Adult
Ministry
*Sunday Morning Bible Study: We will delve into the worship theme/message to get a better understanding
* Wednesday Morning Adult Bible Study meet @10am- Currently we are studying the Book of "Jonah."
These Bible studies present the Bible in a relevant way that will affect your daily life.
Come enjoy being in "The Word".
Children's
Ministry
Sunday School:
3yrs old-6th grade
JOIN US each Sunday at 10:15a.m. 2022-2023 Sunday School resumes January 8th. Join us as we learn about our Savior and King- Jesus!
Sunday School Mission Projects:
Past Projects included:
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.
Stay tuned to see what mission our young people work for this year!
Sunday School Christmas Service:
Performance times set for December. 2022 Performance was held on December 18, 2022
"The King's Birthday!" Our children told of the humble birth of Jesus our King! How Joseph and Mary traveled to Bethlehem to complete the census and upon arrival discovered there was no room available for them in the inn. Our innkeeper was troubled because Mary was ready to give birth his solution leads them to a simple stable and a manger. No velvet, gold or silver there, only cows, sheep and other animals. This Baby Jesus 33 years later would save us from eternal death.
Vacation Bible School-August 1st-4th, 2022
'ON THE CASE ' What a fun week we had this Summer at VBS! We served meals to 160+ kids and their families nightly. 60+ Detectives joined our Case Solvers to Find Jesus in our lives. Our detective teams enjoyed Bible puzzles, crafts, games, songs, lesson time in our theater and recreation. Thanks for Joining us this year and we look forward to 2023.
What did you miss- check it out.............................here
Youth
Ministry
High School Youth Ministry
7th-12th grade
Meeting each Sunday at 10:15am.
Confirmation Classes:
7th & 8th grade
Confirmation Classes are held on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00p.m. (September-May)
Christian activities, mission trips, and more give our youth the chance to grow in Christ and have an Awesome time!
Watch for special events throughout the year.
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 Thursday mornings 9:00am to 12:00pm 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!
Outreach
Ministry
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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 1st-4th 2022
"ONE THE CASE"
How can we Find Jesus? During this week you can help us be detectives as we learn how we can find Jesus in our lives!
*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.
We meet on the 3rd Monday evening monthly @ 6:30pm. Guest Speakers throughout the year.
*Men's Dartball- Fall 2022 Schedule will be posted when available.
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 will be joining us in Worship this year on October 9th @ 9:00 am. WE will enjoy a GREAT meal following the service.
Cost for meal:
$10.00 Adults
$5.00 5 years to 11yrs
Free 4years and younger
*2022 2nd Annual Trunk and Treat
We had a wonderful time opening our trunks and providing a family safe environment for trick or treating!
Missions
We are blessed to be connected to the mission field and lend our prayers and support:
Ashley Lehr- Puerto Rico
Pastor Woods-In Indonesia
Rev. Daniel Jastram- Japan
Matongo Seminary, Kenya Malawi Students
International Lutheran Council
Lutheran Bible Translators
