Room Group Questions? Contact Donna Springer at or donnaspr@hotmail.com. A note from St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Words cannot express the sorrow and pain that we feel in these days following the devastation and loss of life that has affected your community and impacted families across the nation. As you all continue to recover from this tragedy, we want you to know that our community is grieving with you. Please know that we care about all of you, we are thinking about you and we are praying for you in the time of hurt and sorrow. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus - Philippians 4:7 God s Blessings and Peace! St. Paul Lutheran Church Pastor John David Nedbalek St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby Fayetteville, Texas Don Lorfing, Senior Pastor dlorfing@goodsamlv.com Scott Hove, Executive Pastor shove@goodsamlv.com Church Office Mon - Thur 9 AM - 5 PM Friday 9 AM - 4 PM office@goodsamlv.com W. Windmill Ln. Las Vegas, NV 89113

2 WORSH I P IN F O R M AT IO N Worship Times and Styles Saturday - 5:00 PM - Blended Sunday - 8:00 AM - Traditional Sunday - - Contemporary Sunday - 11:00 AM - Blended Welcome & Opening Prayer Ritual Of Friendship 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. Rise Jr. High (6th - 8th grade) Meets during the service for confirmation classes. Begin at worship, then dismissed for learning time. Rise Sr. High (9th - 12th grade) Meets during the service. Begin at worship, then dismissed to the Youth Room. Communion (1st and 3rd weekends) All are welcome to receive the sacrament. Adult Bible Study Sundays at in Classroom #2 of the Education Building. WEEKLY EVENTS Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Boy Scouts 6:00-8:00 PM - Worship Center AA Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM - Youth Room Tuesday Night Bible Study 7:00 PM - Meeting Room #1 Weight Watchers 9:00 AM - Youth Room Card games 10:00 AM - Youth Room Cub Scouts 6:30-8:00 PM - Preschool Building Room #3 and Multi-Purpose Room Bible Study 10:30 AM - Youth Room GA meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Meeting Room #1 ACA meeting 6:30-8:00 PM - Preschool Multi-Purpose AA meeting 6:00-8:30 PM - Sacred Grounds Coffee Shop GA meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Meeting Room #1 Quilters 9:30-11:30 AM - Youth Room Karate 5:30-7:30 PM - Sanctuary Jujitsu 6:00-8:30 PM - Sanctuary ATTE N DANC E October 14-15, PM 8 AM 11 AM = = = = Youth Music/Techs = 31 = 18 TOTAL = 303 Order of Service - 5:00 PM Hearing devices are found in the entry area or ask the sound booth technician. =4 = 27 = 16 Opening Song: Beautiful Savior Confession Song: Great Is The Lord Prayer of the Day: Gracious Lord, help us to see how incredibly faithful you are to us. Your steadfast love endures forever and we can never be taken from your hand. Thank you for that faithfulness to us and to this church of Good Samaritan over the last many years. Help us as individuals and corporately as a church to remain faithful to you as well, as we seek to live out our mission to love you, love others, and make a difference in our world. In the most holy name of our faithful Lord and Savior Jesus, 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. 40th Anniversary Video Prayer Ministry SHARING GOD S CARE THROUGH FRIENDSHIP AND PRAYER Good Samaritan Church and Christian Academy Pray for the students, parents, teachers and staff during the school year. Prayers for the 40th anniversary of the congregation this weekend and for God s continued blessings on our ministry. Employment/Job Related/Business John L. - To find a better job soon; Mike - Success with business; Mark Problems at work; Joane - Help with new sushi bar; Daniel - Do good at work General Request(s) Please pray for my grandson, Christian; Chris - Safety on trip; Chad, Jen, Ariana & Alyssa - Healing, family issues; Pray for Darin, Frankie & Brittany; Anonymous - Pray we get the offer on the house we need.; Ron & Vicki - Safe move to Illinois ; Dennis - Safe travels; Pray for Katie Rubio; Pray for Natalie ; Family and friends in Puerto Rico; Keaton Family - Safety during travel; Jose - Oh Jesus Christ we ask you in your name and invoking the name of Jesus that there is no wars in the world, neither bombardments, neither earthquakes, neither tremors, neither flooding, neither hurricanes, neither natural disasters in all the world now and always, specially in the United States, and there is not consequences of the sins, neither more sins all over the world and so that everybody and the all save now and always, and that everybody does not sin, and God forgives all the sins. Amen.; Pray for our city and our church. Help us grow and be strong.; Mike - Make good choices; Pray for all of those affected by the fires in California; Pray for those recovering from the hurricanes; Pray for the community of Las Vegas, the victims and the first responders that were affected by the October 1st shooting. Scripture Song: Great Is Thy Faithfulness Ron Oltmanns and John Slocum - Duet Grief - Loss of Loved One(s) The Petrich Family - The death of their mother, Betty Bible Reading: Psalm 100 Sermon: Faithfulness Matters Pr. Don Lorfing Sermon Song: The Church s One Foundation Baptism: Carlos Rosas Health - Cancer Kevin Gertz - Cancer and healing; Marlene Battle - Cancer; Elaine Moore - Leukemia ; Keith, Kathy and Jenn D. - Healing in various stages of cancer; Johan C. - Cancer; Maureen C. - Cancer; Daniel M. - Cancer; Aria & his brother - As their Mom battles cancer; JoEtta Willieford - New cancer spots found in lungs; Tom Prosch - Continued healing from cancer; Cindy Grube - Cancer; Derek Meehan - Cancer; Stan Ralph Cancer; Stephanie - Father s terminal cancer; Mary (John Hambrich s wife) - Reoccurring cancer; Esther - Pancreatic cancer Madison Rosas Parents: Jamie and Carlos Rosas Sharing Of The Peace Prayer & Lord's Prayer Benediction Song: Let All Things Now Living 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. Health - General Joe K. - Health; Romaine Kinsey - Broken foot; Norma MacAdam Healing after surgery; Cindy - Recovery/pain; Joyce - General health; Judy - Hip surgery; Dan G. - Health; Carol & Pete T. - Health; Raphael Health; Maureen - Health; Steve V. - Health; Rachel - Solution to stomach problem; Bruce & Barbara Cullings - Health, strength and hope; Jerry Neck, hip and knee issues; Callie - Feel better; Lorrie Arendt - Health; John Kunath - Health; Betty Murphy - Health; Patsy Horne - Health; Douglas Arendt - Health; Jan - Back problems; Joe - Health and job concerns; Janice & Dennis - Dementia and severe stroke; Ed C. Dementia; Razo Family - Grandfather s heart problems; Dorothy - Health; Matt - Infection; Pray for Ashley, our daughter and unborn child due to health issues. She is being induced on 10/18/17, original due date is 10/28/17; Robert - Lower back and neck pain Spiritual/Emotional/Peace Turner & Mike - Faith and hope; Ingrid - Strength; Michelle - Strength; Shane - Strength; Tamara - Strength; Claire - Strength; Melinda Strength; Joyce - Strength; Alex - Strength; Duane - Strength; Sarah Strength; Jennifer, Mark & Alex - Health, hope and happiness; Nancy G. Health, hope and peace; Geraldine - Guidance; Donnell - Guidance; Tim V. - Guidance; Dave & Jan Larson - Strength; Russ - Peace and faith; Lexi - Guidance and peace

3 Children s Ministry (Elementary Age) Reverse Trick or Treating Friday, Oct 27 // 10 AM Canyon Vista Nursing Home Your child will have the opportunity to brighten the day of the residents at Canyon Vista by passing out candy while wearing their halloween costumes. Please plan to meet at Canyon Vista at 10 AM. RSVP to Jamie Rosas at For more information on these and other Children s Ministry events, please contact Jamie Rosas at or jamie@goodsamlv.com Youth Ministry (Jr & Sr High) Parent and Growth Group Leader Brunch Sunday, Nov 5 // 11 AM Next month, you will have the opportunity to connect with the leader of your teen s Growth Group so you can better love, lead, and influence your teenagers together. Don t miss it! Winter Jam is United States largest annual Christian Music Tour and we are going! Nov 11 / $15 at the door / 6:00 PM Meet at the Orleans Arena at 4:30 PM to get tickets and seats. All Are Welcome! For more information on these and other Youth Ministry events, please contact Natalee Graham at or natalee@goodsamlv.com. Love God. Love People. Make A Difference. You are amazing! Over $1,000 was raised toward hurricane relief efforts and has been sent to the organizations we listed. Thank you for everyone who contributed! Do you love small children and babies? Then our nursery would love to have you as a volunteer. Second Sundays Our nursery provides care for children 2 and under during Sunday services. You will be responsible for providing loving care through play and a small snack with the help of a youth assistant. Contact Sandy Markham at sandramarkham@hotmail.com. Operation Christmas Child - Shoe Box Ministry Volunteer teams are being set up now for: Information Table - Oct 28/29, Nov 4/5, Nov 11/12 Collection Week - Nov Relay Team - Sun., Nov 19 (Must have truck/ be able to load and unload) Just one more box is a gospel opportunity for a child to hear the Good News and receive a small gift filled with love. Call or text Jil Gertz at for more information. WELCOME We pray you will experience the presence of Jesus with genuine, heartfelt warmth this day. Love Halloween? Be sure to join us for Trunk or Treat! Saturday, Oct 28 // 4:30-8:00 PM Trunk or Treating is free! A $10 wristband allows access to our carnival, bounce house, and a bungee trampoline. Event volunteers receive one free wristband per family. If you would like to volunteer for the event, sign up at goodsamlv.com or Gail Bates at gbates5400@gmail.com. Avoid the lines and purchase your wristbands THIS WEEKEND. October 22, :00 AM Remembrance of Loved Ones If you would like to recognize a loved one who has passed on during our All Saints weekend, a name and a photo to office@goodsamlv.com or bring your photo to the office to be scanned. Photos need to be submitted by Wed., Nov 1. Special Congregation Meeting Sunday, Nov 12 // Following Service The ELCA has issued approval of the new Constitution and Bylaws. All members should have received the updated changes via . Contact the office if you have not received the updated copy. Are you dealing with a major life changing illness or situation? Or are you supporting a person who is dealing We with a major illness or situation? Join us as we share and each other through this challenging time. Support support Wednesday, Oct 25 // 5:30 PM // Youth Room Group Questions? Contact Donna Springer at or donnaspr@hotmail.com. A note from St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Words cannot express the sorrow and pain that we feel in these days following the devastation and loss of life that has affected your community and impacted families across the nation. As you all continue to recover from this tragedy, we want you to know that our community is grieving with you. Please know that we care about all of you, we are thinking about you and we are praying for you in the time of hurt and sorrow. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus - Philippians 4:7 God s Blessings and Peace! St. Paul Lutheran Church Pastor John David Nedbalek St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby Fayetteville, Texas Don Lorfing, Senior Pastor dlorfing@goodsamlv.com Scott Hove, Executive Pastor shove@goodsamlv.com Church Office Mon - Thur 9 AM - 5 PM Friday 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 - - 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. Rise Jr. High (6th - 8th grade) Meets during the service for confirmation classes. Begin at worship, then dismissed for learning time. Rise Sr. High (9th - 12th grade) Meets during the service. Begin at worship, then dismissed to the Youth Room. Communion (1st and 3rd weekends) All are welcome to receive the sacrament. Adult Bible Study Sundays at in Classroom #2 of the Education Building. WEEKLY EVENTS Monday: Tuesday: Boy Scouts 6:00-8:00 PM - Worship Center AA Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM - Youth Room Tuesday Night Bible Study 7:00 PM - Meeting Room #1 Wednesday: Thursday: Weight Watchers 9:00 AM - Youth Room Card games 10:00 AM - Youth Room Cub Scouts 6:30-8:00 PM - Preschool Building Room #3 and Multi-Purpose Room Bible Study 10:30 AM - Youth Room GA meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Meeting Room #1 ACA meeting 6:30-8:00 PM - Preschool Multi-Purpose AA meeting 6:00-8:30 PM - Sacred Grounds Coffee Shop Friday: GA meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Meeting Room #1 Quilters 9:30-11:30 AM - Youth Room Karate 5:30-7:30 PM - Sanctuary Jujitsu 6:00-8:30 PM - Sanctuary ATTENDANCE October 14-15, PM 8 AM = 40 = 37 = 4 11 AM = 92 = 38 = 27 = 16 Youth = 31 Music/Techs = 18 TOTAL = 303 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: Kyrie: Beautiful Savior Hymn Of Praise Prayer of the Day: Gracious Lord, help us to see how incredibly faithful you are to us. Your steadfast love endures forever and we can never be taken from your hand. Thank you for that faithfulness to us and to this church of Good Samaritan over the last many years. Help us as individuals and corporately as a church to remain faithful to you as well, as we seek to live out our mission to love you, love others, and make a difference in our world. In the most holy name of our faithful Lord and Savior Jesus, 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: Handbell Choir 40th Anniversary Video Interview with Pastor Dave Miller, Founding Pastor of Good Samaritan Lutheran Church Scripture Song: Bible Reading: Psalm 100 Sermon: Sermon Song: Prayer & Lord's Prayer Benediction Song: Great Is Thy Faithfulness Ron Oltmanns and John Slocum - Duet Faithfulness Matters Pr. Don Lorfing The Church s One Foundation Let All Things Now Living 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 Good Samaritan Church and Christian Academy Pray for the students, parents, teachers and staff during the school year. Prayers for the 40th anniversary of the congregation this weekend and for God s continued blessings on our ministry. Employment/Job Related/Business John L. - To find a better job soon; Mike - Success with business; Mark - Problems at work; Joane - Help with new sushi bar; Daniel - Do good at work General Request(s) Please pray for my grandson, Christian; Chris - Safety on trip; Chad, Jen, Ariana & Alyssa - Healing, family issues; Pray for Darin, Frankie & Brittany; Anonymous - Pray we get the offer on the house we need.; Ron & Vicki - Safe move to Illinois ; Dennis - Safe travels; Pray for Katie Rubio; Pray for Natalie ; Family and friends in Puerto Rico; Keaton Family - Safety during travel; Jose - Oh Jesus Christ we ask you in your name and invoking the name of Jesus that there is no wars in the world, neither bombardments, neither earthquakes, neither tremors, neither flooding, neither hurricanes, neither natural disasters in all the world now and always, specially in the United States, and there is not consequences of the sins, neither more sins all over the world and so that everybody and the all save now and always, and that everybody does not sin, and God forgives all the sins. Amen.; Pray for our city and our church. Help us grow and be strong.; Mike - Make good choices; Pray for all of those affected by the fires in California; Pray for those recovering from the hurricanes; Pray for the community of Las Vegas, the victims and the first responders that were affected by the October 1st shooting. Grief - Loss of Loved One(s) The Petrich Family - The death of their mother, Betty Health - Cancer Kevin Gertz - Cancer and healing; Marlene Battle - Cancer; Elaine Moore - Leukemia ; Keith, Kathy and Jenn D. - Healing in various stages of cancer; Johan C. - Cancer; Maureen C. - Cancer; Daniel M. - Cancer; Aria & his brother - As their Mom battles cancer; JoEtta Willieford - New cancer spots found in lungs; Tom Prosch - Continued healing from cancer; Cindy Grube - Cancer; Derek Meehan - Cancer; Stan Ralph - Cancer; Stephanie - Father s terminal cancer; Mary (John Hambrich s wife) - Reoccurring cancer; Esther - Pancreatic cancer Health - General Joe K. - Health; Romaine Kinsey - Broken foot; Norma MacAdam - Healing after surgery; Cindy - Recovery/pain; Joyce - General health; Judy - Hip surgery; Dan G. - Health; Carol & Pete T. - Health; Raphael - Health; Maureen - Health; Steve V. - Health; Rachel - Solution to stomach problem; Bruce & Barbara Cullings - Health, strength and hope; Jerry - Neck, hip and knee issues; Callie - Feel better; Lorrie Arendt - Health; John Kunath - Health; Betty Murphy - Health; Patsy Horne - Health; Douglas Arendt - Health; Jan - Back problems; Joe - Health and job concerns; Janice & Dennis - Dementia and severe stroke; Ed C. - Dementia; Razo Family - Grandfather s heart problems; Dorothy - Health; Matt - Infection; Pray for Ashley, our daughter and unborn child due to health issues. She is being induced on 10/18/17, original due date is 10/28/17; Robert - Lower back and neck pain Spiritual/Emotional/Peace Turner & Mike - Faith and hope; Ingrid - Strength; Michelle - Strength; Shane - Strength; Tamara - Strength; Claire - Strength; Melinda - Strength; Joyce - Strength; Alex - Strength; Duane - Strength; Sarah - Strength; Jennifer, Mark & Alex - Health, hope and happiness; Nancy G. - Health, hope and peace; Geraldine - Guidance; Donnell - Guidance; Tim V. - Guidance; Dave & Jan Larson - Strength; Russ - Peace and faith; Lexi - Guidance and peace

5 Children s Ministry (Elementary Age) Reverse Trick or Treating Friday, Oct 27 // 10 AM Canyon Vista Nursing Home Your child will have the opportunity to brighten the day of the residents at Canyon Vista by passing out candy while wearing their halloween costumes. Please plan to meet at Canyon Vista at 10 AM. RSVP to Jamie Rosas at For more information on these and other Children s Ministry events, please contact Jamie Rosas at or jamie@goodsamlv.com Youth Ministry (Jr & Sr High) Parent and Growth Group Leader Brunch Sunday, Nov 5 // 11 AM Next month, you will have the opportunity to connect with the leader of your teen s Growth Group so you can better love, lead, and influence your teenagers together. Don t miss it! Winter Jam is United States largest annual Christian Music Tour and we are going! Nov 11 / $15 at the door / 6:00 PM Meet at the Orleans Arena at 4:30 PM to get tickets and seats. All Are Welcome! For more information on these and other Youth Ministry events, please contact Natalee Graham at or natalee@goodsamlv.com. Love God. Love People. Make A Difference. You are amazing! Over $1,000 was raised toward hurricane relief efforts and has been sent to the organizations we listed. Thank you for everyone who contributed! Do you love small children and babies? Then our nursery would love to have you as a volunteer. Second Sundays Our nursery provides care for children 2 and under during Sunday services. You will be responsible for providing loving care through play and a small snack with the help of a youth assistant. Contact Sandy Markham at sandramarkham@hotmail.com. Operation Christmas Child - Shoe Box Ministry Volunteer teams are being set up now for: Information Table - Oct 28/29, Nov 4/5, Nov 11/12 Collection Week - Nov Relay Team - Sun., Nov 19 (Must have truck/ be able to load and unload) Just one more box is a gospel opportunity for a child to hear the Good News and receive a small gift filled with love. Call or text Jil Gertz at for more information. WELCOME We pray you will experience the presence of Jesus with genuine, heartfelt warmth this day. Love Halloween? Be sure to join us for Trunk or Treat! Saturday, Oct 28 // 4:30-8:00 PM Trunk or Treating is free! A $10 wristband allows access to our carnival, bounce house, and a bungee trampoline. Event volunteers receive one free wristband per family. If you would like to volunteer for the event, sign up at goodsamlv.com or Gail Bates at gbates5400@gmail.com. Avoid the lines and purchase your wristbands THIS WEEKEND. October 22, 2017 Remembrance of Loved Ones If you would like to recognize a loved one who has passed on during our All Saints weekend, a name and a photo to office@goodsamlv.com or bring your photo to the office to be scanned. Photos need to be submitted by Wed., Nov 1. Special Congregation Meeting Sunday, Nov 12 // Following Service The ELCA has issued approval of the new Constitution and Bylaws. All members should have received the updated changes via . Contact the office if you have not received the updated copy. Are you dealing with a major life changing illness or situation? Or are you supporting a person who is dealing We with a major illness or situation? Join us as we share and each other through this challenging time. Support support Wednesday, Oct 25 // 5:30 PM // Youth Room Group Questions? Contact Donna Springer at or donnaspr@hotmail.com. A note from St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Words cannot express the sorrow and pain that we feel in these days following the devastation and loss of life that has affected your community and impacted families across the nation. As you all continue to recover from this tragedy, we want you to know that our community is grieving with you. Please know that we care about all of you, we are thinking about you and we are praying for you in the time of hurt and sorrow. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus - Philippians 4:7 God s Blessings and Peace! St. Paul Lutheran Church Pastor John David Nedbalek St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby Fayetteville, Texas Don Lorfing, Senior Pastor dlorfing@goodsamlv.com Scott Hove, Executive Pastor shove@goodsamlv.com Church Office Mon - Thur 9 AM - 5 PM Friday 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 - - 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. Rise Jr. High (6th - 8th grade) Meets during the service for confirmation classes. Begin at worship, then dismissed for learning time. Rise Sr. High (9th - 12th grade) Meets during the service. Begin at worship, then dismissed to the Youth Room. Communion (1st and 3rd weekends) All are welcome to receive the sacrament. Adult Bible Study Sundays at in Classroom #2 of the Education Building. WEEKLY EVENTS Monday: Tuesday: Boy Scouts 6:00-8:00 PM - Worship Center AA Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM - Youth Room Tuesday Night Bible Study 7:00 PM - Meeting Room #1 Wednesday: Thursday: Weight Watchers 9:00 AM - Youth Room Card games 10:00 AM - Youth Room Cub Scouts 6:30-8:00 PM - Preschool Building Room #3 and Multi-Purpose Room Bible Study 10:30 AM - Youth Room GA meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Meeting Room #1 ACA meeting 6:30-8:00 PM - Preschool Multi-Purpose AA meeting 6:00-8:30 PM - Sacred Grounds Coffee Shop Friday: GA meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Meeting Room #1 Quilters 9:30-11:30 AM - Youth Room Karate 5:30-7:30 PM - Sanctuary Jujitsu 6:00-8:30 PM - Sanctuary ATTENDANCE October 14-15, PM 8 AM = 40 = 37 = 4 11 AM = 92 = 38 = 27 = 16 Youth = 31 Music/Techs = 18 TOTAL = 303 Order of Service - 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 Our God Reigns Forever You Are Good Great Are You Lord Special Performance by King s Kids 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: Handbell Choir 40th Anniversary Video Interview with Pastor Dave Miller, Founding Pastor of Good Samaritan Lutheran Church Special Music: Bible Reading: Psalm 100 Sermon: Sermon Song: Prayer & Lord's Prayer Benediction Great Is Thy Faithfulness Ron Oltmanns and John Slocum - Duet Faithfulness Matters Pr. Don Lorfing You Are Good 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 Good Samaritan Church and Christian Academy Pray for the students, parents, teachers and staff during the school year. Prayers for the 40th anniversary of the congregation this weekend and for God s continued blessings on our ministry. Employment/Job Related/Business John L. - To find a better job soon; Mike - Success with business; Mark - Problems at work; Joane - Help with new sushi bar; Daniel - Do good at work General Request(s) Please pray for my grandson, Christian; Chris - Safety on trip; Chad, Jen, Ariana & Alyssa - Healing, family issues; Pray for Darin, Frankie & Brittany; Anonymous - Pray we get the offer on the house we need.; Ron & Vicki - Safe move to Illinois ; Dennis - Safe travels; Pray for Katie Rubio; Pray for Natalie ; Family and friends in Puerto Rico; Keaton Family - Safety during travel; Jose - Oh Jesus Christ we ask you in your name and invoking the name of Jesus that there is no wars in the world, neither bombardments, neither earthquakes, neither tremors, neither flooding, neither hurricanes, neither natural disasters in all the world now and always, specially in the United States, and there is not consequences of the sins, neither more sins all over the world and so that everybody and the all save now and always, and that everybody does not sin, and God forgives all the sins. Amen.; Pray for our city and our church. Help us grow and be strong.; Mike - Make good choices; Pray for all of those affected by the fires in California; Pray for those recovering from the hurricanes; Pray for the community of Las Vegas, the victims and the first responders that were affected by the October 1st shooting. Grief - Loss of Loved One(s) The Petrich Family - The death of their mother, Betty Health - Cancer Kevin Gertz - Cancer and healing; Marlene Battle - Cancer; Elaine Moore - Leukemia ; Keith, Kathy and Jenn D. - Healing in various stages of cancer; Johan C. - Cancer; Maureen C. - Cancer; Daniel M. - Cancer; Aria & his brother - As their Mom battles cancer; JoEtta Willieford - New cancer spots found in lungs; Tom Prosch - Continued healing from cancer; Cindy Grube - Cancer; Derek Meehan - Cancer; Stan Ralph - Cancer; Stephanie - Father s terminal cancer; Mary (John Hambrich s wife) - Reoccurring cancer; Esther - Pancreatic cancer Health - General Joe K. - Health; Romaine Kinsey - Broken foot; Norma MacAdam - Healing after surgery; Cindy - Recovery/pain; Joyce - General health; Judy - Hip surgery; Dan G. - Health; Carol & Pete T. - Health; Raphael - Health; Maureen - Health; Steve V. - Health; Rachel - Solution to stomach problem; Bruce & Barbara Cullings - Health, strength and hope; Jerry - Neck, hip and knee issues; Callie - Feel better; Lorrie Arendt - Health; John Kunath - Health; Betty Murphy - Health; Patsy Horne - Health; Douglas Arendt - Health; Jan - Back problems; Joe - Health and job concerns; Janice & Dennis - Dementia and severe stroke; Ed C. - Dementia; Razo Family - Grandfather s heart problems; Dorothy - Health; Matt - Infection; Pray for Ashley, our daughter and unborn child due to health issues. She is being induced on 10/18/17, original due date is 10/28/17; Robert - Lower back and neck pain Spiritual/Emotional/Peace Turner & Mike - Faith and hope; Ingrid - Strength; Michelle - Strength; Shane - Strength; Tamara - Strength; Claire - Strength; Melinda - Strength; Joyce - Strength; Alex - Strength; Duane - Strength; Sarah - Strength; Jennifer, Mark & Alex - Health, hope and happiness; Nancy G. - Health, hope and peace; Geraldine - Guidance; Donnell - Guidance; Tim V. - Guidance; Dave & Jan Larson - Strength; Russ - Peace and faith; Lexi - Guidance and peace

7 Children s Ministry (Elementary Age) Reverse Trick or Treating Friday, Oct 27 // 10 AM Canyon Vista Nursing Home Your child will have the opportunity to brighten the day of the residents at Canyon Vista by passing out candy while wearing their halloween costumes. Please plan to meet at Canyon Vista at 10 AM. RSVP to Jamie Rosas at For more information on these and other Children s Ministry events, please contact Jamie Rosas at or jamie@goodsamlv.com Youth Ministry (Jr & Sr High) Parent and Growth Group Leader Brunch Sunday, Nov 5 // 11 AM Next month, you will have the opportunity to connect with the leader of your teen s Growth Group so you can better love, lead, and influence your teenagers together. Don t miss it! Winter Jam is United States largest annual Christian Music Tour and we are going! Nov 11 / $15 at the door / 6:00 PM Meet at the Orleans Arena at 4:30 PM to get tickets and seats. All Are Welcome! For more information on these and other Youth Ministry events, please contact Natalee Graham at or natalee@goodsamlv.com. Love God. Love People. Make A Difference. You are amazing! Over $1,000 was raised toward hurricane relief efforts and has been sent to the organizations we listed. Thank you for everyone who contributed! Do you love small children and babies? Then our nursery would love to have you as a volunteer. Second Sundays Our nursery provides care for children 2 and under during Sunday services. You will be responsible for providing loving care through play and a small snack with the help of a youth assistant. Contact Sandy Markham at sandramarkham@hotmail.com. Operation Christmas Child - Shoe Box Ministry Volunteer teams are being set up now for: Information Table - Oct 28/29, Nov 4/5, Nov 11/12 Collection Week - Nov Relay Team - Sun., Nov 19 (Must have truck/ be able to load and unload) Just one more box is a gospel opportunity for a child to hear the Good News and receive a small gift filled with love. Call or text Jil Gertz at for more information. WELCOME We pray you will experience the presence of Jesus with genuine, heartfelt warmth this day. Love Halloween? Be sure to join us for Trunk or Treat! Saturday, Oct 28 // 4:30-8:00 PM Trunk or Treating is free! A $10 wristband allows access to our carnival, bounce house, and a bungee trampoline. Event volunteers receive one free wristband per family. If you would like to volunteer for the event, sign up at goodsamlv.com or Gail Bates at gbates5400@gmail.com. Avoid the lines and purchase your wristbands THIS WEEKEND. October 22, :00 AM Remembrance of Loved Ones If you would like to recognize a loved one who has passed on during our All Saints weekend, a name and a photo to office@goodsamlv.com or bring your photo to the office to be scanned. Photos need to be submitted by Wed., Nov 1. Special Congregation Meeting Sunday, Nov 12 // Following Service The ELCA has issued approval of the new Constitution and Bylaws. All members should have received the updated changes via . Contact the office if you have not received the updated copy. Are you dealing with a major life changing illness or situation? Or are you supporting a person who is dealing We with a major illness or situation? Join us as we share and each other through this challenging time. Support support Wednesday, Oct 25 // 5:30 PM // Youth Room Group Questions? Contact Donna Springer at or donnaspr@hotmail.com. A note from St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Words cannot express the sorrow and pain that we feel in these days following the devastation and loss of life that has affected your community and impacted families across the nation. As you all continue to recover from this tragedy, we want you to know that our community is grieving with you. Please know that we care about all of you, we are thinking about you and we are praying for you in the time of hurt and sorrow. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus - Philippians 4:7 God s Blessings and Peace! St. Paul Lutheran Church Pastor John David Nedbalek St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby Fayetteville, Texas Don Lorfing, Senior Pastor dlorfing@goodsamlv.com Scott Hove, Executive Pastor shove@goodsamlv.com Church Office Mon - Thur 9 AM - 5 PM Friday 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 - - 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. Rise Jr. High (6th - 8th grade) Meets during the service for confirmation classes. Begin at worship, then dismissed for learning time. Rise Sr. High (9th - 12th grade) Meets during the service. Begin at worship, then dismissed to the Youth Room. Communion (1st and 3rd weekends) All are welcome to receive the sacrament. Adult Bible Study Sundays at in Classroom #2 of the Education Building. WEEKLY EVENTS Monday: Tuesday: Boy Scouts 6:00-8:00 PM - Worship Center AA Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM - Youth Room Tuesday Night Bible Study 7:00 PM - Meeting Room #1 Wednesday: Thursday: Weight Watchers 9:00 AM - Youth Room Card games 10:00 AM - Youth Room Cub Scouts 6:30-8:00 PM - Preschool Building Room #3 and Multi-Purpose Room Bible Study 10:30 AM - Youth Room GA meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Meeting Room #1 ACA meeting 6:30-8:00 PM - Preschool Multi-Purpose AA meeting 6:00-8:30 PM - Sacred Grounds Coffee Shop Friday: GA meeting 1:00-2:30 PM - Meeting Room #1 Quilters 9:30-11:30 AM - Youth Room Karate 5:30-7:30 PM - Sanctuary Jujitsu 6:00-8:30 PM - Sanctuary ATTENDANCE October 14-15, PM 8 AM = 40 = 37 = 4 11 AM = 92 = 38 = 27 = 16 Youth = 31 Music/Techs = 18 TOTAL = 303 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 Great Is The Lord Great Are You Lord Announcements & Offering: Members and friends of Good Samaritan are invited to participate in this time of offering in response and thanksgiving to God for their varied blessings! If you are a visitor or guest, know that we regard your presence here as your offering. Online giving is available at - click DONATE ONLINE. If you prefer writing out checks, they should be made out to Good Samaritan Lutheran Church. Special Music: Handbell Choir 40th Anniversary Video Interview with Pastor Dave Miller, Founding Pastor of Good Samaritan Lutheran Church Scripture Song: Bible Reading: Psalm 100 Sermon: Sermon Song: Prayer & Lord's Prayer Benediction Great Is Thy Faithfulness Ron Oltmanns and John Slocum - Duet Faithfulness Matters Pr. Don Lorfing You Are Good 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 Good Samaritan Church and Christian Academy Pray for the students, parents, teachers and staff during the school year. Prayers for the 40th anniversary of the congregation this weekend and for God s continued blessings on our ministry. Employment/Job Related/Business John L. - To find a better job soon; Mike - Success with business; Mark - Problems at work; Joane - Help with new sushi bar; Daniel - Do good at work General Request(s) Please pray for my grandson, Christian; Chris - Safety on trip; Chad, Jen, Ariana & Alyssa - Healing, family issues; Pray for Darin, Frankie & Brittany; Anonymous - Pray we get the offer on the house we need.; Ron & Vicki - Safe move to Illinois ; Dennis - Safe travels; Pray for Katie Rubio; Pray for Natalie ; Family and friends in Puerto Rico; Keaton Family - Safety during travel; Jose - Oh Jesus Christ we ask you in your name and invoking the name of Jesus that there is no wars in the world, neither bombardments, neither earthquakes, neither tremors, neither flooding, neither hurricanes, neither natural disasters in all the world now and always, specially in the United States, and there is not consequences of the sins, neither more sins all over the world and so that everybody and the all save now and always, and that everybody does not sin, and God forgives all the sins. Amen.; Pray for our city and our church. Help us grow and be strong.; Mike - Make good choices; Pray for all of those affected by the fires in California; Pray for those recovering from the hurricanes; Pray for the community of Las Vegas, the victims and the first responders that were affected by the October 1st shooting. Grief - Loss of Loved One(s) The Petrich Family - The death of their mother, Betty Health - Cancer Kevin Gertz - Cancer and healing; Marlene Battle - Cancer; Elaine Moore - Leukemia ; Keith, Kathy and Jenn D. - Healing in various stages of cancer; Johan C. - Cancer; Maureen C. - Cancer; Daniel M. - Cancer; Aria & his brother - As their Mom battles cancer; JoEtta Willieford - New cancer spots found in lungs; Tom Prosch - Continued healing from cancer; Cindy Grube - Cancer; Derek Meehan - Cancer; Stan Ralph - Cancer; Stephanie - Father s terminal cancer; Mary (John Hambrich s wife) - Reoccurring cancer; Esther - Pancreatic cancer Health - General Joe K. - Health; Romaine Kinsey - Broken foot; Norma MacAdam - Healing after surgery; Cindy - Recovery/pain; Joyce - General health; Judy - Hip surgery; Dan G. - Health; Carol & Pete T. - Health; Raphael - Health; Maureen - Health; Steve V. - Health; Rachel - Solution to stomach problem; Bruce & Barbara Cullings - Health, strength and hope; Jerry - Neck, hip and knee issues; Callie - Feel better; Lorrie Arendt - Health; John Kunath - Health; Betty Murphy - Health; Patsy Horne - Health; Douglas Arendt - Health; Jan - Back problems; Joe - Health and job concerns; Janice & Dennis - Dementia and severe stroke; Ed C. - Dementia; Razo Family - Grandfather s heart problems; Dorothy - Health; Matt - Infection; Pray for Ashley, our daughter and unborn child due to health issues. She is being induced on 10/18/17, original due date is 10/28/17; Robert - Lower back and neck pain Spiritual/Emotional/Peace Turner & Mike - Faith and hope; Ingrid - Strength; Michelle - Strength; Shane - Strength; Tamara - Strength; Claire - Strength; Melinda - Strength; Joyce - Strength; Alex - Strength; Duane - Strength; Sarah - Strength; Jennifer, Mark & Alex - Health, hope and happiness; Nancy G. - Health, hope and peace; Geraldine - Guidance; Donnell - Guidance; Tim V. - Guidance; Dave & Jan Larson - Strength; Russ - Peace and faith; Lexi - Guidance and peace

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