“Deeper” Sermon Series - Week 1 (Feb. 13/14, 2016)

Noticing the Now by Eliminating “Present” Problems

Problem: MindlessnessSolution: Mindfulness

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. 30 And even the hairs of your head are all counted. 31 So do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows. (Matthew 10:29-31a; NRSV)

Problem: BusynessSolution: Do What Matters

“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:41-42; NIV)

Problem: The Past and the FutureSolution: Forgive and Don’t Worry

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32; NIV)

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life[a]? (Matthew 6:25-27; NIV)

Problem: AttitudeSolution: Gratitude

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. (Psalm 107:1)

GO DEEPER

…as it is written:  “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”[a] - the things God has prepared for those who love him.  (1 Corinthians 2:9)

Devotional - Discussion Guide

• Begin your time with prayer. Ask God’s Holy Spirit to guide your time together as you study His Word. Pray that the stresses and concerns of the week can be put aside so you can focus properly.

• We begin our new sermon series today - “Deeper.” Today’s topic is “Noticing the Now.” The verses below were read as the main Bible reading. Take some time now to read them and discuss what you think about them:

• Ecclesiastes 5: 18-20 - Make the Most of What God Gives• “After looking at the way things are on this earth, here’s what I’ve decided is the best way to

live: Take care of yourself, have a good time, and make the most of whatever job you have for as long as God gives you life. And that’s about it. That’s the human lot. Yes, we should make the most of what God gives, both the bounty and the capacity to enjoy it, accepting what’s given and delighting in the work. It’s God’s gift! God deals out joy in the present, the now. It’s useless to brood over how long we might live.”

• Look at each of the points on the other side. What are the “Present Problems” that you face that keep you from “Living in the Now?” How do the ones listed affect you? What’s missing that you are dealing with?

•  What “mindless” things do you find yourself doing?

• This series is about going deeper into our walk with Christ. Why does that matter? Does that matter? Read the very last verse on the other side. Any ideas of what God might have in store for you? For your family? For this church? For the world?

• Close with prayer. Pray about what you have discussed and pray for each other.

WELCOME We pray you will experience the presence of Jesus

with genuine, heartfelt warmth this day.

Church Office Mon - Fri 9am-5pm

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Don Lorfing, Senior Pastor dlorfing@goodsamlv.com

Scott Hove, Executive Pastor shove@goodsamlv.com

February 14, 2016 9:35 AM

Children’s Ministry Attn: Parents!

Want to be more active in your children's spiritual growth? Help them complete their daily challenges from their bible fun pages sent home weekly.  Have children return their bible page with your signature to confirm that they completed the task, little kids will receive a prize

and older kids will get a raffle ticket. Easter Raffle

We will be collecting donations for the Easter raffle in the church office throughout the month of February. Certain items we could use are movie or restaurant gift certificates, passes to wet n’ wild or other

fun family outings, board games, coffee, Easter treats, etc. Arrangements can be made if you would like for something to be

picked up from you. For more information on these and other Children’s Ministry events

please contact Jamie Rosas at 702.704.4350 or jamie@goodsamlv.com.

Youth Ministry So you’re stuck in service…

Circle the word or phrase in Ecc. 5:20 that stands out to you the most: For he does not think much about the fleeting days of his life

because God keeps him preoccupied with the joy he derives from his activity.

What is distracting you from Noticing The Now?

What is one thing you can do this week to Notice the Now?

Join us for TNT! Join us every Tuesday from 6:30- 8:30 PM for Tuesday Night Teens!

This week we will be looking at Matthew 6: 5-18. Questions to get you thinking:

Do you pray in public? Are you comfortable with God forgiving you based on how you forgive others?

SOCK WARS! What is sock wars? Think laser tag…but with socks as ammo! Build

your fort and help your team defend it on Feb. 20th at Living Springs Lutheran Church. $10 includes food.

Call or email Natalee to RSVP by Feb 15th. For more information on these and other Youth Ministry events

please contact Natalee Graham at 702.308.5298 or natalee@goodsamlv.com.

Lent Service ProjectsDuring the Season of Lent, in preparation for Easter, we will continue our tradition of BEING the church instead of having

church by going into our community to serve. Join us for one (or several!) of our Lent service projects. Details and registration are available online at www.goodsamlv.com. You can also sign up on

your friendship form (extras available in entry area).Feb 18 Three Square Food Bank 5-7 PMFeb 24 Blood Drive at Good Sam 3-7 PMMar 2 Las Vegas Rescue Mission 4:30-6:30 PMMar 9 Three Square Food Bank 5-7 PMMar 17 Egg Stuffing/Campus Clean-up 6-7:30 PMLenten Devotional Resources Lent is a time of repentance, fasting and preparation for the coming of Easter. It is a time of self-examination, focusing on your relationship with God, often choosing to give up something or to volunteer and give of yourself for others. We have daily devotions available in the entry area available for children, teens, and adults. These are our gift to help you dive DEEPER in your faith. Volunteer Appreciation BrunchWe would like to invite ALL volunteers to come enjoy brunch on us! Please join us on February 20th at 10:00 AM in the Worship Center and allow us the opportunity to serve you as you have so graciously and generously served our church. Please email shove@goodsamlv.com to RSVP. Financial Peace UniversityWe are interested in hosting a Financial Peace University course here at Good Samaritan. If you have ever led a class and are interested in helping lead a class, please mark it on your friendship form or email office@goodsamlv.com. Dress A Girl Around The World!

City wide SEW-A-THON is Saturday, February 20, 10AM -1PM at Peccole Ranch Clubhouse, 9501 Red Hills Rd., Las Vegas, 89117. Bring sewing machines, loaded bobbins and thread. If you don’t sew, you can help iron or pack the finished dresses. We will be sewing our hearts out and packing dresses to send to girls in Nicaragua. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Call/email Jil Gertz with any questions: 702-275-4458 or lvspeak@cox.net.

Make-up Photo Sessions Available For Church DirectoryIf you missed getting your photo taken for the church directory for any reason, you are in luck!  Lifetouch will be at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church at 2 S. Pecos Rd, Henderson, NV 89074 (215/Pecos) on February 23 – 27.  Just call Lifetouch at 1-866-756-0281 and they will assist you in finding a date and time to have your picture taken. If you have any questions about the directory, please contact Kim at kim@goodsamlv.com or call the church office.Battle Born ChoraleBattle Born Chorale will be performing at GSLC on Feb 21st at 5:00 PM. Come enjoy some beautiful music with friends and family! Tickets are $10 at the door.

Did You Know?… that for as little as $14.58 per month you can advertise your business in our newsletter and website? If you don’t own a business maybe you work for someone who would like to advertise? Either way, contact Pastor Scott for more information. Email: shove@goodsamlv.com

Order of Service Hearing devices are found in the entry area or ask the sound booth technician.

Opening Song: Nothing Is Impossible

Welcome & Opening Prayer

Ritual Of Friendship

Song: Say So At The Cross

Children’s Message Valentine’s Day Presentation

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 www.goodsamlv.com - click GIVE. If you prefer writing out checks, they should be made out to “Good Samaritan Lutheran Church”.

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 5: 18-20

Sermon: Noticing The Now Pr. Scott Hove Sermon Song: Open The Eyes Of My Heart

Prayer & Lord's Prayer

Benediction

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.

WORSHIP INFORMATION Worship Times and Styles

Saturday - 5:00 PM - Blended Sunday - 8:00 AM - Traditional Sunday - 9:35 AM - Contemporary Sunday - 11:00 AM - Contemporary

Nursery Care (under 3 years old) Located through the stained glass doors.

Sunday School (3 years old - 5th grade) Available at 5:00 PM, 9:35 AM and 11:00 AM services. Begin at worship, then after the Children’s Message, Sunday School leaders will escort them to class. You will need to pick them up in the classroom following the worship service.

Confirmation (6th - 8th grade) Meets during the 9:35 AM service. Begin at worship, then dismissed for learning time.

Hot Church (9th - 12th grade) Meets during the 9:35 AM service. Begin at worship, then dismissed to the Youth Room.

Youth Bible Study (6th - 12th grade) Meets during the 11:00 AM service in 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 6:30-8 PM - Worship Center Bible Study 7:00 PM - Classroom #1 Wednesday: Weight Watchers 9:00 AM - Youth Room Card games 10:00 AM - 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 - 9-11:00 AM - Youth Room Jujitsu 6-8:30 PM - Sanctuary

ATTENDANCE Feb 6-7, 2016

5 PM = 41 SS = 3 8 AM = 55 9:35 AM = 102 SS = 45 11 AM = 28 SS = 9 Youth = 41 Music/Techs = 16 TOTAL = 340

Cancer - Scott, Scott R.'s wife, JoEtta (remain cancer free), Ninha, Megan C., Rita, Ben N. (chemo treatments), Kaylin C. (7-year old with cancer)

Other Health Concerns - JoAnn (surgery), Gretchen (surgery recovery), Benny W. (healthy heart), Robert (lower back pain), Daphne (car accident recovery), Amy (Morgan's disease), Kim (healing from chronic pain), Baby Amy (blood problems, healing), Anne (recovery from heart surgery), Grandma Judy (surgery), Candy (regulation of diabetes)

Health and Healing - Dorothy, Lori, Dan G., Ed G., Charlie, Karen M. (continued healing), Alex, Noah, Amie, Ingrid, Jordan, Keith, Judy, Shane, Cameron, Chad, Virgil M., Mrs. Jerri, Wollin family, Brian C., Gordon Q., John W. (continued healing), Doria, Lynn M. (continued healing), Dale (continued healing), Karen V. (continued healing)

Loss of Loved One - McDermott's (death of daughter / sister), Naudia M. (loss of father), Pete (comfort, loss of his mom), Colin and Leslie (as they remember the passing of Seabrooke two years ago)

Spiritual - Kathy C. (peace), Christopher (peace), Anne (peace), Michelle (peace), Jessica (peace), Chris (find God), leadership of the church, growth of the congregation, Shelly (inner peace), Ed (God's influence and guidance); Kim, Shannon, Shelly, Corina (guidance and peace), Sarah B., Kevin (accept God's grace and forgiveness, receive God's guidance), Dennell (guidance)

Employment - Christy (job), Joane (success in new job), Mike (success in new job), Dennis (work stress)

All Other Prayer Requests - Joe D. (home, peace, health, grace, hope), Linda J. (health, anxiety, grace), Sarah D. (peace, grace, hope), Tom and Susan (sale of rental home), Sara (healthy pregnancy), Maureen C., Nancy G. and family (health, hope, and happiness), all those making a difference in the world, help with temptation and good decisions, prayers for less violence and more peace, Doug (strength and patience), Kim (strength), CF (marriage and financial clarity), Iola (safety and happiness), Pam (safety), Jerry and Sally (peace and hope), Nicole (healthy pregnancy), Kyle (raising his daughter), Coni (continued sobriety), Haileigh (health and college), thanks to God for Myron's successful surgery

Prayer Ministry SHARING GOD’S CARE THROUGH FRIENDSHIP AND PRAYER