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GRACE ALIVE! - CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP DATES

Good Shepherd has begun using contemporary worship settings once a month. These have been well received. We’ve titled these settings as “Grace Alive!”. Using a mix of keyboards, guitars, bass, and other instruments as well as singing leadership, we are exploring new and different ways to express and strengthen our faith.

Upcoming dates for Grace Alive! services are:

· September 19, 2010 – 17^th Sunday after Pentecost

· October 17, 2010 – 21^st Sunday after Pentecost

· November 21, 2010 – Last Sunday after Pentecost – Christ the King Sunday

· December 19, 2010 – 4^th Sunday of Advent

Come and join us in making a joyful noise to the Lord and experience Grace Alive!

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SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER & CALENDAR ON-LINE SOON

The September 2010 newsletter and calendar of events will be available online soon. Keep checking back. Meanwhile, choose the “Newsletters” option in the navigation window on the left to view previous versions.

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HUNGER TAKES NO VACATION

The Somerset County Food Bank always needs donations, but, given the current economic situation, the need is especially great now. When you do your regular shopping, please remember to buy something extra to help those in need. Donations can be dropped off in the narthex.

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“WHO IS OUR NEIGHBOR?” -- INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK

September 5 - 12

We will host IHN guests the week of September 5-12. We need your help to be overnight hosts, morning hosts, provide dinner or serve dinner. You always work with a partner. Sign up on the kiosk to be a “Good Samaritan”.

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CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION MAKE-UP SESSION

Wednesday, September 1 ~ 7:30 PM

This is a make-up orientation session for parents of students entering grades 7, 8 and 9.

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HEAD TO THE HEART

CONFIRMATION MINISTRY

Begins Wednesday, September 8 ~ 7:00 PM

Service of Promise for all youth in Grades 7, 8 & 9 and Parents and Guardians. Head to The Heart Confirmation Ministry is a parent-involved small group ministry which equips parents/guardians to be more active participants in the faith life of their children.

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WOMEN OF FAITH -- “OVER THE TOP”

September 10-11

At the Wachovia Center (now known as the Wells Fargo Center), Philadelphia, PA. Contact Brenda Linton or Myla Groth for more information.

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BIBLE PRESENTATIONS

The congregation will continue to help parents fulfill their baptismal promises by presenting parents with a Bible to give to their child(ren).

At the 8:15 AM or 11:00 AM worship service:

3^rd Grade Bibles - Sunday, September 12

Beginner Bibles - Sunday, September 19 (for children with birthdates between October 1, 2006 and September 30, 2007). If you did not receive a Bible presentation form, please contact Lynda Pullis (908-685-1660 x21 or lynda@gslutheranchurch.org).

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SATURDAY BOOK DISCUSSIONS

September 11, 18, 25 ~ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Dan Groth, Cathy Hunter and Don Stiger continue to lead stimulating conversations. Join us for a new topic: “Life Together" by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. This book by German theologian Bonhoeffer, was written while he taught at an underground seminary. This reasonably priced book is readily available. If you would like to receive emails about upcoming discussions, leave a note in Cathy Hunter's mail slot.

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SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL BEGINS

on Sunday, September 12 at 9:45 AM

Enrollment forms are available in the Welcome Center in the narthex. Forms must be returned to Lynda Pullis no later than Sunday, September 5.

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IN MEMORY OF 9/11

PRAYERS OF REMEMBRANCE

Sunday, September 12 ~ 9:45 AM

Join us for Prayers of Remembrance in the Memorial Garden on Sunday, September 12 at 9:45 AM.

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CHURCH & COMMUNITY PICNIC

Sunday, September 12 ~ 12:30 – 4:00 PM

Burgers, Brats and Beverages! You bring a salad or dessert. Lots of fun for all ages. Games – Music – Bounce House – Crafts. Please invite your friends and neighbors! See the kiosk -- sign up to attend or give a helping hand.

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LUTHERAN MEN IN MISSION (LMM)

Saturday, September 18 ~ 7:30 AM

The LMM group will meet only once in September (September 18). Starting in October they will resume their twice a month schedule, with meetings on the first and third Saturdays of the month.

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BILOXI OR BUST!

4 OPENINGS STILL AVAILABLE

September 20-25, 2010

The all inclusive trip cost is: Thrivent Members $175 + travel to Biloxi, Non-Members $370 + travel to Biloxi.

Your fee includes: Travel from and to the airport, daily shuttle service to the job site, 3 meals a day, tours and taste of the town dinners, organized and supervised build sites, all tools and building materials provided on site. If interested, please see Judy Pfister for an information and registration packet.

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NJ WOMEN OF THE ELCA 23RD ANNUAL CONVENTION

Saturday, September 25, 8:45 AM-4:30 PM

“Be Still and Know That I Am God”. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Beachwood, NJ. Cost - $40.00 Adults - $15.00 Youth. Register by September 15. Website – www.njwelca.org. Contact Lynn Wirth or Sandy Alexander for info.

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LOOKING AHEAD

Saturday, October 2: Raritan Valley Habitat For Humanity Bridgewater Build. See sign-up sheet on kiosk.

Sunday, October 3: Youth Summit for youth in grades 7-12, 2:00 PM

Saturday, October 9: Blessing of the Animals at 1:00 PM at Good Shepherd.

Saturday, October 16: GSLC Women’s Brunch, 10:00 AM

Saturday, October 23: Church Work Day, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Sunday, October 24: Commitment Sunday.

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EEHANGO PARISH – NAMIBIA

We continue to pray for our companion congregation in Namibia - a congregation whose strength comes from their faith in God and their support of each other. We invite you to join in recognition of their faithful witness with the Namibia Appeal. Funds will be used to supplement our mission support and to pay for the shipping costs of the Bibles that the Sunday Church School offerings are purchasing.

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