Children’s Ministry (Elementary Age) Be sure to WELCOME · Children’s Ministry (Elementary Age) Parent’s Night Out - NEXT WEEK Christmas Time gets very hectic with all of the

Children’s Ministry (Elementary Age) Parent’s Night Out - NEXT WEEK

Christmas Time gets very hectic with all of the shopping, company, dinner prep, parties, decorations… sound familiar? Let us help a little. We will be hosting a Parent’s Night Out: Christmas Shopping Edition on December 16th from 4:00 -

9:00 PM. Cost is $10 per child and includes dinner. Register at www.goodsamlv.com.

For more information on these and other Children’s Ministry events please contact Tommi Garza at 702.873.3589 or

[email protected].

Youth Ministry (Jr & Sr High) TNT - Tuesday Night Teens

Please note that TNT will break during the month of December. We will resume meeting every Tuesday at 5:30

starting back up January 10th.For more information on these and other Youth Ministry

events please contact Natalee Graham at 702.308.5298 or [email protected].

Special THANK YOU!Thank you to all of our volunteers involved with Children’s

and Youth Ministry! We could not serve our kids without you!

Celebrate the New Year as a family!Join us on

the SKI TRIP12/30-01/02

4 days and 3 nights for only $100!+ cost of lift/tube passes and ski/board equipment.

Come ring in the New Year in a cozy cabin in Brian Head. Surround yourself with your favorite people (i.e. us) and start the year the best way possible!

Registration due December 16th

Come Serve This ChristmasExtra volunteers are needed to help at all Christmas Eve and

Christmas Day services. If you can help usher, greet, or welcome our guests and visitors, please contact Gail Bates

at [email protected] or sign up on the friendship form.

WELCOME We pray you will experience the presence of Jesus

with genuine, heartfelt warmth this day.

December 10, 2016 5:00 PM & 11:00 AM

Church Office Mon - Fri 9am-5pm

[email protected] 702.873.3589

www.goodsamlv.com 8425 W. Windmill Ln. Las Vegas, NV 89113

Don Lorfing, Senior Pastor [email protected]

Scott Hove, Executive Pastor [email protected]

Be sure to pick up

your invite cards from the Entry Area or Church Office!

Women’s Ministry - Meeting This WeekendIf you are interested in a women’s ministry here at Good

Sam, please join us in the Youth Room next Sunday, Dec. 11th at 10:45 AM for an informational meeting.

Angel TreeThis Sunday is our last week to pick up an angel to help a family in need. All gifts and gift cards are due in by Friday December 16th before 5pm. (Please include the angels with the gifts). Also, on Dec. 18th starting at noon in the youth room we will be wrapping and delivering the gifts. Delivering the gifts is a great experience for any family or indivdual. Any questions contact Heidi Marley at 702.280.3823 or [email protected]

The Live NativityWe are so excited to host our first Living Nativity this Christmas Eve. Invite friends and family to come and experience the Christmas story in a whole new way! The nativity will take place from 2-3 and 4-5 PM on Christmas Eve and will include the family friendly service at 3:00 PM.

Cookies With SantaSaturday, Dec. 17th | 11 AM-2 PM

Cookies and Sitting on Santa’s lap are FREE! To have your picture taken, have access to the petting zoo, and enjoy the inflatables there is a small fee of $5

per child or $10 per family (2+ children).

Faith Lutheran HS Christmas ConcertJoin us for a performance by our Choirs, Handbells,

Band, Orchestra on Wednesday, December 14th at 7:00 PM in the Chapel Performing Arts Center.

ALL singers are welcome to join us onstage for the finale of "Hallelujah Chorus".

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Order of Service - 5:00 PM & 11:00 AM Hearing devices are found in the entry area or ask the sound booth technician.

Welcome & Opening Prayer Ritual Of Friendship

Opening Song: Christmas Medley

Lighting Of The Advent Wreath

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 DONATE ONLINE. If you prefer writing out checks, they should be made out to “Good Samaritan Lutheran Church”.

Special Music: Mary Did You Know Anitra Ralph

Prayer & Lord's Prayer

Children’s Christmas Program: Christmas Is Jesus

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.

Thank you to all of the children and families of Good Samaritan Chirstian Academy, Good Samaritan Lutheran Church Sunday School, and the King’s Kids Choir for their

support and involvement in our Christmas program.

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 - Blended

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.

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 5:30-7:00 PM - Youth Room Will Resume January 10th Bible Study 7:00 PM - Classroom #1 Will Resume January 3rd Wednesday: Weight Watchers 9:00 AM - Youth Room Card games 10:00 AM - Youth Room GA Meeting 1:30-3:00 PM - 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 Will Resume January 5th Friday: GA meeting 1:30-3:00 PM - Classroom #1 Quilters - 9-11:00 AM - Youth Room Jujitsu 6-8:30 PM - Sanctuary

ATTENDANCE December 3-4, 2016

5 PM = 46 SS = 3 8 AM = 51 9:35 AM = 110 SS = 21 11 AM = 35 SS = 5 Youth = 38 Music/Techs = 16 TOTAL = 325

Prayer Ministry SHARING GOD’S CARE THROUGH FRIENDSHIP AND PRAYER

Church and Academy Related “Pray that the Living Nativity bring the love that God sent to us, and we can share it with our community”, “Help our church to grow” Employment/Job Related/Business Lukas Turley - as he begins new career as a police officer and for all officers, May M. - looking for a job, Rick - prayers for a job were answered!, Joanne - good business choices, John L. - new job, Mike and Daniel - help with new jobs Family/Relationship Issues Anonymous - “healing and forgiveness in our daughter’s marriage”, Anonymous - “healing and forgiveness between our son and daughter”, Sara and Trevor - family peace and unity, Kelly and family - move to TN General Request(s) All people affected by fires and tornadoes in TN/ALA, Darin, Frankie, Gary, Cynthia - strength and peace, Geraldine, Dennell, Tim V. - guidance, Rick and Leslie - keep building the good things, Hanna, Hayli, Brian, Peyton - peace, “All college students - final exams and traveling home”, Gibbs family - continued victory in business/real estate/money/health, Sarah D. P. - motivation for school, financial victory, sleep, anxiety Grief - Loss of Loved One(s) Gertie DeVries at the death of her husband, Bob, The family and friends of Elaine Labowitz, Sherry Valle at the loss of her dog, Kahlua, Jennifer at the loss of her mom, Lyle Johnson’s sister, LeAnn Siemens, at the death of her husband, Theresa at the death of her father Health - cancer Ron Beatty - neck cancer; cancer on the spine - and for his wife, Kathy, Steve Dodson - kidney cancer, Mark Howell - brain cancer, Stephanie Anderson Perry - mother of four; cancer, Mike B. - cancer, Nita Borchardt’s father, Glen, Joe - Tommie Quisenberry’s brother, Nadine - cancer, Regina - brain cancer, Ninha - cancer, heart, brain tumor, Johan Coumou - cancer, “Pray for peace and comfort for Les and his family - they are dealing with stage 4 brain cancer”, Maureen Colonna - cancer is back, Derek Meehan - cancer, Maggie Taggart - chemo for breast cancer - stage 3, Mr. M. - recovering from heart surgery, Mike - cancer, Caleb B. - thyroid cancer surgery on 12/5, Donny - lung cancer, Cathy Charisse - cancer, Diane M. - aggressive cancer, Jerry S. - lung cancer, Richard, Smith - prostate cancer, Guadalupe Cortez and Terri B. - cancer/both struggling, Rita Health - spiritual/emotional/peace John L. - peace of mind, Nancy G. - health, hope and peace, Micah - stress, getting everything done, Turner - hope and healing Health - general Jane Forbes - surgery, Linda B. - surgery, Mark Matthew Quisenberry - neonatal, Dan Reese - continue to heal at home from car accident, James Jourdan - accident and surgery, Clara - health, Linda B. - surgery, Lorrie Arendt, John Kunath, Betty Murphy, Stan and Carmen Ralph, Douglas Arendt, Pat Hoeckendorff - stroke, Fran and Al Bartosik - health, Susie Rickman - back surgery, Wendell - healing from heart attack, Sarah J. - cyst/hip/finances, Linda J. - shoulder pain/health, Dorothy - health, Dan G., Carol T., Maureen V., Ron M., Susan - peace and relief from pain, Sarah - newborn mom exhaustion, Robert - lower back pain, Wanda - feeling better, Roger - recovery from back surgery, Mr. M. - upcoming heart surgery, Susie Rickman - healing from back surgery, Barbara C., Jo Etta W., Benny W. - health, Shirley Simon - strength and comfort, Nancy G. - medical issues, Keith - health and healing, Nicole - broken foot, Susan Pitcher, Marty Noltie - recovering from surgery, Carol Connor - healing; continue to get better, Larry Lorfing, Gail R. - grief and health issues, Randy Stackhouse - recovering from hip replacement surgery Thanks and Praise! “Thank you God from the Becker/Rochell family”

The Altar Flowers are donated by Gertie DeVries and Family

In Loving Memory of

Bob DeVries



December 11, 2016 8:00 AM & 9:35 AM






Children’s Ministry (Elementary Age) Parent’s Night Out - NEXT WEEK

Christmas Time gets very hectic with all of the shopping, company, dinner prep, parties, decorations… sound familiar? Let us help a little. We will be hosting a Parent’s Night Out: Christmas Shopping Edition on December 16th from 4:00 -

9:00 PM. Cost is $10 per child and includes dinner. Register at www.goodsamlv.com.

For more information on these and other Children’s Ministry events please contact Tommi Garza at 702.873.3589 or

[email protected].

Youth Ministry (Jr & Sr High) TNT - Tuesday Night Teens

Please note that TNT will break during the month of December. We will resume meeting every Tuesday at 5:30

starting back up January 10th.For more information on these and other Youth Ministry

events please contact Natalee Graham at 702.308.5298 or [email protected].

Special THANK YOU!Thank you to all of our volunteers involved with Children’s

and Youth Ministry! We could not serve our kids without you!

Celebrate the New Year as a family!Join us on

the SKI TRIP12/30-01/02

4 days and 3 nights for only $100!+ cost of lift/tube passes and ski/board equipment.

Come ring in the New Year in a cozy cabin in Brian Head. Surround yourself with your favorite people (i.e. us) and start the year the best way possible!

Registration due December 16th

Come Serve This ChristmasExtra volunteers are needed to help at all Christmas Eve and

Christmas Day services. If you can help usher, greet, or welcome our guests and visitors, please contact Gail Bates

at [email protected] or sign up on the friendship form.

Be sure to pick up

your invite cards from the Entry Area or Church Office!

Women’s Ministry - Meeting TodayIf you are interested in a women’s ministry here at Good

Sam, please join us in the Youth Room next Sunday, Dec. 11th at 10:45 AM for an informational meeting.

Angel TreeThis Sunday is our last week to pick up an angel to help a family in need. All gifts and gift cards are due in by Friday December 16th before 5pm. (Please include the angels with the gifts). Also, on Dec. 18th starting at noon in the youth room we will be wrapping and delivering the gifts. Delivering the gifts is a great experience for any family or indivdual. Any questions contact Heidi Marley at 702.280.3823 or [email protected]

The Live NativityWe are so excited to host our first Living Nativity this Christmas Eve. Invite friends and family to come and experience the Christmas story in a whole new way! The nativity will take place from 2-3 and 4-5 PM on Christmas Eve and will include the family friendly service at 3:00 PM.

Cookies With SantaSaturday, Dec. 17th | 11 AM-2 PM

Cookies and Sitting on Santa’s lap are FREE! To have your picture taken, have access to the petting zoo, and enjoy the inflatables there is a small fee of $5

per child or $10 per family (2+ children).

Faith Lutheran HS Christmas ConcertJoin us for a performance by our Choirs, Handbells,

Band, Orchestra on Wednesday, December 14th at 7:00 PM in the Chapel Performing Arts Center.

ALL singers are welcome to join us onstage for the finale of "Hallelujah Chorus".







Order of Service - 8:00 AM & 9:35 AM Hearing devices are found in the entry area or ask the sound booth technician.



Confession (8:00 AM)

Prayer of the Day (8:00 AM): Father, we ask that you open our hearts and ears to the joyful noise of the season; that we may not be distracted by the world's noise, but rather stay focused on your son. We thank you for the only gift we need this Christmas. In Jesus name, the reason we celebrate, Amen.

Children’s Message (9:35 AM)


Special Music: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen The Samaritans - Men’s Quartet


Christmas Musical: A Call To Light

Benediction


Special Thank You to all of our Choir Members! John Slocum, Ron Oltmanns, Joe Gilbert, Dale Puhl, Ryan Ralph , Don Lorfing, Lynda Bennes, Kathleen Bronson, Colleen Castillo, Val Connor,

Denise Glennon, Cahterine Daruwalla, Tara Hanna, Lori Hansen , Sydney Hansen, Anitra Ralph, Norma Mac Adam, Phyllis Warne, Vicki

Csizmadia, Jil Gertz, and Angela Domingo.

Special Thank You to our Narrators! Dave Ravenell and Kristi Parker













In Loving Memory of

Bob DeVries

Prayer Ministry SHARING GOD’S CARE THROUGH FRIENDSHIP AND PRAYER

Church and Academy Related “Pray that the Living Nativity bring the love that God sent to us, and we can share it with our community”, “Help our church to grow” Employment/Job Related/Business Lukas Turley - as he begins new career as a police officer and for all officers, May M. - looking for a job, Rick - prayers for a job were answered!, Joanne - good business choices, John L. - new job, Mike and Daniel - help with new jobs Family/Relationship Issues Anonymous - “healing and forgiveness in our daughter’s marriage”, Anonymous - “healing and forgiveness between our son and daughter”, Sara and Trevor - family peace and unity, Kelly and family - move to TN General Request(s) All people affected by fires and tornadoes in TN/ALA, Darin, Frankie, Gary, Cynthia - strength and peace, Geraldine, Dennell, Tim V. - guidance, Rick and Leslie - keep building the good things, Hanna, Hayli, Brian, Peyton - peace, “All college students - final exams and traveling home”, Gibbs family - continued victory in business/real estate/money/health, Sarah D. P. - motivation for school, financial victory, sleep, anxiety Grief - Loss of Loved One(s) Gertie DeVries at the death of her husband, Bob, The family and friends of Elaine Labowitz, Sherry Valle at the loss of her dog, Kahlua, Jennifer at the loss of her mom, Lyle Johnson’s sister, LeAnn Siemens, at the death of her husband, Theresa at the death of her father Health - cancer Ron Beatty - neck cancer; cancer on the spine - and for his wife, Kathy, Steve Dodson - kidney cancer, Mark Howell - brain cancer, Stephanie Anderson Perry - mother of four; cancer, Mike B. - cancer, Nita Borchardt’s father, Glen, Joe - Tommie Quisenberry’s brother, Nadine - cancer, Regina - brain cancer, Ninha - cancer, heart, brain tumor, Johan Coumou - cancer, “Pray for peace and comfort for Les and his family - they are dealing with stage 4 brain cancer”, Maureen Colonna - cancer is back, Derek Meehan - cancer, Maggie Taggart - chemo for breast cancer - stage 3, Mr. M. - recovering from heart surgery, Mike - cancer, Caleb B. - thyroid cancer surgery on 12/5, Donny - lung cancer, Cathy Charisse - cancer, Diane M. - aggressive cancer, Jerry S. - lung cancer, Richard, Smith - prostate cancer, Guadalupe Cortez and Terri B. - cancer/both struggling, Rita Health - spiritual/emotional/peace John L. - peace of mind, Nancy G. - health, hope and peace, Micah - stress, getting everything done, Turner - hope and healing Health - general Jane Forbes - surgery, Linda B. - surgery, Mark Matthew Quisenberry - neonatal, Dan Reese - continue to heal at home from car accident, James Jourdan - accident and surgery, Clara - health, Linda B. - surgery, Lorrie Arendt, John Kunath, Betty Murphy, Stan and Carmen Ralph, Douglas Arendt, Pat Hoeckendorff - stroke, Fran and Al Bartosik - health, Susie Rickman - back surgery, Wendell - healing from heart attack, Sarah J. - cyst/hip/finances, Linda J. - shoulder pain/health, Dorothy - health, Dan G., Carol T., Maureen V., Ron M., Susan - peace and relief from pain, Sarah - newborn mom exhaustion, Robert - lower back pain, Wanda - feeling better, Roger - recovery from back surgery, Mr. M. - upcoming heart surgery, Susie Rickman - healing from back surgery, Barbara C., Jo Etta W., Benny W. - health, Shirley Simon - strength and comfort, Nancy G. - medical issues, Keith - health and healing, Nicole - broken foot, Susan Pitcher, Marty Noltie - recovering from surgery, Carol Connor - healing; continue to get better, Larry Lorfing, Gail R. - grief and health issues, Randy Stackhouse - recovering from hip replacement surgery Thanks and Praise! “Thank you God from the Becker/Rochell family”



December 11, 2016 9:35 AM








Order of Service - 9:35 AM Hearing devices are found in the entry area or ask the sound booth technician.



Prayer of the Day: Eternal God, your Son, Jesus, told us not to worry. Yet we do. And when we do, we have no peace in our lives. We long for peace; so, today we pray and give thanks instead of worrying. We do this because Jesus said when we do, we will experience the kind of peace that passes all understanding. That's the peace we need. It is possible. Thanks be to you! Amen.

Children’s Message


Special Music: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Men’s Quartet


Christmas Musical: A Call To Light Children Of Good Samaritan Church & School

Benediction

Song: Silent Night














In Loving Memory of

Bob DeVries



December 11, 2016 11:00 AM








Order of Service - 11:00 AM Hearing devices are found in the entry area or ask the sound booth technician.



Prayer of the Day: Eternal God, your Son, Jesus, told us not to worry. Yet we do. And when we do, we have no peace in our lives. We long for peace; so, today we pray and give thanks instead of worrying. We do this because Jesus said when we do, we will experience the kind of peace that passes all understanding. That's the peace we need. It is possible. Thanks be to you! Amen.


Special Music: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Men’s Quartet


Christmas Musical: A Call To Light Children Of Good Samaritan Church & School

Benediction

Song: Silent Night














In Loving Memory of

Bob DeVries

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Children’s Ministry (Elementary Age) Be sure to WELCOME · Children’s Ministry (Elementary Age) Parent’s Night Out - NEXT WEEK Christmas Time gets very hectic with all of the