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May 3, 2020 Online Worship Service

The Fourth Sunday After Easter

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“Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you.” Romans 15:7

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church warmly welcomes people of any age, race, nationality, sexual orientation, life circumstance, and physical or mental capability.

P The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

C And also with you.

Gathering WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM

P Alleluia! Christ is risen.

C Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia!

P Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are

raised with him to new life. Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism.

C Amen. Water is poured into the font as the presiding

minister gives thanks.

P We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning you created us in your image and planted us in a well-watered garden. In the desert you promised

pools of water for the parched, and you gave us water from the rock. When we did not know the way, you sent the Good Shepherd to lead us to still waters. At the cross, you watered us from Jesus’ wounded side, and on this day, you shower us again with the water of life. We praise you for your salvation through water, for the water in this font, and for all water everywhere. Bathe us in your forgiveness, grace, and love. Satisfy the thirsty, and give us the life only you can give. To you be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever.

C Amen.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

P O God our shepherd, you know your sheep by name and lead us to safety through the valleys of death. Guide us by your voice, that we may walk in faith and hope to the joyous feast you have prepared in your house through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

C Amen.

PRELUDE “Aria” Thomas Eisnor -J.S. Bach (1685—1750)

OPENING ANTHEM “Come, and Be Joyful” Cynthia and Paul Christensen -Antonio Vivaldi and Jared Weatherford

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SECOND READING: 1 Peter 2:19-25 John Bost

At the conclusion of the reading:

L The word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

Word FIRST READING: Acts 2:42-47 Mike McCoy At the conclusion of the reading:

L The word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL READING: John 10:1-15 Pastor Paul Baumgartner

P The holy gospel according to John.

C Glory to you, O Lord.

At the conclusion of the reading:

P The gospel of the Lord.

C Praise to you, O Christ.

GOSPEL ANNOUNCEMENT “Alleluia”

PSALM: Psalm 23 Sharon Bost (read responsively)

L The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.

C He makes me lie down in green pastures; and leads me beside still waters;

L he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake.

C Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff—they comfort me.

L You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

C Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long.

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APOSTLES’ CREED

P With the whole church, let us confess our faith.

C I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was

buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Paul Christensen (As the Minister closes each petition with the words, “Lord, in your mercy,” worshippers respond with the words, “hear our prayer.”)

LORD’S PRAYER P Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach

us to pray.

C Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and

the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

DISMISSAL

P Christ is risen, just as he said. Go in peace. Share the good news. Alleluia!

C Amen.

Sending

BLESSING

P May the One who raised Jesus from the dead raise you to new life, fill you with hope, and turn your

mourning into dancing. Almighty God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever.

C Amen.

POSTLUDE “All Creatures, Worship God Most High!” Thomas Eisnor - Lani Smith

HYMN OF THE DAY “Shepherd Me, O God” ELW #780

MEDITATION “The Good Shepherd” Pastor Paul Baumgartner

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We are called, gathered and blessed to be a community and instrument of grace for all sheep of the Good Shepherd.

SUNDAY SERVICES: ONLINE AT GSLUTHERAN.ORG/SERMONS. SUNDAY SCHOOL WWW.GSLUTHERAN.ORG

Paul W. Baumgartner……...Pastor Thomas Eisnor………………………..Organist/Choir Director

Pam Weinelt ...................................... Praise Team Coordinator Cat Ontiveros .....................................Youth Ministry Coordinator

Janice Swinford .................................. Inreach Coordinator/Sunday School Superintendent Diane Moeller .................................... Office Coordinator Donna Garges……………………………...Media Coordinator

Aaron Frink ....................................... Custodian

Must ministry Collection Available at GSLC Doorway MUST Ministries is coordinating a MUST FOOD Rapid Response program. Family food boxes will be distributed at several points around Cobb and Cherokee Counties beginning soon. They are accepting donations at their facilities seven days a week. Good Shepherd has placed a barrel outside the front doors of the church. Mike McCoy has

offered to deliver the non-perishable items to MUST. Please consider this way of supporting our community. The top items that MUST is collecting are: Beef Stew Canned Pasta Mixed Canned Veggies Canned Carrots Canned Meats (Tuna/Chicken) Canned Fruit Chunky Soup

Canned Potatoes Condensed Soup Canned Beans Tomato Products Canned Corn Spaghetti Ramen Noodles Bag of Pasta Mac&Cheese Rice

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REOPENING POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE 1 With an abundance of care for the members of Good Shepherd, and upon the recommendation of Bishop Kevin Strickland and the Synod Council of the Southeastern Synod, our own GSLC Council has made the difficult decision not to resume in-person worship services or activities in May. Our new target date to resume activities is June 1, and to resume live Sunday worship services is June 7. Until then, we will continue to post online worship services and hold virtual business meetings and activities. Even as we anticipate reopening, we are aware that there may be both temporary and permanent changes to our practices and procedures. Our goals are to make reopening as safe as possible, and to be better positioned for any future crises. Our Council will be studying these matters in the coming weeks. They will rely heavily upon the continuing recommendations of the Southeastern Synod, the CDC, local government, and the wisdom of our congregational leaders. Please continue to hold our congregation in your prayers, and to keep your giving up-to-date as you are able. Though we are doing many things in new ways, our mission and ministry is still vital.

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MARCH YTD Budgeted Giving Summary *

Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Actual Income: $447,917.29 Budgeted Income: $457,434.09 Ahead/Behind: ($9,516.80) If you are behind in your pledge or giving, we ask that you please catch up! Thank you! This is a great time to use Simply Giving or GIVEPLUS. Click DONATE on our website. The work of GSLC cannot be completed without the support of the congregation! Thank you!

ONLINE GIVING AND GIVE PLUS Even though church services are not happening in the physical state, the work of the church and expenses of the church still go on. Members using envelope giving are encouraged to mail their offerings to the church

each week. Now would be a good time to sign up with either GivePlus or Simply Giving! You can do that by

going to www.gslutheran/donate.

Emergency Fund: We appreciate all of the support from our congregation members. We would like to ask if you are able, to please consider also a gift to our emergency fund. It is possible that we will have members in need of financial assistance as the current situation continues. If you are in need of assistance, please contact Pastor Paul.

Monday Lunch and Learn Bible Study is meeting online with a 7 week study called “Seemless”, by Angie Smith. Seamless covers the people, places, and promises of the Bible. We meet at

12:30 p.m. via Zoom. There is a workbook that can be ordered through Amazon. Please contact Cat at youthministry@gslutheran.org to be sent the link and password to join.

We would love to see your face! We miss you all and would love to have current pictures of our members to show during our worship services. If you could snap a photo, in high

resolution, wherever you might be these days, (it doesn’t have to be formal!) showing you and/or your family and send it to media@gslutheran.org, we will add you as we bring the faces of our congregation to you. Please include your full names, we will not publish children's names.

Needlework Friends will NOT be meeting in the month of May. Our next regularly scheduled

meeting will be in September. We all look forward to seeing each other soon. Everyone take care and stay safe!

Wednesday Bible Study - Word on Wednesday is currently meeting on Wednesdays via ZOOM at 10 am. We are studying Luke. If you would like to join us, please contact Lori Peters or the church office for a digital invitation to participate with us.

OUR NEXT BLOOD DRIVE is Saturday, May 9, 2020 from 8am to 1:00 pm. We will only accept donators by appointment. You can sign up online at www.redcross.org. Our sponsor code is: goodshepherdlutheran. Appointments fill up fast so be sure to sign-up today. Blood donation is a safe process, and people should not hesitate to give and receive blood. The Red Cross MUST follow CDC and FDA guidelines to keep these drives open. The FDA and CDC have been visiting random blood drives to make sure they are following protocol. Everyone’s temp must be taken before they enter the room. This will be done at the front door of the church. After passing the temperature station each person must pass through a sanitizing station. At that point each donor must have their history taken. Beds are all at least 6 feet apart. It is essential to keep the staff as well as the donors safe during the entire blood donation process.

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40 DAYS OF GIVING—ELCA World Hunger If you have participated in the ELCA World Hunger initiative, as we continue to practice social distancing and the spread of Covid-19, keep these boxes at home and consider continuing to add to them as the need will most likely be greater in the near future. You may still access the stories of Stories of Hope, Liberation and Restoration on our website.

2020 Good Shepherd Music Fundraiser Our musicians need your support! The music groups of Good Shepherd are teaming up to raise funds to update, refurbish and repurpose our equipment. Several of our instruments and equipment are over 20 years old.

Just announced...Have a favorite hymn? Contribute to the music fundraiser and sign-up for a Sunday to hear it sung at the 8:30 am service. See details at Sign-up Central. Please make any checks out to GSLC, and note music in the memo line. We have a goal of $11,000 for the following:

Handbell Cases and hand carts for stor-ing and moving equipment from the Mu-sic Room to the Sanctuary

$1,500

Handbell tables and risers $2,500

Foam padding and muslin covers $1,000

New speakers and cabling for Praise Team

$3,200

New keyboard for Praise Team $2,300

Costs to repurpose the old keyboard for use in the Music Room

$500

Total to Date: $4,620

YOUTH NEWS Keep Our Youth Connected To GSLC at this time! A weekly family devotion with prayers and activities is available on our Youth page at www.gslutheran.org/youth. We are also showing a video Sunday School lesson on our Sunday School Page at www.gslutheran.org/youth/Sunday-school.

Middle and High School Sunday School Classes meet each Sunday. Middle School at 10:30 a.m. High School 8 p.m. Meeting links and passwords are sent via email. Please let Cat know if you have any questions or are not receiving the emails.

FLY Middle School Youth Group - Meets Tuesday's at 2 p.m. via Zoom. Come join in on the fun. Meeting ID and password are sent via email. Please let Cat know if you have any questions or are not receiving the emails.

INTERESTED IN HELPING WITH OUR WORSHIP FROM HOME?

We are looking for volunteers, of all ages to be a part of our worship services. If you would like to be a Lay Reader and read our weekly Bible readings or read our weekly Prayers of Intercession, and have the technical know- how to video yourself from a camera or phone and submit a file to Dropbox, we could use you. Please contact our Media Coordinator at media@gslutheran.org, and she will add you to the list of volunteer actors and set you up for one of our upcoming services.

Volunteer for the Lutheran Coalition for Habitat for Humanity 2020 Build

At the time of publication, no firm decision has been made regarding build dates. It is hopeful that it will resume sometime in May. If you are interested in this program, please contact Max Epling, Mike Dooley or the church office. Our

next scheduled build date is May 30th.