Members
of Good Shepherd have recently formed a Music Group which met for the
first time in April. At the first meeting, ideas regarding how
to enhance the worship services with assorted music styles were raised.
It was decided that the best approach would be to use music from all
available resources and create blended services. Members of the
group were asked to bring titles of several music selections that they
felt were favorites of the congregation, easy to sing, and uplifting,
to discuss at the next meeting. At the second meeting, the music
selections were reviewed and discussed. It was decided that music
would be selected from Lutheran Worship (the “blue” hymnal), Lutheran
Service Book (the “brown” hymnal which we are currently using),
The Other Song Book, and the music book recently created for
Contemporary
Worship Services.
The
Music Group will work together with Pastor to coordinate music from
all of the available resources as well as to introduce new songs to
the congregation. Members of the group will also present special
music selections during services.
Meetings
to select music and/or music practice will be scheduled as needed, dates
and times of which will be announced. We will meet for music practice
in June – date and time to be announced. The next scheduled
meeting for music selection will be held at 7:00 PM on July 8th
at Good Shepherd.
In
the meantime, we are looking for people who might be interested in
working
with us to create Power Point presentations and/or run the computer
during services. We are also seeking anyone that might be interested
in singing or playing an instrument. Our practices are informal
in nature – so if you just like to sing or play an instrument, please
join us!
If
you have a desire to be part of this group (voice, instrument, computer,
or simply “ideas”), please contact Myrna Tate at (517) 285-7996.
Celebrating 20 Years of Quilting!
Written by Administrator
Tuesday, 01 June 2010
The
Quilt Ladies have been very busy over the last 20 years.Our main project each year is to make quilts
for Lutheran World Relief, and each year we make close to or over 100 quilts.We also work on other projects such as making
lap robes for local nursing homes. We also participate in making one of the
Lenten Fellowship Suppers each year.We
were just (April/May edition) featured in an article for Michigan In Touch
celebrating our work.
We
raised money toward our quilts last year with a rummage sale. Asking for donations
of used sheets from local hotels and our congregation is an ongoing process.So if you have any used sheets or material you
would like to donate please contact Mary Lou Tiedeman.
Just
recently we created a MSU quilt for the live auction at the “Signature Auction
Event” fundraiser for Children’s Trust Fund.The quilt along with 4 MSU football tickets sold for $600.The proceeds help abused children here in Michigan.
We
are also currently asking for your help in collecting “Travel Size” hygiene
items such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, tooth brushes, lotions,
deodorant, combs, etc. to be put into bags we are making.The bags will go to SIREN/Eaton Shelter.Please place donations in the “Quilt
Donations” box in the narthex by the coat racks.
We
celebrated with a little fun in Frankenmuth.We toured St. Lorenz Lutheran Church and had lunch at Zhenders.It was a great day.
Finally,
we want to thank everyone for their support over the last 20 years, and we look
forward to your continuing help for 20 more years of missions.
Third Thursday Cafe
Written by Administrator
Saturday, 17 April 2010
Everyone is invited to Third Thursday
Café on the third Thursday of the month at 11am. “Café” is an acronym: Christians Available
for Fellowship and Encouragement. It
reflects the desire of the group to be active in Bible study, Christian
fellowship and service. Join us for
Bible study and discussion at 11am followed with
a simple potluck lunch at Noon.
