Events at Good Samaritan

Sunday School is available for children and youth age 4 through grade 12.

Sunday School, September 24

• Parable of  Two Builders – taught by Jan Russell
• Following Children’s Time in Worship
• Pre-K – 2^nd Grade in Room 200
• 3^rd-6^th Grade in Room 201
• Youth are encouraged to stay with their family in worship or help in the Nursery or with Sunday School

Jan is looking for volunteers to help teach Sunday School this fall.
The commitment is one Sunday a month. You will receive the lesson plan on Wednesday before your Sunday class. Let Jan know if you are willing to help and what age level you are interested in teaching.

• W.I.L.D. Ones, Buzz, and High School Youth
  Wednesdays: Tonight – Obstacle course in the Gym!
• Confirmation Class 2024
  This Sunday, meet under the Portico (upper parking lot) at 2:30 p.m. to go to Hennepin Avenue UMC to hear Jen Hatmaker speak.

Upcoming Events:

• • Bible Sunday – October 8, 10 a.m. Worship
  • Social Justice Family Academy – Saturdays, October 14, November 11, and December 9 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. (with optional discussion from 1:30 to 2:30) RSVP required @ https://tinyurl.com/SocialJusticeFamilyAcademy
  • Drive-Thru Mini Boo – Tuesday, October 31, 4 to 6 p.m. Drive through the portico for a goodie bag
  • Hanging of the Greens – Sunday, November 26, 4 p.m., STEP Toy Drive
  • Advent Pageant – Sunday, December 17, 10 a.m. Worship
  • Family Christmas Eve Service – Sunday, December 24, 4 p.m.
  • 2^nd Annual Family Movie Night – Wednesday, December 27, 5 p.m. Light supper followed by The Muppets Christmas Carol in the Sanctuary. Bring your pillow, blanket, and stuffed animal!  We will take donations of socks and/or canned soup for our shelter and food shelf partners.

Sunday School is available for children and youth age 4 through grade 12.

Sunday School, September 24

• Parable of  Two Builders – taught by Jan Russell
• Following Children’s Time in Worship
• Pre-K – 2^nd Grade in Room 200
• 3^rd-6^th Grade in Room 201
• Youth are encouraged to stay with their family in worship or help in the Nursery or with Sunday School

Jan is looking for volunteers to help teach Sunday School this fall.
The commitment is one Sunday a month. You will receive the lesson plan on Wednesday before your Sunday class. Let Jan know if you are willing to help and what age level you are interested in teaching.

• W.I.L.D. Ones, Buzz, and High School Youth
  Wednesdays: Tonight – Obstacle course in the Gym!
• Confirmation Class 2024
  This Sunday, meet under the Portico (upper parking lot) at 2:30 p.m. to go to Hennepin Avenue UMC to hear Jen Hatmaker speak.

Upcoming Events:

• • Bible Sunday – October 8, 10 a.m. Worship
  • Social Justice Family Academy – Saturdays, October 14, November 11, and December 9 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. (with optional discussion from 1:30 to 2:30) RSVP required @ https://tinyurl.com/SocialJusticeFamilyAcademy
  • Drive-Thru Mini Boo – Tuesday, October 31, 4 to 6 p.m. Drive through the portico for a goodie bag
  • Hanging of the Greens – Sunday, November 26, 4 p.m., STEP Toy Drive
  • Advent Pageant – Sunday, December 17, 10 a.m. Worship
  • Family Christmas Eve Service – Sunday, December 24, 4 p.m.
  • 2^nd Annual Family Movie Night – Wednesday, December 27, 5 p.m. Light supper followed by The Muppets Christmas Carol in the Sanctuary. Bring your pillow, blanket, and stuffed animal!  We will take donations of socks and/or canned soup for our shelter and food shelf partners.

Tuesday Bible Study meets every Tuesday morning at 9:30 in the Fireside Room between the second week in September through the first week in May.

Visitors and new members (men and women) are more than welcome.

Please direct questions to Carol Smith (carolsden@gmail.com), Christina Leenders (christinaleenders@gmail.com), or MaryStanton (rstanton5@comcast.net).

W.I.L.D. Ones, Buzz, and High School Youth Group

• Youth Group Kickoff! (Grades 6-12)
  • August 26 – meet at Good Sam at 10:00am to go to the Mall of America. Play mini-golf, ride rides, have lunch, and do a scavenger hunt!  We will be back at Good Sam around 5:00 pm.

2023 will mark Good Samaritan’s 42nd year of participation in ASP. The need in the Appalachia area has not diminished and neither has our commitment to serving the wonderful people in that area.

According to the ASP website, “each year, more than 15,000 volunteers serve with ASP, providing critical repairs for more than 350 families.” Projects can include roofing, flooring, shoring up foundations, digging drainage ditches, making rooms or homes wheel-chair accessible, or other projects that help make homes warmer, safer, and drier. In addition to building and improving homes, ASP is also a relational ministry for both the families we serve as well as those serving.

This ministry is about lifting the spirits of Appalachian families and reminding them that God’s love knows no boundaries. In the process of putting your faith in action, God acts in your heart. And when you change the lives of others, they have a way of changing you.

All students who have completed the 9th grade or higher are invited to serve with families in Central Appalachia. Students who are not members of or otherwise affiliated with Good Samaritan church are also invited to participate in the ASP trip. Bring a friend.

For more information contact Amy Manolis at AMANOLIS@MAC.COM or  Jan Russell at JAN@GOOD.ORG.

Many people in our community know the meaningful, love-filled, difficult, and often lonely journey of accompanying a loved one amidst mental or physical illness of varying degrees. As you pour yourselves out to care for your loved ones, whether a spouse, parent, or child, we want you to have a safe place to come together to restore, refill, and receive support yourselves.

Good Samaritan’s adult bell choir performs monthly at Sunday Worship Services in addition to playing in festivals and concerts throughout the Twin Cities.

Learn More: Contact Kate Graber at Kate@good.org

Chancel Choir is open to any adult who loves to sing. This choir provides weekly music at most Sunday services. This is a friendly, supportive group where you will be accepted and in addition, your faith will be nurtured.

Confirmation Class 2024

• Historically Confirmation was for students in 9th grade. We are now going to open it up to anyone 8th grade and older. When a student enters 8th grade they will be eligible to register for Confirmation, and they will remain eligible all the way through High school. This way you can choose when the right time for your family is to participate in Confirmation. Maybe that means waiting in order to allow siblings to attend together, maybe that means waiting for an academic year that is less demanding, maybe your student isn’t interested as an 8th grader but will become interested as they get older. Whatever the case may be, we want to make this program more accessible! Jan will be calling families this week to check in. If you know of a family that would be interested in this program, let Jan know!

Did you know that Good Samaritan has a Good Samaritan Online Community group on Facebook. This group helps serve as a hub of online interaction and information for our community, as well as having special curated content from our staff and Digital Team not available on our Facebook Page. It will be a private, safe, and moderated space. On Sunday, Christian and the Digital Team will have information to help you join our group. We hope you’ll join us in this new ministry of the church as we continue to reach beyond our walls. If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to reach out to CHRISTIAN@GOOD.ORG.

You can signup for the new Good Samaritan Online Community NOW.

This is Good Samaritan’s contemporary music ensemble. This group presents a variety of original songs as well as familiar covers. In addition to performing monthly during a Sunday Worship Service, Homeward Bound also performs at other venues in the community.

Learn More: Contact Brad Carlin at Good Samaritan Homeward Bound

Our Friday Men’s Breakfast Group has decided not to be a men’s group anymore…so everyone is welcome to the conversation! They will meet at Jerry’s for breakfast at 8:30am on the first and third Fridays of each month. This is a great opportunity for you to come and bring a friend. Contact Bill Beardsley or Brian Boysen with questions.

Calling all Knitters, Quilters and Embroiderers! Work on personal projects while enjoying the company of others

Contact: Carol Smith

Our next meeting is October 12th at 1:00 in the Fireside Room.  The discussion title is The Maid by Nita Prose, a mystery involving a quirky maid and a murdered guest.  Please join us for discussion, refreshments, and fellowship. Questions:  Contact Vicki Dunn, victoria.dunn@q.com.

The large, light-filled, and welcoming nursery is staffed by professional childcare workers. Your child can enjoy the nursery while you enrich your soul and mind in worship. The Nursery is on the upper level, steps from our sanctuary.

It’s time to reestablish our councils! We will combine Children, Youth, and Families Ministries into one council for the next program year. If you have any interest in serving on this council, please let Jan know.

Contact Jan@good.org to learn more!