Celebrating over 50 years of Worship at GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

G A T H E R I N G The

Our joy is to CONNECT to God and one another, to GROW

in maturity in Christ , and to SERVE in the power of the Holy Spir it.

November 27, 2016 First Sunday of Advent

LBW: Lutheran Book of Worship (green hymnal) LPH: Living Praise Hymnal WOV: With One Voice (blue hymnal)

TODAY’S WORSHIP

THIS WEEK at GSLC UPCOMING EVENTS December Annual Cookie Sale, 12/3

Royal Family KIDS Club, 12/3 Latte Bar, 12/4 Barnabas Service Project, 12/4 Via de Cristo Prayer Renewal meeting, 12/5 WOW Christmas Party, 12/6 Stephen Ministers meeting, 12/8 Breakfast with Santa, 12/10 Harps, Bells & Voices Concert, 12/10 GSLC Game Night, 12/10 Stephen Ministers meeting, 12/11 Board of Trustees meeting, 12/12 Missions Committee meeting, 12/15 Sally Bytheway Chorale Christmas Concert, 12/16 Serve sandwiches for the homeless, 12/18 Little Lambs Christmas Program, 12/20 Hope Circle, 12/20 Alpha Circle, 12/21 Stephen Ministers meeting, 12/22 Christmas Eve Services, 12/24 10:00 am Christmas Day Service, 12/25 Day after Christmas, Church closed, 12/26 Daycare Closed for Christmas break, 12/26-1/2/17

January 10:00 am New Years Day Service, 1/1 Day after New Years Day Church closed, 1/2 Royal Family KIDS Club, 1/7 Eagle Scout Court of honor, 1/7 GSLC Game Night, 1/14 Pillowcase Dress Making, 1/21 Family Promise at GSLC, 1/29-2/5

2017 Save the dates

COPI Vietnam Mission Trip, 3/8-25 Preteen Mission Trip, 6/18-22 Jr & Sr High Mission Trip, 7/2-8 Vacation Bible School, 7/9-13 Youth Summer Camp, 7/16-20 Camping with the Son (All Church), 7/21-24

PRAYER CORNER

Please pray for John Adams, Dianne Burton, Kalie Boska, Allison Briggs, Maggie Grimyser, Cara & Gerriss Gailey, Jack Carlton, Lorraine Berg, Marilyn Westegaard, Caleb Stone, Barb Johnson, LeRoy Rogers, George Novak, Nick Young, Denise Borla, Carl & Charlotte Moller, Freda Doherty, and Donna Mickelsen.

Sunday, November 27 8:00, 9:30 and 11:15 am Worship 9:30 am Sunday School (NO CLASS FOR JR & SR HIGH) 9:30 am Experiencing God class 10:45 am Children’s Dance Ministry 12:30 pm Song of Solomon Bible Study 12:30 pm Pastor James & Dawn’s Wedding Reception 1:00 pm GriefShare

Monday, November 28 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC 9:00 am Christian Aerobics 6:00 pm Bell Choir rehearsal 7:00 pm Cub Scout meeting 7:00 pm Dance Ministry rehearsal

Tuesday, November 29 9:30 am Explorer’s Bible Study 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 7:00 pm Circle of Friends Ensemble rehearsal

Wednesday, November 30 9:00 am Christian Aerobics 5:30 pm Orchestra rehearsal 6:30 pm Community Youth Group 6:30 pm Adult Choir rehearsal 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study class 7:00 pm AA meeting 8:00 pm 9:30 Worship Team rehearsal

Thursday, December 1 10:00 am Adult Bible Study class 7:00 pm 11:15 Worship Team rehearsal 7:00 pm Old Testament Survey class

Friday, December 2 9:00 am Christian Aerobics 8:00 pm AA meeting

Saturday, December 3 8:00 am Men’s Bagels Bible Study & Brotherhood 9:00 am Annual Cookie Sale 10:00 am Royal Family KIDS Club 5:00 pm AA meeting

Sunday, December 4 LATTE BAR 8:00, 9:30 and 11:15 am Worship 9:30 am The Pier, ages 18-25 class 9:30 am Experiencing God class 10:45 am Children’s Dance Ministry 11:15 am Prayer Warrior class 12:30 Barnabas Service Project 12:30 pm Song of Solomon Bible Study 1:00 pm GriefShare

8575 South 700 East, Sandy, Utah 84070 www.goodshepherdutah.com ~ shepherd@gslc.net Phone: 801-255-8181 ~ Emergency and after hours extension 6 ~ Fax: 801-255-5895

GSLC STAFF Senior Pastor; james@gslc.net, ext 104 Pastor; christine@gslc.net, ext 106 Family Ministry Director; jolyn@gslc.net, ext 102 Family Ministry Team & IT; ffej@gslc.net, ext 110

Church Coordinator/Office Mgr.; chris@gslc.net, ext 101 Accountant; MelWilczek@gmail.com Music and Worship Minister; barb@gslc.net, ext 103 9:30 Worship Leader; k.baum@comcast.net Family Ministry Associate; alisha@gslc.net Office Assistant; rick@gslc.net Director, Little Lambs Play and Learn Childcare; 801-255-5895, Ext 112; littlelambs@gslc.net

James Wakefield - Christine Nelson - Jolyn Dickerson - Jeff Stephenson - Chris Bell - Mel Wilczek - Barbara Nelson - Ken Baum - Alisha Davis - Rick Johnson - Nikki Stone-

8:00 am Service

Prelude Kate McGuire Welcome Processional Hymn Love Divine, All Loves Excelling,

LBW #315 Confession and Forgiveness Prayer of the Day First Lesson: Daniel 6:6-27, p. 889 Psalm: Psalm 91, p. 593 Gospel Acclamation: Light One Candle to Watch

for Messiah, WOV #630 (vs. 1) The Holy Gospel: Luke 23:1-5, p. 1,058 Message Altar Rail Prayer Ministry

You Who Dwell in the Shelter of the Lord, WOV #779

Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus, LBW #487

Profession of Faith Sharing of the Peace Offertory Aaron Hirtler The Great Thanksgiving

Lamb of God, LBW p. 92

Communion* Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer,

LBW #343 Jesus, the Very Thought of You,

LBW #316 Song O Come Let Us Adore Him Benediction Closing Hymn What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine,

WOV #780 (vs. 1 & 3) Postlude Kate McGuire

9:30 am Service

Call to Worship How He Loves Welcome Opening Hymn

I Will Follow Confession and Forgiveness Prayer of the Day First Lesson: Daniel 6:6-27, p. 889 Psalm: Psalm 91, p. 593 Gospel Acclamation: Light One Candle to Watch

for Messiah, WOV #630 (vs. 1) The Holy Gospel: Luke 23:1-5, p. 1,058 Message Altar Rail Prayer Ministry

Carry You I Have Decided to Follow Jesus

Profession of Faith Sharing of the Peace Offertory Living God The Great Thanksgiving

Lamb of God Communion*

I Am Nothing Without You Let the Waters Rise

Song O Come Let Us Adore Him Benediction Postlude Your Love is Strong

11:15 am Service

Call to Worship Twenty Three

Welcome Opening Music

Everlasting God Mighty to Save

Prayer of the Day First Lesson: Daniel 6:6-27, p. 889 Psalm: Psalm 91, p. 593 Gospel Acclamation: Light One Candle to Watch

for Messiah, WOV #630 (vs. 1) The Holy Gospel: Luke 23:1-5, p. 1,058 Message Altar Rail Prayer Ministry

Centuries Came to My Rescue

Profession of Faith Sharing of the Peace Offertory Those Who Trust

Words of Institution

Lamb of God Communion*

Amazing Grace, My Chains Are Gone Song O Come Let Us Adore Him Benediction Postlude

Lord in your mercy HEAR OUR PRAYER

Our daycare is in need of substitutes to fill in when an employee is sick or on vacation. You can choose infants, toddlers, 3 or 4 year olds! The daycare is open Monday thru Friday 7 am—6 pm. The hours will be part-time and flexible. If you are interested in helping out the daycare and making a little spending money, please contact Nikki at littlelambs@gslc.net.

Little Lambs Play and Learn Daycare & Preschool at Good Shepherd.

Learning through play, growing with God! For more information or to enroll please contact Nikki Stone 801-255-5895 ext. 112 or littlelambs@gslc.net.

*Gluten free wafers available upon request at all services. Ask your communion server.

ALTAR FLOWERS

Please see the red insert to order poinsettias for Christmas. Orders are due into the office before December 7th.

ADVENT marks the beginning of the church year and comprises the four weeks before Christmas. The readings for the FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT relate to the old testament patriarchs who were

Christ's ancestors, so the first Advent candle is the Candle of Hope.

WELCOME VISITORS, we are glad you are here and hope that you will return soon to worship with us again. Please fill out the attendance binders as they pass by. Prayer cards are located in the pews in front of you, fill one out and drop it in the offering plate when it passes. We would LOVE to pray for you. Communion: We believe that all who profess

faith in the victory of Jesus Christ over sin and death are welcome at the Lord’s table.

Love Well!

GATHERING

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CONNECT CONNECT, GROW, AND SERVE...HAVE FUN

WOMEN OF THE WORD CHRISTMAS PARTY (12/6): ALL LADIES INVITED! Start your Christmas season with a night with WOW. Join us on Tuesday, December 6 at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. The WOW Board will provide ham, rolls, and drinks. You may bring a side dish or dessert to share, also bring children-sized gloves and head caps for Boys & Girls Club of Sandy. We will have very special entertainment: The Lisa Dodge Dancers & the GSLC Adult Choir & Orchestra.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA OPEN HOUSE (12/10): Join us Saturday, December 10 from 9:00-11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall for a wonderful family event. This is a FREE event, but a reservation is requested. Call 801-255-8181 or stop by the church office to pick up a ticket. Digital photos with Santa, pancake breakfast, crafts and fun for kids of all ages. Invite your friends! Please drop off Candy Canes for Santa to hand out in the bin by the church office.

HARP, BELLS & VOICES CONCERT (12/10): Plan to attend this beautiful concert to kick off the Christmas season, Saturday, December 10 at 4:00 pm. There are many harps, our own GSLC Bell Choir, Adult Choir, and Karl Schriewer. Arrive early so you will be sure to have a seat! We will be collecting blankets for the Road Home as a donation.

GROW CONNECT, GROW, AND SERVE...LEARN MORE ABOUT GOD

BARNABAS DECEMBER SERVICE PROJECT (12/4): All mentors and mentees should plan on joining us for this exciting

opportunity to connect & serve! On December 4, we will have lunch in the Fellowship Hall at 12:30pm. We will then drive to The Sharing Place and help with clean-up before returning to GSLC for a tasty treat. If you aren't familiar with The Sharing Place, you can check them out at www.thesharingplace.org. Mentors should contact their mentees and make arrangements to meet at GSLC. Please RSVP to Alisha Davis at alisha@gslc.net. CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP BIBLE STUDY: A new Bible study on the Basics of Christian Discipleship is held on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the Conference Room and Thursdays at 10:00 am in the House of Prayer. OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY BIBLE STUDY: Pastor James’ Bible study on the Old Testament continues on Thursdays at 7:00 pm in the Conference Room. Join anytime. PRAYER WARRIOR CLASS: Learn how to be an effective Prayer Warrior. All adults are welcome to join the class at any time. We meet Sunday mornings at 11:15 in the conference room. EXPLORER’S BIBLE STUDY: Please join us every Tuesday at 9:30 am in the Serendipity room for the Explorer’s Bible Study. We are studying The Book of Romans. For more information, call Donna Kay at 801-253-0261.

SERVE CONNECT, GROW, AND SERVE IN OUR COMMUNITY, NATION AND WORLD

STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING BEGINS AFTER THE FIRST OF THE YEAR: Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation who listen, care, and encourage people who are facing a crisis or going through tough times. In only 50 hours you could be trained as a Stephen Minister. You could use your God-given talent to care as you minister to someone who needs an understanding ear and your time. Please RSVP to Rick in the church office, rick@gslc.net. VIETNAM MISSION OPPORTUNITY: Children of Peace International is accepting applications for the next Vietnam mission trip on March 8-25, 2017. We will be accepting applications until November 20th. The cost of the trip is about $3800 which includes all travel, hotels and some meals. You may apply to the Mission Committee for a partial scholarship. Please go to the COPI website childrenofpeace.org and fill out the Statement of Interest located on the "join us" page or talk to Raina Zeeh 801-878-4360 for more information. 2017 MISSION OPPORTUNITES FOR STUDENTS: The deposit for our 2017 Summer Mission trips is due November 6. Spaces are limited and are filling up fast. If your child, preteen (grades 4-6) or youth (grades 6-12) would like to join us on one of these life changing adventures you MUST contact Jolyn or Jeff right away to ensure a spot. Your $60 deposit will guarantee your students participation on the trip. The preteen “Week-of-Hope” trip is June 18-23 and cost $350.00 per participant. The “Youth Works” trip (grades 6-12) Is July 2-8 and cost $350.00 per participant. Fundraising is provided and some partial scholarships will be made available. Contact the office for more information or to make your deposit.

MISCELLANEOUS CONNECT, GROW AND SERVE...AND MORE

COOKIE SALE (12/3): Plan to attend the 6th Annual Cookie Sale on Saturday, December 3, 9:00-11:00 am at GSLC. You will be able to buy your favorite sweets to take home for your family to enjoy! If you can donate 3-4 dozen home-baked Christmas cookies, please let Laura know at 801-931-1290 and then drop off your donations by 8:00 am on Saturday 12/3. SALLY BYTHEWAY CHORALE CONCERT (12/16): This concert is Friday 12/16 at GSLC and benefits The Road Home. Tickets are a suggested donation of $10 (however any donation amount is accepted) and can be picked up at the church office or at the door. No one is turned away!

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Love Well!

CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY SERVICE REHEARSAL (12/18): All Sunday School children singing in the choir for the Christmas Eve Family Service are asked to attend rehearsal on Sunday, December 18 at 1:00 pm. A pizza lunch will be served at 12:30 pm. CHRISTMAS STOCKING FUND: The Christmas Stocking fund is set up to help the families of our congregation who are struggling to make ends meet throughout the year. To donate to this fund, you may place your offering in the plate as it passes by or drop it in the stocking at the back of the Sanctuary beginning in Advent. Please write “Christmas Stocking” in the memo. Thank you for blessing our families. CALENDAR FUNDRAISER: God’s Creation wall calendars will be for sale in the Fellowship Hall between Sunday services and at the Thanksgiving Eve pie social. Calendars cost $10 and all proceeds from this fundraiser go into the scholarship fund to help the preteen and youth be able to serve as missionaries next summer. Thank you for your support. WARM CLOTHING DRIVE: Please bring in your old coats & warm clothing for the Clothing Drive that will run through January 8. These gently worn items will be collected in the corral in the Narthex. WHAT IS ADVENT AND WHY IS EVERYTHING BLUE?: The season of Advent marks the beginning of the church year and comprises the four weeks before Christmas. For Christians, the season of Advent serves as a reminder both of the original waiting that was done by the Hebrews for the birth of their Messiah as well as the waiting of Christians for Christ's return. The Advent wreath was developed a few centuries ago in Germany as a sign of the waiting and hopeful return of our Lord Jesus Christ. The wreath, a circle, came to represent the eternal victory over death through Jesus Christ. The evergreens were a sign of the faithfulness of God to God’s people, even in death, and the lighted candles were a reminder of the light of Christ brought into the world. Blue is the liturgical color which represents hope for Jesus’ second coming.

CHRISTMAS SHEPHERDS IS KICKING OFF THIS WEEK! (Due 12/7): This year we are helping children at Sandy Elementary school and families in our congregation. Visit the bulletin board in the narthex area and take a tag or two to help a family in need. Gifts need to be returned to the church by Wednesday, December 7 (they will be distributed on Thursday, December 8). Do you know of a Good Shepherd family that needs help this Christmas season? Please call the office this week and we’ll do our best to include them in the Christmas Shepherd program.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CHANGE (12/25 & 1/1/17): There will be NO Sunday School on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day.

GATHERING

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To: Everyone who brought in plastic bags. We have collected far more than was anticipated, so we will no longer need them. Thank you for making a difference. To: Everyone who packed shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. They are heading overseas to help some very needy children celebrate the birth of the Savior.

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YTD 2016 October

YTD 2015 October

Income $ 597,092.38 $ 621,833.30

Expenses $ 596,965.13 $ 611,915.40

Net Income $ 127.25 $ 9,917.90

GENERAL FUND FINANCIALS:

Week One Offering $11,444.18

Week Two Offering $12,351.12

Week Three Offering $ 8,109.16

Week Four Offering

Facility Debt Reduction $ 720.00

NOV. 2016 GIVING:

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Giving

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Giving back to the One

who first gave

Pastor James & Dawn’s Wedding Reception Everyone is invited to celebrate P. James and Dawn’s marriage with a wedding recep-tion TODAY at 12:30 pm. feel free to bring a fruit plate, cheese/crackers, nuts, other appetizers, or individualized desserts that we can have with cake and coffee.

Please join us & invite friends on Saturday, December 24th for

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES at

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

4:00 pm Family Service Christmas Musical

7:00 pm Traditional with Adult Choir, Orchestra, Bell Choir & Candle Dancers

9:00 pm Traditional with Adult Choir, Orchestra, Bell Choir & Candle Dancers

11:00 pm Contemporary Service with Candle Dancers

Nursery is provided at the 4, 7, & 9 pm services.

The 7 pm service will have Sign Language interpretation.