News September 27, 2009

NEWS FOR THE FLOCK Heart of the Shepherd Lutheran Church September 23 & 27, 2009

Church office: 228 N. Burkhart Road 517-552-7218 Fax: 517-552-5210 www.hotshepherd.org [email protected]

Please sign the Friendship Folder located at the end of your row All-Church FOCUS God desires everyone of us and our families to grow in the grace and knowledge of your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ because He wants to use our families and our Family of God here at Heart of the Shepherd to touch the hearts and lives of one another, our friends and the families in our community. “The enemy has been effectively removing faith from the home for the last three generations…As the family goes, so goes the future of the church. Religious life in the home is more influential than the church.” -- Dr. Peter Benson, Search Institute With that in mind, your pastor and leaders have declared war on the enemy and are enlisting an army of volunteer soldiers (that’s you and your family) to regain that sacred ground of the Christian Family and have mounted an assault against the enemy with an eight week October/November AllChurch Focus – Strengthening YOUR Family. We pray that your family will get involved in our AllChurch Focus as we zero in on the following topics during our weekly worship services, our W.O.W. (Whatever On Wednesday) Breakout Sessions, Sunday morning 9:15am Christian Growth Hour for all ages, and our TLC – Tender Loving Care Small Groups . September 30/October4 Dangerous Trends Facing YOUR Family Tail-gaiting Kick-off Family Party following the Sunday, October 4 worship…Sign up and join in the fun and fellowship while enjoying some great party food.

October 7/11 God’s Blueprint for Families October 14/18 Building a Family to Last October 21/25 Growing a Healthy Family October 28/November 1 Shaping YOUR Family’s Servant Heart

The Church has left the building Sunday – November 1 At 9:15am – 10am, Sunday, November 1, God’s church will gather for a brief worship service and then THE CHURCH WILL LEAVE THE BUILDING and head out into the community to do their service projects. This 9:15am worship replaces the 8am and 10:30am services as well as the Christian Growth Hour. November 4/8 YOUR Godly Family KNOWS Right from GNORW November 11/15 YOUR Godly Family SHARES the Faith November 18/22 YOUR Godly Family DEFENDS the Faith November 25 Thanksgiving Eve Worship Wednesday, 6:30pm Even though…Thank You, Lord! Note - Advent Season Begins on Sunday, November 29

SUNDAY CLASSES BOOK OF JOEL Join Roy Smith for the study of the book of Joel on Sundays at 9:15am. 2009 Fall – 8 Week Fit for Life Class with Pastor Galen Beginning Sunday, September 20, at 9:15am Ever wonder...What it means to be a genuine Christian? If going to church is really necessary? Whether or not there truly is life after death? If a person can ever be certain he/she is saved? Or maybe you have some questions about our mission church and want to know more about what we really believe and teach? Or maybe you want to know what you have to do to become members. Well, the answers to those questions and many others will be shared and discussed in our 2009 Fall – 8 Week Fit for Life Class offered on Sundays during our 9:15am10:15am Christian Growth Hour beginning on Sunday, September 20, and continuing for 8 weeks thru November 8. There is no cost (except your precious time) or obligation to join our church; however, this class does serve as a membership class for those desiring to become members. BODY WORKS Body Works, a research based health education program designed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The program provides parents and caregivers of children ages 9-13 with tools to help improve family eating and activity habits. This group will be lead by Angela Poppe beginning Sunday, October 4.

FOCUS ON YOUR FAMILY SUNDAY MORNING STUDIES Will be lead by Roy Smith, Dale Noel and Todd Dickinson beginning Sunday, Oct. 4.

MEETINGS MINISTRY VISION TEAM will meet on Monday, September 28 at 6:30pm.

DALE KASENOW needs a ride to church. It does not matter if it is on Sundays or Wednesdays. He lives on Pine View Trail off Chilson Road. His phone number is 517-545-2796.

YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM will meet on Sunday, September 27 at 12:00noon.

OCTOBER 4 TAIL GATE PARTY Please bring your lawn chairs or camping chairs.

MEN OF CHRIST TLC Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00pm. SANDIN TLC GROUP Next meeting will be Monday, September 28 at 6:30pm here at the church. NOEL TLC GROUP will meet on Tuesday, October 13 at 6:30pm. HERNDON TLC GROUP Next meeting will be Monday, October 5 at 7:00pm. HOFFMAN TLC GROUP Next meeting will meet on Saturday, October 3 at 5:30pm. GRULKE TLC GROUP will meet on Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30pm. HOLST TLC GROUP will meet on Thursday, October 8 at 6:00pm at the home of Greg & Tiffany Heim. WOMENS’S TLC GROUP will meet on Tuesday, October 13 at 6:30pm at the home of Debbie Mannisto.

Michigan’s Church Extension Fund Helps Build a Future Building a solid future for our Michigan District churches and schools is important. Building a solid future for your family is important as well. Why not include the ministry of the Church Extension Fund (CEF) in your investment plan and accomplish both? When you invest a portion of God’s blessings in CEF, you create a personal stewardship ministry, while providing loan opportunities for Michigan District organizations that want to build or expand their facilities. Call the CEF Rate Line for this month’s rates (800.232.7313) or for more information, call us 800.242.3944 or visit www.mi-cef.org. BLOOD DRIVES Monday, September 28 Lord of Life Lutheran Church 5051 Pleasant Valley, Brighton 12:00pm – 5:45pm Wednesday, September 30 Livingston Co. Red Cross 1372 W. Grand River, Howell 12:00pm – 5:45pm LITERACY MATTERS Today, worldwide, 1 in 5 adults is still not literate. You can help to increase literacy. Join a community conversation about literacy needs and resources right here in Livingston County. The first organizational meeting is on Tuesday, September 29 at LESA.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Christian Care is looking for volunteers to either make meals or deliver meals to folks in need in our congregation. Don’t know what to make? No problem! Christian Care has (3) recipes we are using and will give copies to everyone interested. The recipes are simple, easy-to-make and uses ingredients most have on hand. Not interested in making food? No problem! Christian Care also needs loving people to help drive meals to the recipient’s house. Reaching out in love and compassion is what Christian Care does and if you’d like to be part of this experience, please contact Brenda Herndon at (517) 223-9805 or Pat Schuknecht at the church office. LIFE CHAIN-2009 The purpose of Life Chain is to join hearts in prayer with the Christians in our community and nation on Sunday, October 4 from 2:003:00pm. All participants will be silently holding prolife signs. Our prayer is for God’s divine mercy and intervention for our nation in order to end abortion. We need to be the voice for the unborn. For more information, please contact the Right to Life office at 810-227-5788. ATTENTION! It’s time to become faithful to your fitness! Join Mary Swinney, Exercise Instructor and Team Beachbody Coach, in her calorie burning, body sculpting exercise class. Mary packs each workout with kickboxing and punches that are proven to burn fat with the hottest dance music. Join Mary and her friends @ 7:30 pm each Tuesday evening. Donations welcome towards HOTS youth ministry. Classes start Sept 22nd. For questions, contact Mary Swinney @ [email protected]

JAZZERCISE Our Jazzercise classes are growing! Be sure to come for your FREE trial class! And, did you know that your employer and/or health insurance company may be affiliated with Jazzercise's many Healthcare Alliances to offer you Jazzercise at

a substantial discounted rate? Here's just a few: Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, Kraft Foods, PepsiCo, CVS, Kohl's, Cisco Systems, BCBS, and Aetna. Please ask Bobbi for more details. Classes are held Mon, Tues., Thurs. evenings at 5:45 PM and Saturdays at 8 AM. You may reach Bobbi at 517-552-5445.

Shaklee Fundraiser for Heart of the Shepherd All HOTS (Heart of the Shepherd) church members/families/friends can participate. Simply visit our Shaklee website at www.shaklee.net/easyshop and review all the health and wellness products and information. Watch the short video's under the "Why Shaklee" & "Why Now" tabs to understand why these products are better than ANYTHING you are presently using. All products are included - Vitamins - Herbs Sports Nutrition - Healthy ShakleeBaby & ShakleeKids Line "Cinch" Weight management - "GET CLEAN" Safe Cleaners - Water Purification Systems - Anti Aging Skin Care - Chemical Free Personal Care 100% Guaranty "Love It or Get a 100% Refund" The 30% retail to distributor cost profit will be split between the supporter and HOTS. (15% off to customer and 15% given to HOTS) Easy Process – 1) Call us with your order @ 517546-8835 2) MAKE SURE YOU MENTION "HOTS FUNDRAISER" 3) We will have order shipped to your door for minimal s/h, or you can pick up at HOTS. We are available to handle questions relating to products, health information, and ordering process. Get Great Products... Save Money... and Help the Church at the Same Time! Ron & Nancy Gosselin

DIVORCE CARE &DC4K Family Impact Center is pleased to be providing Divorce Care & Divorce Care for Kids, a nondenominational program that features biblical teaching for those experiencing divorce or separation. Groups will meet weekly beginning on Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30pm at First Baptist Church of Fowlerville, and will run for 13 weeks. For more information or to sign up, please call the Family Impact Center at 517-223-4428. Registration is requested so materials can be ordered.

WOW-Whatever on Wednesdays is a weekly outreach event that seeks to provide Christ-centered fellowship & education to the entire family. Schedule: 5:00-5:45pm – Youth Free Time 5:45-6:30pm – Dinner 6:30 – Worship & Discussion Breakouts: World Changers (3 yrs-1st grade) World Changers (2nd – 5th grade) Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade) SKEINS OF HOPE is a Wednesday Breakout . It is for people of all ages who like to work with yarn, either knitting or crocheting. Generally we will meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month but in September we will meet on the 9th & 30th. Bring your yarn and hooks/needles to create a prayer shawl or to work on squares for group afghans. Patterns and assistance will be provided. Our creations are presented to people in celebrations of life to those in mourning but always as a warm hug and reminder that God is with them. Bring a friend! If you have questions you can contact Shirley Nelson 552-7896 FOCUS ON YOUR FAMILY BREAKOUTS will be held each Wednesday evening during the worship service by Dale Noel and Todd Dickinson.

J.O.Y. (Jesus’ Older Youth) GROUP Friday, October 2 A “Mystery Dinner” will take place at 6:30pm. We will meet at the church.

HIGH SCHOOL (10th grade and older) BIBLE STUDY & DINNER This new study group will meet every other Monday at 6:00pm at the Mannisto home. Come for dinner and exciting discussion with Max Brennan. Next meeting will be on Monday, September 28. SPRINGHILL 2010 Senior High January 15 -17, 2010 Speaker: Eric Timm Music: Attaboy Junior High February 26 – 28, 2010 Speaker: Terry Prisk Music: SevenGlory Total Cost is $129 per person $25 due by Sept. 23, 2009 $50 due by November 15, 2009 Balance due by Dec. 13, 2009 Sign Up by the Youth Board See Lori Holland or Steve Konsdorf with questions and information about available fund raisers. Hope to see you there!!!

September 29 – Adeline Miller September 30 – Haley VanKeuren October 1 – Emily Meyer October 2 – Quinton McLeish October 3 – Bill Jenkins

September 27 Harry & Eve Smith (62nd) September 28 Ted & Pat Spalding (53rd) James & Carolyn Wesley (30th) September 30 Mark & Holly Libke (20th) October 3 Quinton & Erin McLeish (11th)

SEPTEMBER 26 – Mom2Mom sale 9am-1pm 27 - WORSHIP 8:00am Christian Growth 9:15am WORSHIP 10:30am Youth Ministry Team 12noon 28 – Jazzercise 5:45pm H.S. Youth TLC 6:00pm MVT 6:30pm Sandin TLC 6:30pm Praise Team 7:00pm 29 – Jazzercise 5:45pm Swinney Fitness 7:30pm 30 - Barn opens 5:00pm Dinner 5:45pm Worship 6:30pm Breakouts 6:30pm OCTOBER 1 – Thursday TLC 10:00am Jazzercise 5:45pm 2 – JOY Group Mystery Dinner 6:30pm 3 – Jazzercise 8:00am Hoffman TLC 5:30pm

4 – WORSHIP 8:00am Christian Growth 9:15am WORSHIP 10:30am TAILGATE PARTY 12noon Bowling League 2:15pm 5 – Jazzercise 5:45pm Herndon TLC 7:00pm Praise Team 7:00pm 6 – Jazzercise 5:45pm Grulke TLC 6:30pm Men’s TLC 7:00pm Swinney Fitness 7:30pm 7 – Barn opens 5:00pm Dinner 5:45pm Worship 6:30pm Breakouts 6:30pm 8 – Thursday TLC 10:00am Jazzercise 5:45pm Holst TLC 6:00pm 10 – Jazzercise 8:00am

WEEKLY REMINDERS DID YOU MISS LAST SUNDAY? On the table in the hallway you will find a couple copies of last week’s service. HOTS IS FOCUSING on providing the Impact Center with the following: Mac & Cheese, Rice or Pasta sides and Helpers (Hamburger, Tuna or Chicken) with a monthly goal of 500 items. Keep in mind you can donate any food, personal care, paper or cleaning products you’d like - every box, can or bottle we donate is greatly appreciated by those in need. PLEASE BRING your old papers to our green & yellow Retriever Bin. Items to bring: newspaper, magazines, shopping catalogs, junk mail, office and school papers, white envelopes (with and without windows) Items NOT accepted: cardboard, cereal/soda cartons, food wrap/containers, tissue products, phone books, plastic, glass. THERE IS A COUPON BOX in the cabinet near the Child Care wing in the hallway. Please bring your extra sheets of coupons (like the ones found in the Sunday papers) to

church and put them in the container. VG’S RECIEPTS Please bring your VG’s receipts and place them in the green container. You only need the bottom section with the “community shares” amount.

Declaring How Much He Is Worth To Us: Attendance (Sept. 16 & 20) Wednesday 6:30pm 46 Sunday 8:00am 24 Sunday 10:30am 144 Financial gifts needed each week for our mission & ministry=$6600.00 Gifts last week $ 5,788.00 June Income Expenses Balance(-Shortfall) July Income Expenses Balance(-Shortfall) August Income Expenses Balance(-Shortfall) January-August Income Expenses Balance(-Shortfall)

$67,283.64 -$73,195.25 $(-5,911.61) $67,823.08 -$69,076.02 $(-1,252.94) $70,937.87 -$66,042.53 $ 4,895.34 $586,581.66 -$622,624.58 $(-36,042.92)

CHURCH OWNERSHIP 111 families pledged approx. $333,000.00 $70,918.00 has been given to date Included in income total above

SERVING TOGETHER

SERVING TOGETHER

Wed, Sept. 23 –6:30pm

NEXT WEEK Wed, Sept. 30 –6:30pm

Altar Care – Judy Douglas Ushers– Dale Noel, Bob Dyer Nursery – Catherine Dyer, Katie Roberts Reader – Mike Dyer Pastor Assistant – Dale Noel

Sunday, Sept. 27- 8:00am Altar Care – Lindy Smith UshersJim Smith, Wally Rodammer Nursery – Reader – Jim Smith Host Family – Jeff & Sandee Boyd Pastor Assistant– Dick Holland REFRESHMENTS – 9:00am Penny Gibson, Pat Schuknecht

Altar Care – Cheryl Hillier Ushers– Roy Smith, Todd Dickinson Nursery – Catherine Dyer, Pat Schuknecht Reader – Donnie Burke Pastor Assistant – Roy Smith

Sunday, Oct 4- 8:00am Altar Care – Karen Perras Ushers- Dan Perras, Don Cargo Nursery – Reader – Yvonne Brown Host Family – Yvonne Brown Pastor Assistant– Jeff Hoffman REFRESHMENTS – 9:00am Rita Hoffman, Pat Miller

Sunday, Sept. 27–10:30am Altar CareSarah Renton, Pat Schuknecht UshersSteve Woldt, Matt Bye, Mike Nuechterlein, Mike Schuknecht Nursery Courtni Holst, Kerri Nuechterlein Michele Smith, Taylor Gibson Reader – Marilyn Meyer Hosts– Steve & Sabreena Konsdorf Pastor Assistant – Kevin Holst Counters– Pat & Larry Sefton

Sunday, Oct 4–10:30am Altar CarePatti Grulke, Bonnie Blum UshersJason Plane, Del Butler, Miles Allen, Nursery Jessica Ruest, Amanda Allen Shelby Boyd, Maria Cline Reader – Sabreena Konsdorf Hosts– Mark & Lee Ann Fosdick Pastor Assistant – Mark Fosdick Counters– Pat & Steve Schuknecht

Strengthening YOUR Family October 4 Thru November 22 All-Church Focus to strengthen our families and in the process strengthen our Family of God that we might be better equipped to be our Lord’s spiritual influence in the hearts and lives of our family, friends and community. You are encouraged to… Get involved – Do whatever it takes to attend worship services every week. You and your family will be richly blessed. Pray – That God would fulfill His purposes in our lives, families and His church. That love is demonstrated in words of kindness and deeds of compassion to one another and others. Join/Host/Lead – a Tender-Loving-Care (TLC) Small Group and/or Sunday morning Bible Study Group. GET YOUR FAMILY INVOLVED TODAY. Information is available in the Gathering Area, on the website, or the church office 517-552-7218.