newsletter-40-05-july-2015

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GOODNEWS Love God. Love People.

Make A Difference.

In This Issue Worship Info Pg.2 Summer Events Pg.3 Classes & Activities Pg.4 Events Pg. 5 Prayers & Birthdays Pg.6 Concert Pg. 7

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Church Staff Pastor Don Lorfing, Senior Pastor dlorfing@goodsamlv.com Scott Hove, Executive Pastor shove@goodsamlv.com

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Worship Hours

Saturday Worship & Sunday School 5pm Sunday Worship 8, 9:35 & 11 Sunday School 9:35 & 11am Nursery available for Sunday Services

Office Administrator Michelle Childers office@goodsamlv.com Finance Administrator Kim Niehaus kim@goodsamlv.com Good Samaritan Christian Academy Administrator Miriam Dake 702-407-6749 info@goodsamcan.org Contemporary Music Director Chris Childers chris@goodsamlv.com Choir Director Michelle Childers office@goodsamlv.com Children’s Choir-Dir. Lori Hansen

Family & Youth-Pastor Don Lorfing & Natalee Graham natalee@goodsamlv.com Children’s Ministry-Jamie Rosas 702-704-4350 jamie@goodsamlv.com Nursery - Sandy Markham 702-206-3336 sandymarkham@yahoo.com

Please pray for Pastor Don as he takes his welldeserved sabbatical!

Church Council Rick Byrnes - President Barry Tschopp - Vice President Paul Eckhart - Secretary Joe Killoran - Treasurer Dan Reese Shane Calendine Pete Peterson Rudy Johnson Catherine Daruwalla Christy Wollin Jane Forbes

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).

•To have items considered to be published in the monthly newsletter, please submit them to the church office by no later than the 15th of each month •The sponsors of this newsletter help us to defray the cost of printing.

Please give them your consideration when possible. See page 6.

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm 702-873-3589 - FAX 702-873-8437 www.goodsamlv.com

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

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God can inspire us in many ways

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Summer Sermon Series Continues through July

Many times it happens with music.

Sometimes that music isn’t even necessarily Christian in its origin.

Continuing through the summer season, we will focus on God’s Word combined with an inspirational piece of music to give you a lift for life!

Plan to attend church throughout the summer to see how God will work in your life by providing needed inspiration through our worship services.

Va ca tio n

Bible School

REGISTER ONLINE:

GoodSamLV.com

(2 Weeks; Mon-Fri) Aug 3-14 9am-3pm Register for one or both weeks of our awesome Vacation Bible School.Trained Counselors will lead kids ages 4 yr old – 5th Grade in worship, music, bible stories, and games. A great way to end your summer vacation.

For 9am-3pm, cost is $95 per week - $85 if registered by June 30. $20 discount for siblings.

Before and after care available.

VBS Counselor & Counselor In Training Positions: To be a counselor or counselor in training, fill out the application and turn it in by June11.

All registration forms and applications are online at GoodSamLV.com (click on “VBS”) or pick one up in the church office or entry way.

To volunteer to be a helper, or for more info, contact: VBS Director, Cyndi Carsten 702-401-6513 or carstenschyld@gmail.com.

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

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EVENT S & A C TI VI T IE S

Layette Ministry The layette ministry assembles baskets of supplies for new born babies of mothers in dire situations. Donations of baby items are accepted!

Diapers, onesies, booties, blankets, etc. Contact Lynda Bennes, the coordinator, to help! 873-7637.

Layette meets on the odd numbered months on the second Saturday at 10am in Classroom #1. Next meeting is July 11 at 10am.

Smarter than your

Smart Phone

Technology Class - begins July 2 Every Thursday at 9am in the Youth Room Class led by Chris Childers Your smart phone or tablet can help you ‣ stay in touch with loved ones ‣ keep you informed of events ‣ get organized ‣ get involved Come learn more about how to use your Smart Devices with us! For more info contact chris@goodsamlv.com 702-328-7259

Ile de France Children’s Choir

This wonderful children's choir will be joining us this coming July. They will need housing for 3 nights: July 11,12,&13th. If you are interested in providing housing for some of them any or all of the nights, please sign up on your Friendship Form, or in the entry way, or by contacting Lisa McCoy at 501-733-4491 or ljmccoy@live.com

Join us for Live jazz music Gourmet food Boutique wines Silent and live auctions Proceeds go to the Good Samaritan Christian Academy scholarship fund to help families meet tuition costs. If you have an item you would like to donate, please contact Lisa Fletes at: lmcfletes@yahoo.com. Check out our "SIPS 4 Scholarships" Facebook page. We hope to see you there!

BIBLE STUDIES

• Sunday Mornings - at 9:35am in room #2 of the Education Building.

• Thursday Mornings - All are invited to join an informal Bible study with Pastor Scott from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM in the Youth Room. Do not feel like you don’t know enough to come! The purpose is to open God’s Word and learn … not to feel guilty!

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

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YOU TH & F A M I LY NEW S

Sunday School

YO U T H Beach Camp - THANK YOU!!

The youth had a wonderful time at Huntington Beach last week. THANK YOU to all the leaders, drivers, and chaperones for their time and gracious assistance! The youth were able to pack 1600 boxes of food at the food bank - that’s 40 pallets!!!

Sunday School Kids!!

Join us for a superhero party honoring our favorite

super hero!

When: Sunday July 12th at 9:30 and 11 am classes Where: Sunday school classrooms What: Sunday schoolers can dress up like their favorite Superhero while we learn why Jesus is the ultimate Superhero. We will have some yummy treats and fun activities Parents please contact Jamie Rosas at (702)704-4350, or Jamie@goodsamlv.com if you would like to bring a yummy treat for the party.

Mission

TripJuly

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Mission Trip

July 5-11 (Sun-Sat) Mission Trip to Los Angeles. A truly powerful week in which participants will serve God and others by working alongside local ministries in downtown L.A. For Middle School and High School youth as well as adult volunteers. Cost is only $200 for the week with fundraising opportunities available.

Registration forms are online at GoodSamLV.com (click on “Mission Trip”) or pick one up at Hot Church or Confirmation class.

L.A. Mission Trip Fundraising

b e a Sup e r he r o ! T e a ch Sun da y Scho o l !

H elp to Make A Difference!

E nrich lives!

R equires little preparation!

O nly 1 Sunday a month during the summer!

Contact Sunday School Director Jamie: jamie@goodsamlv.com or 702-704-4350

We would also like to extend the invitation to join our Pampered Chef ONLINE Party. Visit www.pamperedchef.biz/cookinwithtraci and enter "Good Samaritan Lutheran Church" as the "Host."

You can also check out our Facebook page or email Natalee@goodsamlv.com for the direct link! A portion of the proceeds will go towards the Mission Trip. Party will close at the end of June.

For more information about these trips contact: Natalee Graham at 308-5298 or natalee@goodsamlv.com

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

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BIR TH DA Y S & PR AY E R S

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July Anniversaries 07/01 - Doug & Cherie Seip 07/13 - Valerie & Gary Beckman 07/21 - Sarah & Matthew Birch 07/30 - Lauren & J Campbell 07/30 - Frankie & Angela Valle

Birthdays

Prayer Ministry

SHARING GOD’S CARE THROUGH FRIENDSHIP AND PRAYER Offering prayers for these individuals and their needs

Cancer - Derek, Debbie, Artist, Mr. Reynolds, Angie, Bob, Megan C., Alex (clear scans and bloodwork after a year of chemo), Dad (Ken Carlin Sr., radiation)

Grant, Alex, Axel, Noah, Keith, Joyce, Duane, Judy, Norm, Ariana, Cameron, Anne, Darlene, Virgil, Dorothy, Christine

Spiritual - April (peace), Ingrid (healing, peace), Michelle (peace), Anne (prayers for Other Health Concerns - Jessica husband and herself), my children (God's (wisdom teeth), Susan (pain relief), guidance), The Good Samaritan Church Barb (shoulder surgery), Matthew (heart family problem), Laurie (MS), David (MS), Joy (exploratory surgery), Dylan (upcoming Loss of Loved One - Dan and Joanne Reese ear surgery), Jolene (sciatic nerve (loss of daughter), Evie Thorne (loss of again), Robert (hip, knee, back), Joanne husband), Steve and Mary (passing of dad (help with allergy / cough) and husband), Valerie and Todd (loss of mother), Tara (loss of mother), Brian (first Health and Healing - Ron Beatty, Alex, Father's Day without dad) Laurie, Betty, Douglas, Ed, Dan, Pete,

Travel - Skyler (safe travels), Michael and Jason (safe travels), JoLynn (safe travels), John Employment / Financial - Deb (job), Cara (job / truck), Kelly and Callie (financial stability), Wayne (peace and job), Chad (peace and job) All Other Prayer Requests - All fathers, Sarah (clarity and strength), Amy, Carlene (pregnancy, healthy baby), Kyle (life decisions), Mike (make the best choices), Bob and Gertie, Dennell (guidance), Mayinn (courage, wisdom, love)

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

Free Concert Ile de France and Childrens Choir The Silver Statesmen Barbershop Chorus

July 11, 2015 7:00 PM

Good Samaritan Lutheran Church

8425 W. Windmill Lane • Las Vegas NV 89113