Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
107 South 17th Avenue
Coatesville, Pennsylvania 19320
(610) 384-2035 www.LuthGoodShep.org
October 2018
Our Mission: “To Know, Live and Share God’s Word”
The Shepherd's Voice
Dated Material: Mailed,
October 2018
10/1 Michael Kauppila
Betty Skerchock
Declan Brady
Glenn Ford
10/3 Hudson Durborow
10/4 Ethan Rubincam
Jim Durborow
10/6 Julian Crouthamel
10/7 Carlos Melendez
Hazel Flynn
10/9 Ginny Lozinski
10/10 Jim Montheith
Lori Urban
Steve Brown
Meredith Byerly
Kevin Stofflet
10/11 Porter Stofflet
Heather Clark
10/13 Gene Timm
Betty Brennan
Muriel Rose
Deborah Panning
10/14 Arnold Whiteman
10/15 Ethel Zevtchin
Daniel Gballah
10/16 Gail Monteith
10/17 Betty Lee Genaro
Judy Osborne
Ariana March
10/19 Samantha Wayne
10/22 Jean Sacco
Lindsay Bowman
10/23 Cheri McMenamin
10/24 Emilia Castro
10/25 Shannon Martz
Keslie Castro
Carmen Brown
10/26 David Althouse
10/27 Carol Slody
Joseph Regenski III
10/28 Jimmy Wilgis
10/29 David Blount
Bob Broderick
10/30 Sharon Tandarich
Rose Reid
10/1 Steve & Barb Brown 41 yrs.
10/2 Judy & Bill Osborne 14 yrs.
10/7 Craig & Jennifer Miller 18 yrs.
10/8 Chrissy & Jesse Smith 13 yrs.
10/10 Amy & Eric Gauer 3 yrs.
10/11 Brent & Beth Douty 32 yrs.
10/11 Coleen & Greg Gill 16 yrs.
10/11 Dave & Megan Murray 15 yrs.
10/13 Nancy & Ray Ritchie 28 yrs.
10/14 Susan & Max Barajas 29 yrs.
10/14 Barry & Linda Kimes 57 yrs.
10/19 Noelle & Michael Raytik 34 yrs.
10/20 Bob & Bobbi Schini 51 yrs.
10/22 Carolos & Adrienne Melendez 7 yrs.
10/31 Ted & Anna Marie Alderman 60 yrs.
Daily disciplines.
They are part of our day to day lives. You know what they are. Washing the dishes. Putting
things away after you are finished using them. Keeping a grocery list. Preparing and cooking healthy
meals. Doing laundry and cleaning the bathroom. And, yes, even exercise. All of these and more fall
into the category of stuff we just need to do, day in and day out, week after week. It takes more than
habit to keep all of these things happening. It takes discipline.
These pedantic tasks that are unexciting and often referred to as chores are also a necessary part
of our lives. Parents spend years teaching these skills to their children and trying to help them build these
tasks into regular habits. Why? Because if we stop doing these things, life simply gets out of kilter, and
eventually we pay a price.
What is the cost? Unwashed dishes will eventually draw pests, and leave you without any clean
dishes to eat off of. Re-using the dirty dishes will eventually lead to germs and illness. Not picking up on
a day to day basis will create an unorganized, cluttered, and messy home. Rectifying this has to happen
before a room can be cleaned. It may require hours of work all at once, which means finding a large
block of time in our already over scheduled lives.
Letting go of our daily disciplines can bring chaos, extra work, and even health risks into our lives!
So we try to stay the course, always knowing that we may fail at some point and need to get back on
track. Whether we are facing that mountain of dishes, or trying to get a fitness program back on track,
the process of starting to re-set a discipline can seem daunting at first. But we do it, not just because we
know we should, but because we know our lives will be smoother and better in the end.
In our life of faith, there are also daily disciplines. The words disciple and discipline share the
same root. A disciple practices or lives out disciplines. These faith disciplines take the form of daily tasks
like prayer and devotional time, and weekly events like worship and Bible study in community, serving
God by helping those in need, and returning a portion of our money or treasure to God for God’s purpos-
es.
Just like the other disciplines of our lives, we can get off track or let go of our faith disciplines.
And getting back on track sometimes takes focus and determination. But what we know is that we pay a
price for letting go of our faith disciplines. Without them, we may feel adrift, or lacking a higher purpose.
We may feel distant from God or hesitant to approach God or even a bit lost in life if we have been out of
communication with God for a while. And we feel this in spite of the fact that God always wants to hear
from us!
How do we get back on track? We just start. You know how you finally look at that stack of dish-
es, take a deep breath, and go to work? It’s the same with faith disciplines. Just start. Pick one disci-
pline and just start. Write it into your calendar so it is scheduled if that helps you to make time. Or find a
friend who will do this discipline with you and encourage you as you start again. Say a prayer. Come to
church. Don’t over think it. Don’t worry about what anyone else might think. And remember, God will
not turn you away or punish you. To the contrary, God promises to welcome you, gladly.
Pastor’s Page
Pastor Susan Lynch
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
10:30 am—11:30 am
Fellowship begins at 10:00
Lead by Hanny White
Everyone welcome!
The Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, October 6th, 10:00 am
Rain or Shine!
You are invited to bring your pets to our Blessing of the Animals event on Saturday, October 6th at 10:00am in the church’s back parking lot. After a short service, animals will receive an individual prayer of blessing if desired. Light refreshments for people and pets will be provided! Please plan to arrive a few minutes early. All dogs (and any larger animals) must be on leashes, and cats and other small animals should be in travel carri-ers. Please join us for this very special occasion! In the event of rain, meet out front under the portico.
Spoken Communion
October 16, 2018
Do you, or someone you know, work or have
difficulty getting to church Sundays?
On the 3rd Tuesday of this month at 11:00 am a
worship service with communion will be held in
Fellowship Hall.
Lunch and fellowship immediately following!
Join us! Bring a friend!!
Spoken Communion
At Freedom Village
October 18, 2018
On the 3rd Thursday of this month at
2:00 pm Pastor Lynch will conduct a worship
service with communion for residents of Freedom
Village in the Great Room of The Gardens.
If you are a resident, or know of someone who
would enjoy attending, please join us!
Community Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, October 20 8-10am
This event is open to the public.
Tell your friends and neighbors.
Join us for pancakes, french toast, bacon, sausage,
eggs/omelets made to order, hash browns, dry beef gra-
vy, baked goods, fruit, coffee, tea and juice.
Work Day
Saturday, October 20 - 9am
Come out and participate in the Property
Committee’s monthly church work day!
Have breakfast in Fellowship Hall
then work it off!
Contact Dave Dean for more info!
Pastor’s Sunday School Class
The Pastor’s Class will resume on Sunday,
Oct. 7th at 9:20 a.m. The class will meet in
the Fellowship Hall and the Topic is Bible 101.
All adults are welcome!
BOY SCOUT TROOP 117 PASTA DINNER/BAKE SALE
CHANCE AUCTION
Gift Baskets, Museum Tickets, Jewelry, Gift Cards and
More!
Saturday, October 13, 2018; 4:00-7:00PM
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
SALAD & ROLLS
PASTA & MEATBALLS
DESSERT & BEVERAGE
Adults (12 & up) - $9.00/Seniors (60+) - $8.00
Children (3-11) - $7.00, Children under 3 – FREE
Walk-ins are welcome and take-outs are available!.
For tickets call: Chuck Coxson at 610-384-5560
Social Ministry Holiday Meal
We will again be offering complete holiday
meals to members and community friends
who are in need. This includes the Turkey,
vegetables, mashed and sweet potatoes,
cranberry sauce, fruit cocktail, rolls, butter
and pie. If your family needs a meal, please
complete a registration sheet and turn it in
to the church office or one of our committee
members. There will be extra copies on the
Welcome Center in the Narthex in addition to
the copy that is attached to your newsletter.
The deadline for a Thanksgiving meal is
Sunday, October 28th. If you need both
Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, you
only need to submit one form by 10/28.
Watch for more information on our Angel
Tree!
Thank you, Karen White, Heather Clark, Betsy
Smaltz, Kim Campbell, Roberta McLaughlin
Thank you from Bridge Academy & Community Center:
Dear Friends,
What a blessing and privilege it is to partner with you in the important work going on here. Thank you for
your support. This summer has been incredibly exciting and encouraging. I am writing this note after an
amazing week with the students and families. The elementary students decorated t-shirts, crafted, en-
joyed the slip-n-slide and jumped on the moon bounce at our annual “Community Day”. The local police
department came for ‘officer in the hot seat’, the community dentist presented an engaging assembly, and
the high school football team came to work with the kids! The Back to School Event was a complete suc-
cess last week. Families had a blast, and kids were so excited to receive their new bookbags filled with
age appropriate supplies! The teens completed their summer Bible study on Identify and Purpose. The
fruitful relationships and growth from this summer could not happen without your sacrificial gifts. THANK
YOU!!
Jordan Crans, Executive Director
THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS MEAL AND
ANGEL TREE GIFT REGISTRATION FORM
NAME____________________ SPOUSE/PARTNER_______________
ADDRESS________________________________________________
PHONE____________________
OTHER MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY:
NAME___________ AGE___ Gender: Male Female
NAME___________ AGE____ Gender: Male Female
NAME___________ AGE___ Gender: Male Female
NAME___________ AGE___ Gender: Male Female
NAME___________ AGE____ Gender: Male Female
NAME___________ AGE___ Gender: Male Female
NAME___________ AGE___ Gender: Male Female
NAME___________ AGE____ Gender: Male Female
NAME___________ AGE___ Gender: Male Female
DEADLINE FOR REQUESTING THE THANKSGIVING MEAL
IS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2018.
PICK UP YOUR MEAL ON SUNDAY, 11/18/18 AFTER THE
10:30 SERVICE
ANGEL TREE REQUEST FORM
NAME____________________ SPOUSE/PARTNER_______________
ADDRESS________________________________________________
PHONE____________________
CHILDREN LIVING IN YOUR HOME
NAME____________ AGE___ FAVORITE COLOR_______
Clothing size _________
GIFT IDEA: 1___________________________________
2____________________________________
NAME____________ AGE___ FAVORITE COLOR_______
Clothing size _________
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2____________________________________
NAME____________ AGE___ FAVORITE COLOR_______
Clothing size _________
GIFT IDEA: 1___________________________________
2____________________________________
NO GIFT CARDS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 16 YEARS
Deadline for return of this form is Saturday, NOVEMBER 10, 2018
Gift pickup is Monday, Dec 17TH between 6 and 8PM at church!
ADDITIONAL CHILDREN IN YOUR HOME MAY BE LISTED HERE
NAME____________ AGE___ FAVORITE COLOR_______
Clothing size _________
GIFT IDEA: 1___________________________________
2____________________________________
NAME____________ AGE___ FAVORITE COLOR_______
Clothing size _________
GIFT IDEA: 1___________________________________
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NAME____________ AGE___ FAVORITE COLOR_______
Clothing size _________
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NAME____________ AGE___ FAVORITE COLOR_______
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GIFT IDEA: 1___________________________________
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Jeremiah 5:24 – Neither say they in their heart, Let us now fear the LORD our God, that giveth rain, both the former and the latter, in his season:
he reserveth unto us the appointed weeks of the harvest.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 6:30pm TOPS 7pm Handbell Choir
2 1pm Prayer Shawl 7pm Adventure Crew
3 6pm Adult Choir 7pm Boy Scouts
4
5 12:30pm Sr. Grp. Cards
6 1pm Fellowship Hall Rental
7 Wood Church 8am Worship 9:15am KLS Sunday School 10:30am Worship 1pm Room 11 Rental
8 6:30pm TOPS 7pm Handbell Choir 7pm Confirmation
9 7pm Adventure Crew
10 10:30am Bible Study 10:30am Sr. Stitchers 6pm Adult Choir 7pm Boy Scouts
11
1pm Mission Quilting 7:15 pm Property Meeting .
12 12pm Sr. Grp. Cards
13 4pm Boy Scout Pasta Dinner
14 8am Worship 9:15 am KLS Sunday School 10:30am Worship 1pm Room 11 Rental
15 6:30pm TOPS 7pm Handbell Choir
16 11am Spoken Communion 1pm Prayer Shawl 7pm Venture Crew 7:15pm Council Mtg.
17 10:30 am Bible Study 6pm Adult Choir 7pm Boy Scouts
18 2pm Freedom Village Spoken Comm. 7pm Stephen Ministry Mtg
19 12pm Sr. Grp. Cards
20 8am Pancake Breakfast 9am Workday
21 8am Worship 9:15 am KLS Sunday School 10:30am Worship 1pm Room 11 Rental
22 6:30pm TOPS 7pm Confirmation 7pm Handbell Choir
23 7pm Adventure Crew
24 9:30 am Sr. Grp Bingo 10:30 am Bible Study 10:30am Sr. Stitchers 6pm Adult Choir 7pm Boy Scouts
25 1pm Mission Quilting
26 12pm Sr. Grp. Cards
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28 8am Worship 9:15 am KLS Sunday School 10:30am Worship 1pm Room 11 Rental
29 6:30pm TOPS
7pm Handbell Choir
7pm Confirmation
30 7pm Adventure Crew
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10:30 am Bible Study 11:30 am Sr. Grp Birthday Party 6pm Adult Choir 7pm Boy Scouts
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 107 S. 17th Ave., Coatesville, PA 19320
610-384-2035 www.luthgoodshep.org
Office Hours: Mon – Thurs 9:00 -1:00 pm
October 2018
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