- Irene is asking for prayers of comfort. Her husband Charles passed away
- Susan is asking for prayers for her sister Lori who has a neurological disease called MSA
- Marie is asking for prayers for her brother in law, Alan, who’s uncle is still missing in Norway.
- Millie is asking for prayers for her husband, Henry who is suffering from blurred vision. He has blood behind his retina. Praying that it will clear up soon.
- Monique is asking for prayers for her friend’s mother, Bernadette who has stage 1 breast cancer at the age of 83.
- Joe P is asking for prayers for his brother in law, Michael who has stage 4 cancer and struggling with alot of pain.
Prayer Requests for November 3, 2018
- Rae S asks prayers for: My daughter Robyn is having surgery on Nov 7th to insert a stimulator in her back to control her migraine headaches. They did a trial and it worked, but she was in a lot of pain. Pray that the Lord send his Angels to watch over her and keep her safe and give the drs knowledge. Please also pray that her pain is minimal this time and healing is very fast. //// Baby Emma (neighbors granddaughter) is going to have a stunt put into her brain. Please pray for this special child to be normal as she grows up and keep God’s angels close to her during the surgery. Also pray for the parent’s and grandparents to have faith. //// John C. still needs prayer for pain in his feet. //// Thank God for being with us in our move, making things go smoothly and for having good neighbors!
- Sandy S asks prayers for: Safe travel for Bobby and Alex as they drive home from their honeymoon.
- Christine A asks prayer: My doctor just told me yesterday he wants to put a trial stimulator in my back for Neuropathy and Radiculopathy to see if it helps. It is a complicated procedure to permanently implant device in my back and I don’t want more problems with to occur.
Prayer Requests for November 1, 2018 (All Saints’ Day)
- Please continue to lift up Dan C in your prayers. Dan was admitted to the hospital again last night. Doctor’s are hopeful this will be a short stay and are keeping him mostly for observation. We pray that God would continue to strengthen Dan as he recovers from his most recent health challenges.
- Give God thanks for the beautiful Fall weather. Give him thanks for his color and creativity. Below is a picture that was taken at Good Shepherd:
- Pray for Stephen H who is recovering from a stroke he suffered. Pray for God’s provision in this time as he is unable to work and drive.
- Today is All Saints’ Day. We give God thanks for the generations of faithful believers who have come before us. We give God thanks that they passed the faith down to us. We also pray that we would remain faithful to pass the faith down to the generations that come after us.
Good Shepherd Prayer Board
Last weekend we introduced a new prayer board in the Good Shepherd sanctuary. This is another opportunity to submit your prayer requests. Just use one of the prayer cards in the pew and clip it to the board. Click on the button below to see this week’s prayer requests.
Announcements: Oct 28, 2018
Harvest Fest is TODAY: from 5 – 7 pm. We will have food, games,hayrides, smores, pumpkin decorating and of course, to end the night, “Trunk-or-Treat”. All events are free, except food will be available for purchase. This event is designed to be a fun and safe alternative Halloween celebration. We encourage costumes and decorations as long as they are not scary or ghoulish. We have little children who will be in attendance and want it to be a fun event for everyone. Most important we want to honor Jesus in everything we do.
Daylight Savings Ends: Make sure to get your extra hour of sleep before worship next week. Next Sunday we “Fall Back.” Set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday Night.
Joining Jesus on His Mission: God has called each of us to join Jesus on His Mission, but many of us struggle in figuring out how to do that. This coming January, Good Shepherd will be launching new groups to help us learn how to do it and encourage us to follow through. If you would be interested in being part of one of these groups or leading a group as a facilitator, let us know on your connection card.
Sunday School has begun: If you have not already done so, please fill out a registration form for your child(ren). There are some on the sign in table. This year we introduced a new curriculum and have a calendar of lessons and “Theme of the Day”. These are attached to the registration forms, be sure to take a copy. A suggested donation for each family is $25.00. This will help offset the cost of materials needed for each student. If you are interested in volunteering to help with Sunday School, please let someone at the registration table know.
Confirmation Program: The Confirmation Program can be a little costly for some families. If you would like to help, you can donate towards the confirmation program, please do so by using the envelope in the pew and clearly marking it “Confirmation Program”.
Voter’s Meeting: Our next Congregation Meeting will be on Sunday, November 18th immediately following the 10:30 service.
Thanksgiving Eve Prayer Service: Please join us on Wednesday, November 21st at 7:30 pm for Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service.
Thanksgiving Drive: Starting October 14th, we will be taking donations for “Thanksgiving Baskets” for families in need. Faith will have gift cards at the counter to purchase, and there are also envelopes in the Narthex to use if you wish to write a check. You can put in offering plate, give to Faith at the counter, or put in the mail box outside the church office. We will also need some turkey’s, so if you get a turkey, please bring to church BEFORE the 5th of November.
Youth Group Fundraiser: Make and take boards. Sunday December 9th immediately following the 10:30 service. You can design your own “board” and make it and then take it home with you. You can make something for your own home, or maybe make something to give as a gift. $10 got s 4 x 12 board and $20 for a 4 x 24 board. (cash and check ONLY)
Flowers on the Altar: You can have flowers put on the altar in celebration of an event, anniversary, birthday, baptism, etc., or in memory of a loved one. There is a book in the Narthex to sign up. They are $30 for a bouquet, and you can take them home after the 10:30 service if you wish.
Shopping with Scrip is at the KITCHEN COUNTER! Be sure to pick up your gift cards. There are many cards to choose from. You can visit the website, shopwithscrip.com to purchase gift cards to hundreds of shops and restaurants. Support the ministry of your choosing. Good Shepherd’s code is F67D7L9421914.
Children’s Center Happenings:
Thanksgiving Pies – Last Chance to order: The Children’s Center will be selling pies for Thanksgiving again this year. All the pies come from Battleview Orchards and are 10” except for the sugar free apple pie which is 8”. Pies are $15.00 each. Order forms are on green paper and can be found on the kitchen counter. All orders must be in and paid for by November 5th. Pies will not be ordered unless paid for, and will need to be picked up on November 20th, time TBD.
Kids “Stuff Books”: The Children’s Center will be selling the “Kids Stuff” coupon books for Middlesex, Somerset, and Hunterdon counties for $25.00 each. These are great books with many great money saving coupons. Marianne will be at the kitchen counter selling these on Sunday, so be sure to stop and pick one up.
Announcements: Oct 21, 2018
Harvest Fest is Next @eek: Sunday, October 28th from 5 – 7 pm. We will have food, games, hayrides, smores, pumpkin decorating and of course, to end the night, “Trunk-or-Treat”. All events are free, except food will be available for purchase. This event is designed to be a fun and safe alternative Halloween celebration. We encourage costumes and decorations as long as they are not scary or ghoulish. We have little children who will be in attendance and want it to be a fun event for everyone. Most important we want to honor Jesus in everything we do. Make sure to sign up to participate in this event at gs4nj.org/harvest fest.
Sunday School has begun: If you have not already done so, please fill out a registration form for your child(ren). There are some on the sign in table. This year we introduced a new curriculum and have a calendar of lessons and “Theme of the Day”. These are attached to the registration forms, be sure to take a copy. A suggested donation for each family is$25.00. This will help offset the cost of materials needed for each student. If you are interested in volunteering to help with Sunday School, please let someone at the registration table know.
Confirmation Program: The Confirmation Program can be a little costly for some families. If you would like to help, you can donate towards the confirmation program, please do so by using the envelope in the pew and clearly marking it “Confirmation Program”.
Voter’s Meeting: Our next Congregation Meeting will be on Sunday, November 18th immediately following the 10:30 service.
Thanksgiving Drive: Starting October 14th, we will be taking donations for “Thanksgiving Baskets” for families in need. Faith will have gift cards at the counter to purchase, and there are also envelopes in the Narthex to use if you wish to write a check. You can put in offering plate, give to Faith at the counter, or put in the mail box outside the church office. We will also need some turkey’s, so if you get a turkey, please bring to church BEFORE the 5th of November.
Youth Group Fundraiser: Make and take boards. Sunday December 9th immediately following the 10:30 service. You can design your own “board” and make it and then take it home with you. You can make something for your own home, or maybe make something to give as a gift. $10 got s 4 x 12 board and $20 for a 4 x 24 board. (cash and check ONLY)
Flowers on the Altar: You can have flowers put on the altar in celebration of an event, anniversary, birthday, baptism, etc., or in memory of a loved one. There is a book in the Narthex to sign up. They are $30 for a bouquet, and you can take them home after the 10:30 service if you wish.
Shopping with Scrip is at the KITCHEN COUNTER! Be sure to pick up your gift cards. There are many cards to choose from. You can visit the website, shopwithscrip.com to purchase gift cards to hundreds of shops and restaurants. Support the ministry of your choosing. Good Shepherd’s code is F67D7L9421914.
Children’s Center Happenings:
Outback Steakhouse 15% night: Please join the Good Shepherd Children’s Staff and families at Outback Steakhouse on Tuesday, October 23rd from 4 – 10 pm. 15% from each check will go towards the Good Shepherd Children’s Center. Outback is located at 1397, US Route 9 North in Old Bridge. Be sure to bring a flyer with you.
Thanksgiving Pies: The Children’s Center will be selling pies for Thanksgiving again this year. All the pies come from Battleview Orchards and are 10” except for the sugar free apple pie which is 8”. Pies are $15.00 each. Order forms are on green paper and can be found on the kitchen counter. All orders must be in and paid for by November 5th. Pies will not be ordered unless paid for, and will need to be picked up on November 20th, time TBD.
Kids “Stuff Books”: The Children’s Center will be selling the “Kids Stuff” coupon books for Middlesex, Somerset, and Hunterdon counties for $25.00 each. These are great books with many great money saving coupons. Marianne will be at the kitchen counter selling these on Sunday, so be sure to stop and pick one up.
Prayer Requests for October 24, 2018
- Millie J is asking for prayers for her sister, Luz who has stage 4 kidney disease and is on dialysis.
- Continued prayers for Lauren, prayers of healing, and guidance.
- Prayers for Maureen for guidance and direction.
- continued prayers for Lindsay who is suffering from a brain abnormality.
- Allison is asking for prayers of healing for her son James.
Announcements – Oct 14, 2018
Harvest Fest:
Mark your calendars: Sunday, October 28th from 5 – 7 pm.
We will have food, games, hayrides, smores, pumpkin decorating and of course, to end the night, “Trunk-or-Treat”. All events are free, except food will be available for purchase. This event is designed to be a fun and safe alternative Halloween celebration. We encourage costumes and decorations as long as they are not scary or ghoulish. We have little children who will be in attendance and want it to be a fun event for everyone. Most important we want to honor Jesus in everything we do. Make sure to sign up to participate in this event at www.gs4nj.org/harvest-fest-2018.
- Donations and Volunteers Needed for Harvest Fest:Jugs of apple cider
- Juice boxes SMALL individual bags of chips (variety packs are good)
- Volunteers for: Games, directing traffic, driving Hay Ride, food sales at counter, pumpkin decorating, “Trunk of Treat”.
Sunday School has begun: If you have not already done so, please fill out a registration form for your child(ren). There are some on the sign in table. This year we introduced a new curriculum and have a calendar of lessons and “Theme of the Day”. These are attached to the registration forms, be sure to take a copy. A suggested donation for each family is $25.00. This will help offset the cost of materials needed for each student. If you are interested in volunteering to help with Sunday School, please let someone at the registration table know.
Confirmation Program: The Confirmation Program can be a little costly for some families. If you would like to help, you can donate towards the confirmation program, please do so by using the envelope in the pew and clearly marking it “Confirmation Program”.
Voter’s Meeting: Our next Congregation Meeting will be on Sunday, November 18th immediately following the 10:30 service.
Thanksgiving Drive: Starting October 14th, we will be taking donations for “Thanksgiving Baskets” for families in need. Faith will have gift cards at the counter to purchase, and there are also envelopes in the Narthex to use if you wish to write a check. You can put in offering plate, give to Faith at the counter, or put in the mail box outside the church office. We will also need some turkey’s, so if you get a turkey, please bring to church BEFORE the 5th of November.
Flowers on the Altar: You can have flowers put on the altar in celebration of an event, anniversary, birthday, baptism, etc., or in memory of a loved one. There is a book in the Narthex to sign up. They are $30 for a bouquet, and you can take them home after the 10:30 service if you wish.
Shopping with Scrip is at the KITCHEN COUNTER! Be sure to pick up your gift cards. There are many cards to choose from. You can visit the website, shopwithscrip.com to purchase gift cards to hundreds of shops and restaurants. Support the ministry of your choosing. Good Shepherd’s code is F67D7L9421914.
Children’s Center Happenings:
Thanksgiving Pies: The Children’s Center will be selling pies for Thanksgiving again this year. All the pies come from Battleview Orchards and are 10” except for the sugar free apple pie which is 8”. Pies are $15.00 each. Order forms are on green paper and can be found on the kitchen counter. All orders must be in and paid for by November 5th. Pies will not be ordered unless paid for, and will need to be picked up on November 20th, time TBD.
Outback Steakhouse 15% night: Please join the Good Shepherd Children’s Staff and families at Outback Steakhouse on Tuesday, October 23rd from 4 – 10 pm. 15% from each check will go towards the Good Shepherd Children’s Center. Outback is located at 1397, US Route 9 North in Old Bridge. Be sure to bring a flyer with you. Faith has gift cards for anyone who would like to purchase them.
Kids Stuff Books: The Children’s Center will be selling the “Kids Stuff” coupon books for Middlesex, Somerset, and Hunterdon counties for $25.00 each. These are great books with many great coupons. Marianne will be at the counter on Sunday to sell the books.
Announcements – Oct 7, 2018
Harvest Fest: Mark your calendars: Sunday, October 28th from 5 – 7 pm. We will have food, games, hayrides, smores, pumpkin decorating and of course, to end the night, “Trunk-or-Treat”. All events are free, except food will be available for purchase. This event is designed to be a fun and safe alternative Halloween celebration. We encourage costumes and decorations as long as they are not scary or ghoulish. We have little children who will be in attendance and want it to be a fun event for everyone. Most important we want to honor Jesus in everything we do. Make sure to sign up to participate in this event at gs4nj.org/harvest fest.
Donations and Volunteers Needed for Harvest Fest:
- Jugs of apple cider
- Juice boxes
- SMALL individual bags of chips (variety packs are good)
- Volunteers for: Games, directing traffic, sales at food counter, pumpkin decorating, “Trunk of Treat”.
Fall Work Day: Please join us onSaturday, October 13th at 8:30 am (rain date October 20th). There are many different tasks that need to be taken care of, with all skill levels: i.e. washing windows, mopping floors, electrical, general maintenance, etc. If you are interested in helping, please sign up on today’s connection card. If you are interested in becoming part of the Building & Grounds Team, you can also let us know on the connection card.
Sunday School has begun: If you have not already done so, please fill out a registration form for your child(ren). There are some on the sign in table. This year we introduced a new curriculum and have a calendar of lessons and “Theme of the Day”. These are attached to the registration forms, be sure to take a copy. A suggested donation for each family is $25.00. This will help offset the cost of materials needed for each student. If you are interested in volunteering to help with Sunday School, please let someone at the registration table know.
Confirmation Program: The Confirmation Program can be a little costly for some families. If you would like to help, you can donate towards the confirmation program, please do so by using the envelope in the pew and clearly marking it “Confirmation Program”.
Voter’s Meeting: Our next Congregation Meeting will be on Sunday, November 18th immediately following the 10:30 service.
Thanksgiving Drive: Starting October 14th, we will be taking donations for “Thanksgiving Baskets” for families in need. Faith will have gift cards at the counter to purchase, and there are also envelopes in the Narthex to use if you wish to write a check. You can put in offering plate, give to Faith at the counter, or put in the mail box outside the church office. We will also need some turkey’s, so if you get a turkey, please bring to church BEFORE the 5th of November.
Flowers on the Altar: You can have flowers put on the altar in celebration of an event, anniversary, birthday, baptism, etc., or in memory of a loved one. There is a book in the Narthex to sign up. They are $30 for a bouquet, and you can take them home after the 10:30 service if you wish.
Shopping with Scrip is at the KITCHEN COUNTER! Be sure to pick up your gift cards. There are many cards to choose from. You can visit the website, shopwithscrip.com to purchase gift cards to hundreds of shops and restaurants. Support the ministry of your choosing. Good Shepherd’s code is F67D7L9421914.
Children’s Center Happenings: Thanksgiving Pies: The Children’s Center will be selling pies for Thanksgiving again this year. All the pies come from Battleview Orchards and are 10” except for the sugar free apple pie which is 8”. Pies are $15.00 each. Order forms are on green paper and can be found on the kitchen counter. All orders must be in and paid for by November 5th. Pies will not be ordered unless paid for, and will need to be picked up on November 20th, time TBD.
Outback Steakhouse 15% night: Please join the Good Shepherd Children’s Staff and families at
Outback Steakhouse on Tuesday, October 23rd from 4 – 10 pm. 15% from each check will go towards the Good
Shepherd Children’s Center. Outback is
located at 1397, US Route 9 North in Old Bridge. Be sure to bring a flyer with you.
Prayer Requests for October 15, 2018
- Dawn M is asking for prayers for her father-in-law, Joe for comfort while in hospice care.
- Humphrey is asking for prayers for two friends, Jean
and Bob for salvation and deliverance. - We give thanks for Dan C who has returned home from the hospital.
- We continue to lift up those who have been affected by recent hurricanes in the Carolinas and Florida.
Prayer Request for October 4, 2018
- Please pray for Evelyn B who had a heart attack last week. Pray for fast healing & salvation.
- Prayers are needed for twins Christian and Emily. They were born premature and mother has a gene defect which caused them to be born prematurely. Emily ‘s heart rate is too high (over 200) and drs can’t get it to slow down. If they can’t get her heart rate to slow down, they will have to do brain surgery and put a shunt in her head which means she will be slow as she grows up. She has one good day and one bad day. Pray for healing for Emily, weight gain for both babies and patience for the families involved.
- Prayer needed for Robyn who is going into the hospital to have something implanted into her back to relieve bad migraine headaches she has been experiencing for many years.
- Prayers for John C who has been experiencing leg/foot pain for years. Drs can’t seem to find the source of pain or give him any relief.
- Sylvia is asking for prayers for Kirsten, a dear friend’s daughter who has a very aggressive form of breast cancer. She is only 40 years old.