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In This Issue Worship Info - Pg. 2

From the Pastor - Pg. 3

Birthdays & Anniversaries - Pg. 4

Monthly Calendar - Pg. 5

Children’s Ministry - Pg. 6

Good Samaritan Christian Academy - Pg. 7

Youth Ministry - Pg. 8

It’s Time For A Sacred Place - Pg. 9

Events & Activities - Pg. 10 & 11

Sermon Series - Pg. 12

Funnies - Pg. 13

Sponsors - Pg. 14 & 15

OLove God. Love People.

Make A Difference.

Our 2020 vision: Impacting 1000 families with the life changing love of Jesus.

As we live out our mission, by the end of 2020 Good Samaritan will regularly impact 1000 families by making a difference in our local community and world. We will do

this by connecting them to the life changing love of Jesus and by creating more room on our campus through the addition of a sanctuary and the expansion of our academy.

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Good Samaritan Lutheran Church • 8425 W. Windmill Ln. Las Vegas NV 89113 • 702-873-3589

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Church Staff Don Lorfing, Senior Pastor [email protected]

Scott Hove, Executive Pastor [email protected]

Finance Administrator Kim Niehaus [email protected]

Office AdministratorHolly [email protected]

Communications Administrator Tommi Garza [email protected]

Good Samaritan Christian Academy Administrator Miriam Dake 702-407-6749 [email protected]

Music Director Darin [email protected]

Children’s Choir Director Mr. Luis Fletes

Youth Director & Connections Coordinator Natalee Graham [email protected]

Children’s Ministry Jamie Rosas [email protected]

Nursery Sandy Markham [email protected]

Church Council Regina Vermeulen - PresidentDale Puhl - Vice President Jane Forbes - Secretary Joe Killoran - TreasurerLisa TaylorErika Noltie Joe Gilbert Carl Bates Jessica Elliott

Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 702-873-3589 www.goodsamlv.com

Worship and Sunday School Times Saturday Worship & Sunday Eve School 5 PMSunday Worship 8, 9:35 & 11 AM Sunday School 9:35 & 11 AM Nursery available for Sunday Services

Council meetings are open to the congregation.

If you are a member of Good Samaritan and have any questions or concerns you would like put on the agenda, please contact the church office a week prior to the meeting, or if you would just like to attend, they are the 2nd Tuesday of the month.

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FROM THE PASTOR

High temperatures beyond the freezing point!

It’s finally happening back where I grew up on the farm in North Dakota. The long winter has finally and mercifully ended. Now farmers can get about the business of planting their crops.

I remember this time of the year very well back there. There was an excitement about being able to get in the field and plant the crops. The winter had been long and cold but now things were springing back to life.

The seeds would be planted. The wait began. The soil needed to warm up and then eventually we would see the small green plants begin to emerge. For some time it seemed like it wouldn’t happen, but it always did. Life always sprang forth. The seeds might have seemed dead, but there was hope. And the hope was not misplaced.

We are in the midst of our sermon series “The Walking Dead” where we defined “walkers” (the term from the TV show for zombies) as “people who are alive but spiritually dead.” This was true for all of us before Christ saved us from our sins - we were alive but still dead.

Sometimes, however, we still feel like “walkers.” The business and busyness of life can rob us of the time we need to spend with God and eventually the disconnect can lead to lifelessness.

That’s when we need to remember Paul’s words to the Galatians (see below) when he reminds us that Christ lives in us. And, obviously, if Jesus lives in us we will always have the perfect Life Source … even if we feel a bit dead.

Does the pace of life and all its circumstances make you feel like that seed in the cold North Dakota soil?There is something in that seed, although it seems dead, that is waiting to be unleashed. Once the conditions are right miracles begin to happen and the sprouting begins. It is not dead. It is alive.

There is something (someone) in you that is waiting to be unleashed! Connect with Jesus, worship, pray, spend some quiet time with God. These things will help you come back to life when it does not seem possible.

The miracle of life is a gift from God through Christ Jesus our Lord!

Blessings,

Pr. Scott

"I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” (Galatians 2:20)

Join us after church in the Sacred Grounds

Coffee Shop!All proceeds benefit the

GSLC Youth Group!

Interested in Advertising?Feature your business in our monthly newsletter and on our

website and ALL of your investment will not only get your name out to our congregation and guests, but all proceeds will go towards funding our

outreach efforts to the community. Art and design assistance available.For more information and pricing contact: Holly at [email protected].

MAY ANNIVERSARIESJim & Sharon Angell 05/05 5 yearsPaul & Barbara Eckhart 05/06 40 yearsKorbi & Mike Carrison 05/19 17 yearsKim & Brian Niehaus 05/22 19 yearsMary & Steve McCrary 05/30 31 years

MAY BIRTHDAYSOlivia Garza 05/15Takis Axas 05/16Mary Lipka 05/16Nicholas Peterson 05/16Albert Weiss 05/17Frank Valle 05/18Rudy Johnson 05/20Kim Thiel 05/22Miriam Dake 05/23David Larson 05/24Kristin Poteet 05/24Hunter Reid 05/25Wendy O’Brien 05/27Carlos Rosas 05/27Michelle Weiss 05/28Kathy Antonino 05/29David Ervin 05/31


BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES ECCLESIASTES THREE: FOUR There is a time to cry and a time to laugh…and a time to cry while you laugh!

Alex Esquibel 05/04Mason Morgan 05/04Lisa Waldner 05/04Alexa Willeford 05/04Myra Schabacker 05/05Marady Leary 05/05Leah Chaffin 05/07Thomes Leary 05/08Erika Noltie 05/08Terry Stapleford 05/08Anne-marie Somers 05/10Abel Carroll 05/11Daniel Maley 05/12Ken Miller 05/12Hanna Rochell 05/12Christopher Rothwell 05/12Catherine Skibicki 05/12Tristen Lorfing 05/13

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6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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YR- Youth RoomWC- Worship CenterSG- Sacred Grounds#1- Meeting Room #1#2- Meeting Room #2PS- Preschool

Bible Study-9:35a #2 King’s Kids-Classroom#2

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Weight Watchers-9a YR Card Players -10:30a YRGA meeting-1:00 - 2:30p #1

Quilt Ministry- 9:30a YRGA meeting-1:00 - 2:30p #1Karate - 5:30p WC

SERMON SERIES

Bible Study-9:35a Classroom #2

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

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.

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

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

GA meeting-1:00 - 2:30p #1

Bible Study/Potluck- 10:30a YRGA meeting-1:00 - 2:30p #1 Bunco- 6p YRACA meeting-6:30p PS


Quilt Ministry- 9:30a YRMeatballs-12p IKEAGA meeting-1:00 - 2:30p #1Karate - 5:30p WC


Good Sam Breakfast-7:30a -Egg WorksGA meeting-1:00 - 2:30p #1 ACA meeting-6:30p PS

GA meeting-1:00 - 2:30p #1 ACA meeting-6:30p PS

GA meeting-1:00 - 2:30p #1ACA meeting-6:30p PS

GA meeting-1:00 - 2:30p #1 Council Meeting- 6:30p #2TNT- 5p YR

GA meeting-1:00 - 2:30p #1TNT- 5p YR



MOPS Meetup- 8:45a SGGA meeting-1:00 - 2:30p #1

GA meeting-1:00 - 2:30p #1



Weight Watchers-9a YRCard Players -10:30a YRGA meeting-1:00 - 2:30p #1



• Enter 702-819-6720 and the amount you wish to donate, then press send

• You’ll receive a link to complete donation

• Download the FREE app on your Apple or Android phone, ‘GivePlus Church’ on GooglePlay or App Store

In addition to our current giving options using the offering envelope or through our website, you can now give using text or our mobile app.

GA meeting-1:00 - 2:30p #1

Current Sermon Series Stop walking around like a zombie. Learn to live more fully, engaging in meaningful ways with God as well as with those around you. Our current sermon series, “The Walking Dead”, has focused on what Jesus said and taught after he had defeated death and risen from the grave. Before Jesus ascended into heaven, the Bible has much to tell us regarding his interactions with his disciples as well as many others. Those interactions have much to teach us about how we can live our lives more fully. We will also spend some time talking about heaven and what Jesus taught us about life after death.This sermon series continues through May as we will hear messages on the following topics:Part 5:Is Hell For Real?Part 6:The Easter EffectPart 7:And He Ascended Into Heaven

Be sure to continue with us through this sermon series and if you have not had an opportunity to hear the previous messages from this series you can always revisit the sermons online at goodsamlv.com or through our Facebook page.




Vegas Natives- 6p- BAR


For more information about these and other children’s events, please contact Jamie Rosas at [email protected].


CHILDREN’S MINISTRY


EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

M O O L A F O R M E X I C O

Car WashSUNDAY, MAY 68:30 - 11:30 AM

Silent Auction OpensSUNDAY, MAY 6

Sombrero SundaySUNDAY, MAY 6Churros, tacos, and “margaritas” for purchase! Silent auction closes.

All proceeds will help to fund the Mexico Mission trip!

SUMMER 2018MEXICO MISSION TRIP S. TEXAS MISSION TRIP BEACH CAMP

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER AT GOODSAMLV.COM

SERVICE OPPORTUNITYJune 29 - July 3The Walter Hoving Home will have their annual fireworks booth on the corner of Tropicana and Rainbow this year!Male volunteers (14 years or older) are needed for the graveyard hours. Graveyard shifts: 12 AM (midnight) - 3:00 AM, 3:00 - 6:00 AM, or 12 AM (midnight) - 6:00 AM. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, contact Tina Galvez at 702.386.1965 or text 702.559.0702.

VEGAS NATIVESSaturday, May 19An opportunity to get together with the rare breed that is a Las Vegas Native! Enjoy appetizers and get to know your fellow natives at Born and Raised (7260 S. Cimarron, 89113) from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

Women Of Faith RetreatSaturday, June 239:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Escape to the serenity of Mt. Charleston for a day of prayer,

fellowship, and fun!

Mt. Charleston Lodge (5375 Kyle Canyon Rd.)Carpools from the church will be arranged.$25 per person includes continental breakfast and lunch.Register at goodsamlv.com.Questions? Call Gail at 702.496.3162 or [email protected]

A Note From Miss Jamie.We are excited to be starting a new curriculum this month. For the past year, we have been exploring the life of Jesus. Now, we will be digging into the “Bible in One Year”. This hands on curriculum will take the kids on a whirlwind journey from Genesis to Revelation. Kids will get to experience a relationship with God through the eyes of ordinary Bible people.

Miss Jamie

FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONTyler Lipka

Sade Damole

Leah Chaffin

Brayden Covarrubias

Katie Lackas

Joshua Hinkel

Bryce Beckman

Brenden Greene

Jaxson Greene

Dawson Wollin

Aces Umlauf

Ava Wierzbicki

Luke Wierzbicki

Nora Carrison

Congratulations to the following on their

S U M M E R S U N D A Y S C H O O L S U B S

A very big thank you to everyone who donated to our Lemonade stand and Easter raffle! Through all of the baked goods donated, time spent volunteering, and items donated to the raffle, we were able to raise over $500 to support Water 4 Kids! Thank you again for helping us to LOVE GOD. LOVE PEOPLE. MAKE A DIFFERENCE!



EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

For more information about these and other GSCA events, please visit www.goodsamcan.com or email [email protected]

Good Samaritan Christian Academy Las Vegas @goodsamcan

GOOD SAMARITAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

All are welcome to join!What: Bunco - fellowship & fun!When: May 3, 2018

6:00 - 8:30 PMWhere: Youth Room

KarateJoin us in the Sanctuary

on Fridays from 5:30 - 7:30 PM

5 yrs old and upFor more information

contact Darin Bradford at 702.755.5181.

Weekly Bible StudiesSunday Mornings: 9:35 AM in Classroom #2 of the Education Building

Thursday Mornings: 10:30 AM in Youth room — An informal Bible study with Pastor Scott.

All are welcome to join!

MOPS Meet Up1st & 3rd Mondays of the month

8:45 - 10:45 AMSacred Grounds Coffee Shop

For more information about joining MOPS email us at [email protected].

Good Sam Breakfast

Call or text Jil Gertz at 702.275.4458 for more information.

Second ThursdaysThursday, May 10 / 7:30 AM

Egg Works (6960 S. Rainbow Blvd.)

Enjoy breakfast and fellowship with a guest speaker!

*Separate checks will be provided and the guest speaker will finish by 8:00 AM.R.S.V.P.: [email protected]

Apply to Lead a Thrivent Action TeamWant to help meet a need in your community? Thrivent Action Teams can help you get started!If you’re a member of Thrivent Financial, you can apply to lead a volunteer team in a one-time:• Fundraiser• Service activity• Educational event

Thrivent will help you get startedBeing a team together —family, friends, community members —to make an immediate impact. We’ll help you get started with:• Resources to help you plan the event.• Promotional items, including Thrivent T-shirts.• Community Impact Card with $250 of seed money.

Learn more atthrivent.com/actionteam and apply online.Contact Holly at [email protected].

Meatballs! You’re invited to join Pastor Scott on

Fridays for lunch at Ikea! Order and pay for your food and then look for the table

with the “meatballs” sign! Friday, May 18

12:00 PMIkea

(6500 Ikea Way)S. Durango/215

TEACHER APPRECIATION

WEEK

APRIL 30 - MAY 4

Preschool Sweets & Treats with MomMay 9 & May 10

Elementary Mommy & Me DayMay 9

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YOUTH MINISTRY

For more information regarding these and other youth activities, please contact Natalee Graham at 702.308.5298 or [email protected]



IT’S TIME FOR A SACRED PLACE

GSLC Youth GSLC YouthMinistry @gslc_rise

Capital Campaign Pledge Update

Total pledged: $783,466

Received as of April 2018: $448,963

$100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000

Sr High Series: Unbelievable A 4-WEEK SERIES ON DOUBT

We may not like to admit it, but we all have questions and doubts about our faith. In this series, we’ll help teenagers see that our doubts and questions don’t have to destroy our faith, but refusing to talk about them might. For the next four weeks, we’ll encourage teenagers to wrestle with their doubts by voicing their questions, understanding their perspective is limited, remembering how Jesus has transformed their lives, and considering why they followed Jesus in the first place.

May 12

Jr High Series: Squad (Starting May 13) A SERIES ON FRIENDSHIP

We all want to have friends, but what does Jesus teach us about friendships? In this series, we will look at the friends we have, the friend we are, and the decisions we are making in our relationships to see if we have #friendshipsgoals or #friendshipfails in our lives. For the last three weeks we will learn how to be a friend to others based on our friendship with Jesus, how having friends makes our journey easier, and how sometimes confrontation can lead to more healthy relationships.

Girl’s & Guy’s NightDo you ever wish you could just spend some meaningful time with your teenager, but don’t know where to start? Start here. We are inviting you to a special event, curated for you and your teen to experience quality time that could impact your relationship like nothing else. Enjoy food and fun of course, but also open doors for communication and learn more about this child (…stranger?) you live with. You do not want to miss this awesome opportunity. Open to ALL teens and their parents/parent figures.

For teenage girls and the women who parent them

For teenage boys and the men who parent them



YOUTH MINISTRY

For more information regarding these and other youth activities, please contact Natalee Graham at 702.308.5298 or [email protected]



IT’S TIME FOR A SACRED PLACE

GSLC Youth GSLC YouthMinistry @gslc_rise

Capital Campaign Pledge Update

Total pledged: $783,466

Received as of April 2018: $448,963

$100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000

Sr High Series: Unbelievable A 4-WEEK SERIES ON DOUBT

We may not like to admit it, but we all have questions and doubts about our faith. In this series, we’ll help teenagers see that our doubts and questions don’t have to destroy our faith, but refusing to talk about them might. For the next four weeks, we’ll encourage teenagers to wrestle with their doubts by voicing their questions, understanding their perspective is limited, remembering how Jesus has transformed their lives, and considering why they followed Jesus in the first place.

May 12

Jr High Series: Squad (Starting May 13) A SERIES ON FRIENDSHIP

We all want to have friends, but what does Jesus teach us about friendships? In this series, we will look at the friends we have, the friend we are, and the decisions we are making in our relationships to see if we have #friendshipsgoals or #friendshipfails in our lives. For the last three weeks we will learn how to be a friend to others based on our friendship with Jesus, how having friends makes our journey easier, and how sometimes confrontation can lead to more healthy relationships.

Girl’s & Guy’s NightDo you ever wish you could just spend some meaningful time with your teenager, but don’t know where to start? Start here. We are inviting you to a special event, curated for you and your teen to experience quality time that could impact your relationship like nothing else. Enjoy food and fun of course, but also open doors for communication and learn more about this child (…stranger?) you live with. You do not want to miss this awesome opportunity. Open to ALL teens and their parents/parent figures.

For teenage girls and the women who parent them

For teenage boys and the men who parent them



EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

For more information about these and other GSCA events, please visit www.goodsamcan.com or email [email protected]

Good Samaritan Christian Academy Las Vegas @goodsamcan

GOOD SAMARITAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

All are welcome to join!What: Bunco - fellowship & fun!When: May 3, 2018

6:00 - 8:30 PMWhere: Youth Room

KarateJoin us in the Sanctuary

on Fridays from 5:30 - 7:30 PM

5 yrs old and upFor more information

contact Darin Bradford at 702.755.5181.

Weekly Bible StudiesSunday Mornings: 9:35 AM in Classroom #2 of the Education Building

Thursday Mornings: 10:30 AM in Youth room — An informal Bible study with Pastor Scott.

All are welcome to join!

MOPS Meet Up1st & 3rd Mondays of the month

8:45 - 10:45 AMSacred Grounds Coffee Shop

For more information about joining MOPS email us at [email protected].

Good Sam Breakfast

Call or text Jil Gertz at 702.275.4458 for more information.

Second ThursdaysThursday, May 10 / 7:30 AM

Egg Works (6960 S. Rainbow Blvd.)

Enjoy breakfast and fellowship with a guest speaker!

*Separate checks will be provided and the guest speaker will finish by 8:00 AM.R.S.V.P.: [email protected]

Apply to Lead a Thrivent Action TeamWant to help meet a need in your community? Thrivent Action Teams can help you get started!If you’re a member of Thrivent Financial, you can apply to lead a volunteer team in a one-time:• Fundraiser• Service activity• Educational event

Thrivent will help you get startedBeing a team together —family, friends, community members —to make an immediate impact. We’ll help you get started with:• Resources to help you plan the event.• Promotional items, including Thrivent T-shirts.• Community Impact Card with $250 of seed money.

Learn more atthrivent.com/actionteam and apply online.Contact Holly at [email protected].

Meatballs! You’re invited to join Pastor Scott on

Fridays for lunch at Ikea! Order and pay for your food and then look for the table

with the “meatballs” sign! Friday, May 18

12:00 PMIkea

(6500 Ikea Way)S. Durango/215

TEACHER APPRECIATION

WEEK

APRIL 30 - MAY 4

Preschool Sweets & Treats with MomMay 9 & May 10

Elementary Mommy & Me DayMay 9


For more information about these and other children’s events, please contact Jamie Rosas at [email protected].


CHILDREN’S MINISTRY


EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

M O O L A F O R M E X I C O

Car WashSUNDAY, MAY 68:30 - 11:30 AM

Silent Auction OpensSUNDAY, MAY 6

Sombrero SundaySUNDAY, MAY 6Churros, tacos, and “margaritas” for purchase! Silent auction closes.

All proceeds will help to fund the Mexico Mission trip!

SUMMER 2018MEXICO MISSION TRIP S. TEXAS MISSION TRIP BEACH CAMP

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER AT GOODSAMLV.COM

SERVICE OPPORTUNITYJune 29 - July 3The Walter Hoving Home will have their annual fireworks booth on the corner of Tropicana and Rainbow this year!Male volunteers (14 years or older) are needed for the graveyard hours. Graveyard shifts: 12 AM (midnight) - 3:00 AM, 3:00 - 6:00 AM, or 12 AM (midnight) - 6:00 AM. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, contact Tina Galvez at 702.386.1965 or text 702.559.0702.

VEGAS NATIVESSaturday, May 19An opportunity to get together with the rare breed that is a Las Vegas Native! Enjoy appetizers and get to know your fellow natives at Born and Raised (7260 S. Cimarron, 89113) from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

Women Of Faith RetreatSaturday, June 239:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Escape to the serenity of Mt. Charleston for a day of prayer,

fellowship, and fun!

Mt. Charleston Lodge (5375 Kyle Canyon Rd.)Carpools from the church will be arranged.$25 per person includes continental breakfast and lunch.Register at goodsamlv.com.Questions? Call Gail at 702.496.3162 or [email protected]

A Note From Miss Jamie.We are excited to be starting a new curriculum this month. For the past year, we have been exploring the life of Jesus. Now, we will be digging into the “Bible in One Year”. This hands on curriculum will take the kids on a whirlwind journey from Genesis to Revelation. Kids will get to experience a relationship with God through the eyes of ordinary Bible people.

Miss Jamie

FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONTyler Lipka

Sade Damole

Leah Chaffin

Brayden Covarrubias

Katie Lackas

Joshua Hinkel

Bryce Beckman

Brenden Greene

Jaxson Greene

Dawson Wollin

Aces Umlauf

Ava Wierzbicki

Luke Wierzbicki

Nora Carrison

Congratulations to the following on their

S U M M E R S U N D A Y S C H O O L S U B S

A very big thank you to everyone who donated to our Lemonade stand and Easter raffle! Through all of the baked goods donated, time spent volunteering, and items donated to the raffle, we were able to raise over $500 to support Water 4 Kids! Thank you again for helping us to LOVE GOD. LOVE PEOPLE. MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

http://goodsamlv.com


MAY 2018 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31www.free-printable-calendar.com



YR- Youth RoomWC- Worship CenterSG- Sacred Grounds#1- Meeting Room #1#2- Meeting Room #2PS- Preschool

Bible Study-9:35a #2 King’s Kids-Classroom#2

MONTHLY CALENDAR



SERMON SERIES


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

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.

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

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

GA meeting-1:00 - 2:30p #1

Bible Study/Potluck- 10:30a YRGA meeting-1:00 - 2:30p #1 Bunco- 6p YRACA meeting-6:30p PS


Quilt Ministry- 9:30a YRMeatballs-12p IKEAGA meeting-1:00 - 2:30p #1Karate - 5:30p WC


Good Sam Breakfast-7:30a -Egg WorksGA meeting-1:00 - 2:30p #1 ACA meeting-6:30p PS

GA meeting-1:00 - 2:30p #1 ACA meeting-6:30p PS


GA meeting-1:00 - 2:30p #1 Council Meeting- 6:30p #2TNT- 5p YR




MOPS Meetup- 8:45a SGGA meeting-1:00 - 2:30p #1

GA meeting-1:00 - 2:30p #1



Weight Watchers-9a YRCard Players -10:30a YRGA meeting-1:00 - 2:30p #1



• Enter 702-819-6720 and the amount you wish to donate, then press send

• You’ll receive a link to complete donation

• Download the FREE app on your Apple or Android phone, ‘GivePlus Church’ on GooglePlay or App Store

In addition to our current giving options using the offering envelope or through our website, you can now give using text or our mobile app.

GA meeting-1:00 - 2:30p #1

Current Sermon Series Stop walking around like a zombie. Learn to live more fully, engaging in meaningful ways with God as well as with those around you. Our current sermon series, “The Walking Dead”, has focused on what Jesus said and taught after he had defeated death and risen from the grave. Before Jesus ascended into heaven, the Bible has much to tell us regarding his interactions with his disciples as well as many others. Those interactions have much to teach us about how we can live our lives more fully. We will also spend some time talking about heaven and what Jesus taught us about life after death.This sermon series continues through May as we will hear messages on the following topics:Part 5:Is Hell For Real?Part 6:The Easter EffectPart 7:And He Ascended Into Heaven

Be sure to continue with us through this sermon series and if you have not had an opportunity to hear the previous messages from this series you can always revisit the sermons online at goodsamlv.com or through our Facebook page.




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MAY ANNIVERSARIESJim & Sharon Angell 05/05 5 yearsPaul & Barbara Eckhart 05/06 40 yearsKorbi & Mike Carrison 05/19 17 yearsKim & Brian Niehaus 05/22 19 yearsMary & Steve McCrary 05/30 31 years

MAY BIRTHDAYSOlivia Garza 05/15Takis Axas 05/16Mary Lipka 05/16Nicholas Peterson 05/16Albert Weiss 05/17Frank Valle 05/18Rudy Johnson 05/20Kim Thiel 05/22Miriam Dake 05/23David Larson 05/24Kristin Poteet 05/24Hunter Reid 05/25Wendy O’Brien 05/27Carlos Rosas 05/27Michelle Weiss 05/28Kathy Antonino 05/29David Ervin 05/31


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FROM THE PASTOR

High temperatures beyond the freezing point!

It’s finally happening back where I grew up on the farm in North Dakota. The long winter has finally and mercifully ended. Now farmers can get about the business of planting their crops.

I remember this time of the year very well back there. There was an excitement about being able to get in the field and plant the crops. The winter had been long and cold but now things were springing back to life.

The seeds would be planted. The wait began. The soil needed to warm up and then eventually we would see the small green plants begin to emerge. For some time it seemed like it wouldn’t happen, but it always did. Life always sprang forth. The seeds might have seemed dead, but there was hope. And the hope was not misplaced.

We are in the midst of our sermon series “The Walking Dead” where we defined “walkers” (the term from the TV show for zombies) as “people who are alive but spiritually dead.” This was true for all of us before Christ saved us from our sins - we were alive but still dead.

Sometimes, however, we still feel like “walkers.” The business and busyness of life can rob us of the time we need to spend with God and eventually the disconnect can lead to lifelessness.

That’s when we need to remember Paul’s words to the Galatians (see below) when he reminds us that Christ lives in us. And, obviously, if Jesus lives in us we will always have the perfect Life Source … even if we feel a bit dead.

Does the pace of life and all its circumstances make you feel like that seed in the cold North Dakota soil?There is something in that seed, although it seems dead, that is waiting to be unleashed. Once the conditions are right miracles begin to happen and the sprouting begins. It is not dead. It is alive.

There is something (someone) in you that is waiting to be unleashed! Connect with Jesus, worship, pray, spend some quiet time with God. These things will help you come back to life when it does not seem possible.

The miracle of life is a gift from God through Christ Jesus our Lord!

Blessings,

Pr. Scott

"I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” (Galatians 2:20)

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In This Issue Worship Info - Pg. 2

From the Pastor - Pg. 3

Birthdays & Anniversaries - Pg. 4

Monthly Calendar - Pg. 5

Children’s Ministry - Pg. 6

Good Samaritan Christian Academy - Pg. 7

Youth Ministry - Pg. 8

It’s Time For A Sacred Place - Pg. 9

Events & Activities - Pg. 10 & 11

Sermon Series - Pg. 12

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