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Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 622 Joppa Farm Road, PO Box 457, Joppa MD 21085 www.Holy411.org

Church 410-679-3322 Children’s Center 410-679-3390

The Yarn May 2017

Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Good Shepherd Family:

What a time it has been! It hardly seems possible that I am finishing three months as your “bridge pastor,” and that this is probably my final article for The Yarn.

The good news is that you will soon be welcoming a new full-time Interim Pastor, one trained and experienced in the process of leading a congregation through a time of transition. This can be a very exciting period as you reflect on your identity as a part of the Church of Jesus Christ, and prayerfully consider the future into which God is leading you. I have no doubt this will be a time of discovery and excitement, as guided by the Spirit, you search for the next Pastor of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church.

I have faith you are ready for this task. Over the past 12 weeks, you have demonstrated confidence in stepping up to the challenges of being a congregation in transition: a strong corps of volunteers has made sure ongoing programs have stayed strong and building upkeep has been maintained. Your leaders have addressed some critical matters that needed immediate attention (you can read more about some of that elsewhere in this newsletter). You have demonstrated openness to new ideas and welcomed suggestions, which has been very gratifying to me personally. And perhaps most importantly, you have a vibrant worship life, meaningful prayer encounters, and commitment to learning and education that will sustain you through the stress of the next couple of years.

As I prepare to move on, I am grateful for the opportunity to spend the last several months with you. Our Lenten Season was inspiring and our Easter Celebration glorious. Thank you for welcoming my wife and me into the warmth of your Christian fellowship. I know you will do the same for the person who will follow me.

So, whether I am here for another week or two, or perhaps a little longer, please know this congregation will always have a special place in my heart!

Blessings,

Jack Carlson

From the Pastor’s Pen



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Shepherd’s Kids Shepherd Kids continues to be a wonderful time for children to learn about God

and enjoy friends and the wonderful leadership at Good Shepherd Presbyterian. We always start with prayer and then dine together. Dinner is

followed by activities including a story, art making, singing, and this past week, learning how to plant a garden. Thanks to our volunteers who take turns

developing and leading activities to make each time with our children

special. We will meet again on May 10h and 17th.

May 2017 Activity Dates:

Thursday, May 11 10:00 AM Circle Bible Study Lesson 9

According to the Non-canonical Gospels (out to lunch)

Thursday May 25 - Fourth Thursday Program 11:00 at Broom’s Bloom Dairy

Bring Healthy Food recipes to share. Also it has been suggested to bring recipes with suggestions for how to use the Food Pantry

items (pasta, sauce, tuna, canned goods, etc.) in healthy ways.

We will meet at the parking lot to carpool at 10:15.

Women’s Association Nomination Committee From the Interim Pastor Nominating

Committee

As you read this message, we will be

finishing our interviews and preparing to make a decision. We ask for the

congregation's continued prayers that God

will guide us to make the best possible choice for our ministry at Good Shepherd

Presbyterian.

Sounghee Baranowski

Rita Garrity Ferrell Maddox

Robert Terry



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Women’s Bible Study Thursday, May 11, 2017 - 10:00 – 11:30 - Upper Room

Who is Jesus? – What a Difference a Lens Makes

BIBLE STUDY-LESSONS 7 & 9 Who is Jesus According to the Non-Canonical Gospels Who is Jesus According to Contemporary Cultural Interpretations

LESSON 7 KEY SCRIPTURE – Matthew 1-2; Luke 1-2

LENS: Non-canonical writings show a variety of lenses that may provide a clearer understanding of who Jesus is to each

of us and help develop an appreciation for the variety of ways Jesus is seen. LESSON 9 KEY SCRIPTURE – Matthew 15:21-28; Luke 10:38-42

LENS: The context of the scripture reader. IMPORTANT: Please prepare for this lesson by reading p. 90 of the Study Guide and answering the questions that are

listed. PRAYER LEADER: Elaine Tich

HOSPITALITY: Winsome, Jane

We will be going out for lunch.

Deacons

Ushers/Tellers Prayer List

Ushers: Tellers:

May 7 Petnic, Workman Bohns, Terry

May 14 Tich, McKemy, Morgan Starke, Webster

May 21 Douglas, Webster, Starke Tich, Pfoutz

May 28 Maas, Wronowski Kent, PreVatte

Philip Pugh, Wayne Weich, Lesley & Mike Pinkosz,

Diana Ciccotelli, Rodger & Vyona Bultena, Ed

Matthai, Mike McKemy, Lynda Bates, Suzy Phillips,

Mike Tich, Libby Anderson, John & Yong Pandoliano,

Theresa Ridley, Marian Neilson, Dorothy Jones

[email protected]

We are approaching our community church event rapidly. The deacons and others are

promoting the yard sale and vendor spaces diligently. We ask that everyone do their part in marketing and participating in "our" church event. We have sign up sheets for various

jobs. Take a look, see where you can give of your talents.

When the deacons had their planning meeting our mission was to reintroduce some community involvement. This is not a deacons event, nor is it a fundraiser. It is a Good Shepherd

event. Our hope is to reach out to the community and have fellowship with each other. We hope you will consider renting a yard sale space. No! Well donate items to GS table!

GIGANTIC games and prizes for the kids, baked goods, plants, Lularoe, Scentsy, Wooden Signs, Initials,

Tupperware, Avon, Folds of Honor, are just a few attendees and the search is still ongoing. We will follow up on your contacts should you have any.

Join us, invite your friends and family.

SPRING FLING JUNE 10



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Thanks to Paul and Shawn for bring Jackson the Donkey to add to our Palm Sunday celebration.

Palm Sunday

Easter Egg Hunt Thank you to everyone who helped prepare eggs and those who volunteered on Saturday...as well as the community for showing up.

The Hunt was a huge success. The children and parents all had a great time.

Lots of eggs, children, and smiles.



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Many thanks to our choir for their dedication and service to God and our church. The weeks leading up to Easter in-cluded a great deal of music, and I appreciate all the time that was given to learn the music and all of the heart that is

so freely given. I also want to thank Deloris Barr. Deloris and her husband Bob have been wonderful additions to

Good Shepherd, and I really appreciate Deloris joining in with the music program. How can I not thank Pastor Jack with his guitar and harmonica. Jack is wonderful to work with and adds a great deal to our music ministry. And finally

Edie!!! Edie is amazing, reliable, talented, great on the piano and organ, and did I mention amazing, and always kind. I love our music team!!

As you may have heard, the Presbyterian Investment Loan Program (PILP) has decided to put our loan for the new

Child Care Facility on hold for two reasons. Our enrollment numbers in the Child Care Program are down and we

do not have a permanent Minister. As a lender these are both valid concerns.

In light of this situation the Session has voted to delay pursuing the New Child Care Building for now. During this

delay, a new Minister will be sought, ways to increase enrollment will be explored, and the financial feasibility will

be reevaluated.

As a result of this delay, the Session has also voted to accomplish some much needed renovations to our existing

facilities. Due to a recent evaluation by Social Services, several playground deficiencies must be corrected. The

plan is to renovate the existing playground to provide a new and vibrant as well as safer experience for our Day

Care Children. The Session also voted to refurbish the parking lot, and to perform needed upgrades to our existing

building.

We will continue to reevaluate the possibilities for a new Child Care Center while being good stewards of our

existing facilities in the process.

Blessings,

Gary Workman

Chairperson, Capital Improvement Committee

From the Capital Improvement Committee

Make a Joyful Noise !!



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Story Study Happy & Happy May 7—9:30

Chapter 28

May 14—9:30

Chapter 29

May 21—9:30

Chapter 30

May 28—9:30

Chapter 31

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

2

Vickie Maas

Josh McKemy

3

Nancy McCaslin

Kathy Young

7 Winifred Jones

19 Ed Matthai

24 Jon Andrews

31 Alice Ettinger

Wednesday, 3 Deacons 6:45

Choir 7:30

Sunday, 7 The Story Study 9:30

Worship 11:00

1st Sunday Coffee—Pot Luck 12:00

Wednesday, 10 Shepherd’s Kids 5:30-7:00

Choir 7:30

Thursday, 11 Women’s Bible Study 10:00

Session 7:00

Sunday, 14 Happy Mother’s Day

The Story Study 9:30

Worship 11:00

Coffee 12:00

Wednesday, 17 Shepherd’s Kids 5:30-7:00

Choir 7:00

Saturday, 20 Work Party 9:00-12:00

Sunday, 21 The Story Study 9:30

Worship 11:00

Coffee 12:00

Wednesday, 24 Choir 7:00

Thursday, 25 Women’s Association 10:00

Friday, 26 Pre-K Graduation 6:30

Sunday, 28 Worship 11:00

Coffee 12:00

Monday, 29 Memorial Day—Office, Day Care Closed

Wednesday, 31 Choir 7:00

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Mike & Chris Bohns

May 3, 1987

Suzy & Carl Phillips

May 24, 1975

The Deacons would like the

church family to know your

important day! If we do not have

yours in our file, please notify Ellie

Pfoutz, 410-679-4813.

Mother’s Day Coffee

There will be a special

Man Made Coffee Hour

Mother’s Day—May 14.

The men of the congregation will

prepare a special

Coffee Hour for Mother’s Day.

Thanks Guys!!

See Gary Workman with your recipe.

Work Party

There will be a Work Party

Saturday, May 20 from 9:00 to12:00.

We will be doing some cleaning, painting, and yard work.

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