Summer Worship Schedule:
Begins TODAY, June 18,
Worship services will be at 9 am and 10:30 am.

Please take note of the change in time for the early service.
TODAY is the last day for Sunday School before summer break.
Nursery Care will continue to be provided during the 10:30am worship all summer.

VBS – “Maker Fun Factory”: is full or bright, vibrant colors, dynamic decorations, and gadgets and gizmos aplenty. There are many exciting ways to help with this fun filled week. You could be a Group Leader, Station Leader/Assistant, or Decoration Team member. If you would like to be a part of the VBS Team, please sign up on today’s connection card.

VBS will be July 17 – 21st from 6 – 8 pm.

We will be making decorations on Sunday June 25th immediately following the 10:30 service. Please join us as we make decorations to transform the Sanctuary and hallways into another demention for our kids coming to VBS.

DONATIONS NEEDED: We need many things to make this fun for the kids (and the group leaders as well). Some items we need right away to make decorations are: cardboard boxes, tin cans, buckets, and of course, pool noodles. Please leave these items on the stage for now. There are also more items need on the board in the Narthex. Please take a “gadget or gear” and return by July 9th. Thank you for your help.

Time to sign up: Join us for a week of fun where curious kids become hands-on inventors, lovingly crafted by God! Kids from Preschool- 5th grade will spend each day dancing, singing, laughing, playing, & crafting in this awesome adventure! Registration is open. Sign up at: gs4nj.org/vbs

CALLING ALL Youth from 7th – 12th Grade: There will be a meeting in the fellowship hall on Sunday, June 25th immediately following the 10:30 worship service. This meeting is for youth and PARENTS! We will begin to discuss plans for the upcoming year and beyond. Please let Rachel Harning or Dan Bergfeldt know if you plan on attending.

MUSIC WORKSHOP: Summer Jam!!: Do you play an instrument and want to learn how to play better or different? Or do you want to learn how to play percussion, maybe you want some tips on how to sing better, or play the drums better. Join us on Saturday, July 8th from 11 – 3 at Good Shepherd and get some tips from some experts. Let know if you plan on attending, or sign up on today’s connection card. Refreshments will be served.

Pickle Ball: is now on Thursday nights. Any ladies interested in playing can contact , or just show up with sneakers on Thursday night around 6:30 pm.

Gluten Free wafers are now available for those who need it. Please be sure to let the Deacon or Pastor know when you come to the Altar so they can bring it to you.

Listen to Sermons Online. Did you miss a Sunday Worship? Listen to the Sunday Sermons at gs4nj.org/podcast.

Shopping with Scrip! See one of the helpers at the Counter and pick up your gift cards. Visit shopwithscrip.com to purchase gift cards to hundreds of shops and restaurants. Support the ministry of your choosing. Good Shepherd’s code is F67D7L9421914.

HELP WANTED: Be a part of a team:

Mowers & Gardeners: Well spring is finally here and showing its good side this week, which means the grass is growing and so are the weeds!! It takes many hands to keep the grounds looking beautiful, and we can always use a few more helpers. If you are interested in becoming part of the “team”, please let Maureen Puricelli know, or sign up on today’s connection card.

Altar Guild Team Members: The Altar guild is looking for a few more people to help with setting and cleaning the altar before and after Sunday worship services. It’s a minimum time commitment. Flexible time for set up and cleaning up after service. Sign up on today’s connection card, or speak to Laurie Burke or for more information.

Nursery Helpers: Please sign up on today’s connection card if you are interested in helping with Nursery care. It is only once a month for the 10:30 service. If you have any questions, please see .

Ushers: Ushers are sometimes the first person that greets a visitor. If you can smile, extend a hand and welcome people, you can be an Usher. If you are interested in serving as an Usher, please sign up on today’s connection card. It’s a minimum time commitment, one Sunday every 4 – 5 weeks sometimes.

Today the Church celebrates Trinity Sunday. It is a day to bask in the wonder of knowing the triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—who has been revealed to us in the Scriptures. While we often think about the three persons of the Trinity having their own areas of expertise (the Father creates, the Son redeems, the Spirit sanctifies), the Readings for today focus on how the three persons of the Trinity work together in every task. In the Old Testament Reading from Genesis, we see all three persons are present and active in the creation of the world. In our Reading from Acts, we see all three persons active in the salvation of the world. And in the Holy Gospel from Matthew, we see that all three persons are active in the new life we have as baptized children of God.

Summer Worship Schedule:
Begins next week, June 18,
Worship services will be at 9 am and 10:30 am.

Please take note of the change in time for the early service.
TODAY is the last day for Sunday School before summer break.
Nursery Care will continue to be provided during the 10:30am worship all summer.

VBS – “Maker Fun Factory”: is full or bright, vibrant colors, dynamic decorations, and gadgets and gizmos aplenty. There are many exciting ways to help with this fun filled week. You could be a Group Leader, Station Leader, or Decoration Team member. Be on the lookout for our Donation Board in the upcoming weeks! If you would like to be a part of the VBS Team, please sign up on today’s connection card.

Time to sign up: Join us for a week of fun where curious kids become hands-on inventors, lovingly crafted by God! Kids from Preschool- 5th grade will spend each day dancing, singing, laughing, playing, & crafting in this awesome adventure! Registration is open. Sign up at: gs4nj.org/vbs

VBS will be July 17 – 21st from 6 – 8 pm.

We will begin making decoration on Sunday June 11th immediately following the 10:30 service. We will also be decorating on Sunday June 25th immediately following the 10:30 service. Please join us as we begin making decorations for VBS.

DONATIONS NEEDED: There is a board in the Narthex with items needed for VBS. Some items just need to be borrowed, so please take a look and see if you have anything that can help make VBS even more spectacular. We also need cardboard boxes, tin cans, 5 gallon buckets, and of course, pool noodles. Please leave these items on the stage for now. Thanks for your help.

Pickle Ball: is now on Thursday nights. Any ladies interested in playing can contact Maureen Puricelli, or just show up with sneakers on Thursday night around 6:30 pm.

Gluten Free wafers are now available for those who need it. Please be sure to let the Deacon or Pastor know when you come to the Altar so they can bring it to you.

Listen to Sermons Online. Did you miss a Sunday Worship? Listen to the Sunday Sermons at gs4nj.org/podcast.

Shopping with Scrip! See one of the helpers at the Counter and pick up your gift cards. Visit shopwithscrip.com to purchase gift cards to hundreds of shops and restaurants. Support the ministry of your choosing. Good Shepherd’s code is F67D7L9421914.

HELP WANTED: Be a part of a team:

Mowers & Gardeners: Well spring is finally here and showing its good side this week, which means the grass is growing and so are the weeds!! It takes many hands to keep the grounds looking beautiful, and we can always use a few more helpers. If you are interested in becoming part of the “team”, please let Maureen Puricelli know, or sign up on today’s connection card.

Altar Guild Team Members: The Altar guild is looking for a few more people to help with setting and cleaning the altar before and after Sunday worship services. It’s a minimum time commitment. Flexible time for set up and cleaning up after service. Sign up on today’s connection card, or speak to Laurie Burke or Doreen Humiston for more information.

Nursery Helpers: Please sign up on today’s connection card if you are interested in helping with Nursery care. It is only once a month for the 10:30 service. If you have any questions, please see Barbara Ressler.

Ushers: Ushers are sometimes the first person that greets a visitor. If you can smile, extend a hand and welcome people, you can be an Usher. If you are interested in serving as an Usher, please sign up on today’s connection card. It’s a minimum time commitment, one Sunday every 4 – 5 weeks sometimes.

Verse of the Week “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
You have set your glory above the heavens.” (Psalm 8:1, ESV)

Congratulations to our 2017 Confirmation Class:
Zachary Cuisinier
Noah Lathrop
Aiden McKenna
Jason Schwartz
Alexis Stemming
Nick Tucci

Congregation Budget Meeting: Saturday, June 10 @ 9 am
Agenda: Budget Approval for 2017/2018
Budget is on the table in the Narthex under the TV

Manalapan Day: is June 10th and we would love to have many volunteers to help hand out ice pops, brochures about Good Shepherd, and help with games. If you are interested in helping on June 10th, please contact the . We are also in need of ice pops, so if you can bring in the ice pops by June 4th, it would be very help.

Summer Worship Schedule: Beginning on June 18, we will switch to our summer worship schedule. Worship services will be at 9 am and 10:30 am. Please take note of the change in time for the early service. The last Sunday for Sunday School before summer break is June 11. Nursery Care will continue to be provided during the 10:30am worship.

VBS – “Maker Fun Factory”: is full or bright, vibrant colors, dynamic decorations, and gadgets and gizmos aplenty. There are many exciting ways to help with this fun filled week. You could be a Group Leader, Station Leader, or Decoration Team member.

Be on the lookout for our Donation Board in the upcoming weeks!
If you would like to be a part of the VBS Team, please sign up on today’s connection card. Join us for a week of fun where curious kids become hands-on inventors, lovingly crafted by God! Kids from Preschool- 5th grade will spend each day dancing, singing, laughing, playing, & crafting in this awesome adventure! Registration opens May 28 at gs4nj.org/vbs

VBS will be July 17 – 21st from 6 – 8 pm.

We will begin decorating on Sunday June 11th immediately following the 10:30 service. We will also be decorating on Sunday June 25th immediately following the 10:30 service. Please join us as we begin making decorations for VBS.

DONATIONS NEEDED: We need cardboard boxes, tin cans, 5 gallon buckets, and of course, pool noodles. Please leave these items on the stage for now. More items will be needed, but this is the beginning of the list. Thanks for your help.

Pickle Ball: is now on Thursday nights. Any ladies interested in playing can contact, or just show up with sneakers on Thursday night around 6:30 pm.

Listen to Sermons Online. Did you miss a Sunday Worship? Listen to the Sunday Sermons at gs4nj.org/podcast.

Shopping with Scrip! See one of the helpers at the Counter and pick up your gift cards. Visit shopwithscrip.com to purchase gift cards to hundreds of shops and restaurants. Support the ministry of your choosing. Good Shepherd’s code is F67D7L9421914.

HELP WANTED: Be a part of a team:

Mowers & Gardeners: Well spring is finally here and showing its good side this week, which means the grass is growing and so are the weeds!! It takes many hands to keep the grounds looking beautiful, and we can always use a few more helpers. If you are interested in becoming part of the “team”, please let know, or sign up on today’s connection card.

Altar Guild Team Members: The Altar guild is looking for a few more people to help with setting and cleaning the altar before and after Sunday worship services. It’s a minimum time commitment. Flexible time for set up and cleaning up after service. Sign up on today’s connection card, or speak to Laurie Burke or for more information.

Nursery Helpers: Please sign up on today’s connection card if you are interested in helping with Nursery care. It is only once a month for the 10:30 service. If you have any questions, please see .

Ushers: Ushers are sometimes the first person that greets a visitor. If you can smile, extend a hand and welcome people, you can be an Usher. If you are interested in serving as an Usher, please contact the . It’s a minimum time commitment, one Sunday every 4 – 5 weeks sometimes.

HCM Meal Packing Event: We have reached our goal!!! Thank You to everyone who donated towards the meal packing event. Don’t forget, if you signed up to help, be at McDivitt Elementary School in Old Bridge at the time you signed up for on June 3rd.

Congregation Budget Meeting:
Saturday, June 10 @ 9 am — Agenda: Budget Approval for 2017/2018
Minutes from previous congregation meeting and the new budget are available in the Narthex under the TV

Manalapan Day: is June 10th and we would love to have many volunteers to help hand out ice pops, brochures about Good Shepherd, and help with games. If you are interested in helping on June 10th, please sign up on today’s connection card. We are also in need of ice pops, so if you can bring in the ice pops by June 4th, it would be very help.

Pickle Ball: Pickle Ball is now on Thursday night. Any ladies interested in playing can contact Maureen Puricelli, or just show up with sneakers on Thursday night around 6:30 pm.

Summer Worship Schedule: Beginning on June 18, we will switch to our summer worship schedule. Worship services will be at 9 am and 10:30 am. Please take note of the change in time for the early service. The last Sunday for Sunday School before summer break is June 11. Nursery Care will continue to be provided during the 10:30am worship.

VBS – “Maker Fun Factory”: is full or bright, vibrant colors, dynamic decorations, and gadgets and gizmos aplenty.

There are many exciting ways to help with this fun filled week. You could be a Group Leader, Station Leader, or Decoration Team member. Be on the lookout for our Donation Board in the upcoming weeks!
If you would like to be a part of the VBS Team, please sign up on today’s connection card. VBS will be July 17 – 21st from 6 – 8 pm.

VBS – “Maker Fun Factory”: Join us for a week of fun where curious kids become hands-on inventors, lovingly crafted by God! Kids from Preschool- 5th grade will spend each day dancing, singing, laughing, playing, & crafting in this awesome adventure! Registration opens May 28 at gs4nj.org/vbs

Gluten Free wafers are now available for those who need it. Please be sure to let the Deacon or Pastor know when you come to the Altar so they can bring it to you.

Listen to Sermons Online. Did you miss a Sunday Worship? Listen to the Sunday Sermons at gs4nj.org/podcast.

Shopping with Scrip! See one of the helpers at the Counter and pick up your gift cards. Visit shopwithscrip.com to purchase gift cards to hundreds of shops and restaurants. Support the ministry of your choosing. Good Shepherd’s code is F67D7L9421914.

HELP WANTED: Be a part of a team:

Mowers & Gardeners: Well spring is finally here and showing its good side this week, which means the grass is growing and so are the weeds!! It takes many hands to keep the grounds looking beautiful, and we can always use a few more helpers. If you are interested in becoming part of the “team”, please let Maureen Puricelli know, or sign up on today’s connection card.

Altar Guild Team Members: The Altar guild is looking for a few more people to help with setting and cleaning the altar before and after Sunday worship services. It’s a minimum time commitment. Flexible time for set up and cleaning up after service. Sign up on today’s connection card, or speak to Laurie Burke or Doreen Humiston for more information.

Nursery Helpers: Please sign up on today’s connection card if you are interested in helping with Nursery care. It is only once a month for the 10:30 service. If you have any questions, please see Barbara Ressler.

Ushers: Ushers are sometimes the first person that greets a visitor. If you can smile, extend a hand and welcome people, you can be an Usher. If you are interested in serving as an Usher, please sign up on today’s connection card. It’s a minimum time commitment, one Sunday every 4 – 5 weeks sometimes.

Today we celebrate First Holy Communion Sunday.
Those who will be receiving First Communion today are:

• Alyssa Andersen
• Dorian Byrne
• Ryan Cecil
• Reagan Dunn
• Jessica Messler
• Abigail Ressler
• Mackenzie Stemming

Loose Change Challenge: This is the last week we are collecting loose change for the Numana Meal Packing Event, so be sure to empty out your pockets!

HCM Meal Packing Event: The Haitian Children’s Ministry will be hosting a meal packing event on Saturday, June 3 at McDivitt Elementary School in Old Bridge. Our goal for this event will be to pack more than 80,000 meals for children in Haiti. We will need 300+ volunteers for this event, so make sure to mark your calendars now. If you would like to donate a box (that will feed a family for two months), or become a corporate sponsor, please go to haitianchildrensministry.org and see how to become a sponsor or donate a box by May 22.

Manalapan Day: is June 10th and we would love to have many volunteers to help hand out ice pops, brochures about Good Shepherd, and help with games. If you are interested in helping on June 10th, please sign up on today’s connection card. We are also in need of ice pops, so if you can bring in the ice pops by June 4th, it would be very help.

Summer Worship Schedule: Beginning on June 18, we will switch to our summer worship schedule. Worship services will be at 9 am and 10:30 am. Please take note of the change in time for the early service. The last Sunday for Sunday School before summer break is June 11. Nursery Care will continue to be provided during the 10:30am worship.

Join the Spring Choir: If you would like to join the Spring choir, please sign up on today’s connection card; or see the choir member in the Narthex after service and pick up the schedule and the music that will be sung. The choir rehearsals for the Spring choir will be after the 10:30 service. The Spring Choir will sing on May 21st, June 4th and June 11th. There will be three songs that this group will be learning to sing on the stated Sunday’s. If you have any questions, please see Greg Ricca.

VBS – “Maker Fun Factory”: is full or bright, vibrant colors, dynamic decorations, and gadgets and gizmos aplenty. There are many exciting ways to help with this fun filled week. You could be a Group Leader, Station Leader, or Decoration Team member. Be on the lookout for our Donation Board in the upcoming weeks! If you would like to be a part of the VBS Team, please email . VBS will be July 17 – 21st from 6 – 8 pm.

VBS – “Maker Fun Factory”: Join us for a week of fun where curious kids become hands-on inventors, lovingly crafted by God! Kids from Preschool- 5th grade will spend each day dancing, singing, laughing, playing, & crafting in this awesome adventure! Registration opens May 28 at gs4nj.org/vbs

Gluten Free wafers are now available for those who need it. Please be sure to let the Deacon or Pastor know when you come to the Altar so they can bring it to you.

Listen to Sermons Online. Did you miss a Sunday Worship? Listen to the Sunday Sermons at gs4nj.org/podcast.

Shopping with Scrip! See one of the helpers at the Counter and pick up your gift cards. Visit shopwithscrip.com to purchase gift cards to hundreds of shops and restaurants. Support the ministry of your choosing. Good Shepherd’s code is F67D7L9421914.

HELP WANTED: Be a part of a team:

Mowers & Gardeners: Well spring is finally here and showing its good side this week, which means the grass is growing and so are the weeds!! It takes many hands to keep the grounds looking beautiful, and we can always use a few more helpers. If you are interested in becoming part of the “team”, please let know.

Altar Guild Team Members: The Altar guild is looking for a few more people to help with setting and cleaning the altar before and after Sunday worship services. It’s a minimum time commitment. Flexible time for set up and cleaning up after service. Contact Laurie Burke or Doreen Humiston for more information.

Nursery Helpers: Please sign up on today’s connection card if you are interested in helping with Nursery care. It is only once a month for the 10:30 service. If you have any questions, please see .

Ushers: Ushers are sometimes the first person that greets a visitor. If you can smile, extend a hand and welcome people, you can be an Usher. If you are interested in serving as an Usher, please sign up on today’s connection card. It’s a minimum time commitment, one Sunday every 4 – 5 weeks sometimes.

Loose Change Challenge: Only one more week to bring your loose change for the offering. All loose change in the offering on Sunday mornings will go towards the Numana Meal Packing Event on June 3.

HCM Meal Packing Event: The Haitian Children’s Ministry will be hosting a meal packing event on Saturday, June 3 at McDivitt Elementary School in Old Bridge. Our goal for this event will be to pack more than 80,000 meals for children in Haiti. We will need 300+ volunteers for this event, so make sure to mark your calendars now. If you would like to donate a box (that will feed a family for two months), or become a corporate sponsor, please go to haitianchildrensministry.org and see how to become a sponsor or donate a box. June 3rd at McDivitt School. All ages are welcome to help pack the meals.

Mission Classic Golf Outing: Thursday, May 18th to benefit NJ District Urban Ministry. Anyone interested, please register on-line at www.njdistrict.org/mcgolf.

Manalapan Day: is June 10th and we would love to have many volunteers to help hand out ice pops, brochures about Good Shepherd, and help with games. If you are interested in helping on June 10th, please email . We are also in need of ice pops, so if you can bring in the ice pops by June 4th, it would be very help.

Summer Worship Schedule: Beginning on June 18, we will switch to our summer worship schedule. Worship services will be at 9 am and 10:30 am. Please take note of the change in time for the early service. The last Sunday for Sunday School before summer break is June 11. Nursery Care will continue to be provided during the 10:30 am worship.

Join the Spring Choir: If you would like to join the Spring choir, please sign up on today’s connection card; or see the choir member in the Narthex after service and pick up the schedule and the music that will be sung. The choir rehearsals for the Spring choir will begin on Sunday, April 23rd after the 10:30 service. The Spring Choir will sing on May 21st, June 4th and June 11th. There will be three songs that this group will be learning to sing on the stated Sunday’s.

VBS – “Maker Fun Factory”: is full or bright, vibrant colors, dynamic decorations, and gadgets and gizmos aplenty. A world where curios kids become hands-on inventors who discover they’re lovingly crafted by God. There are many exciting ways to help with this fun filled week. You can be a Group leader, Game leader, Craft coordinator, and more.
If you would like to be a part of the VBS Team, please email . VBS will be July 17 – 21st from 6 – 8 pm.

We are also starting to collect items for the different projects, so if you have any tin coffee cans, or large cardboard boxes, please bring them in asap. There will be a box in the fellowship hall where you can put your donations.

Listen to Sermons Online. Did you miss a Sunday Worship? Listen to the Sunday Sermons at gs4nj.org/podcast

HELP WANTED: Be a part of a team:

Mowers & Gardeners: Well spring is finally here and showing its good side this week, which means the grass is growing and so are the weeds!! It takes many hands to keep the grounds looking beautiful, and we can always use a few more helpers. If you are interested in becoming part of the “team”, please let know, or sign up on today’s connection card.

Altar Guild Team Members: The Altar guild is looking for a few more people to help with setting and cleaning the altar before and after Sunday worship services. It’s a minimum time commitment. Flexible time for set up and cleaning up after service. Sign up on today’s connection card, or speak to Laurie Burke or for more information.

Nursery Helpers: Please sign up on today’s connection card if you are interested in helping with Nursery care. It is only once a month for the 10:30 service. If you have any questions, please see .

Ushers: Ushers are sometimes the first person that greets a visitor. If you can smile, extend a hand and welcome people, you can be an Usher. If you are interested in serving as an Usher, please email in the church office. It’s a minimum time commitment, one Sunday every 4 – 5 weeks sometimes.

Shopping with Scrip! See one of the helpers at the Counter and pick up your gift cards. Visit shopwithscrip.com to purchase gift cards to hundreds of shops and restaurants. Support the ministry of your choosing. Good Shepherd’s code is F67D7L9421914.

Loose Change Challenge: So far we have collected over $486.00 in loose change so be sure to bring your loose change for the offering. All loose change in the offering on Sunday mornings will go towards the Numana Meal Packing Event on June 3.

HCM Meal Packing Event: The Haitian Children’s Ministry will be hosting a meal packing event on Saturday, June 3 at McDivitt Elementary School in Old Bridge. Our goal for this event will be to pack 80,000 meals for children in Haiti. We will need 300+ volunteers for this event, so make sure to mark your calendars now. If you would like to donate a box (that will feed a family for two months), or become a corporate sponsor, please go to haitianchildrensministry.org and see how to become a sponsor or donate a box. All ages are welcome to help pack the meals on June 3rd at McDivitt School.

First Communion: For all children in the 6th Grade, or if you are in Confirmation I or II and have not received First Communion, please let the church office know. The training will be on Saturday, May 13th at 10 am in the Sanctuary. Please be sure to bring back your monies for the flowers. Photo package money can be given to the photographer on that Sunday. ALL students for First Communion need to be in the church by 9:15 am for pictures with the class, and individual pictures.

Mission Classic Golf Outing: Thursday, May 18th to benefit NJ District Urban Ministry. Anyone interested, please register on-line at www.njdistrict.org/mcgolf, or pick up a registration form from the kitchen counter.

Manalapan Day: is June 10th and we would love to have many volunteers to help hand out ice pops, brochures about Good Shepherd, and help with games. If you are interested in helping on June 10th, please sign up on today’s connection card. We are also in need of ice pops, so if you can bring in the ice pops by June 4th, it would be very help.

Summer Worship Schedule: Beginning on June 18, we will switch to our summer worship schedule. Worship services will be at 9 am and 10:30 am. Please take note of the change in time for the early service. The last Sunday for Sunday School before summer break is June 11. Nursery Care will continue to be provided during the 10:30am worship.

Join the Spring Choir: If you would like to join the Spring choir, please sign up on today’s connection card; or see the choir member in the Narthex after service and pick up the schedule and the music that will be sung. The choir rehearsals for the Spring choir will begin on Sunday, April 23rd after the 10:30 service. The Spring Choir will sing on May 21st, June 4th and June 11th. There will be three songs that this group will be learning to sing on the stated Sunday’s. If you have any questions, please see Greg Ricca.

VBS – “Maker Fun Factory”: is full or bright, vibrant colors, dynamic decorations, and gadgets and gizmos aplenty. A world where curios kids become hands-on inventors who discover they’re lovingly crafted by God. There are many exciting ways to help with this fun filled week. You can be a Group leader, Game leader, Craft coordinator, and more. If you would like to be a part of the VBS Team, please sign up on today’s connection card. VBS will be July 17 – 21st from 6 – 8 pm.

Listen to Sermons Online. Did you miss a Sunday Worship? Listen to the Sunday Sermons at gs4nj.org/podcast.

HELP WANTED:
Come and be a part of a team:

Mowers & Gardeners: Well spring is finally here and showing its good side this week, which means the grass is growing and so are the weeds!! It takes many hands to keep the grounds looking beautiful, and we can always use a few more helpers. If you are interested in becoming part of the “team”, please let Maureen Puricelli know, or sign up on today’s connection card.

Altar Guild Team Members: The Altar guild is looking for a few more people to help with setting and cleaning the altar before and after Sunday worship services. It’s a minimum time commitment. Flexible time for set up and cleaning up after service. Sign up on today’s connection card, or speak to Laurie Burke or Doreen Humiston for more information.

Nursery Helpers: Please sign up on today’s connection card if you are interested in helping with Nursery care. It is only once a month for the 10:30 service. If you have any questions, please see Barbara Ressler.

Ushers: Ushers are sometimes the first person that greets a visitor. If you can smile, extend a hand and welcome people, you can be an Usher. If you are interested in serving as an Usher, please sign up on today’s connection card. It’s a minimum time commitment, one Sunday every 4 – 5 weeks sometimes.

Shopping with Scrip! See one of the helpers at the Counter and pick up your gift cards. Visit shopwithscrip.com to purchase gift cards to hundreds of shops and restaurants. Support the ministry of your choosing. Good Shepherd’s code is F67D7L9421914.

Loose Change Challenge: Bring your loose change for the offering. All loose change in the offering on Sunday mornings will go towards the Numana Meal Packing Event on June 3. So far we have collected over $335.00 in loose change.

Women’s Retreat—Beautiful Feet: For all you ladies who miss our “Princess Retreats”, Redeemer LC in Manchester will be hosting a women’s retreat on Saturday, May 6th. Registration forms are in the Narthex under the TV or on the kitchen counter. If we have a lot of women, we can car pool there.

HCM Meal Packing Event: Tomorrow you can begin to sign up to participate in the meal packing event. All ages are welcome. Go to numanainc.com/event/haitian-childrens-ministry to sign up for the June 3rd event. Our goal for this event will be to pack 80,000 meals for children in Haiti. We will need 300+ volunteers for this event, so make sure to mark your calendars now. If you would like to donate a box (that will feed a family for two months), or become a corporate sponsor, please go to the website: haitianchildrensministry.org and see how to become a sponsor or donate a box. Don’t forget, June 3rd at McDivitt School. All ages are welcome to help pack the meals.

Spring Work Day: Spring work day will be Saturday, May 6th beginning at 8:30. Rain Date is May 13th. If you would like to participate, please sign up on today’s connection card, or use the sign up sheet on the kitchen counter. No experience necessary. There are many project needed to get done, so many hands are appreciated. For more information, please see or Ron Humiston.

Mission Classic Golf Outing: Thursday, May 18th to benefit NJ District Urban Ministry. Anyone interested, please register on-line at www.njdistrict.org/mcgolf.

Manalapan Day: is June 10th and we would love to have many volunteers to help hand out ice pops, brochures about Good Shepherd, and help with games. If you are interested in helping on June 10th, please sign up on today’s connection card. We are also in need of ice pops, so if you can donate some ice pops, please bring them in by June 4th.

Summer Worship Schedule: Beginning on June 18, we will switch to our summer worship schedule. Worship services will be at 9 am and 10:30 am. Please take note of the change in time for the early service. The last Sunday for Sunday School before summer break is June 11. Nursery Care will continue to be provided during the 10:30am worship.

Join the Spring Choir: If you would like to join the Spring choir, please sign up on today’s connection card; or see the choir member in the Narthex after service and pick up the schedule and the music that will be sung. The choir rehearsals for the Spring choir will begin on Sunday, April 23rd after the 10:30 service. The Spring Choir will sing on May 21st, June 4th and June 11th. There will be three songs that this group will be learning to sing on the stated Sunday’s. If you have any questions, please see Greg Ricca.

VBS – “Maker Fun Factory”: is full or bright, vibrant colors, dynamic decorations, and gadgets and gizmos aplenty. A world where curios kids become hands-on inventors who discover they’re lovingly crafted by God. There are many exciting ways to help with this fun filled week. You can be a Group leader, Game leader, Craft coordinator, and more. If you would like to be a part of the VBS Team, please sign up on today’s connection card. VBS will be July 17 – 21st from 6 – 8 pm.

Gluten Free wafers are now available for those who need it. Please be sure to let the Deacon or Pastor know when you come to the Altar so they can bring it to you.

Listen to Sermons Online. Did you miss a Sunday Worship? Listen to the Sunday Sermons at gs4nj.org/podcast.

HELP WANTED: Be part of a team:

Mowers & Gardeners: Well spring is finally here!! Which means the grass is growing and so are the weeds!! It takes many hands to keep the grounds looking beautiful, and we can always use a few more helpers. If you are interested in becoming part of the “green-team”, please let know.

Altar Guild Team Members: The Altar guild is looking for a few more people to help with setting and cleaning the altar before and after Sunday worship services. It’s a minimum and flexible time commitment. Sign up on today’s connection card, or speak to Laurie Burke or Doreen Humiston for more information.

Nursery Helpers: Please sign up on today’s connection card if you are interested in helping with Nursery care. It is only once a month for the 10:30 service. If you have any questions, please see .

Ushers: If you can smile, extend a hand and welcome people, you can be an Usher. If you are interested in serving as an Usher, please sign up on today’s connection card. It’s a minimum time commitment, one Sunday every 4 – 5 weeks.

Shopping with Scrip! See one of the helpers at the Counter and pick up your gift cards. Visit shopwithscrip.com to purchase gift cards to hundreds of shops and restaurants. Support the ministry of your choosing. Good Shepherd’s code is F67D7L9421914.

Today we welcome Nathaniel Jacob Bergfeldt,son of Susannah and Peter Bergfeldt through Holy Baptism!

Loose Change Challenge: Bring your loose change for the offering. All loose change in the offering on Sunday mornings will go towards the Numana Meal Packing Event on June 3.

Women’s Retreat—Beautiful Feet: For all you ladies who miss our “Princess Retreats”, Redeemer LC in Manchester will be hosting a women’s retreat on Saturday, May 6th. Registration forms are in the Narthex under the TV or on the kitchen counter. If we have a lot of women, we can car pool there. Please see if you have any questions.

Life of Martin Luther film event: One night only, May 3rd at 7:30 pm at the AMC Hamilton 24 & IMAX theatre. Tickets must be purchased by April 30th online. Tugg.com/Manchester.newluthermovie.com

HCM Meal Packing Event: The Haitian Children’s Ministry will be hosting a meal packing event on Saturday, June 3 at McDivitt Elementary School in Old Bridge. Our goal for this event will be to pack more than 80,000 meals for children in Haiti. We will need 300+ volunteers for this event, so make sure to mark your calendars now. If you would like to donate a box (that will feed a family for two months), or become a corporate sponsor, please go to haitianchildrensministry.org and see how to become a sponsor or donate a box. June 3rd at McDivitt School. All ages are welcome to help pack the meals.

Spring Work Day: Spring work day will be Saturday, May 6th beginning at 8:30. Rain Date is May 20th. If you would like to participate, please sign up on today’s connection card. No experience necessary. There are many project needed to get done, so many hands are appreciated. For more information, please see Mike Lanzafama or .

Mission Classic Golf Outing: Thursday, May 18th to benefit NJ District Urban Ministry. Anyone interested, please register on-line at www.njdistrict.org/mcgolf.
Summer Worship Schedule: Beginning on June 18, we will switch to our summer worship schedule. Worship services will be at 9 am and 10:30 am. Please take note of the change in time for the early service. The last Sunday for Sunday School before summer break is June 11. Nursery Care will continue to be provided during the 10:30am worship.

Join the Spring Choir: If you would like to join the Spring choir, please sign up on today’s connection card; or see the choir member in the Narthex after service and pick up the schedule and the music that will be sung. The choir rehearsals for the Spring choir will begin on Sunday, April 23rd after the 10:30 service. The Spring Choir will sing on May 21st, June 4th and June 11th. There will be three songs that this group will be learning to sing on the stated Sunday’s. If you have any questions, please see .

VBS – “Maker Fun Factory”: is full or bright, vibrant colors, dynamic decorations, and gadgets and gizmos aplenty. A world where curios kids become hands-on inventors who discover they’re lovingly crafted by God. There are many exciting ways to help with this fun filled week. You can be a Group leader, Game leader, Craft coordinator, and more. If you would like to be a part of the VBS Team, please sign up on today’s connection card. VBS will be July 17 – 21st from 6 – 8 pm.

Gluten Free wafers are now available for those who need it. Please be sure to let the Deacon or Pastor know when you come to the Altar so they can bring it to you.

Listen to Sermons Online. Did you miss a Sunday Worship? Listen to the Sunday Sermons at gs4nj.org/podcast.

HELP WANTED: Be a part of a team:
Mowers & Gardeners: Well spring is finally here and showing its good side this week, which means the grass is growing and so are the weeds!! It takes many hands to keep the grounds looking beautiful, and we can always use a few more helpers. If you are interested in becoming part of the “team”, please let Maureen Puricelli know, or sign up on today’s connection card.

Altar Guild Team Members: The Altar guild is looking for a few more people to help with setting and cleaning the altar before and after Sunday worship services. It’s a minimum time commitment. Flexible time for set up and cleaning up after service. Sign up on today’s connection card, or speak to Laurie Burke or Doreen Humiston for more information.

Nursery Helpers: Please sign up on today’s connection card if you are interested in helping with Nursery care. It is only once a month for the 10:30 service. If you have any questions, please see .

Ushers: Ushers are sometimes the first person that greets a visitor. If you can smile, extend a hand and welcome people, you can be an Usher. If you are interested in serving as an Usher, please sign up on today’s connection card. It’s a minimum time commitment, one Sunday every 4 – 5 weeks sometimes.

Shopping with Scrip! See one of the helpers at the Counter and pick up your gift cards. Visit shopwithscrip.com to purchase gift cards to hundreds of shops and restaurants. Support the ministry of your choosing. Good Shepherd’s code is F67D7L9421914.

Loose Change Challenge: Bring your loose change for the offering. All loose change in the offering on Sunday mornings will go towards the Numana Meal Packing Event on June 3.

HCM Meal Packing Event: The Haitian Children’s Ministry will be hosting a meal packing event on Saturday, June 3 at McDivitt Elementary School in Old Bridge. Our goal for this event will be to pack more than 80,000 meals for children in Haiti. We will need 200+ volunteers for this event, so make sure to mark your calendars now. If you would like to donate a box (that will feed a family for two months), or become a corporate sponsor, please go to haitianchildrensministry.org and see how to become a sponsor or donate a box. June 3rd at McDivitt School. All ages are welcome to help pack the meals.

Life of Martin Luther film event: One night only, May 3rd at 7:30 pm at the AMC Hamilton 24 & IMAX theatre. Tickets must be purchased by April 30th online. Tugg.com/Manchester.newluthermovie.com

Spring Work Day: Spring work day will be Saturday, May 6th beginning at 8:30. Rain Date is May 20th. If you would like to participate, please sign up on today’s connection card. No experience necessary. There are many project needed to get done, so many hands are appreciated. For more information, please see Mike Lanzafama or Ron Humiston.

Women’s Retreat—Beautiful Feet: For all you ladies who miss our “Princess Retreats”, Redeemer LC in Manchester will be hosting a women’s retreat on Saturday, May 6th. “Daughters of the King” (if you remember that was the band that played for the women’s retreats), will be there to bring their gift of music. Registration forms are in the Narthex under the TV. If we have a lot of women, we can car pool there. Please see if you have any questions.

Join the Spring Choir: If you would like to join the Spring choir, please sign up on today’s connection card; or see the choir member in the Narthex after service and pick up the schedule and the music that will be sung. The choir rehearsals for the Spring choir will begin on Sunday, April 23rd after the 10:30 service. The Spring Choir will sing on May 21st, June 4th and June 11th. There will be two to three songs that this group will be learning to sing on the stated Sunday’s. If you have any questions, please see .

VBS – “Maker Fun Factory”: is full or bright, vibrant colors, dynamic decorations, and gadgets and gizmos aplenty. A world where curios kids become hands-on inventors who discover they’re lovingly crafted by God. There are many exciting ways to help with this fun filled week. You can be a Group leader, Game leader, Craft coordinator, and more. If you would like to be a part of the VBS Team, please email . VBS will be July 17 – 21st from 6 – 8 pm.

Altar Guild Team Members Wanted: The Altar guild is looking for a few more people to help with setting and cleaning the altar before and after Sunday worship services. It’s a minimum time commitment. Flexible time for set up and cleaning up after service. Sign up on today’s connection card, or speak to Laurie Burke or Doreen Humiston for more information.

Nursery Helpers Wanted: Please sign up on today’s connection card if you are interested in helping with Nursery care. It is only once a month for the 10:30 service. If you have any questions, please see .

Ushers Wanted: Ushers are sometimes the first person that greets a visitor. If you can smile, extend a hand and welcome people, you can be an Usher. If you are interested in serving as an Usher, please email in the church office. It’s a minimum time commitment, one Sunday every 4 – 5 weeks sometimes.

Gluten Free wafers are now available for those who need it. Please be sure to let the Deacon or Pastor know when you come to the Altar so they can bring it to you.

Listen to Sermons Online. Did you miss a Sunday Worship? Listen to the Sunday Sermons at gs4nj.org/podcast.

Shopping with Scrip! See one of the helpers at the Counter and pick up your gift cards. Visit shopwithscrip.com to purchase gift cards to hundreds of shops and restaurants. Support the ministry of your choosing. Good Shepherd’s code is F67D7L9421914.