CURRENT NEWS
From Randy
Greetings,
We sure had a great Pentecost celebration last Sunday. It was fun seeing everyone in red and the Spirit was through the roof.
It also was great to see all the kids in church. Norma and I took 14 kids to Dave and Buster's after the service and had a blast playing all sorts of games and eating pizza.
Oftentimes folks think of the Good Shepherd as a church that is focused more on our senior population. But did you know, last week one of our Scout Troops took 10 kids to camp, and this week another of our Scout Troops is taking another 10 kids or so to Camp. This week we have a Youth Group with 15 kids staying at the Good Shepherd with Be The Neighbor, and over the summer we will have 3 more Youth Groups staying with us. The Family Resource Center that is housed at The Good Shepherd has parents and kids on campus every day during the week. In many ways we have more kids on campus during the week than we have adults---just thought everyone should know and celebrate how young we really are.
With you on the Journey,
Randy
If You Have Recently Ordered a Name Tag...
please check in at the Kiosk. There are some new name tags that need a home. Thank you.
Cafe Justo
Our next sale will be on June 15th.
Look for Rick and Pam in the Redman Room!
Through the Strengthen the Church Offering...
Through the Strengthen the Church Offering, people across the UCC support the formation of new congregations and
the renewal of existing ones, fund new programs for youth
and young adults and sponsor leadership development for
the whole church. This year's collection will take place on Pentecost Sunday, June 8. Please note "Strengthen the Church" in your check memo space. Thank you for your support of this offering.
The MSJ Team Will Be Selling Tortillas
The MSJ Team will be selling tortillas - made at la Casa de la Misericordia in Nogales, Sonora - after the June 22 worship service. All proceeds will go directly to la Casa.
Summer Wednesday Series...
Join Rev. ellie and all us who stay in town during the most stunning part of the year for a Summer Wednesday Series.
Wednesday, June 25th at 5:30pm is Movie Night!
Bring your favorite sharing snack, a friend or loved one
and BYOD (bring your own drink) as we watch,
"Won't You Be My Neighbor"
Learn more about the film: Click Here
Wednesday, July 23rd at 4pm for our first game night.
We'll have a few games with us just in case, but i would
love to hear from you about what games you'd like to play! Please bring a favorite snack and a friend/loved one and BYOD (bring your own drink).
Our Church's Facilities Team Needs Your Help!
No specific time commitment! No meetings! No need to formally join the Facilities Team. We’re looking for folks
willing to assist or take on specific projects on an
as-needed basis. Current projects include re-engineering
the patio shades, coordinating with our HVAC maintenance firm for the annual inspection, and mapping our wall outlets
to specific breakers. And... things sometime 'happen' and require either attention or working with our assemblage of vendors/contractors. So please, consider stepping up.
Love to hear from you,
Hathaway Cornelius, Facilities Chair. 541.921.4792, neunelf@fastmail.net.
Join Rev. ellie at 12noon
on the 1st and 3rd Fridays for a
Virtual Intentional Prayer Space
Prayer has sustained me in the most unexpected ways - while in prayer i've rejoiced, cried, wrestled, argued, yelled, and still felt heard and loved throughout it. And, some of my greatest and most cherished moments have been in prayer alongside others and i can't wait to share this space with you. If you're interested, please email Rev. ellie for the ZOOM link (revelliegsucc@gmail.com)!
Are You Familiar With or Interested in Reiki?
Reiki is a Japanese relaxation technique that can bring
relief from stress and bring an overall sense of calm to
your mind, body, and spirit! It is not meant to replace your regular medical instruction or act as a cure but to be used
as a complementary therapy option. Rev. Bruce Epperly
and his wife, Rev. Katherine Epperly of the UCC have theorized Reiki to be akin to Jesus’ healings and the
practice of laying on of hands. Doug Spain, one of our
newer members, is a Reiki Master Practitioner and
would love to share this loving and gentle energy with
the congregation by donation, only available here at
The Good Shepherd! If you are interested, please see
him after the service for more information or to sign up!
Pima Council on Aging: We're in Green Valley!
We're here for you, Green Valley! Beginning in June, on Wednesdays, PCOA offers one-on-one support for older
adults and caregivers - right in your neighborhood. Visit us from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at the Green Valley Council office. Different services each week. Appointments encouraged.
Call (520) 790-7262 for more info.
Your Voice Matters: Join the Good Shepherd...
Join The Good Shepherd, Arizona State University, and
others for a Southeastern Arizona Community Conversation
on Nuclear Waste Management. Help shape US policy about nuclear waste management. The US must address the spent nuclear fuel generated by nuclear power plants. But how should communities work with the Federal Government to make decisions about this issue? Join us Saturday, June 28th from 9 am - 4:30 pm to share your perspective and learn
more about this critical issue. Must apply to participate and selected participants will receive a $150 gift card at the end of the forum. Must be 18 years old or older. No prior knowledge is required. Interested? Apply here! Questions about this project? Visit 3c.cspo.org for more information or reach out
to Connie Aglione or Rev. ellie.
Worship Videos
Worship services are recorded and available within a few days on The Good Shepherd UCC website.
To Watch, Click Here
Ignore Strange Texts, E-mails,
and calls from “Pastors”
Ongoing awareness is needed to avoid scams. Pastors
and churches all across the country are experiencing being misrepresented in texts, emails, and calls. Unfortunately, it
is nearly impossible to track down and stop these criminals. Please notify Randy, or the Church, if you receive one of
these messages - please also report them as spam to your email or phone provider. And, by all means, never go out
and buy Gift Cards and send codes by text or over e-mail.
Pastors will never ask for funds through emails or texts.
Pastor Randy (bienshphrd@aol.com) and Pastor ellie (revelliegsucc@gmail.com) are available during the week.
You may email them set up an appointment for in-person
or Zoom meetings.
Office Manager Amy Dillemuth is in the church office Monday through Thursday from 9:30am to 1:30pm. Phone messages
or e-mails are still the best way to communicate with the office (email TheGoodShepherdUCCOffice@gmail.com).
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