We Have Friends in Africa / Mnene Update

 

What a wonderful Adoption Sunday we had Aug 30th—a rousing sermon preached by Pastor Chris Chikoore, lively songs by Shepherd’s House Church“clergy quartet”, delicious American and Zimbabwean foods, and all 37 orphans adopted! THANKS, Good Shepherd! For the coming year each orphan has a Good Shepherd family or group who will pray for them and send letters & pictures every month. May God bless these “adoptions” to enlarge our love, deepen our commitment, and develop personal relationships

Pastor Magwizi of Mnene Parish wrote:
“The response of the sponsors (Good Shepherd) was very good especially during the 2007-2008 drought. The children got food at the time when most people in the communities could not afford. Thanks to the Lord.” Pastor Magwizi also reported that 8 orphans have progressed to Form I (secondary school). He proposed that if funds permit, these 8 should be sent to boarding school, as there is no secondary school near their home.

Good Shepherd currently provides complete support for 37 AIDS orphans at Mnene Parish—food, seed, blankets, clothing, toiletries, shelter, school supplies, uniforms, & fees. Annie Mhaka reported that costs are $250/year for school ($500/year for boarding school), and an additional $150/year for other needs. That’s a total of $400/year ($650 for boarding school). Financial support for the orphans is NOT part of the “adoptions”, and is not part of Good Shepherd’s budget. In 2008 we provided $14,335 So far for 2009, we have provided $7779 to The Mordecai Trust for the orphans. Annie & the Mordecai Board work hard to stretch our dollars. Contributions can be made anytime to GLSC, earmarked ”Mnene orphans”. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has granted a 1:4 match (up to $1500) for funds raised between Oct and early Dec. We need to raise $6000 to earn Thrivent’s full $1500 match. Thanks for your generosity and faithfulness!

Youth Kure Beach Retreat - September 18-20

 

7th - 12th grade youth come enjoy the ocean and the beach, while spending time growing together and learning about our faith. We will leave Friday evening September 18th and return Sunday afternoon on September 20th. Contact Brian Grimes for more information. The cost is $75.00; discount given if more than one youth in a family attends. Registration forms are on the Wittenburg Wall or by following this link and printing one out.

Youth Return from National Youth Gathering in New Orleans - 2009

The 28 youth and adults from GSLC returned from the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans summer. GSLC’s area of focus was housing. Housing projects included learning about the housing crisis in our country, understanding New Orleans housing needs before and after Hurricane Katrina, some limited Habitat for Humanity projects, painting homes and churches, supporting neighborhood associations and learning about homelessness. Now that they have returned the group will begin to look at ways that they can address the housing issue within our community here in Wake County.

 

 

Adult Sunday Morning Education Schedule Now Available

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First Annual Choir Homecoming Held  April 25-26, 2009

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On April 25 and 26 our musicians and singers from past years at Good Shepherd gathered for rehearsal, food , MORE food and worship!

Our Choir Homecoming event was coordinated by Kris Allsbury, Ellen Goode and Lois Walker and we were so blessed to have with us Dale and Sonia Franz, Barbara Huff and Jan Carpenter along with many other friends and singers.

The weekend began on Saturday April 25 at 9:30 am. We met at the church in the morning for coffee and rehearsal.  Our musicians and singers were directed by Dan Heyl and Carol Henderson  and  the rehearsal included two anthems and other worship music in preparation for two worship services on April 26th.  After the rehearsal we went to Jason’s Deli for lunch where the food is the “most healthy in Raleigh” and also includes free ice cream! The afternoon was free time and at 6:30 pm. we came together again for potluck dinner hosted by Ellen and Larry Goode.  We ate wonderful food and had a joyful time around the piano while Bill Shelton improvised Broadway tunes and we sang and danced. We returned to the church in the morning after a good night’s rest and sang for worship at our two worship times of 8:15 and 10:45.  We then said farewell to our old and new friends and resolved that this would become an Annual event.

Wild Women Invade Lutheridge

23 Wild Women from Good Shepherd and Joy of Discovery enjoyed a finely crafted Wild Women's Weekend at Lutheridge. We studied about female images of God. Pastor Mary and her sister Pastor Beth led the weekend of bible study, storytelling and bread baking, ending with our Dinner with the Divine. The weather was sparkling and the fellowship was priceless. Any Wild Woman who is interested in attending next year, sign up is usually in August and the cost is around $160. Group registration ensures we get to go the same weekend. If you're interested, and don't want to risk missing this in the pewsletter, email cvitek@nc.rr.com to receive information when we start organizing for 2010.

P.S. There was also a Wild Women Left Behind, hosted by Robin Kirk, for Wild Women who wanted to participate, but couldn't go this year. Pastor Mary even sent some of her materials for them to use!.

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