Good Shepherd Lutheran Church & School
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
1936 Emery Street, East Troy, WI 53120
www. YouTube.com/@GoodShepherdEastTroy
Church & School Secretary: Jolene Esch Rev. Dr. Timothy A. Prince, Pastor
Church & School Office Phone: 262-642-3310 Cell Phone: 402-217-5218
E-mail: GSLchurch@wi.rr.com E-mail: revprince@hotmail.com
School Principal: Betsy Clonkey Music Director: Michelle Prince
Cell Phone: 262-722-0318 Cell Phone: 414-552-4938
E-mail: EClonkey@GSLschool-ET.org E-mail: MPrince@GSLschool-ET.org
Congregational Chairman: Bill Reuter (war@ictconsulting.net; 262-642-2332)
Head Elder: Jeff Hastings (holddownthewindow@yahoo.com;
Personal: 262-441-2422
Work: 765-305-2242)
Asst. Head Elder: Wayne Pett—414-254-8016
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In Our Prayers: David Dobbertien (father of Michelle Prince) prayer of thanksgiving for a successful surgery, Melanie Heimer who had eye surgery this past Friday January 10th, Kathy Agenten, Heidi Arndt (sister-in-law of Karen Whettam), Jane Heckendorf, Debbie Hunt (sister of Dave Hunt), Dennis O’Leary, Debbie Ricke, Mary Semling (Russ and Dona Frank’s daughters mother-in-law), Barb Strzelecki, Debbe Swan, (daughter of Mary Reiman), Vicki Terhardt and Scott Waller (friend of Bill and Lynda Reuter)for God’s continued healing. A complete list of our members & friends who are on the prayer chain are printed in the monthly newsletter. Email Prayer Chain Ministry: If you would like to request a prayer, please notify the church office by email (gslchurch@wi.rr.com) or by phone (642-3310). Your request will be forwarded to Diana Cook who will forward to all on the prayer chain list. If you would like to be part of the chain contact Diana at jcook18@wi.rr.com.
Newsletter Articles Just a reminder that all newsletter articles need to be turned into the office by January 15th. Thank you!
Star Wars Movie Marathon Fundraiser In order to help the 6,7,&8 grade class raise funds for their spring trip to the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum, we are holding a Star Wars movie marathon January 24th & 25th. Mr. Bladow and Miss Clonkey have committed to 24+ hours of watching, and you can pledge to sponsor us in the narthex. Students will also be collecting pledges for the hours they are able to participate. We have volunteer opportunities on the school bulletin board, and you are welcome to attend any of the movies as well.
Chili Dinner & Auction GSLS School Board is seeking donations for the annual chili dinner and auction. Homemade items, consumables, and location events have always been great items at past auctions. Look for more information in the newsletter.
Electronic Recycling The Board of Trustees will be having a company come in February 2025 to do electronic recycling. This will be open to members of the congregation and school families. If you have electronics that you need recycled there will be drop off dates in which to do so. More details to follow in bulletins and newsletters
2025 Offering Envelopes are available for pick up the church narthex. The Board of Elders has expanded our offering envelopes distribution to include all members once confirmed and into adulthood. We have reviewed the member list but we may have missed someone. If you have a high school or college student living with you or an adult member that has never been assigned an envelope and would like them, please notify the church office or an Elder. Thank you.
2025 Altar Flower Chart is posted on the Narthex bulletin board for anyone who wishes to sign up for any occasion. With having two arrangements on the altar, two may sign up for one Sunday. The cost for one arrangement is $25 or $50 for both. If you wish to have both arrangements, please specify this on the chart.
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Seminary Student Good Shepherd sponsors a seminary student for Concordia Seminary, Daniel Brummet. There is a note from him posted on the Narthex bulletin board. If you wish to donate toward this, there are white envelopes in a basket on the table in the Narthex, labeled “seminary student”. Just put your donation in the envelope and drop it in an offering plate or give it to one the Elders.
East Troy Food Pantry Collection There is a food collection area in the Narthex to which you may bring non-perishable foods, toiletries, and paper products whenever you come to church. There is a list of items needed posted on the Narthex bulletin board. Volunteers will regularly take the collected items to the East Troy Food Pantry. It’s our way of being witnesses for Christ by sharing the blessings of God with others.
Next Week’s Elders: 5:00pm: Wayne Pett
9:00am: Jeff Hastings Assistant: Joe Terhardt
Next Week’s Lectors: 5:00pm: Wayne Pett 9:00am: Jeff Hastings
Next Week’s Ushers: 5:00pm: Rick Olsen 9:00am: Jack Erdman
Next Week’s Greeters: 9:00am: Brooke and Roman Baumeister
Our stewardship of worship for 1/5/2025: 87
Our stewardship of Time and Talents
Sun. - January 12th, 2025 The First Sunday after Epiphany
9:00am Worship with Holy Communion
10:30am Bible Experience, Adult and Youth Bible Study
Tues. - 6:00pm Church Council Meeting
Wed. - 10:00 am Bible Study
Sat - 10:00 am Board of Christian Growth Meeting
5:00pm Worship with Holy Communion
Sun. - 9:00am Worship with Holy Communion
10:30am Bible Experience, Adult and Youth Bible Study