Adult
Ministry
*Sunday Morning and Wednesday Morning Adult Bible Study
These Bible studies present the Bible in a relevant way that will affect your daily life. Come enjoy being in "The Word".
Due to COVID-19, we are not meeting in person for these Bible studies at this time. Please watch for announcements for Bible studies to resume after Easter.
Children's
Ministry
Sunday School:
3yrs old-8th grade
JOIN US each Sunday at 10:15a.m. We are currently meeting in person and via facebook live!
Sunday School Mission Projects:
Pet Toys! The kids made pet toys for the Douglas County Human Society! The kids are working on Chemo Bags Cancer patients. The bags will go to the Alomere Hospital in Alexandria.
Sunday School Christmas Service:
The Christmas Story-Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow! The children helped us remember that we can spread the Good News of the Love of Jesus TODAY and TOMORROW, just as the shepherds did LONG AGO. No matter what profession we are in or where we are we can serve the Lord with Gladness!
Vacation Bible School-August 5th-9th 2019
'SONSHINE FARM' We had an awesome time this year on the Farm! What a fun week. We had over 128 registered!! Our farm hands used the farm topics of planting, light, water, pruning, and harvest to teach Bible concepts of creation, Jesus being the Light of the world and Living Water, God’s pruning of our lives, and the final harvest, when God calls his people to Heaven. We had visits from goats, chickens, rabbits and a shetland pony! They enjoyed lesson time in the SONshine Theatre, crafts, recreation, music and being together with friends! With a hearty meal (over 1000 meals served during the week) they were ready for the evening. The Offerings for the week went to Hiefer International. The kids purchased 2 Goats, a Flock of Chickens, 2 Trios of Rabbits, 1 Pig, 2 Sheep, 1 Community Animal Health Kit, 2 Boost Of Nutrition Gifts and even a Water Buffalo for needy families in other countries. WOW! What a Week on the Farm! What will be the Theme for next year?
Youth
Ministry
Christian Care
Ministry
Christian one-to-one care for those who are in need in our church family and community.
*Love INC (Love in the Name of Christ)
*Love Patches Quilting Group
We have a great time getting together each week to put together quilts for our members and friends. Each piece is put together with love and prayer. The quilts are given to our little ones at their baptism and to those that are ill or just need to feel God's love around them!
High School Youth Ministry and Sunday School
9th-12th grade
Confirmation Classes:
7th & 8th grade
Confirmation Classes are held on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00p.m. (September-April)
Christian activities, mission trips, and more give our youth the chance to grow in Christ and have an Awesome time!
*SR. LYF (Lutheran Youth Fellowship)
9th-12th grade
Outreach
Ministry
Church and community focused opportunites to support the Church's mission, to share His love and Joy!
*SILLY SOCKS FIND A PLACE IN OUR HEARTS
Our Sunday school offerings helped support Silly Socks and the ministry of one special young lady. Kids of all ages helped with the Silly Socks event held at Good Shepherd. Click on the heading and read all about it!
*CHEMO BAGS
The Sunday School will be doing a winter project of making CHEMO BAGS for Alomere Chemo patients.
*History on 3rd
The members of Zion Lutheran and Good Shepherd Lutheran churches presented HISTORY on 3rd in five vivid scenes shown along 3rd Avenue.
*Vacation Bible School -August 5th-9th 2019
'SONSHINE FARM' We had an awesome time this year on the Farm! What a fun week. We had over 128 registered!! Our farm hands used the farm topics of planting, light, water, pruning, and harvest to teach Bible concepts of creation, Jesus being the Light of the world and Living Water, God’s pruning of our lives, and the final harvest, when God calls his people to Heaven. We had visits from goats, chickens, rabbits and a shetland pony! They enjoyed lesson time in the SONshine Theatre, crafts, recreation, music and being together with friends! With a hearty meal (over 1000 meals served during the week) they were ready for the evening. The Offerings for the week went to Hiefer International. The kids purchased 2 Goats, a Flock of Chickens, 2 Trios of Rabbits, 1 Pig, 2 Sheep, 1 Community Animal Health Kit, 2 Boost Of Nutrition Gifts and even a Water Buffalo for needy families in other countries. WOW! What a Week on the Farm! What will be the Theme for next year?
*Love INC (Love In The Name of Christ)
*Lutheran Island Camp
See what is new at LIC! (click on Lutheran Island Camp to go to their website)
*LWML (Lutheran Women's Missionary League)
LWML Ladies are reaching out with the Gospel through mission projects at Good Shepherd and in the community.
*Men's Dartball
Men from area churches come together for some friendly competition and a lot of great fellowship!
*Polka Worship Service
Chuck Thiel and the Jolly Ramblers were here in 2019. They led the music for our worship service held on July 21st 2019. WE enjoyed a GREAT meal following the service.Everyone left with a full stomach and a spring in their step! SO LET'S DO IT AGAIN! Annual Polka Service scheduled for July 19th 2020
Missions
We are blessed to be connected to the mission field and lend our prayers and support:
Pastor James Kollie
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Cotton Tree, Liberia
We have helped raise money toward the building of a school for Good Shepherd.
Jamesetta Kollie-Student
Pastor Woods-In Indonesia
Seminary Student
