Prayer Service Tonight (Wed, Aug. 17)
Items for much needed flood buckets are due Aug. 24. Thank you for helping others in need.

Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
Mid-Week Announcements
8.17.16
Hospitality: Ancient as Time

Join us as we explore the presence and work of God in and through hospitality and how the church lives out our unique story through this ancient practice. 

For last week's sermon, click here.
   
Prayer and Worship Service
Wed., Aug 17 at 7 p.m.

All are invited to a time of Prayer and Worship, Wed., Aug. 17 from 7-7:45 p.m. at the Virginia United Methodist Conference Center located at 10330 Staples Mill Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

There will be an opportunity to learn different forms of prayer, reflective music, a time for silence and sharing prayers in community. Tonight's focus will be on how prayer can assist us as we journey through the various transitions in our lives. Communion will be served.

Contact Pastor Steve or Deacon Lisa for more information.
 

Each One. Bring One. Give One. Serve One.

Good Shepherd's heart for serving enables us to have multiple opportunities to bring items and/or to give of our time as we serve others who need hope. Check out the list below. Pick something that you and your family and/or friends can do together. Make a difference in the life of another.

Visit our website to learn more about bringing backpacks for local school children, providing items for flood buckets (a list of items is also located here), and needed food items for our local food pantry.

Backpack and school supplies are due August 28.
Contact Andrea Fuller

Flood bucket items are due August 24.
Contact Andy Elmes

Food pantry items, please bring weekly.
Contact Linette Wray Nolen or Ev Harwood
Online Giving Opportunity

Have you explored how our Good Shepherd's Online Giving Opportunity? Pat Hinkins has and shares she "found the online giving option to be user-friendly and a wonderful convenience. It's safe, secure and flexible."
 
Getting started is easy - visit this link. When you participate, your gift will be securely transferred directly into the church bank account. And you won't have to remember to write a check or stop by the ATM on Sundays! More importantly, you'll help us maintain ministries for you and your family during all seasons of the year.
To navigate directly to our easy-to-use and secure giving platform please click here.
 
If you have questions, please let us know by contacting the church office
 
GriefShare Support Group

GriefShare, a special help seminar and support group for adults experiencing grief and loss, will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. at Good Shepherd for fourteen weeks, Sept. 13 - Dec. 13 in room 125. An introductory session will be held on Tues., Sept. 13.

To talk with one of the facilitators and/or to register, visit the registration table in Wistar Hall between worship services or register on our website. You may also register with the option to pay online by clicking here. Cost: $22. Childcare is available for infant through fifth grade. Registration is required weekly by Monday afternoon for childcare.

Please consider sharing this invitation with others. For more information, contact  Jennifer McAdam, Carol Jones or Cheryl Arrington, ministry team leaders.
 

Children and Youth News

Click here for Children's News - Save the Date - Family Fun Night is Aug. 19.

Click here for Youth News  
55+ Senior Adult Opportunities to Connect

55+ Senior Adult Group
Historic Hollywood Cemetery overlooks the James River. 
  we will take a trolley tour of Hollywood Cemetery on Sept. 20. The cost of $20 will cover the tour and gratuity for the driver and guide.  The tour will start at 11 a.m. and a limited number of seats are available. Reservation and payment must be received by Sept. 11. If you have questions about the Trolley Tour, contact Debora Honodel or 822-1808.
 
 
Bowling League

We begin our 36th bowling season Tues., Sept. 6 at Bowl America at Short Pump and hope
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that you will join us. We bowl on Tuesdays for 26 weeks at 7 p.m. The fee is $12 per night. Ages 15 and older can participate. There is a kick-off meeting and free bowling for those who are interested in participating in the league on Tues., Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. This is a very low pressure league with an emphasis on fun, family and fellowship. It is impossible not to be good enough to bowl with us! If interested, contact Pat Hudgins or Brenda Norton. We'll also be at the Bowling League table in Wistar Hall between worship services.
 
Fore the Kids Golf Tournament

Support the United Methodist Family Services (UMFS) on Fri., Sept. 30 and/or on Fri., Oct. 14
for the 2016 "Fore the Kids" golf tournaments to benefit our Children's Greatest Needs Fund.

What is the Children's Greatest Needs Fund?
All too frequently, children in foster care with UMFS have been taken from an unsafe or abusive home. They come to us with only the clothes they have on. In these emergency situations, UMFS needs to be able to help the child and immediately provide some basic necessities. Please help us empower these children by donating to our Children's Greatest Needs fund.

To register, click here
 
 
VBS Fun
VBS Fun
Discipleship for All Ages
Sunday Morning Discipleship for All Ages
All Sunday School classes are a come as you are able.
 
Children
9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services nursery is available for infants through fifth grade. Contact Renee Delgado.
 
Youth 
9:30-10:30 a.m. 6th-12th graders. Contact Linette Wray Nolen or Mark Nedervelt.
 
Adults 
10:45 a.m. Co-Ed studies in rooms 118 with Sonny Rea uses the Adult Bible Study Cokesbury Curriculum.

Spiritual Gifts and Sharing Our Gifts

Have you taken the Spiritual Gifts Inventory to learn more about your God-given gifts? What about the Sharing Our Gifts Commitment Form that helps you discern your areas of interest as you discern where God is calling you to serve? You can complete the Spiritual Gifts Inventory online or print a hard copy of both the Spiritual Gifts Inventory and the Sharing Our Gifts Commitment Form, fill them out and bring them to church. We'll assist you in learning more about your unique gifts and how God has gifted you for serving God's Kingdom. For more information, contact Deacon Lisa.

Save the Date
50th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration 

All are invited to a day of celebrating Hope: Our Foundation and Future on Sun., Nov. 20. The Rev. Dr. Rhonda VanDyke Colby will be our guest preacher. We'll worship at one service at 10:30 a.m., fellowship for all and games for children will follow worship, and then our Homecoming Celebration meal will begin at 12:30 p.m. with music by The Taters.
 
Good Shepherd UMC
9155 Hungary Road, Henrico VA 23294
804.270.7613
 gsumcrva.org

Sunday Worship Services
8:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m. with Sunday School and Small Groups for all ages; nursery available
11 a.m. with Adult Small Groups beginning at 10:45 a.m.; nursery available
6:30 p.m. FUEL Youth Group Worship

Calendar of Events

 Good Shepherd Church exists as an instrument of God's grace
to build a community of hope and peace
where lives are transformed through grace into the image of Christ.

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