The Shepherd’s Staff June, 2021 Newsletter Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church 521 Cypress Street Manistee, MI 49660 231.723.7161 [email protected]A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR Dear Members and Friends of GSLC, Grace and peace from our Savior, Jesus Christ! Spring will give way to summer this month. The tourists will return and life on the streets will become busier. The cycle of life, as we know it, will resume. But for those who, perhaps, got into some bad habits dur- ing the pandemic, a gentle reminder for some may be of help. Our Lord saw us through this, but did we get into the bad habit that Scripture re- minds us of where we went to the place where we do not regularly wor- ship (as is the habit of some). I give a simple reminder that a part of reg- ularly gathering is to not only to give the Lord thanks (for leading us forward), but also that he has knit together a wonderful community, a family which gathers together to be an encouragement to one another. I don’t know about you, but the one thing this past year has taught me is that I really do cherish the communion of saints. I’ve learned, once again, that I enjoy being with fellow believers. I also happen to really enjoy this community we call Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. It’s a great community. As the busy-ness of summer comes upon us, remember that you are a valued part of our church community and family. It is always good to see family and friends. May the beautiful remaining days of spring and the new days of summer bless you and remind you of our Gracious Sav- ior’s presence and provision. I look forward to seeing you this month. Remember that God is good all the time! Your Servant in Christ, Pastor Greene 1
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The Shepherd’s Staff June, 2021 Newsletter Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church 521 Cypress Street Manistee, MI 49660 231.723.7161 [email protected]
A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR
Dear Members and Friends of GSLC,
Grace and peace from our Savior, Jesus Christ!
Spring will give way to summer this month. The tourists will return and
life on the streets will become busier. The cycle of life, as we know it,
will resume. But for those who, perhaps, got into some bad habits dur-
ing the pandemic, a gentle reminder for some may be of help. Our Lord
saw us through this, but did we get into the bad habit that Scripture re-
minds us of where we went to the place where we do not regularly wor-
ship (as is the habit of some). I give a simple reminder that a part of reg-
ularly gathering is to not only to give the Lord thanks (for leading us
forward), but also that he has knit together a wonderful community, a
family which gathers together to be an encouragement to one another.
I don’t know about you, but the one thing this past year has taught me is
that I really do cherish the communion of saints. I’ve learned, once
again, that I enjoy being with fellow believers. I also happen to really
enjoy this community we call Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. It’s a
great community.
As the busy-ness of summer comes upon us, remember that you are a
valued part of our church community and family. It is always good to
see family and friends. May the beautiful remaining days of spring and
the new days of summer bless you and remind you of our Gracious Sav-
ior’s presence and provision. I look forward to seeing you this month.
Remember that God is good all the time!
Your Servant in Christ,
Pastor Greene
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AROUND THE PARISH OFFICE HOURS: The Parish office is open from 9 AM - 3 PM, Monday through Thursday. The office is closed on Friday. The entrance to the Church is now open during office hours.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Good Shepherd no longer has a post office box. Please send all mail to the Church at 521 Cypress Street where it will be delivered to a secure mailbox.
OFFERINGS: Electronic giving is available on the Good Shepherd web-site, https://www.gslcman.org/. Click on “Support God’s Work at Good Shepherd” and follow the instructions. You are also welcome to mail your offerings to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 521 Cypress Street, Manistee, MI 49660.
SIGNING IN: Please sign in at the podiums at the top of the stairs when entering the Church and let us know where you’ll be in the building. Then we’ll make sure the used areas of the Church are cleaned with the electrostatic cleaning sprayer. The sign-in sheet can also serve as an attendance record for services and assist in contact tracing if ever the need arises.
IN-PERSON SERVICES: Good Shepherd invites you to join us for in-person services on Saturdays at 5:30 PM and on Sundays at 10:30 PM. Beginning June 5, masks will be optional during worship services. Also, pews will no longer be cordoned off.
RECORDED SERVICES: Will continue to be available each week. Links to the weekly recorded service, its accompanying bulletin, and the most recent announcements can be found on the homepage of the Good Shepherd website, https://www.gslcman.org/.
COMMUNION: If you would like to have communion brought to you at home, feel free to call the office.
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SHEP’S CUPBOARD: Is open for food donations.
BIBLE STUDY: Wednesdays at 10:30 AM and Sundays at 9 AM. Please bring a Bible.
FELLOWSHIP SUPPERS & COFFEE HOUR: Coffee hour after Sunday ser-vices has resumed. Fellowship suppers aren’t quite ready to resume yet. If you’d like to help with suppers and/or prepare a meal once in a while, contact the office.
PRAISE BAND: Rehearses on Thursdays at 7 PM.
ACCELERATED CONFIRMATION CLASSES: Sundays at 5 PM.
YOUTH GROUP: Meets on Sundays at 6 PM.
AD HOC CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE: Meets on Wednesday, June 2 at 7:30 PM.
QUILTERS: Meet on Fridays, June 4 & 18 at 10:00 AM.
PROPERTY COMMITTEE: Meets on Tuesday, June 8 at 3 PM.
FATHER’S DAY: Sunday, June 20. FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING: Monday, June 21 at 6:30 PM.
COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, June 22 at 6:30 PM.
ALTAR GUILD: Meets on Monday, June 28 at 1 PM.
CHOIR: Will resume in the fall.
REMINDER: All are welcome to attend committee and council meetings, join the quilters, partake in Bible study, sing in the choir, and/or play in the band. Just join in.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Can Good Shepherd keep in touch with you by email? If you’d like to receive messages from Good Shepherd and links to online services, please send your email address to [email protected].
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THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT
Rest in Peace
“We have once again been reminded that
we have not here an abiding city. ”
Jane Fortier Passed away on April 27, 2021. A service was held on May 4, 2021 at Good
Shepherd Lutheran Church. Memorials have been established in Jane’s name for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and
Homeward Bound Animal Shelter
Ruth Tobey Passed away on April 29, 2021. A small service for family was held on April
30. A larger service is being planned for Bob & Ruth in July. Memorials can be directed to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or
Shoreline Showcase.
Gordon Bouma Husband of congregation member Tarry Bouma, passed away on May 23, 2021. A graveside service in Hastings, Michigan is being planned for July.
“May God grant peace to their memory, comfort to their families,
and grace to us all as we seek to live our lives to God’s glory.”
PARISH PRAYER CONCERNS
Manistee County Medical Care 1505 Parkdale Avenue Leona Amerell Green Acres Retirement Community 1835 12th Street Audrey Ann Amburgey, Al Kukla The Solberg Family Home 2028 Kemmer Road Martha Brown Prayers for those in the military Alana Bergstrom, James Dutkavich, Thomas Dutkavich III, Spencer Linke and all those who are serving or have served.
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Prayers for Parish members, family, &
AlIan & Louise
Austin
Olive Baker
Jack Bauman
Tom Bambas
Kelly Bjorkquist
Bob
Keith Brown
Jackie Burmeister
Aiden Chambers
Cora Brinkley Cook
Diana Dutkavich
Tom Dutkavich
Tom Dutkavich, Jr.
Marc Edmondson
AJ Epperson
Jim Friesner, Sr.
Pat Garber
Terry Guthridge
Marion Hilliard
Lea Illig
Eric Johnson
Rick Kaminski
Carol Krull
Betty Lytle
Jon Madsen
Mark Masters
Debra McCann-Thomas
Pat McGinnis
Anthony Metiva
Phyllis Miller
Pat Murdock
Nicole
Norm Olson
Terry & Rose Pierson
Jane Reeves
Vickee Sawhill
Benjamin Schultz
Judie Shively
Dale & Laura Shoemaker
Karen Skiera
Randy Skiera
Bill Smith
Dale Sparks
Laura Stefanski
Mark Steigenga
Melissa Taylor
Robert (RT) Williams
The family of Shirley Blakeslee
The family of Tarry Bouma
The family of Jane Fortier
The family of Pr. Jim Friesner
The family of Joan Jensen
The family of Ed Knaffle
The family of Tammy Metiva
The family of Donna O’Rorke
The family of Lois Rosenow
The family of Irma Thompson
The family of Bob & Ruth Tobey
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Memorials were given in May in the name of
Bob & Ruth Tobey
&
Jane Fortier
PARISH ALTAR GUILD SCHEDULE
June 5 & 6 Beth Schlinkert, Sharon Hayden
June 12 & 13 Ann Ziehm, Linda Young
June 19 & 20 Mary Gossett, Ann Ziehm
June 26 & 27 Mary Gossett, Jean Schwerin
Next Meeting: Monday, June 28 at 1 PM Devotions: Sharon Hayden Desserts: Linda Young
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Minutes of Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Council Meeting
Approved 4/27/21
Our Mission: To be followers of Jesus Christ by sharing God’s grace and forgiveness through our loving witness and service for all.
Our Vision: To be a congregation where God’s grace
and forgiveness are experienced, where all gather in love to serve the Lord,
and where all witness to their faith in Jesus Christ.
Devotions/Prayer
Meeting called to order at 6:54 by Jackie Harms.
Present: Pastor Jeffray Greene, Dennis Mikula, Linda Young, Micheal Amor, Sharon Hayden, Beth Schlinkert, Jackie Harms, Walt Seidel-man, Deb Hansen, Ruth Skiera
Present via Zoom: Carl Loftis
Absent: Paul Bosschem
Motion by Dennis Mikula to approve the agenda with the additions of Singing, Fellowship, (Coffee Hour and Fellowship Supper) & Team Jesus to the Worship Committee Report, Family Fare Receipts to New Business, and Salary & Hourly Mandate to Financial Matters. Second by Deb Hansen.
Motion by Missy Amor to Approve of proposed minutes of February 23, 2021 Council Meeting. Second by Linda Young.
Financial Matters
Motion by Walt Seidelman to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Sec ond by Linda Young.
Motion by Pastor Greene to reconcile Good Shepherd’s policies with the federal requirements for salaried staff versus hourly wage staff. Second by Sharon Hayden. Motion by Sharon Hayden to pay the bills. Second by Deb Hansen.
Pastor’s Report
Pastor Greene reiterated that he is happy to visit any congrega- tion members who are ready for a visit. The next meeting of the Ad Hoc Constitution Committee is Tuesday, April 6 at 6:30 PM. Technology: Pastor Greene is working on the website and the computer network. Pastor Greene submitted a budget for this work. Motion by Walt Seidelman to authorize up to $2500 for infra- tructure change. Second by Missy Amor.
Reports of the Committees
Worship & Music Committee recommended that, beginning Easter, the last song of each service be sung as a group while wearing masks. They also recommended resuming Fellowship Supper & Coffee Hour after Saturday and Sunday services on the weekend of April 10 & 11. The resumption of Team Jesus was tabled. Motion by Dennis Mikula to accept the Worship Committee Report. Second by Sharon Hayden.
Finance Committee Report
Motion by Beth Schlinkert to accept the committees reports. Second by Sharon Hayden.
Reports of the special committees, task groups, boards, organizations, and auxiliaries
Jackie Harms spoke to the Council about the Ad Hoc Constitu-tion Committee.
Old Business: Family Fare receipts tabled.
New Business
Motion by Walt Seidelman to nominate Pastor Greene to the Court of Adjudication. Second by Missy Amor.
Motion by Sharon Hayden to approve Tarry Bouma as a new member of the congregation. Second by Denny Mikula.
Meeting adjourned at 8:01 with Our Lord’s Prayer.
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McKenna Grant 1
Jaelyn Thomas 1
Katherine WIllim 3
Elaine Kaminski 6
Sharon Hayden 11
Garrett Brown 17
Ruth Peterson 17
Ann Ziehm 17
Donald Jankwietz 23
Charles Antal 24
Kaleb Shoemate 26
John Traeger 28
June Anniversaries
That’s a big zero.
None.
Nada.
Not a one.
June Birthdays
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PARISH BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
“Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.”
- Martin Luther
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Real God, Real Presence, Real People
Our Mission: To be followers of Jesus Christ by sharing God’s grace and forgiveness
through our loving witness and service to all.
Our Vision: To be a congregation where God’s grace and forgiveness are
experienced, where all gather in love to serve the Lord, and where all witness to their faith in Jesus Christ.
