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Spring may have sprung by the time you are reading this. But today as I write, it is 41 degrees outside.

April showers are supposed to bring May flowers.

We are supposed to be a people of GOING. But today as I write, we are still staying at home.

When the renewal of Spring finally arrives...

When the renewal of our GOING arrives...

Let us not return to our lives as they were!

Let us not return to Christian lives as they were!

This is our golden opportunity to transform ourselves and our church into something new...something renewed...

Let us be the missional, loving church in our community that God is readying us to be!

God is good...all the time...and all the time...God is good!

Blessings to you all!

Yours in Christ,

The Shepherd’s Staff Our Vision Statement:

Fulfilling our mission through passonate worship, intentional disciple development, compas-sionate congregation care, in-volved community outreach,

and risk-taking missions.

Volume 20 Issue 5 May 2020

In celebration of

all women, we want

to wish you all

Happy Mother’s Day.

Scholarships Available

If you are a member of Good Shepherd and will be attending college this Fall or will have con-tinuing education classes, which start this Fall, you would be eligible to apply for a scholarship from Good Shepherd UMC. Scholarship Applica-tions are available on our website at www.gsumcindy.org

All applications will be due back to the church office no later than Friday, June 19, 2020.

If you would have any questions, please con-tact Ruth Nelson at 317-890-8199.

http://www.gsumcindy.org

Volume 20 Issue 5 The Shepherd’s Staff

ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL MINUTES – APRIL 19, 2020

The virtual meeting on Zoom of the Administrative Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Kent Conger. Dick Nye led us in Prayer and devotion. The Agenda was amended to add a Hand Sanitizer report under New Business. It was moved, seconded and passed by vote to accept this amended Agenda. It was moved, seconded and passed to accept the February 16, 2020 Minutes as provided. Financial Report: Marilu reported that our current General Checking Account balance as of last Tuesday was $49,026.29. She said that this did not include the reimbursement check from Little Lambs for their payroll because they had not yet re-ceived their grant money, which would be deposited into their account on April 29th. She reported that all payroll taxes had been paid and all payroll tax reports were current. She said that as of March 10th we have not paid our tithing payments to Conference. She added that we are continuing to make deposits and so far we have made 3 deposits since the church has been closed. She said that our mail is being picked up daily. Marilu also mentioned that we have at least 32 people in our congregation that do not have internet and/or a computer. She said that Tina Mercer would be mailing our May newsletter to these 32 people. There being no questions regarding our Financial Reports, they will be filed for audit. Director of Family Ministry’s Report: Susan Nyquist reported that she has been keeping in touch with the Youth and eve-ryone seems to be doing ok. They are going to have a virtual meeting soon. She is also planning a virtual meeting with the confirmands. She said that the Children’s Storytime is still on Facebook. Susan reported that VBS has been pushed back one week. The new dates are June 22nd through June 25th. She will try to have a virtual VBS Core Team meeting soon. She has some VBS volunteers who have already signed up but needs more. Committee Reports Education: Debbie Specht announced that the Child Protection meeting would be held on Sunday, May 31, at 10:00 a.m. Finance: Penny Bond reported that the new computer is now up and running in the church office. She said that the company that we use for our financial and people reports waived their $1,000 fee to join e-Giving, so with that money saved, a new lap-top computer was purchased for Marilu to do work from home and with the new OnDemand software she can now access the financial information. Penny said that the on-ling eGiving would be available soon. She noted that if people chose to use their checking account numbers rather than using debit or credit cards, the processing fees would be lower. She said that people would also have the option to help pay for these processing fees. Penny said that the Covid-19 Payroll Protection Plan had been she had received word that our application had been successfully processed. It was noted that as long as the money received was used for payroll and utilities, this is a grant, not a loan. Penny also reported that on April 2, 2020 via e-mail the following motion was made, seconded and passed by majority: Good Shepherd UMC will pursue a Payroll Protection grant through the Small Business Administration. Little Lambs: Dick Nye reported that Little Lambs had not re-opened and was waiting to see what the church was going to do. Trustees: Bill Nelson reported that the HVAC company would be coming out soon to switch the equipment from heating to air conditioning. He emphasized that it was very important that no one turn off the boiler before this company does its work. He asked that word be gotten out to the congregation that no one was to make any changes in the boiler room. Old Business: Dick Nye read the following proposed revised Vision Statement: “Fulfilling our mission through passionate worship, intentional disciple development, compassionate congregational care, involved community outreach, and risk-taking missions.” Motion was made, seconded and passed to adopt this new Vision Statement. New Business: Kent Conger reported for Judy Jones that we had received a quote for under $300 from Acorn (the company where we buy our cleaning supplies) for 4 Automatic Sanitizer Dispensers and drip shields and 6 bags of the sanitizers. It was suggested that we put 2 downstairs by the entrances in Fellowship Hall and 2 upstairs, one in the hall near the exit close to the quilting room and one in the Narthex. It was noted that they don’t have a delivery date at this time. Motion was made, seconded and passed to purchase these sanitizer dispensers and sanitizer liquid. Pastor’s Report: Pastor Mark gave many thanks to all the people who have been stepping up during this crisis. He went on to say that we need to begin to look at what church will look like when we go back to our new normal. We need to begin to plan for the future. Kent announced that the next Ad Council meeting would be on Sunday, May 24, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. There being no further business, it was duly moved, seconded and passed to adjourn the meeting at 7:04 p.m. followed by

Pastor Mark giving the closing prayer. Respectfully submitted, Marilu Propps, Secretary Attendees: Kent Conger, Pastor Mark, Dick Nye, Sue Nye, Cindy Coleman, Penny Bond, Ron Bond, Susan Nyquist, Jon Al-bright, Jess Albright, Kim Webb, Bill Nelson, Ron Specht, Debbie Specht, Doug Bullard, Julie Bullard, Vince Crabb and Marilu Propps

Our New Vision Statement:

Fulfilling our mission through

passionate worship,

intentional disciple development,

compassionate congregation care,

involved community outreach,

and risk-taking missions.

Changing from Heating to Air Conditioning

It’s that time of year again. Our HVAC company will be coming in soon to switch us from heat to air conditioning. This is just a reminder that it is so im-portant that no one shut down the boiler before they do their work. Thanks

The Shepherd’s Staff Volume 20 Issue 5

GOOD SHEPHERD UP-DATES AND NEWS:

- Our Sunday 9 a.m. Worship Service will continue to be on Facebook until we will be able to worship together in person. (Watch for church an-nouncements on our website.)

- Pastor Mark’s Messages go out on OneCall daily. If you are not receiving these, please call Tina Mercer. (You can also get these messages on our website or facebook.)

- Men’s Monday Morning Bible Study is holding virtual meetings via Zoom. If interested in join-ing, please call Kent Conger.

- Women’s Monday Night Bible Study is holding virtual meetings via Zoom.

- Our Prayer Wheel is still sending out prayer requests. If you have any pray request, please call Tina Mercer at 317-374-8588.

- Be sure to check out our Good Shepherd Facebook and Website for current information. De-tails are being updated as they come in.

- If you do not have a Facebook account, but do have a computer and internet, you can still get on Good Shepherd’s Facebook. You can go to our Website and click on the Facebook icon.

- Susan Nyquist Children’s Storytime is on Facebook once a week.

- Listen to Dave Brier sharing his musical talents on Facebook.

- The church mail is being picked up daily from our mailbox.

- We are writing checks and paying our bills once a week.

- We continue to make weekly deposits thanks to your financial faithfulness.

- On-Line Giving is coming soon to Good Shepherd.

- Administrative Council is holding virtual meetings via Zoom once a month until we are able to meet in person.

- Phone calls are being made by our Good Shepherd Covid-19 Response Team members to all of our congregation to check on them. If you are not receiving a personal call, please let us know at the church office.

- Mac N Cheese Drive-by is scheduled for Friday, May 22nd, if ban is not lifted.

- Golden Shepherds will once again meet once a month when all bans are lifted. (Watch for church announcements on our website.)

They Will Be Missed Virginia Birtcil passed away on April 9th. Virginia was at her daughter’s (Debbie Young) home when she passed. Her ashes will be taken to Pennsylvania later this year and a memorial service will be held there. Our prayers and sympathy go out to Debbie and her family. Donna Pope passed away on April 17th. Donna had been a member of Good Shep-herd for 35 years. The body is being cremated and there are no other plans at this time. Our prayers and sympathy go to Jack and family.

Last year, many of you played an important role in making our Vacation Bible School an amazing experience! Together, we were able to reach a number of children as

they explored God's Word and God's love for them. We served families and touched lives and hearts for Jesus.

Currently, the plan is that Rocky Railway VBS will be rolling into town for four evenings this year, starting Monday, June 22nd through Thursday, June 25th, and GSUMC will be "engineering a life-changing VBS" for children. Be sure to save these dates now and get ready to climb aboard for mountains of fun! On this faith-filled adventure, kids will discover that trusting Jesus will guide them through life’s ups and downs, and how Jesus' power pulls us through whatever life throws our way.

Although current events have kept us apart physically, we are looking forward to the time when we may gather again for fellowship and worship. We look forward to sharing the love of Christ with all of God's children. With that in mind, we are moving forward in our plans for Va-cation Bible School.

Where and how would you like to serve during this remarkable adventure?

Volunteer now and together we will "keep kids on track with rock-solid Biblical truths"!

We need station leaders and crew leaders to come alongside of the children and help them to discover the transforming love of Jesus.

Please reply by email to "[email protected]" or either text or call Susan Nyquist at (513) 376-1115, if you are willing to take part this year. .

May God bless you and keep you, today, and always.

Thank you to all who brought over their boxes of Mac N Cheese for donating to Fletcher Place and God’s Bounty.

Thank you, Susie Ammerman, for making and distributing the much-needed face masks.

Child Protection Training

Sunday, May 31st

, 10 a.m.

Mark your calendars - Good Shepherd UMC values the children who attend our pro-grams. In order to safeguard this trust, the Administrative Council requires all individuals who work with children at our church to at-tend an annual Child Protection Training. The only training this year will be Sunday, May 31st, at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Helpful safety information in the event of an emer-gency will be covered in addition to reviewing our church policies on how we as a church protect our children. The training will last about 15 minutes to allow participants to at-tend Sunday School. Please be sure to put this date on your calendar.


mailto:[email protected]


Graduation Recognition &

Sunday School Promotion

Please submit the names to the church office of upcoming graduates from High School, College or Trade Schools along with the school from which they are graduating, their degree or certification, their future plans and the names of family at Good Shepherd. Good Shepherd UMC would like to honor all of our graduates on Sunday, June 28th

BY JUDY JONES

HEALTH NOTES

3John2: Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.

Handwashing is like a “do it yourself” vaccine. According to the centers for disease control, “the most important thing you can do to keep from getting sick is to wash your hands”. Judicious hand washing can prevent not only common diseases like colds, but also more serious diseases like Covid-19, hepatitis A, meningitis and infectious diarrhea. It’s quick, it’s simple and it can keep us all from getting sick. Handwashing is a win for everyone, except the germs.

When to wash hands: - Always wash your hands after using the bathroom, changing diapers, cleaning up after your

pets, or handling money. - Wash your hands when they are dirty. - Always wash your hands before eating. Also, before, during and after preparing food. - Wash hands after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. Don’t cough or sneeze into your

hands. Cough into the bend of your elbow. - Refrain from putting your hand/fingers on your face i.e. eyes, nose or mouth. - Avoid touching people and surfaces with unclean hands. - Before and after treating a cut or wound. - Before and after caring for someone who is sick. - After touching garbage.

Correct way of washing hands

- Wet hands with warm water and use soap. - Rub your hands together, making sure to scrub all areas. The most commonly neglected areas missed in hand washing are the tips of the fingers, palm of the hand and the thumb. - Rub for a minimum of 20 seconds or sing Happy Birthday. Jesus Loves Me or any favorite

tune. - Rinse thoroughly, then dry hands on a clean towel. - Turn faucet off with the towel to keep away from recontamination.

By frequently washing your hands, you wash away germs that you have picked up from other peo-ple, or from contaminated surfaces, or from animals and animal waste. The simple act of consist-ently performing this basic task properly will make a big difference in your own household as well as in work, school and public settings.

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers, which don’t require water, are an acceptable alternative when soap and water are not available. Sanitizers may not eliminate all types of germs and might not remove harmful chemicals. If you choose to use a hand sanitizer, make sure the product contains at least 60% alcohol – then follow these simple steps. 1) Apply enough product to the palm of your hand to wet your hands completely. 2) Rub your hands together covering all surfaces until they are dry. One of the primary dangers for children is the high alcohol content. Adults should always control a child’s hand sanitizer use.

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May 2020

Elsie Britton ............... 5/4 Bill Nelson ................. 5/4 Omer Beals ................ 5/6 Debbie Lewis .............. 5/7 Carl Settles ............... 5/7 Kim Webb ................. 5/7 Allene Campbell .......... 5/11 Dorothy Pelko ............ 5/11 Melissa Pollard ........... 5/13


Brad & Danille Dowling 5/18 Kent & Rebecca Conger 5/30

JUNE NEWSLETTER DEADLINE Please have your information into the church office by Friday, May 15th.

May

Celebrations

Garrett Lehmbeck ....... 5/14 Carla Webb .............. 5/16 Kevin Chrisman ........... 5/17 Kendal Johnson .......... 5/19 Rebecca Corcoran ........ 5/21 Vince Crabb .............. 5/22 Leo Orange ............... 5/22 Sue Nye .................. 5/24 Ruth Nelson .............. 5/26

Don’t forget your MAC ‘n CHEESE for Fletcher Place

If the Stay-At-Home ban has been cancelled and the

church is open, the Facebook and Zoom services or

meetings will be held at the church. Please check our

website for current details.

MESSAGE FROM DIRECTOR OF FAMILY MINISTRIES

I don't remember my dad ever carrying me on his shoulders. He may have and I'm just too old to recall it. It's also possible he didn't because he was in Vietnam when I was a baby/toddler and then spent almost a year in an Army Hospital with tuberculosis after he came back. However, I have countless memories of him carrying my girls in his arms and on his shoulders. Sometimes it was just because they adored "Grandpa" and wanted to be held. I distinctly remember attending a downtown festival, when Melissa was about three and she wanted to be on Grandpa's shoulders and he willingly complied. She was eating a chocolate chip cookie, which melted into his hair, and he never complained. I remember Vanessa being about two and wanting to be carried around at Kings Island, and even though she had a leaky diaper, Grandpa held her without complaint.

So sometimes the carrying was for pure enjoyment, and sometimes it was because we were doing something like trekking around Kings Island or hiking through the woods or were at a place like the zoo and little legs on little girls simply got worn out. My Dad was always glad to lift those little girls up.

Today I was thinking about how our Heavenly Dad is always glad to lift up His children. I was also thinking of all the good people out there who "carry us" and lift us up with their prayers and their love when we don't have the strength to do that for ourselves. God bless those who lift up others.

My prayer is that I may always look in the mirror and say, "Let that be me" for someone else. May I be a "lifter" and a "carrier" for those who need strength and encouragement. Won’t you join me? Let us encourage one another with our words and prayers. Amen.


Good Foods Enjoying immune boosting foods may strengthen people’s immune system and improve their ability to fight off infections. Try to incorporate these into your diet i.e. blueberries, strawberries, elder berries, raspberries, acai berries, almonds, bell peppers, broccoli, kale, spinach, sweet potatoes, dark chocolate, salmon, oily fish, garlic, low fat yogurt, tea.

There are a variety of smoothie combinations to incorporate some of these nutritious suggestions. You can get online for a variety of combinations. Most are mixed in a blender.

Berry Good Smoothie

Ingredients: 16 cubes ice; ½ cup water; ½ cup mixed berry fruit juice; ½ cup frozen red raspberries; 2 ¼ cups frozen mixed berries; ¼ cup frozen blueberries.

Directions: Blend ice cubes until crushed. Pour in water and juice. Blend. Pour in frozen berries. Blend until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses.

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eGiving is coming soon to

Good Shepherd UMC “All must give as they are able, according to the blessings given to them by the Lord your God.”

– DEUTERONOMY 16:17

BENEFITS FOR YOU: BENEFITS FOR YOUR CHURCH:

1. Give from anywhere using a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

2. No need to find a check or stop by the ATM.

3. Use your Checking / Savings Account or your Debit / Credit Card.

4. Schedule gifts to occur automatically.

5. Give to one or more funds at any time.

1. Reduces administrative work allowing more time to focus on the ministry.

2. Helps streamline receivables.

3. Increases stewardship by providing members and guests easier ways to give.

4. More regular and predictable giving makes planning easier.

Soon you will be able to make a dona-tion directly from our

We will offer text giving which allows

quick, easy, one-time

Giving will soon be available from inside our church’s mobile

ONLINE TEXT MOBILE

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