Preteen Mission Trip 2014

This is the 5^th year Good Shepherd’s preteens have participated in the “Week of Hope” Mission Trip.  We went to Colorado by church van and served June 15-20, 2014.

Week of Hope is a summer mission trip packed with practical acts of love and service. Our students built meaningful connections as they served people through ministries and nonprofit organizations in Loveland, Colorado. Service is the fabric of Week of Hope – our group not only served the community but took turns serving everyone at camp by helping to prepare meals and keep our lodging facility clean. Week of Hope is not just about a “project”, it is about service becoming part of a preteen’s life.

Fifteen of us went on the trip.  Twelve preteens and three adults.  We were split into 3 crews with 5 members on each crew.

Chris Bell’s crew; Kennan Bell, James Dickerson, Willow Edwards and McKayla Ridges, served at a low income housing project.  For the first 2 hours of each day they pulled weeds.  The remainder of their day was interacting with the residents and playing with the children.

Kelli Kirk’s crew; Joshua Hong, Cole Johnson, Kayla Siebeneck and Zipora Rowe, served at a residence.  The home owner had a bad car accident and he and his wife were expecting a baby.  The crew was able to clean up, de-clutter, pull weeds and generally help the home owner organize his home.

Jeff Stephenson’s crew; Vivian Brown, Lilly Frame, Chloe Siebeneck and Laura Stephenson, served at a senior care facility.  They helped clean patios, wash windows and pull weeds for the residents.  In the afternoons they sorted clothing to be sent to those in need around the world.

Sunday, May 18, 2014 is Teacher Appreciation Sunday at the 9:30 am service.

Note:  This Sunday is the last day of Sunday school for Junior High and High School Students.

Did You Know…

In September 2013, Kelli Kirk and Jeff Stephenson began working together to form the Good Shepherd Family Ministry Team. Through prayer, they are working to develop a comprehensive program with committed Family Ministry Team Members to minister to our students, nursery through high school.

What do our Family Ministry Team Members commit to?

· Love God and love kids

· Study the Bible

· Attend Worship regularly

· Submit to a background check

· Set a good example

· Attend training 2 times each year

· Attend the Family Ministry Team breakfast and Bible study for team members on the third Sunday of each month at 8 am

· Be prepared

· Arrive 30 minutes early to class to greet students

· Make ministry a priority

· Pray weekly for the children in your class and their families

· Attend team prayer time when possible. (10:45 am, Sundays in the QUAD)

· Be kind and Love Well

· Smile and laugh and enjoy

Family Ministry Team 2013-2014

NURSERY 

Megan Andrelczyk, Bari Comoletti and Jolyn Dickerson

ELEMENTARY (PreK-5 grade)

PRESCHOOL-KINDERGARTEN:  Lindy Carlton, Christina Duffield, Amy Frame, Becky Garzella, Amber Wolff

FIRST GRADE: Jen and Rick Johnson, Ian Kirkpatrick 

SECOND GRADE: Greg and Diane Darling, Yon-Paul Siebeneck

THIRD GRADE:  Glenice Coward and Chris Siebeneck

PRETEEN (4-5 grade):  Teresa Deppe, Christy Johnson, Bryce Kirk, Dani Lassig and Kerwin Knutson

JUNIOR HIGH (6, 7, 8 grade):

Michelle and Manfred Lassig (Experiencing God)

Jim Fillman and Curtis Zeeh (Made to Make a Difference)

Steve Edwards and Dave Weiss (The Rabbi)

Kevin Fitz (Grounded)

HIGH SCHOOL (9, 10, 11, 12 grade):

Rick Bergsma and Jeff Stephenson (Crazy Love)

Mario Alejandre (Christianity Explored)

Dan and Krista Sontum (The Messiah)

FAMILY MINISTRY TEAM LEADERS

Kelli Kirk:   kellik@gslc.net

Jeff Stephenson:   ffej@gslc.net

Phone: 801-255-8181

Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Junior High and High School
This Sunday is Family Worship Sunday- celebrate Mother's Day by worshiping together.

REMEMBER, FAMILY LIFE THIS MONTH IS ON MAY 18, 2014 (not this Sunday, May 11.)

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Preteen (grades 4-5)

Knowing Jesus
Key Faith Foundation: Loving Jesus
Key Scriptures to read as a family: 1 John 5:1-5

Talk about it:

• Discover someone in the Bible who loved Jesus?
• Ask 2 people in your family to tell about how they show their love for Jesus.

The preteens will have an end of the year party this Sunday.  Remember, this is the last day of Sunday school for the year.

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Third Grade
What's in the Bible!  God's Kingdom Comes.  General Epistles & Revelation
This Sunday your child will hear stories from Revelation.

Talk about it:

 What is the last book in the Bible? (Revelation)

• You’ve almost completed the Bible! What is something new you’ve learned about the Bible, or God, or walking with Jesus?
• What is a doxology? (A tiny poem that praises God)
• What are the three things that John said should be in the life of someone who’s following Jesus? (True Teaching, True Living, True Loving)
• Tell me about the special verse you chose.
• Would you like to put it on the fridge or hang it in your room?

Remember to visit www.whatsinthebible.com for even more family fun.  Look for DVD 13, week 3.

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First Grade
This week your child will review the stories of the Pentateuch and Historical Books and learn about the empires found in Ezra and Nehemiah.

Talk about it:

• Which 2 empires did God use as part of His rescue plan?  (Assyrian and Babylonian Empires)
• How did God use the Assyrian empire in His rescue plan?  
• What do we mean when we say the Bible is true and trustworthy?  (There are no mistakes in what the Bible teaches.)
• What did you learn about God while hearing these stories?

For more family fun go to www.whatsinthebible.com, click on the "parents" tab, then "The Big ?" for DVD 7.   Password: divided

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Preschool and Kindergarten
Pentecost
Bible verses to read together: Acts 16:16-34
I anything more frustrating than not having a chance to tell your side of a story?  It certainly feels like injustice!  When Paul and Silas were beaten because God had freed the slave girl from the horrible spirit that held her, they weren't allowed to speak; rather, after the beating, they were locked into stocks and left in the depths of a jail as if they had committed a capital crime!  On top of that, the prison was cold, dank and filthy, reserved for the worst of the worst. Frustrating! Unfair!

We so quickly forget that we see only a tiny portion of what God is doing in any situation. Just as we are able to view only a small part of the full spectrum of light, we can never assume that we see eonough of any sitaution to justify despair.  God invites us instead to praise him as Pal and Silas did in the dank, cold, dark cell they were chained in.

PRAY:  Dear God, Help us to see You at work and to rejoice, even when we don't understand.  Amen.