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INTRODUCING THE CONSTITUTION TASK FORCE
We give thanks that Jason Champion, Holly Jones, and Paul Christensen have agreed to serve on a newly launched Constitution Task Force. This group has been chartered by the Council to review the current GSLC constitution. Our constitution contains bylaws and continuing resolutions, which relate to specific practices and details of this congregation’s organization, operation, and life. It is the foundation that clarifies up front who can do what, when, and under what circumstances. As our congregation grows and matures, and as the context changes, it is important to conduct a detailed review to ensure that the constitution continues to free us to do ministry. As it should, this can be a long and detailed process that requires approval by the Council, our ELCA Southeastern Synod, and a two-part vote by the congregation so stay tuned. If you'd like to see the current constitution, it's located here.
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OUTDOOR CLEAN UP AT GSLC
To further celebrate Earth Day, the Caring for Creation, Youth and Family Ministry, and Facilities & Maintenance Committees are hosting an exterior Spring clean up day here at Good Shepherd. We are planning to do this on Saturday, May 11 beginning at 8:00 a.m.
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This Sunday, we will recognize all the "super" women in our congregation! | |
SHARE YOUR LOVE WITH GOSHEN VALLEY BOYS RANCH
Our Outreach Committee will be collecting NEW items to welcome boys to their facility at Goshen Valley Boys Ranch. These boys, aged approximately 8-18 come to Goshen Valley through various circumstances of abuse, neglect or homelessness. The committee has purchased laundry baskets, but they need help filling the welcome baskets with 2 washcloths and 2 towels, radio alarm clock, twin comforter, twin sheet set, pillow, Bible, brush and comb, shampoo, body wash, toothbrush and toothpaste and other small items like a candy bar or snack. Look for the sign-up sheet in the Fellowship Hall. Collection will continue thru May 31st.
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YOUTH SUNDAY
This Pentecost Sunday, May 19th at both services, we will be blessed during our worship services to be led by our youth and witness faith statements of three confirmands. If you have a youth member that can participate in the service, please sign up using the button below.
On that day we will also recognize our High School Seniors, new drivers and show our appreciation for our teachers and leaders. We will celebrate all of these events with cake and ice cream in between services.
Coffee with Council will not take place in order to celebrate these occasions, however council members and finance committee members will be available to answer questions.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE Budget Q & A SESSIONS
Members of the Finance Committee will be available in Fellowship Hall on Saturday, May 18th from 11 AM - 1 PM and Wednesday, May 22nd at 7 PM. The budget will be sent via a Special Sheep Buzz to all members sometime next week with all the June 2nd Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting details. There will be one service on June 2, at 10 AM and the meeting will follow that service.
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CONGREGATIONAL PICNIC
Fellowship is gearing up for our next event. On June 2nd, following our Semi-Annual Congregational meeting, we will have a hot dog/hamburger picnic lunch. Fellowship needs your help to supply drinks, desserts and side dishes. Please sign up in Fellowship Hall.
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JUST MERCY BOOK STUDY
It is not too late to join our book study on the book, "Just Mercy", by Bryan Stevenson. This study is hosted by our Social Justice Task Force and continues at 4 PM in Fellowship Hall, next Sunday, May 19th. As we continue to become more aware of social equality and what it means, many of our members continue to be moved by what they witnessed during their recent trip to Alabama. Below is a reflection from member, Karen Epstein.
I’m not really sure what I expected when I signed on to travel to Montgomery with other members of GSLC to tour The Legacy Museum, Memorial, and Sculpture Garden. I thought I was fairly informed – I had learned and studied about slavery in school, I understood the history and, while I can never really understand completely, I recognize I am a product of white privilege regardless of whether I sought that out or not. But honestly, after visiting Montgomery, I realize that I know and understand very little.
Incredibly moving, eye-opening, overwhelming, sickening, life changing…. I could go on for days sharing what I saw, felt, and experienced. But, alas, I have only been given a paragraph 😊
There was so much that picking one or two things that struck me especially deeply is hard…..sickness, captivity, beatings, separation from family, the floor of the Atlantic littered with the discarded remains of those who did not survive the voyage, lynching's (as late as 1972!!!!), and incarceration for the smallest of offenses. Read more.....
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THEOLOGY ON TAP
Hickory Flat Kitchen (6205 Hickory Flat Highway, Suite 112, Canton) - May 22
Topics change each time we meet so no need to worry about missing anything. As always, everyone is welcome to share some food, laughs, and open conversation in a safe, non-judgmental environment
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LADIES NIGHT OUT
Date: Tuesday, May 21
Time: 7:00pm
Nuevo Amigos Cocina Mexicano
3740 Sixes Rd,
Canton, GA 30114
Sign up in Fellowship Hall
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GIVE A KID A CHANCE
Give a Kid a Chance is currently registering for volunteers for the GAKAC event on July 20. If you would like to volunteer at Revolution Canton, Revolution Jasper or Hillside in Woodstock, please go to their website, at giveakidachance.org Go to the serve tab on the website, pick the location to serve and follow the directions.
Please note: Due to the nature of this event, all team members must be 6th grade and above, there is no childcare available for 5th grade and under. All Team Members must be background checked. Anyone 18 yrs + will require a background check through Revolution Church, which they provide free of charge.
Outreach will be collecting backpacks in the month of June - so stay tuned for further details.
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Member Spotlight
Jenny Truesdale-Give A Kid A Chance
Good Shepherd does so many wonderful things that people may or may not be aware of happening. We would like to begin an effort to occasionally highlight members and some of the organizations and events they are passionate about. Our first member spotlight is Jenny Truesdale who works with Give A Kid A Chance (GSKAC). This organization provides school age (Pre-K-12th grade) children in Cherokee County the basic school supplies and backpacks for the upcoming school year. This program gives these children confidence to pick out the backpack of their choice, along with school supplies and the team provides them with words of encouragement for the school year.
From the start of GAKAC in 2006, GAKAC offered backpacks with supplies in bags, new clothes, socks, and underwear, along with medical, haircuts and lunch. They had 2 locations, Hillside and 1st Baptist of Canton. In 2020 and 2021 (COVID years), they did a drive thru in the parking lots, so the kids could still get backpacks and food. For those 2 years, there were no volunteers; only members of those churches helped. In 2022, the program shifted to add a 3rd location - Hillside, Revolution in Canton and new location Revolution in Jasper. They allowed volunteer helpers again, and the children were able to pick out their own backpacks, in addition to picking out their own supplies. This was big and the kids loved this.
Continue reading.....
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ADDITIONAL HELP IN THE OFFICE IS NEEDED
During VBS week and a few weeks during the summer, while Mel, our Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator is out of her Office Coordinator role, we would like some additional help in the office answering the phones and the door. If you would like to volunteer to serve in this capacity, please sign up using the button below. No experience is necessary.
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We continue our recycling initiatives. We appreciate all help from congregation members to keep these items out of landfills.
1. ORAL CARE WASTE
2. HEFTY ORANGE ENERGY BAGS: (first Sunday of the month-Please remove labels (see below)
3. BATTERIES: (Size D and smaller)
4. OLD EYEGLASSES
5. POPTABS
6. PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE BOTTLES
We need to remove labels from these bottles try these methods:
- Warm the label in the sun
- Use a hairdryer for heat
- Put bottle in a glass of very hot water
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BRING IN YOUR LADIES CLOTHING
Caring for Creation continue to support the Drake House, collecting SEASONAL, clean and like new donations. Look for the big orange drop-off bin in Fellowship Hall.
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Handmade Card ministry at GSLC
Mother's Day Cards- Still need a card? We still have some available!
ALL OCCASION cards are also available for a suggested donation of $2.00 per card. All proceeds will support our Good Shepherd Youth Mission Trips. This ministry is being hosted by Molly Maher, Linda Rowell and Pam Hough.
Tea Cards: Would you like to send someone a hug in a cup? We have you covered with our Tea Cards! Every Tea Card contains an appropriate message and a prepackaged tea bag for your recipient. Send someone a HUG IN A CUP!
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MORE NEWS AND INFORMATION | |
Do you know a great musician that can play an organ and work with our choirs? We are still looking to fill this position. Help us to spread the word. If you see the announcement on our Facebook page, share it with your friends! | |
Read about our youth!
There are a ton of activities happening in the next few weeks with our youth.
Our youth are active and planning many things for all ages. If you would like to engage more with what our youth are doing week to week, sign up to receive our Wednesday Weekly Lamb Buzz on our website. This is an email dedicated to families and their youth.
Read more about our youth programs on our website
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This is our submission form for you to submit non-urgent prayer concerns. Prayers will be posted to the Prayer Circle, via e-mail, during normal business hours, usually around 3 PM. As always, if you have an urgent prayer request, please contact Pastor by cell or email.
If you would like to pray for others, as part of our prayer circle, please contact our Office Coordinator and she can add you to the Prayer Circle group.
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