GSLC Northwood News
By Pastor Mike Anderson
Lead Pastor, GSLC Northwood

As I am writing this the North Leadership Team is fi nalizing a 5 year business plan to be presented to the Church Council on May 20th, which will then be presented at our Semi-Annual Meeting on June 8th (12:15 pm GSLC South). Our plan will summarize the fi nancial needs for Northwood facilities and staffi ng, and lay out key ministries needed to move into the future.

As we have surveyed the congregation what makes the Northwood campus desirable is a small, intimate, family feel, where everybody knows your name and glad you came. Our central focus is on ministry to young families. This fi ts very well with our GSLC mission statement to “Know, Grow and Show God’s Love, Equipping Everyone to Pass On the Good News to the Next Generation”. What is nice is that being a multi-site congregation, we can capitalize on the offerings of a larger congregation through activities at GSLC Main Campus (Ie. Men’s and Women’s Ministries), while maintaining our unique community feel at the Northwood site.

All Family Service Father's Day
Sunday, June 15th - We say thanks to our Dads in a special way!

All Church Potluck Brunch
Sunday, June 22nd, after worship at Meadowood Park. Games for the kids. Bring a picnic lunch; let the fun begin!

Summer Sunday School
Summer Sunday School begins June 9th.

Update on Children’s Ministry
During this time of transition, by the grace of God, we have had two people step up to help run our Children’s Ministry. Sarah Rendon will lead 1st – 3rd grade, and will also be our VBS Liaison and run Summer Sunday School. Dawn Kazoleas will lead 4th – 6th grade, and use her administrative gift to help our ministries run smoothly. We are excited to have already received feedback that parents like the new curriculum we have already implemented for our elementary Sunday School program. Please continue to give Sarah and Dawn feedback as to how we can best serve you and your kids! Also thanks to Kathy Harrison, who has volunteered her time, and Jodee Spellman, our Preschool coordinator, who has given above and beyond! We are better together!

Invite Someone New to Worship
As I have looked at attendance we have grown from averaging 80 in worship (2006 through Oct. of 2007), to averaging around 100 the last three months! That is a 25% increase!!! Praise God! What’s the difference? People are inviting their friends, who are inviting their friends!! What a concept! It is so fun to meet your neighbors and friends, I hope this momentum continues.

Next Breakfast Men’s Club (B.M.C.) - Saturday, June 21th at 7:30 am
Join us for good food and fellowship at our next Breakfast Men’s Club. Hope you can make it!

Click on the following links for more information about Good Shepherd Northwood Family/Children's Ministries, or for directions to Sunday worship.