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Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 622 Joppa Farm Road, PO Box 457, Joppa MD 21085 www.Holy411.org
Church 410-679-3322 Page 1 Children’s Center 410-679-3390
The Yarn May 2017
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Good Shepherd Family:
What a time it has been! It hardly seems possible that I am finishing three months as your “bridge pastor,” and that this is probably my final article for The Yarn.
The good news is that you will soon be welcoming a new full-time Interim Pastor, one trained and experienced in the process of leading a congregation through a time of transition. This can be a very exciting period as you reflect on your identity as a part of the Church of Jesus Christ, and prayerfully consider the future into which God is leading you. I have no doubt this will be a time of discovery and excitement, as guided by the Spirit, you search for the next Pastor of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church.
I have faith you are ready for this task. Over the past 12 weeks, you have demonstrated confidence in stepping up to the challenges of being a congregation in transition: a strong corps of volunteers has made sure ongoing programs have stayed strong and building upkeep has been maintained. Your leaders have addressed some critical matters that needed immediate attention (you can read more about some of that elsewhere in this newsletter). You have demonstrated openness to new ideas and welcomed suggestions, which has been very gratifying to me personally. And perhaps most importantly, you have a vibrant worship life, meaningful prayer encounters, and commitment to learning and education that will sustain you through the stress of the next couple of years.
As I prepare to move on, I am grateful for the opportunity to spend the last several months with you. Our Lenten Season was inspiring and our Easter Celebration glorious. Thank you for welcoming my wife and me into the warmth of your Christian fellowship. I know you will do the same for the person who will follow me.
So, whether I am here for another week or two, or perhaps a little longer, please know this congregation will always have a special place in my heart!
Blessings,
Jack Carlson
From the Pastor’s Pen
Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 622 Joppa Farm Road, PO Box 457, Joppa MD 21085 www.Holy411.org
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Shepherd’s Kids Shepherd Kids continues to be a wonderful time for children to learn about God
and enjoy friends and the wonderful leadership at Good Shepherd Presbyterian. We always start with prayer and then dine together. Dinner is
followed by activities including a story, art making, singing, and this past week, learning how to plant a garden. Thanks to our volunteers who take turns
developing and leading activities to make each time with our children
special. We will meet again on May 10h and 17th.
May 2017 Activity Dates:
Thursday, May 11 10:00 AM Circle Bible Study Lesson 9
According to the Non-canonical Gospels (out to lunch)
Thursday May 25 - Fourth Thursday Program 11:00 at Broom’s Bloom Dairy
Bring Healthy Food recipes to share. Also it has been suggested to bring recipes with suggestions for how to use the Food Pantry
items (pasta, sauce, tuna, canned goods, etc.) in healthy ways.
We will meet at the parking lot to carpool at 10:15.
Women’s Association Nomination Committee From the Interim Pastor Nominating
Committee
As you read this message, we will be
finishing our interviews and preparing to make a decision. We ask for the
congregation's continued prayers that God
will guide us to make the best possible choice for our ministry at Good Shepherd
Presbyterian.
Sounghee Baranowski
Rita Garrity Ferrell Maddox
Robert Terry
Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 622 Joppa Farm Road, PO Box 457, Joppa MD 21085 www.Holy411.org
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Women’s Bible Study Thursday, May 11, 2017 - 10:00 – 11:30 - Upper Room
Who is Jesus? – What a Difference a Lens Makes
BIBLE STUDY-LESSONS 7 & 9 Who is Jesus According to the Non-Canonical Gospels Who is Jesus According to Contemporary Cultural Interpretations
LESSON 7 KEY SCRIPTURE – Matthew 1-2; Luke 1-2
LENS: Non-canonical writings show a variety of lenses that may provide a clearer understanding of who Jesus is to each
of us and help develop an appreciation for the variety of ways Jesus is seen. LESSON 9 KEY SCRIPTURE – Matthew 15:21-28; Luke 10:38-42
LENS: The context of the scripture reader. IMPORTANT: Please prepare for this lesson by reading p. 90 of the Study Guide and answering the questions that are
listed. PRAYER LEADER: Elaine Tich
HOSPITALITY: Winsome, Jane
We will be going out for lunch.
Deacons
Ushers/Tellers Prayer List
Ushers: Tellers:
May 7 Petnic, Workman Bohns, Terry
May 14 Tich, McKemy, Morgan Starke, Webster
May 21 Douglas, Webster, Starke Tich, Pfoutz
May 28 Maas, Wronowski Kent, PreVatte
Philip Pugh, Wayne Weich, Lesley & Mike Pinkosz,
Diana Ciccotelli, Rodger & Vyona Bultena, Ed
Matthai, Mike McKemy, Lynda Bates, Suzy Phillips,
Mike Tich, Libby Anderson, John & Yong Pandoliano,
Theresa Ridley, Marian Neilson, Dorothy Jones
We are approaching our community church event rapidly. The deacons and others are
promoting the yard sale and vendor spaces diligently. We ask that everyone do their part in marketing and participating in "our" church event. We have sign up sheets for various
jobs. Take a look, see where you can give of your talents.
When the deacons had their planning meeting our mission was to reintroduce some community involvement. This is not a deacons event, nor is it a fundraiser. It is a Good Shepherd
event. Our hope is to reach out to the community and have fellowship with each other. We hope you will consider renting a yard sale space. No! Well donate items to GS table!
GIGANTIC games and prizes for the kids, baked goods, plants, Lularoe, Scentsy, Wooden Signs, Initials,
Tupperware, Avon, Folds of Honor, are just a few attendees and the search is still ongoing. We will follow up on your contacts should you have any.
Join us, invite your friends and family.
SPRING FLING JUNE 10
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Thanks to Paul and Shawn for bring Jackson the Donkey to add to our Palm Sunday celebration.
Palm Sunday
Easter Egg Hunt Thank you to everyone who helped prepare eggs and those who volunteered on Saturday...as well as the community for showing up.
The Hunt was a huge success. The children and parents all had a great time.
Lots of eggs, children, and smiles.
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Many thanks to our choir for their dedication and service to God and our church. The weeks leading up to Easter in-cluded a great deal of music, and I appreciate all the time that was given to learn the music and all of the heart that is
so freely given. I also want to thank Deloris Barr. Deloris and her husband Bob have been wonderful additions to
Good Shepherd, and I really appreciate Deloris joining in with the music program. How can I not thank Pastor Jack with his guitar and harmonica. Jack is wonderful to work with and adds a great deal to our music ministry. And finally
Edie!!! Edie is amazing, reliable, talented, great on the piano and organ, and did I mention amazing, and always kind. I love our music team!!
As you may have heard, the Presbyterian Investment Loan Program (PILP) has decided to put our loan for the new
Child Care Facility on hold for two reasons. Our enrollment numbers in the Child Care Program are down and we
do not have a permanent Minister. As a lender these are both valid concerns.
In light of this situation the Session has voted to delay pursuing the New Child Care Building for now. During this
delay, a new Minister will be sought, ways to increase enrollment will be explored, and the financial feasibility will
be reevaluated.
As a result of this delay, the Session has also voted to accomplish some much needed renovations to our existing
facilities. Due to a recent evaluation by Social Services, several playground deficiencies must be corrected. The
plan is to renovate the existing playground to provide a new and vibrant as well as safer experience for our Day
Care Children. The Session also voted to refurbish the parking lot, and to perform needed upgrades to our existing
building.
We will continue to reevaluate the possibilities for a new Child Care Center while being good stewards of our
existing facilities in the process.
Blessings,
Gary Workman
Chairperson, Capital Improvement Committee
From the Capital Improvement Committee
Make a Joyful Noise !!
Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 622 Joppa Farm Road, PO Box 457, Joppa MD 21085 www.Holy411.org
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Story Study Happy & Happy May 7—9:30
Chapter 28
May 14—9:30
Chapter 29
May 21—9:30
Chapter 30
May 28—9:30
Chapter 31
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
2
Vickie Maas
Josh McKemy
3
Nancy McCaslin
Kathy Young
7 Winifred Jones
19 Ed Matthai
24 Jon Andrews
31 Alice Ettinger
Wednesday, 3 Deacons 6:45
Choir 7:30
Sunday, 7 The Story Study 9:30
Worship 11:00
1st Sunday Coffee—Pot Luck 12:00
Wednesday, 10 Shepherd’s Kids 5:30-7:00
Choir 7:30
Thursday, 11 Women’s Bible Study 10:00
Session 7:00
Sunday, 14 Happy Mother’s Day
The Story Study 9:30
Worship 11:00
Coffee 12:00
Wednesday, 17 Shepherd’s Kids 5:30-7:00
Choir 7:00
Saturday, 20 Work Party 9:00-12:00
Sunday, 21 The Story Study 9:30
Worship 11:00
Coffee 12:00
Wednesday, 24 Choir 7:00
Thursday, 25 Women’s Association 10:00
Friday, 26 Pre-K Graduation 6:30
Sunday, 28 Worship 11:00
Coffee 12:00
Monday, 29 Memorial Day—Office, Day Care Closed
Wednesday, 31 Choir 7:00
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Mike & Chris Bohns
May 3, 1987
Suzy & Carl Phillips
May 24, 1975
The Deacons would like the
church family to know your
important day! If we do not have
yours in our file, please notify Ellie
Pfoutz, 410-679-4813.
Mother’s Day Coffee
There will be a special
Man Made Coffee Hour
Mother’s Day—May 14.
The men of the congregation will
prepare a special
Coffee Hour for Mother’s Day.
Thanks Guys!!
See Gary Workman with your recipe.
Work Party
There will be a Work Party
Saturday, May 20 from 9:00 to12:00.
We will be doing some cleaning, painting, and yard work.