New Member Orientation:Join us for a new member orientation on Saturday, September 29 from 8 am-11:30am. During the new member orientation, we will look at what we believe, what we value, and what it means to be a member of Good Shepherd. This is for everyone who desires to learn more about the church, is interested in becoming a member, or desires to review the basics of our faith. You can sign up by marking your Connection Card.
After the orientation is over, you will have the opportunity to sign a new member covenant and then be received as a New Member.
Baptism Orientation: Good Shepherd Church of Old Bridge is hosting a baptism orientation on Saturday, September 29 at 11:30 AM (following the New Member Orientation). This orientation is for any parents who are interested in having their child baptized at Good Shepherd. The orientation will last approximately one hour. It will be led by Pastor Phil. We will look at what we as Lutherans believe and teach about baptism. We will also go through the commitments which parents make before the Lord on the day their child’s baptism. If parents are not members of Good Shepherd, they should make arrangements to attend the New Member Orientation prior to the Baptism Orientation.
If you would like more information about baptism, make sure to check out our FAQ section at about baptism on our church website. If you have any questions about this orientation, make sure to contact our church office at office@gs4nj.org.
Kick Off Sunday: Please join us on Sunday, September 9th for our “Kick-Off” event. There will be one service at 10 am immediately followed by a church picnic. There will be games, lots of food, and of course great fellowship.
If you would like to bring a dish, please let Linda C know, or write it on the connection card. We also need help with set up and clean up. If you have a “canopy/tent” that we can borrow for the day, please let us know by signing the connection card.
Sunday School: Sunday School will officially begin on Sunday, September 16th at 9 am. We will introduce a new curriculum, this year also. There are letters with registration forms and calendars on the table in the Narthex (these are also being mailed out). If you have any questions, please reach out to Marie in the church office.
Workshop: You are invited to join us for the Joining Jesus on His Mission Workshop with Greg Finke on Saturday, September 22 starting at 8:30 am Somerset Hills Lutheran Church in Basking Ridge, NJ. Joining Jesus on His Mission will alter the way you see your life as a follower of Jesus and take you beyond living your life for Jesus to living life with Jesus. Simple, powerful and applicable insights show you how to be on mission and recognize where Jesus is already at work in your neighborhoods, workplaces and schools. You will feel both relief and hope. You may even hear yourself say, “I can do this ” as you start responding to the everyday opportunities Jesus is placing in your path. If you are interested in attending, please sign up on your connection card today as we make arrangements for carpooling.
Building & Grounds Team: The next meeting for the Building and Grounds Team (B&G) will be on Thursday, September 6th at 7:30 pm. If you are interested in becoming part of the team, please let us know by signing up on todays connection card. We are also getting ready to plan our “fall” workday, a Saturday in October
Old Bridge Day: Please join us on Saturday, September 22nd at Old Bridge Day. The festivities begin at noon and go until 5 pm. Good Shepherd Children’s Center will be manning a table, and they could use some ice pops, so if you would like to donate some ice pops, please let Marianne Krawiec know.
It’s a “Back to Preschool Drive!”:
This year our VBS/Summer Mission is a “Back to School Drive” for Good Shepherd’s Child Care Center. We need all kinds of supplies for the upcoming school year.
Paper towels
6” Paper plates
9” paper plates
Baby wipes
Windex
Clorox wipes
Dish detergent
Googly eyes (large)
Elmer’s glue (gallon size)
5 oz clear plastic cups
Ziploc sandwich bags
Ziploc gallon size
Napkins
Tissues
Plastic Forks
Plastic Spoons
Gold Paper fasteners
Glue sticks
Beginner pencils (large size)
LARGE crayons (not standard crayons)
Construction Paper — Single color ONLY
Nitrile exam gloves, medium size for clean ups
SNACKS: NOT single serve packs
Pretzels
Graham Crackers
Nilla Wafers
Animal Crackers
Gold Fish
Ritz crackers
There are copies of the Care Center ‘wish list’ on a table in the Narthex. Please help us get ready for another year of love and learning in God’s house. If you have Back to School items you want to donate for older kids (K-12), you can put those on the table too and we will give them to the Old Bridge Food Bank to give to local kids in need. The drive will run through early September. Thank you for your help.
Children’s Center Needs:
The Children’s center is looking for morning and afternoon aides. If you are interested, please contact Marianne Krawiec at marianne@gs4nj.org.
They are also in need of a desk (under 62”). If you have a desk, please let Marianne know. We need this by September 3rd. Thank You!
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EVENTS THIS WEEK
SUNDAY: Worship service @ 9:15; Sunday School Volunteer Meeting 10:15 am
MONDAY: NA Group 7 pm
TUESDAY: Deacons Meeting 7 pm
SATURDAY: AA Meeting 8:30 am;
SUNDAY: Worship service @ 9:15 am
UPCOMING EVENTS
August 29 – Children’s Center Orientation 10 am and 6 pm
September 4 – First Day of School for Children’s Center
September 6 – First Day of School for Children’s Center
September 9 – Kick Off Sunday – ONE service at 10 am followed by church picnic
September 11 – Deacons Meeting 7 pm
September 16 – Sunday School begins 9:00 am in Sanctuary
September 19 – Children’s Center First Chapel
September 20 – Admin Board Meeting 7:30 pm
September 22 – Old Bridge Day, 12 – 5 pm; Joining Jesus on His Mission 8:30 am
October 6 – New Member Orientation 8:00 am; Baptism Orientation 11:30
