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Our Mission: Live God’s Word and Embrace All People

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

W e are in the Pentecost Season hearing about Jesus healing the sick and casting out demons. We continue to learn how to be Jesus’ disciples. Prayer is one important part of Discipleship.

P rayer is one way to support those we meet who are experiencing difficult times. I am thinking of those people in our lives that are going through transition, by moving to a

different location; loss of a loved one, or recovering from the floods. Over the past week I have talked with several people about praying and shared “The Method of Centering Prayer”. I learned this method of prayer at a daylong retreat at New Life Lutheran Church in Dripping Springs. Thomas Keating is the founder of the organization Contemplative Outreach which has refined and teaches this type of prayer. Taken from the website www.contemplativeoutreach.org:

T heological Background - The source of Centering Prayer, as in all methods leading to contemplative prayer, is the indwelling Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The focus of Centering Prayer is the deepening of our

relationship with the living Christ. It tends to build communities of faith and bond the members together in mutual friendship and love.”

C ontemplative Prayer - We may think of prayer as thoughts or feelings expressed in words. But this is only one expression. In the Christian tradition contemplative prayer is considered to be the pure gift of God. It is

the opening of mind and heart - our whole being - to God, the Ultimate Mystery, beyond thoughts, words, and emotions. Through grace we open our awareness to God whom we know by faith is within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than choosing, closer than consciousness itself.”

C entering Prayer - is a method designed to facilitate the development of contemplative prayer by preparing our faculties to receive this gift. It presents ancient Christian wisdom teachings in an updated form.

Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer; rather it casts a new light and depth of meaning on them. It is at the same time a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship. This method of prayer is a movement beyond conversation with Christ to communion with him.”

The Guidelines for Centering Prayer -

1. Choose a sacred word as the symbol of your intention to consent to God’s presence and action within. ... Use a word of one or two syllables, such as: God, Jesus, Abba, Father, Mother, …. Love, Listen, Peace, Mercy, Let Go, Silence, Stillness, Faith, Trust.

2. Sitting comfortably and with eyes closed, settle briefly and silently introduce the sacred word as the symbol of your consent to God’s presence and action within. Allow about 20 minutes.

3. When engaged with your thoughts,* return ever-so-gently to the sacred word.

4. At the end of the prayer period, remain in silence with eyes closed for a couple of minutes. *thoughts include body sensations, feelings, images, and reflections.

“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10

Pr. Paula

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May 5th

Christian’s in the community and Pastor’s of the Bastrop Ministerial Alliance gathered together to pray at noon by the Bastrop County Courthouse Gazebo for

the National Day of Prayer. They prayed for the government, church, education, military, law

enforcement, family, media and business.

Patriotic Festival Saturday July 2nd

7:30pm GSLC Parking Lot

Camp Noah July 25-29

Bastrop Church of Christ

Sponsor Soup Kitchen July 16th

10am-4pm Soup Kitchen Bastrop

Coming Soon!

The narthex will be getting a facelift! Keep your eyes peeled for donation

and volunteer opportunities via email and Bulletins!

Sunday School

Sunday Mornings 9:00am “Christian, it’s not what you think”

by Andy Stanley, led by Mark & Steffie Wagner and

Don & Robin Fannin. All are welcome.

Grief Support Group July 12, 26 & August 9, 23 at 7pm

(& every other Tuesday)

in the Fellowship Hall

All are welcome Led by Rachel O’Mahoney, LPC

Central Pines Psychological Associates, PLLC rachelgomahoney@gmail.com 512-964-6209

Acolyte Meeting June 12th

The word acolyte means a "companion" or "one who helps." In accepting this position you will be serving as a companion or helper to your pastor: performing a number of important functions before, during, and at the close of the worship service. You therefore, are a minister of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church bringing to each worship service a special ministry. An acolyte meeting was held after worship June 12th and led by Randy Geltmeier, an active member of our church with a great knowledge of the duties of an acolyte from more traditional times. Thank you Randy and those who have chosen to take up the service of Acolyte.

GSLC Acolytes Bryce Chapin

Alison Gorman Bob Gorman

Natalie Gorman Sydney Moilan

Evangeline Wysong

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Sunday Scripture Readings, July 2016

July 3rd, Seventh Sunday of Pentecost

First Reading Isaiah 66:10-14 Psalm 66:1-9 Second Reading Galatians 6:1-16 Gospel Reading Luke 10:1-20

July 10th, Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

First Reading Duet 30:9-14 Psalm 25:1-10 Second Reading Colossians 1:1-14 Gospel Reading Luke 10:25-37

July 17th, Ninth Sunday after Pentecost First Reading Genesis 18:1-10 Psalm 15 Second Reading Colossians 1:15-28 Gospel Reading Luke 10:38-42

July 24th, Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

First Reading Genesis 18:20-32 Psalm 138 Second Reading Colossians 2:6-19 Gospel Reading Luke 11:1-13

July 31st, Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

First Reading Eccl. 1:2—2:23 Psalm 49: 1-12 Second Reading Colossians 3:1-11 Gospel Reading Luke 12: 13-21

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GSLC Financial Report

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Church Leadership Team

President Jan Schwindt 303 995 9198 Vice President Don Fannin 512 750 9200 Treasurer Ron Prewitt 512 797 8000 Secretary Joe Schwindt 303 913 4016 Team Leader, Spiritual Life Lynda Dyess 512 844 2842 Team Leader, Resource Development Dieter Rachal 512 496 9705 Team Leader, Outreach Connie Rachal 512 496 9706

Is God calling you to serve in a particular ministry at Good Shepherd? Please contact the appropriate team member. There is plenty of work in God’s kingdom to share.

We pray for the work of the Church, for bishops, pastors, and leaders, for the ministry of the Director for Evangelical Mission and the

Congregational and Synodical Mission (CSM) staff, for other congregations under development

or in redevelopment/transformation, and for God’s mission in the world.

Good Shepherd/ Buen Pastor Church Staff Pastor Paula Canby 262 339 6494 Secretary Candice Baird 512 303 3980 Housekeeper Beverly Geltmeier 512 496 8205 Musician Isabella Wysong LSLC Director Alysa Johnson 512 988 1778 LSLC Admin. Misty Jefferson 512 988 1778

Teachers: Jane Pearson, Heather Bird, Brittany Floyd, Candace Watson, Bailey McElvey, Stacie Pfeiffer, Cation Lewis, Miranda Fritz, Rosanna Gonzales, Debbie Barrett, Mary Ellen Morehead, Alexa Sanchez, Heather Duckworth, Misty Walp & Jayda Pool. Cook: Karessa Ray.

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Whole Food, Plant-Based Eating

In churches throughout the United States intercessory prayer lists for the sick are long. We Americans are the sickest and fattest people who ever lived on planet Earth. 85% of us are overweight. 34.9% of us are obese. 50% of us develop heart disease. 50% of us are taking prescription drugs. About 1/3 of us get cancer. 20% of us have arthritis. 9% of us have osteoporosis. 8.3% of us are diabetic. 8% of us have asthma. 2% of us have Alzheimers. Another 2% have autism.

A number of reasons could be cited for our poor health including: lack of exercise, the stress of our high-tech, high-speed lifestyles, our sickness care system (aka our healthcare system), and our horrible diet. Yes, what we eat really does affect our health.

The standard American diet (S.A.D.) of meat, eggs, dairy products, refined carbohydrates, salt, sugars, oils, soft drinks, caffeine, alcohol, and insufficient quantities of vegetables and fruits is an extremely unhealthy diet. It has too much protein, fat, cholesterol, refined carbohydrates, and sugar, while providing too few nutrients and anti-oxidants and too little fiber. As a result of eating this horrible diet Americans are now the sickest and fattest people who ever lived.

Our poor diet is the result, in part, of focusing on individual nutrients, such as protein, calcium, and vitamin C. This is referred to as a “reductionist” approach to nutrition. For example, focusing on protein, we eat meat; focusing on calcium, we drink milk; focusing on vitamin C, we drink orange juice; and so forth.

The problem with the reductionist approach to nutrition is that there are thousands of nutrients that we need for good health – not just the dozen or two that we see on nutrition and vitamin pill labels. Scientists know that these nutrients exist in plant foods but they are so numerous that most of these nutrients have not even been cataloged yet, and the many ways these thousands of nutrients are utilized by the billions of cells in our bodies is so complex that it is literally beyond human comprehension.

What scientists do know for sure from hundreds of scientific studies is that in cultures where people eat a whole food, plant-based diet most people are healthy. In cultures where people eat the standard American (western) diet most people end up being overweight and with heart disease or cancer or diabetes or osteoporosis or one of the many other degenerative diseases that plague our country.

Dr. T. Colin Campbell of Cornell University is the world’s leading expert on human nutrition. He led the China Study, the most comprehensive study of nutrition ever conducted. In his 2014 book Whole he says: “The ideal diet looks like this: Consume plant-based foods in forms as close to their natural state as possible (“whole foods”). Eat a variety of vegetables, fruits, raw nuts and seeds, beans and legumes, and whole grains. Avoid heavily processed foods and animal products. Stay away from added salt, oil, and sugar. Aim to get 80 percent of your calories from carbohydrates, 10 percent from fat, and 10 percent from protein.”

A list of books about Whole Food, Plant-Based Eating

*Starred books have recipes 1. The China Study by T. Colin Campbell, PhD and Thomas M. Campbell II 2. Whole by T. Colin Campbell, PhD with Howard Jacobson, PhD 3. *The McDougall Program by John A. McDougall, M.D. 4. *Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., M.D. 5. *Food for Life, by Neal Barnard, M.D. 6. Fasting and Eating for Health by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. 7. Mad Cowboy by Howard F. Lyman 8. *The Engine 2 Diet by Rip Esselstyn 9. *My Beef with Meat by Rip Esselstyn 10. *The China Study Cookbook by Leanne Campbell, PhD

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Eat All You Want (While Getting Lots of Variety) Of Any Whole, Unrefined, Plant-Based Food

[adapted from The China Study by T. Colin Campbell, PhD and Thomas M. Campbell II]

Local doctors who recommend whole food, plant-based eating:

Dr. Augustin R. Batlle Dr. Linda Carney Bastrop Medical Clinic, P.A. 1760 FM 967, Suite B 195 Hasler, Suite B-1 Buda, Texas 78610 Bastrop, Texas 78602 (512) 295-7877 (512) 308-1555

Article Prepared by: Jonathan Wysong

trees64@yandex.com

General Category Specific Examples

Fruits orange, okra, kiwi, red pepper, apple, cucumber, tomato, avocado, zucchini, blueber-ries, strawberries, green peppers, raspberries, butternut squash, pumpkin, blackber-ries, mangoes, eggplant, pear, watermelon, cranberries, acorn squash, papaya, grape-fruit, peach, banana

Vegetables

Flowers broccoli, cauliflower (not many of the huge variety of edible flowers are commonly eaten)

Stems and Leaves spinach, artichokes, kale, lettuce (all varieties), cabbage, Swiss chard, collard greens, celery, asparagus, mustard greens, brussels sprouts, turnip greens, beet greens, bok choi, arugula, Belgian endive, basil, cilantro, parsley, rhubarb, seaweed

Roots potatoes (all varieties), beets, carrots, turnips, onions, garlic, ginger, leeks, radish, ru-tabaga

Legumes (seed-bearing nitrogen-fixing plants)

green beans, soybeans, peas, peanuts, adzuki beans, black beans, black-eye peas, can-nellini beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, lentils, pinto beans, white beans

Mushrooms white button, baby bella, cremini, Portobello, shiitake, oyster

Nuts walnuts, almonds, macadamia, pecans, cashew, hazelnut, pistachio

Whole grains (in breads, pastas, etc)

wheat, rice, corn, millet, sorghum, rye, oats, barley, teff, buckwheat, amaranth, qui-noa, kamut, spelt

Water drink 1.5 – 2.0 quarts of water per day (other drinks are not water – they don’t count)

Minimize

Refined carbohydrates pastas (except whole grain varieties), white bread, crackers, chips, sugars and most cakes and pastries, fruit juices

Added vegetable oils corn oil, peanut oil, olive oil, etc.

Avoid

Meat steak, hamburger, lard

Poultry chicken, turkey

Fish salmon, tuna, cod, etc.

Dairy cheese, milk, yogurt, butter, ice cream

Eggs eggs & products with a high egg content (i.e. mayonnaise)

Soft Drinks colas, coffee, etc.

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Soup Kitchen Outreach

Update and Upcoming Events

Please sign up to bring/prepare a food item for the Soup Kitchen Saturday July 16th. Food may be delivered to the church before July 16th, please deliver lettuce and bread on the morning of July 16th by 10am. The Volunteers this go around will be led by Darcy Long and Pastor Paula.

This is the 4th time we will be preparing food and serving at the Soup Kitchen in Bastrop; part of the In the Streets-Hands Up High Ministry led by Pastor Nava! The first event was on September of 2015 for God’s Work Our Hands.

Pastor Nava visited our church April 10th with gratitude for our open hearts.

On March 26th, and May 21st Good Shepherd joyfully served and prepared food for the community in need. We are pleased to show God’s love to all and look forward to continuing the partnership.

On Thursdays beginning in Lent, Pastor Paula and Candice, the church secretary, began volunteering to serve at the Soup Kitchen for lunch. Soon others joined in! After Lent, Ron Prewitt graciously has become the new leader in coordinating volunteers on Thursdays and many have joined in on the wonderful giveback experience. If you are interested in helping on Thursdays from 12pm-2pm please speak with Ron. Many thanks to all the volunteers in this endeavor!

Good Shepherd will continue to serve the Soup Kitchen in this way throughout the year. This is a wonderful way to reach out locally to those in need of God’s love.

To learn more about the Soup Kitchen visit www.itshuh-ministry.org

Future big sponsor dates planned: Sept17 and Nov 19.

Warm Regards,

Connie Rachal, Outreach Team Leader

March 26, 2016

FEEDING PEOPLE PHYSICALLY & SPIRITUALLY

UPDATE ON MAY & JUNE

Mission U-Too ministry is simply to feed people. Christ called us to meet our neighbor’s physical needs by providing a meal for them each week. Even more, He called us to share the love and message of Christ. For us, the Hamburgers and Hot Dogs are the tool to open the door to share the gospel of Jesus.

On Monday May 23, 2016 we began serving in the Park at Stoney Point. I am not sure where God is leading us in this Ministry to the people of Stoney Point but I believe that we are called to serve our neighbors in this community. A great place to start is with food and the Love of Christ.

We set up at 4:30 PM and begin serving food at 5:30pm. This happens each Monday of the year.

We have been blessed to meet many people in Stoney Point. We have been joined by Amy the Wesley Nurse for this area who is doing Ministry of Health and Wellness with the

people who come on Monday nights. Pastor Sabrina Jennings is also coming and having conversation with the youth finding out what their needs are and how she can work with them.

Over the last 5 weeks at this writing, an average of 60 Hamburgers and 50 Hot Dogs has been served each week along with some other donations of foods over the last couple of weeks. Relationships are being built and the community is coming out to the park. God is at work in the conversations and the sharing that is going on. It is a beautiful experience!

All are welcome to come and be part of the Ministry at Stoney Point.

Thank you so much to those people who have already volunteered their time and given their hearts to this Mission of Buen Pastor.

You can find more information about Mission U-TOO at www.missionutoo.org or

contact Pastor Paula 262-339-6494.

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You are invited to share in the adventure of

The Bastrop Ministerial Alliance, which includes Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, is sponsoring this very Special Camp. What is the Mission of Camp Noah? To bring hope and healing to communities that have been impacted by disaster.

The Vision of Camp Noah is to serve disaster-impacted children and families by building resiliency, restoring hope and changing lives.

Camp Noah provides a safe, caring and fun environment where children build resiliency skills. The program uses a proven curriculum designed to help children process their disaster and/or trauma experience through creative activities and play. In this safe and supportive setting, children are encouraged to face their fears, grieve their losses, identify and share their unique gifts and talents, and plan for an amazing future. At this writing we have 48 children registered. The Meals and Snacks are being organized by Judi Talbot and a list is included of things you may be able to help with. Judi is in need of 3 helpers in the kitchen. If you are able to help one or more days please talk with Pastor or contact Judi Talbot directly.

Here are some foods that Camp Noah will need. Look for the sign-up sheet in the Hallway. 12 Dozen Homemade cookies 12 Dozen Muffins 9 Jars of 46 oz unsweetened Applesauce 7 packages of HCF mini boxes of raisins 1 80 oz Jar of Best Maid Pickle Slices 5 Big Tex Unsweetened Pineapple Juice 46 oz

Here are some volunteer positions you may be interested in: ▪ Be a Skit Actor – Participate in daily skits ▪ Puppeteer – Lead puppet shows ▪ Small Group Leader – Facilitate the small group activities ▪ Small Group helper – Support Small Group leaders ▪ Craft Leader – Oversee crafts each day ▪ Craft Helper – Help Craft Leader and Campers with crafts each day ▪ Recreation Leader – Lead recreational activities ▪ Recreation Helper – Help Recreation leader and campers with activities ▪ Clean-Up Leader – Make sure each area of camp is cleaned after each session ▪ Registration Helper – Coordinate registrations and check campers in and out of camp ▪ Photographer - Take photos and Video of Camp Noah activities

Please prayerfully consider where your talents can best be used to serve the children of our area

When: July 25 -29, 2016 Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM Where: Bastrop Church of Christ Route 20 South Who: Kindergarten to Grade 4 aged children

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A Farewell for Biff & Karen Singleton

On June 5th the Good Shepherd Parish held a farewell party for Biff and Karen with cake, smiles and gifts. They are moving to live closer to their daughter in Arizona. Both Biff and Karen were active members at Good Shepherd for many years bringing joy, friendship and service to the parish. Biff spent years on the Leadership Team of Good Shepherd in many roles from President to Spiritual Life Team Leader. In this position he guided all with God’s love and hard work in the yard and helping build and fix things in the church and Family Life Center. Karen graciously served Little Sheep Learning Center by filling in for absent teachers and any other needs of the children and staff. Biff & Karen will be missed but not forgotten, and we appreciate their time with us. Below is a note from the Singletons.

Dear Friends,

We would like to express a "Big Thank You" to all our friends at Good Shepherd Lutheran for the many gifts and kind thoughts given us during our send off. The "good bye's" are always the toughest part of a long distant move, but we sincerely hope to stay in touch with our many friends.

During our approximate 12 years as members of GSLC and LSLC, there were many changes and challenges facing the leadership. With God's leading hand, look at what has been accomplished! The congregation is growing in numbers and interaction with the community. The Learning Center has grown to capacity with a "wait list", and reputation as Bastrop's finest.

We want to thank everyone for their involvement, dedication, and just plain hard work to make all this happen.

With all our love and many blessings, Biff and Karen Singleton

3rd Annual

Bastrop River Rally September 25th, 2016

9:00am-10:00pm

A Fantastic Event open to the public creating a fun filled day with Kayaking, Running, Environmental Expo and Live Music. The general public is welcome to come and enjoy all the events and to witness the exhibitors, volunteers and participants that make up the Bastrop River Rally. The event takes place at Fisherman’s Park beginning at 9:00am (1200 Willow Street), in Bastrop Texas September 25, 2016. After the River Clean Up, Fun Run and Expo there will be a keynote speaker, awards for most trash picked up and live band at Neighbor’s Kitchen & Yard starting at 5pm. This event will help fund KBCB as it continues to provide area Trash Clean-ups, Recycling bins, Scholarships for Seniors and information throughout the years in Bastrop County!

To sign up to participate in the event as a boater in the River Clean Up on the El Camino Trail, or walk/run in the 5k or 1k Fun Run go to the website below. To sponsor a booth at the Environmental Expo, volunteer for the event or sponsor the event or KBCB with a donation go to the website below.

www.keepbastropcountybeautiful.org Kind Regards,

Melissa Middlebrooks, KBCB President president@keepbastropcountybeautiful.org

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Worship Assistant Schedule for July 2016 *if you are not available on assigned day, find a substitute or speak with Lynda Dyess

I’m a Lutheran

It’s Summer in Bastrop Texas! Schools are out, vacations have been planned and we are missing many familiar faces. I have been prayerfully thinking about what I could share with you in our GSLC Newsletter for such a busy time for fami-lies. As I read through the Living Lutheran Magazine, I saw an article that caught my eye and provoked some time to reflect on my Lutheran background. I would like to share a few excerpts from the “I’m a Lutheran” article written by Rick Steves who is a Travel writer and worships at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lynnwood, Wash. I found my faith in my upbringing.

My first experience with church……. was probably in a cry room in the back of the church during a long sermon.

I believe God loves his creation very much and loves each of us as a child.

Faithful travel is packing light but bringing Jesus along.

I think travel can help people celebrate diversity, not be fearful, gain empathy for the rest of humanity, and appreciate the blessings of home and family when your trip is finally over.

I struggle with balance, thinking my work is more important than ……………

To stay centered amid my busy schedule, I start and end my day with a prayer and say to myself “life is good” a lot, which means to me, “praise God”.

My favorite part of travel is stretching my perspective……….getting a better appreciation for nature, learning,…………..equipping and inspiring others to learn from my travels…..

My favorite church memory is going through stages of my life with the most important people in the world next to me in the pew and hiding the silly tears I shed when touched by my faith…..

I practice my faith on the road by knowing Jesus is with me and celebrating (or at least striving to celebrate) God’s creation every step of the way.

This writer has several more thoughts about his Lutheran faith. How would you complete this sentence! I’m a Lutheran because ………………. Many Blessings and enjoy a Summer! Lynda Dyess Spiritual Life Team Leader

July 3 July 10 July 17 July 24

Assistant Minister Vella Halbrook Patsy Trigg David Halbrook Randy Geltmeier

Communion Asst. David Halbrook Diana Prewitt Vella Halbrook Beverly Geltmeier

Acolyte Natalie Gorman Alison Gorman

Bryce Chapin Evangeline Wysong

Sydney Moilan

Lector (Reader) Randy Geltmeier Ron Prewitt Don Fannin John Creamer

Ushers Glenn & Lynda Dyess

John & Mary Jo Creamer

Randy & Beverly Geltmeier

Jan & Joe Schwindt

Altar Guild Beverly Geltmeier Lynda Dyess

Beverly Geltmeier Jan Schwindt

Beverly Geltmeier Mary Jo Creamer

Beverly Geltmeier Jan Schwindt

Greeter Joe & Jan Schwindt

Lynda & Glenn Dyess

Randy & Beverly Geltmeier

Jan & Joe Schwindt

Sunday School Helper

Robin Fannin Beverly Geltmeier Robin Fannin Beverly Geltmeier

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Jayda Pool-Infant 1 Teacher She is our newest member of our team, in our Infant One classroom. Jayda is a resident of Bastrop and brings experience in the field, as well as being a mother herself of a precious 2 year old. We are happy to have her a part of our team!

Miranda Fritz-Toddler-Assistant

Miranda graduated High School in 2010. She has worked at LSLC since September 2013. She enjoys working with young children but has not yet been blessed with children of her own. Miranda has a nephew named Ben and a nephew named Wyatt that live in Austin with her big sister Hillary. She

grew up helping her mother teach dance classes and studying dance as well. After she graduated, Miranda continued her education at Bastrop Works and also took ACC classes for two years. She hopes to take more classes in Child Development and continue her career helping take care of children. She enjoys making people laugh, chasing her sister's dog around, and singing karaoke at the top of her lungs.

With Many Blessings, Alysa K Johnson LSLC Director

Director’s Report

Dear Good Shepard Lutheran Church,

Thank you again Pastor Paula, and GSLC for the opportunity to give a temple talk at the June 12th service. I was honored to speak to you all about the wonderful things happening at LSLC.

July has arrived, and so have our new learning themes for summer fun!

This month, we have compiled a Curriculum of Themes for our children to explore. I am pleased to announce our children will continue learning new concepts, and approaching new modules that will help build on their learning foundation. These themes include; Outer Space, Oceans, Colors,

Backyard Fun, Weird Science, Legos, Bugs & Butterflies, Dinosaurs, Rain forest, Secret Agent School, and Frozen/Superhero. I am inspired to see our teachers and children enjoy these concepts and have fun while learning!

We invite you all to our LSLC Field Day, on July 1st at 4pm an event we are hosting here at LSLC. Take a break from the heat and come watch our preschool children engage in fun sports, and earn their GOLD medals!

We are looking for someone to donate the use of their BBQ pit for the Field Day, please contact me if this could be you.

Thank you for another wonderful month.

Warmest regards,

Alysa K Johnson, LSLC Director 512-988-1778 lslcbastrop@gmail.com

We are always looking for Helping Hands at LSLC!

If you know anyone who would be a good fit for a teacher or staff member at the LSLC preschool, please have them fill out an application and leave it with Misty at the LSLC office. Having subs and applications on file come in handy when teachers and staff are sick or have a change in life status.

Peace be with you,

Diana Prewitt, LSLC Board Chairperson

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Check out and “like” the new LSLC Facebook Page!

Little Sheep Learning Center Bastrop

LSLC Preschool Graduation May 19th

A joyous time and full Sanctuary of families celebrating

accomplishments. Thank you Teachers for all that you do

to prepare the children for their future. The Elementary

schools around always know the LSLC students for their

kindness and head start in knowledge because of you!

Thank you Director Alysa, Administrator Misty, Kitchen

Manager Karessa, Pastor Paula, Ron Prewitt (for

pictures), Church

Secretary Candice and all

support staff and Board

Members for their

continuing support and

dedication to the

Little Sheep of Bastrop.

Sunday Scripture Readings, August 2016

August 7th, Twelfth Sunday of Pentecost

First Reading Genesis 15:1-6 Psalm 33: 12-22 Second Reading Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16 Gospel Reading Luke 12:32-40

August 14th, Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

First Reading Jeremiah 23:23-29 Psalm 82 Second Reading Hebrews 11:29-12:2 Gospel Reading Luke 12:49-56

August 21st, Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost First Reading Isaiah 58:9b-14 Psalm 103:1-8 Second Reading Hebrews 12:18-29 Gospel Reading Luke 13:10-17

August 28th, Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

First Reading Proverbs 25:6-7 Psalm 112 Second Reading Hebrews 13:1-8,15-16 Gospel Reading Luke 14:1.7-14

01 Julie Shirley 04 Jonathan Wysong 06 Evangeline Wysong 14 Stan Long 16 Bud Kesling 17 Jerry Neef 23 Ron Prewitt 24 Mary Jo Creamer 26 Kathy Vickers

Lutheran Men’s Retreat Sept.30-Oct. 2, 2016

Camp Chrysalis

Early Registration September 1st $195

More information on a Flier in the Narthex or Contact:

Jim Monkman 817-346-0942 jim_monkman@yahoo.com

LSLC Garden Produce!

The pumpkins are starting to mature in the Little Sheep Garden! These came out of the garden on June 23rd.

Great job parents, teachers and children who help plant the garden. These beauties will be sliced, baked and made into a puree’ by Karessa Ray and her assistant Heather Duckworth in the kitchen to craft Pumpkin

Bread and Pumpkin Pancakes. The children get to see farm to table in action.