Food for the Flock: Seventh Sunday of Easter

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You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. Galatians 3: 1

In this series, we hear about the early birth of the church as followers of Jesus travel around to proclaim the Good News. We are taught that we are saved by faith, and are all one in the Body of Christ. As we prepare to travel again and return to more and more parts of our daily lives, we too share the Good News far and wide, in many new ways.

Enjoy this new recording of the favorite Willie Nelson song "On the Road Again" by the acapella group "Home Free": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh2xTJDCZCc

Worship with us in person or online!

IN-PERSON

  • Beginning on May 23-

    • 8:00 am service will remain the same.

    • 9:30 am and 11:11 am service will begin standing for portions of the liturgy. The Nursery will be opened to children 5 and under.

    • 11:11 service will be in The Chapel in the Woods on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month from 5/23 through August.

    • 11:11 service will not be livestreamed on our YouTube channel on the days we hold the service in The Chapel in the Woods.

    • Click on the link to read more about our updated safety and in-person worship protocals http://www.allshepherds.org/welcome-back-information

    *** We are aware of the changing CDC guidelines and Governor DeWine's lifting of the mask mandate on June 2. We want to take our time to process this new information and make sure we come up with a plan that will be faithful to our community. Look for more information to come in the next couple of weeks.

ONLINE

Join us live on our YouTube channel at 9:30 or 11:11, or catch the replay anytime. Help spread the Gospel and share the Good News by liking, subscribing to, and sharing our YouTube channel.

ZOOM WORSHIP

Worshipping online but want a little more connectedness to other church members? Join our AWE-some Zoom Worship Group on Sunday mornings! Our Zoom Worship room is open every Sunday at 9:15 AM. This allows time for us to greet one another before worship and then reconnect to discuss the pastor’s sermon after worship. Occasionally the pastor will even stop by and discuss the message with us. You can leave when the service is over or stay for the discussion and social time. Try it out! We’d love to have you join us.

Scripture Readings this week: Galatians 1:13-17; 2: 11-21; Luke 18: 9-14

AT HOME COMMUNION

Communion is an important part of our faith. Blessed Communion kits are available for pick-up at the church throughout the week. Pastor Craig or Pastor Wendy are also available to bring Communion to you if you would like to schedule this time with them. To schedule communion or arrange delivery of communion kits, please contact the office at aslcoffice@allshepherds.org or 740-548-0115.

SIGN-UP TO BE A WORSHIP ASSISTANT OR USHER

Please consider serving as a Worship Assistant or Usher, please go to Sign Up Genius to reserve the dates and times you are available to assist. Please feel free to contact Robert Horbatt, rhorbatt@gmail.com, if you have any questions. Thank you to all our members who have served in the past and during these difficult times.

If you are interested, please click on the sign-up genius links below.

 
 

ENCOURAGING:

OWLS Wednesday Luncheon
Reminder to those who have signed up for our luncheon to meet at Scramblers on May 19 at 12:00 pm. If you have not signed up and would still like to attend, you must let Bill Barker know by Monday morning on the 17th. I must give Scramblers an accurate final count. Please do not come if you do not contact Bill first.

 
 

LEARNING:

LEARNING STRATEGIC TEAM UPDATE:
Council has approved the hiring of 2 part-time children and youth ministry directors! The Learning Strategic Team will be meeting to discuss how to proceed forward. If you are interested in serving on the hiring team contact Debra Tracey.

CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL - The next Zoom children's Sunday School will be this Sunday, May 16 at 4:00pm. Click this link for the lesson: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MXroOszl3EeKU-LJeZaeMLAeWm1Jn13bFcWY4SLvxbw/edit#slide=id.gacd86c1b6f_0_126

VBS REGISTRATION - VBS is June 28 - July 1, For information on how to register for VBS visit http://www.allshepherds.org/vbs

5th GRADE BIBLE - The last in person class will be this Sunday at 1:00pm.

SAVE THE DATES:
Camp LMC, July 6-9

UPCOMING ZOOM CLASSES AT ASLC

Everyone is welcome to participate, contact your leader for Zoom codes.

  • Bible, Brothers & Brew with Pastor Craig: Friday mornings at 8:00 am

  • Pastor Wendy's monthly women's Bible Study will be Tuesday, May 18 at 9:30 am

 
 

SERVING

LSS FOOD PANTRY OUTREACH PROJECT - Beginning May 2nd, we will be collecting personal care items for the Lutheran Social Services Food Pantry in Delaware. LSS can purchase some, but not all of these items from the Mid-Ohio Food Bank, but because people using food stamps are not allowed to buy personal items, there is always a huge shortage of the following items. Tooth Paste, Tooth Brushes, Shampoo, Deodorant, Toilet Paper, Diapers, sizes 3,4,& 5 - (Not newborn or 1 year), and Liquid Laundry detergent, (Approximately 30 ounce containers). If you would like to help, please select any of the items listed and place them on the table in the Gathering space. Your support of this Outreach Project for Lutheran Social Services will be greatly appreciated!!!

LOMO CAMPS - is looking for camp counselors this summer. If you know of any young adults who might be interested in this opportunity please contact Pastor Wendy.

BUILDING BRIDGES - formerly known as the racial injustice group will be meeting again on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm on Zoom. The next meeting will be April 28 and will continue every other Wednesday.

 
 

GIVING

Your financial support is vital to strengthen and expand our congregation's ministries, you can mail offering checks to All Shepherds Lutheran Church, 6580 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035. You can also give electronically. To donate using a smartphone, search the Google Play Store of the Apple App Store for “ELCA Giving” and download the Tithe.ly app. To make a Tithe.ly contribution from our website, visit www.allshepherds.org/electronic-giving. You can designate the amount, select a specific operating fund and even set up a recurring donation so you don’t have to repeat it each week.

Thanks again for your courageous giving because of your courage and faithfulness our mission is being strengthened now!

SEMI-ANNUAL GIVING NEWSLETTER - https://mcusercontent.com/e7dbe824214c003298ddb766c/files/688df00b-7fa8-46ce-88d6-049b50d051ea/Shepherds_Purse_April_2021.pdf

DONATING SECURITIES

In order to donate securities to All Shepherds, please directly contact our Huntington Financial Advisor to request a Transfer Request Form.

 
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOOD DISTRIBUTION - On Wednesday, May 19 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm our parking lot will host a fresh produce drive-thru food pick-up for residents of Delaware County. Fresh produce will be provided by Mid Ohio Food Collective, and pre-packaged non-perishable items will be provided by Lutheran Social Services. If you are interested in volunteering to help distribute items please contact the church office, 740-548-0115 or aslcoffice@allshepherds.org.

BLOOD DRIVES - All Shepherds is hosting a Blood Drive on Friday, May 28. To schedule your appointment call 1-800-REDCROSS or www.redcrossblood.org sponsor code: ASLC.

LIVING LUTHERAN MAGAZINE: Current and past issues are available. If you would like these recent issues sent to your home, please call or email the church office with your request. In the meantime, stay safe at home, and pray for the congregation and all affected by the virus.