Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church, Goldsboro, NC

THE WORLD WIDE WEB

In this 21^st century it is fitting to take over www/elca as an acrostic for evangelism. It is so because as the �Internet Web� connects our computer with the universe of information that is out there and available to all who are connected; just so Evangelism is the connecting link of the Holy Spirit linking us with all that is life giving and eternal.

Evangelism is not a program that can be done by a committee in a congregation to make the congregation grow. Rather Evangelism is the sharing of the good news that Jesus Christ is alive and among us to give us life and to transform us into children of God who can enjoy living with him forever. When we are aware that Jesus has claimed us as His own in Baptism and called us into a daily walk with Him then everything we do is Evangelism.

So Evangelism is the heart, soul and life blood of the Church of Christ. It begins with our worshipping the savior enthusiastically, which is our witness to the presence of our Lord among us, motivating us to welcome sinners unconditionally to join us. The Church is the World Wide Web of Jesus, linking us with Him and all that is His in this world and the world to come.

Since it all begins with Worship, six of us have agreed to be an Evangelism Team for one year. We will meet together on the 4^th Thursday of each month to talk about how to keep the Church�s mission of Worship, Witness and Welcoming sinners foremost in this Good Shepherd Family of Faith.

We would love to have six more persons join us. Just show up on July 24^th at 7:00 p.m. We plan to meet in the Church Library. Should we need a larger room we will be delighted. Begin now thinking about how you learned to worship Jesus.

Your Evangelism Team

Chick-fil-A at Berkeley Common would like to say �Thank you� to your church members for attending our

Church Bulletin Night.

Chick-fil-A at Berkeley Common sis now hosting Church bulleting Night on Monday evenings from 5pm to 8pm! By presenting a church bulletin at the register, you will receive a FREE Chick-fil-A Sandwich with the purchase of a medium fry and medium drink. Please limit one free sandwich perperson/perbulletin with a maximum of two per family. Not valid with any other offers.

Thank you for your time and continued business. We look forward to seeing your congregation with their bulletins on Monday Nights.

Try Marriage Encounter - For a Change!

Looking for a new way to let your spouse know you love them in the midst of your jobs, carpooling the kids, and trying to keep up with your house, pool, and yard? Tell him or her they're still #1 in your life... share a Marriage Encounter Weekend with each other. The next Lutheran Marriage Encounter weekend is Aug. 29-31, 2008 in Black Mountain, N.C.

For more information contact Bill & Mitzie Edwards by e-mail - billandmitize@wmconnect.com. You also can obtain more information by calling 1-800-235-1010 or by visiting the Lutheran Marriage Encounter Website - www.godlovesmarriage.org or www.ilmeone.org. Register early - space is limited. Deadline to register is Aug.8, 2008.

Thank you and May God bless. Carolinas Area Lutheran Marriage Encounter

Charles and Billie Roach Making good marriages GREAT! Visit -

99 Cannon Woods Drive www.godlovesmarriage.org

Marion, NC 28752

August 3

Acolyte:

Crucifer:

Lay Assist.: George Strunk

Reader: Karin O�Donnell

Greeter: Virginia Cheatham

Ushers: John Lenk & Bryan Yonke

Counter: Jackie Fryt

August 10

Acolyte:

Crucifer:

Lay Assist.: Alex Wingate

Reader: Beverly Littleton

Greeter:

Ushers: Jim Yeatts & Gene Palmer

Counter: Ricky & Claudia Ball

August 17

Acolyte:

Crucifer:

Lay Assist.: George Strunk

Reader: Beverly Littleton

Greeter:

Ushers: Bob Getz & John Lenk

Counter: Jeff Neiman

August 24

Acolyte:

Crucifer:

Lay Assist.: Karin O�Donnell

Reader:

Greeters:

Ushers: Jim Yeatts & Gene Palmer

Counter: Ken Ritt

August 31

Acolyte: Kristen Lenk

Crucifer:

Lay Assist.: Beverly Littleton

Reader:

Greeters: Joyce Yonke

Ushers: Bryan Yonke & John Lenk

Counter: Ricky & Claudia Ball

Labor Day is September 1^st this year, so our Music Ministry ensembles will begin practicing soon thereafter! There are a few changes to our traditional practice schedules, so please check your ensemble�s information carefully! The schedules are as follows:

Shepherd Choir � meets Wednesdays 7:00PM in the Choir Room beginning Wednesday September 3^rd � open to all adults who like to sing.

Good Shepherd Sheep � meets first and third Sundays immediately following Youth Groups (5:30PM) in the Choir Room beginning Sunday September 7^th � open to all Youth Group-age singers (grades 6 � 12) (this is a change from the past!)

Handbell Choir meets Sundays 6:00PM in the Sanctuary, beginning September 7^th � open to adults, new members please let me know of your interest ahead of time. Music-reading ability is a plus but not required (we can teach you!)

Junior Handbell Choir meets second and fourth Sundays (this is a change from last year) immediately following worship in the Sanctuary beginning September 14^th � open to children in grades 1 � 8 (older �children� are encouraged to inquire about the adult group) �please sign your child(ren) up on the signup sheet in the Fellowship Hall (this applies to former members also!) Music-reading ability is a plus, but will be taught those without it as we go along.

Worship Ensemble � meets second and fourth Sundays 5:00PM in the Sanctuary beginning September 14^th � open to any instrumentalists who would like to play during worship. If you are new to this group, please let me know of your interest ahead of time so I may adequately prepare.

Junior Choir � meets first and third Sundays (this is a change from last year!) immediately following worship, in the Choir Room, beginning Sunday September 21 (no practice September 7 due to the Rally Day Potluck Dinner) � open to children in 3^rd � 5^th Grades (this is also a change from the past!)

Cherub Choir � our youngest singers. They will be learning songs as part of their Sunday School experience.

To summarize the differences from last year: the Sheep will now include all Youth Group-age singers; the Junior Choir will meet twice a month and consist of grades 3 � 5; the Junior Handbell Choir will meet second and fourth Sundays; and the Cherub Choir will practice during Sunday School.

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Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church: a community of believers growing in Christ Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit to joyfully share God's love with all people through worship, witness, education, and support.