January 1, 2017 Worship 10:30 a.m.

Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church: Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church: Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church: Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church: “Welcomes you into a place of

worship and friendship, where all generations grow together spiritually and strive to be more Christ-like.”

Welcome to Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church 8300 East Pointe Road • Lincoln, NE 68506

Telephone: 402-484-8844

www.goodsheppc.org

UPCOMING EVENTS AT GOOD SHEPHERD

Sunday, Jan. 1st NO Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship NO RIPPLE or WAVE

Monday, Jan. 2nd 7:15 a.m. Daycare

Tuesday, Jan. 3rd 7:15 a.m. Daycare

Wednesday, Jan. 4th 7:15 a.m. Daycare 6:00 p.m. Men’s Book Study 6:30 p.m. DIVE Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, Jan. 5th 7:15 a.m. Daycare

Friday, Jan. 6th 7:15 a.m. Daycare 7:00 p.m. WAVE Lock-in With Old Cheney Alliance Church Saturday, Jan. 7th 7:00 a.m. WAVE Returns From Lock-in With Old Cheney Alliance Church

Sunday, Jan. 8th - Communion/Cookie Sunday 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship - Installation of Elders & Deacons 11:45 a.m. Removal of the Greens 1:00 p.m. Communion to Homebound 4:00-5:00 p.m. RIPPLE 5:30-7:30 p.m. WAVE

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*CALL TO WORSHIP (based on Isaiah 60:1-3 & Rev. 22:16).................Liturgist Anna Vosicky

Leader: Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon thee!

People: Nations shall come to Your light O Lord, and rulers to the glory of Your bright Morning Star.

All: This morning, let us worship the Lord: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit!

*HYMN #66 “We Three Kings” *PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison)…………………………………………….Ron Kreinbrook

Merciful God, giver of all our days, crossing the threshold of a new year we come before You in need of Your grace. We confess that in these anxious times we often clutch at anything besides Your peace. We choose bare survival over the abundant life You offer us. We find it hard to trust You. Help us in the coming days and months of this new year to place our lives daily in Your care. Remind us that there will always be enough grace to sustain us, no matter what this year may bring. Teach us to live as a hopeful people, confident in your faithful care. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray .

*Good News of God’s Forgiveness (based on Psalm 103)………………………Ron Kreinbrook

Leader: Give thanks to the Lord for he is good. The Lord is compassionate and gracious; slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love.

People: He will not keep His anger forever. He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor punished us according to our iniquities.

Leader: For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward those who love and revere Him. As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.

All: The good news of the Gospel is this, in Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!

*RESPONSE #40 “Joy to the World” (verses 1, 3 & 4) *PASSING OF THE PEACE………………………………………………….Liturgist Anna Vosicky LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION……………..…………………………………….Ron Kreinbrook CHILDREN’S MESSAGE………………………………………………………………Julie Havener

Following the children’s message the 3-5 year olds may join Joani Szudlo at the back of the sanctuary to go for the Activity Time. Note that we have a nursery on the lower level for children 2 and under should any parents wish to take advantage of it.

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER…………….............Ron Kreinbrook

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

OFFERING MUSIC………………………………………………………………Pianist April Barnes

*Hymn of Praise #53 “What Child Is This” (verse 3) PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION………………….............…………….……Liturgist Anna Vosicky Scripture: Matthew 6:12 (Pew Bible pg. 678); Luke 6:37 (Pew Bible pg. 720) Ephesians 4:31-32 (Pew Bible 816)

SERMON “Let It Go” Ron Kreinbrook HYMN #31 “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”

*BENEDICTION………………………………………….…………………………...Ron Kreinbrook *Response Good Shepherd Sings! pgs. 80-81 “Go Now in Peace”

NOTICE: There are hearing assist devices on the usher’s table at the back of the sanctuary. They are easy to use. If you need hearing assistance, pick one up and give it a try.

Today’s Worship Assistants Acolyte………………………………………………………………………….Mia Rikli Ushers……………………..Doug Obermeier, Daniel & Ruth Gajardo, Luan Pitsch Greeters………………………………………………..Gary Heusel & Cody Meehan Offering Counters……………………………………………Myles & Rose Dymacek

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If you are a guest with us today, please feel free to stop by The Welcome Information Center at the back of the sanctuary to pick up your gift of a Good Shepherd mug. Thank

you for joining us today for worship and we hope to see you back again soon!

PASTOR JEFF continues on vacation through Tuesday, January 3rd.

WE WILL BE “RETIRING THE GREENS” Sunday, January 8th immediately following the worship service. All are encouraged to stay and help while enjoying Cookie Sunday.

THE 2017 FLOWER SIGN-UP CHART is now posted on the North door at the back of the sanctuary. Help provide flowers the Sundays throughout the year. Is there a special occasion you’d like to celebrate or recognize or someone you wish to remember or honor? This is a good way to do so. Fresh flowers are always appreciated. ...Worship Team

ALL NEW & RETURNING SESSION MEMBERS ARE REMINDED TO ATTEND THE SESSION CHARGE ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 21st, FROM 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 NOON IN THE THE CHURCH PARLOR. PLEASE BRING SOMETHING TO SHARE FOR BREAKFAST.

Ordered Ministries Training

The work of the church should not be only "business as usual". As a church leader, your spiritual health is as important as the tasks you perform. Join us to learn about how the Holy Spirit and the special job you hold as an officer in the church work together. This event is for the new elder & deacon as well as the experienced - Come share your best ideas and learn some others at the Eastridge Presbyterian Church, 1130 Eastridge Drive, Saturday, January 14th, from 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Cost: $10.00 which includes lunch.

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NOTES FROM TAD:

Upcoming Events

MC: The Summer Mission Trip for 2017 will be June 19-24 2017 in Estes Park, Colorado. If you are interested in going please secure your spot by paying a deposit of $50

Youth Lock-in: We are sharing a youth lock-in with Old Cheney Alliance Church on Friday-Saturday, January 6-7, from 7:00 p.m.-7:00.a.m. We will meet at Old Cheney Alliance Church, 5201 Old Cheney Rd, Lincoln, NE.

Wave/Ripple Christmas Party: Due to the weather, the Wave and Ripple Christmas parties had to be postponed to Sunday, January 8, from 4:00-5:00 p.m. for Ripple and from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for Wave.

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Praises & Prayer RequestsPraises & Prayer RequestsPraises & Prayer RequestsPraises & Prayer Requests

. . . . For those with cancer

Continued prayers for Laurie Hedgecock, friend of Sally & Stan Docter, who is dealing with Stage IV Rectal Cancer with multiple metastases to her liver. Her last two CT scans showed that she is in remission. This is a good thing, however, she's still on chemo via infusion every 3 weeks and oral chemo 7 days on /7 days off. The oral chemo makes her very sick. Please continue your prayers heavenward for Laurie and her family. Continued prayers for healing and strength as my aunt, Phyllis Meister, battles cancer. ...Ashley Gregory Please continue to pray for Cheryl Havener, sister-in-law of Julie Havener, as she undergoes chemo therapy treatments for breast cancer. Cheryl began chemo treatments in early August and will continue them through the end of the year. Please continue to pray for Grace Fry, 9 year old daughter of Jeff & Mandy Fry and granddaughter of Greg & Sharon Schnasse, friends of Alice Miller, who has been diagnosed with Leukemia. She was sent to Children’s Hospital in Omaha and placed on medication that is making her very weak. Pray that she improves and will feel better soon. Please continue to pray for Melissa Rogers & Family, friends of Julie Havener, as she battles a rare and serious cancer. Melissa has chosen not to treat growth of the cancer in her vertebrae and rib bones, but continues to treat existing tumors with a milder form of chemo. Her courage and optimism inspire everyone.

. . . . For those with other health concerns

* Prayers for a quick recovery for a little boy named Dakota, a friend of Lonell Nellesson, who suffered a seizure and was life-flighted to the hospital. Prayers for Capt. Mark Gaudet, deployed to Korea, and his wife, Lindsay, and two young sons while he is away. Lindsey is the niece of Lyle & Ivette Bender. Prayers for quick healing and successful rehab for Lila Karthauser who fell Friday, November 25th, suffering leg injuries. She is at the Madonna Rehabilitation Center, 5401 South St., Room 420A.

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Continued prayers for Cecil Moreland who has been moved to Holmes Lake Manor, Room 60. Continued prayers for Jason Heusel, son of Gary and Karen, who is continuing ongoing kidney dialysis treatments while in the process to undergo a kidney transplant. Brin Jinright (Freshmen in high school), (Tammy Mousel's, Supervisor's Daughter) is doing a little better. She is at home and getting Peritoneal Dialysis at home. On 11/14 she started her Freshman year with the rest of her classmates. At this point she is going for 1/2 the day. In the next week or two she will try going all day as she's able to tolerate it.

Thank-you for the continued prayers and thoughts. . . . . For those who mourn

Prayers for comfort for the family of Ronda Dix, friend of Chris Hartley, who passed away Saturday, December 10th, after a long battle with brain cancer.

* Indicates new prayer or updated information since last publication.

. . . . Praises

Praise the Lord! Little Quinn Smriga was able to go with her parents to our Christmas Eve service! Thank you for your prayers! ...Anna Hanselmann We so enjoyed the carolers and songs that they shared with us. ….Don & Jo Hobbs Page 6

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Jane Basoco (2016) Worship

Sally Docter (2016) Building & Grounds

David Hanselmann (2016) Personnel

Chris Hartley (2016) Faith in Ac�on

Josiah Anderson (2017) Building & Grounds

John Bailey (2017) Chris�an Educa�on

Gary Heusel (2017) Worship

Mark Langrud (2017) Stewardship & Budget

Codie Meehan (2017) Li.le Lambs Child Dev. Center

Rhonda Obermeier (2017) Chris�an Educa�on

Teri Vosicky (2017) Congrega�onal Outreach

Peg Moeller (2017) Clerk of Session

Franklin Reis (2018) Stewardship & Budget

Bob Pitsch (2018) Personnel

Tammy Rikli (2018) Faith in Ac�on

Connie Hilligoss (2018) Li.le Lambs Child Dev. Center

Maggie Horak (2018) P.W. Representa�ve

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Thelma Mahlman (2016) Funerals

Mary Stout (2016) Meals

Alyce Rae Willey (2016) Cards/Funerals

Dawn Bonness (2017) Moderator

Beth Languis (2017) Vice Moderator

Dorothy Megrue (2017) Funerals

Marcia Moreland (2017) Cards/Funerals

Bill Baker (2018) Funerals

Tim Calkins (2018) Secretary

Karen Heusel (2018) New Arrivals

Kay Schwindt (2018) Treasurer

Foundation BoardFoundation BoardFoundation BoardFoundation Board Doug Obermeier (2016) Moderator

Stan Docter (2016) Vice Moderator

Becky Hartley (2017) Secretary

Georgia Raecke (2017) Member at Large

Be.y Bartle. (2018) Treasurer

Kim Moeller (2018) Member at Large

StaffStaffStaffStaff Carole Beach Adm. Church Secretary

Alice Miller Choir Director/Pianist

Terry Hostetler Church Treasurer

Tad Hunt Director of Student Ministries

Mandi Haumont Li.le Lambs Director/Teacher

Sarah Schneider & Mia.a George Li.le Lambs Teachers

Norma Chris�ansen, Jessa &Tyler Newby Li.le Lambs Asst. Teachers

Maggie Zimmerman Li.le Lambs Asst. Teacher

Frannie Calkins Nursery Supervisor

The Reverend Jeff Warrick Pastor

April Barnes Pianist (Sept.-May)

Luan Pitsch Webmaster