
The Shepherd's Voice
What's Happening Today
As We Gather
Pentecost proves for God’s people that Jesus remains at work in our midst. As we read the story of Pentecost in Acts 2, we see that the ascension departure of Jesus some ten days beforehand is not the end of His work in this world. Far from it! Jesus continues His saving work through the Spirit, whom He poured out upon the lives of His earliest followers. This same Spirit of Jesus enables us to carry His message into the world. We are the messengers who spread the Good News of Him who was crucified for us, who rose again, who reigns on high, and who will one day return to this world in His full, heavenly glory. We listen to His message today as the Spirit brings it into our midst and are assured that as we are brought to faith in Christ, we receive the fullness of who we’ve been called to be.
Today’s Readings
First.: Numbers 11:24-30 (The Lord’s Spirit rests on the elders of Israel.)
N.T.: Acts 2:1–21 (The Holy Spirit fills the disciples on Pentecost.)
Gospel: John 7:37–39 (Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to those who believe.)
Reader: Ed Mohlenhoff
Last Call: May Mission of the Month
Generator for GSLC: This month’s Mission is set out to fund a generator for Good Shepherd. This generator with make sure the sub pumps do not shut down in the event of a power outage/flood, thus preventing the basement from flooding. The generator will also be used to keep the fridge and freezer running. This way Good Shepherd will always remain up and running. Any extra monies would go into the General Church Fund.
Today’s Altar Flowers are Given to the Glory of God
By Charlotte Visbeck in memory of her aunt and godmother Katherine M. Schmitt.
Seasonal Insight
Our chancel is vested with red paraments to indicate the fire of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Christ’s followers.
Last Call: Free Stuff Table
Please browse and help yourself. Take something for your family or a friend.
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This Week at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
In Our Prayers
To add someone to our list, please fill out a pink Prayer Request Form and submit it to Pastor or the Church office. Also, please let us know when we can remove names. Prayer requests submitted without a pink form are removed after one week. If we have removed a name in error, please resubmit the name and accept our apologies. Thank you.
Missionaries:
Rev. Dale and Suzanne Kaster, Prague
Hospitalized: Joseph Kosmich, Marie Kramer, Declan Lynch
Under Doctor’s Care:
Joan Aldarelli,
Carlee Allfrey, Ida Angiola,
Alice Blaze,
Ernest Johnson, Joe Kosmich, Marie Kramer, Declan Lynch
Kenneth Pausz, Tammy Pausz,
Kate Rubin, John Shand,
Joe Sroka, Harler Jean Visbeck,
Nancy Widman, Paul Wylam,
Janice Yunginger
Special Needs: James McNellis, Jennifer Mirra, the Murray family, and the Zupanc family. All who serve to keep us healthy, fed, and supplied.
Armed Forces: All who serve to keep us safe.
Daniel Gewecke Katie Gruendling
Kelly Handy Jonathan Kaster
Matthew Orgill Mason Remondelli David Schauer
