PDF of the bulletin insert can be found here
WORSHIP
Worship With Us Online!
Join us now in worship online!
Connect with us for an encouraging Word from God and a time of worship. Are you ready to worship together?
Please use the following links below to connect online to the Sunday Church Service:
Facebook click here: Facebook
YouTube click here: Youtube
LAST WEEK’S SERMON You can watch last week’s sermon here
PARISH LIFE
PRINTED DIRECTORIES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX
LESTHO CHILI COOK OFF
Together with Harmony Creek Church we are going to have our annual chili cook off to raise money for the Lesotho Feeding Project. All of the monies raised go towards the ingredients and expenses incurred by this worthwhile initiative, sponsored by Wittenberg University. Please plan to attend on Sunday, May 3 following our 10:30 service in the Fellowship Hall. Vote for your favorite chili and enjoy camaraderie among our congregations. If you like to cook, please sign up to make a large crock pot of chili for the event. The sign up sheet is in the Narthex.
The packing day for the initiative will be on Saturday, May 9 in the Fellowship Hall from 9:00 am – 12: pm. Last year we had about 100 volunteers from both congregations and other organizations pack individual meals of rice, dehydrated vegetables, and protein powder which are sent to help feed impoverished children in Lesotho, one of the poorest parts of Southern Africa and the world.
For questions, contact Mary Pierce at councilpresident@goodshepherdkettering.com
COMMUNITY FAMILY SOCIAL NIGHT – APRIL 24
Join us for an evening of connection, laughter and fun for the whole family
- Date: Friday, April 24
- Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Location: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Here’s what’s happening:
- Dinner served with a smile
- Activity for Kids
- Games for Adults—from friendly competition to just plain goofy fun
RSVP on Facebook. All are welcome—neighbors, friends, and newcomers alike.
HELPING HANDS – MAY 16
Our Property and Facilities Commission have a recurring “Helping Hands Service Initiative” to help maintain and keep our church grounds and facilities in optimal shape as we strive to make it an inviting place.
The next Helping Hands will be May 16, 2026 from 9am – 11am to work on timely projects and seasonal tasks
OUTREACH AND SERVICES
FOOD PANTRY NEWS
Our February food donations were delivered to 4 local food pantries – totaling 248 food items. Thank you for faithfully remembering the families who are served by the food pantries in our community. As you do your personal food shopping, consider adding a few items for these families. It will be a wonderful way to help those around us. It is very helpful to avoid donations of food in glass containers so that nothing can be broken. You can bring your donations to church any time
If you would like to volunteer on a Thursday at the Feeding Friends Pantry on Bigger Road near the former Victoria’s Secret Building, go here: https://signup.com/group/5895388480124
LIFELONG LEARNING
YOU ARE INVITED TO GRACE GATHERINGS
The Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Oakwood will be hosting Grace Gatherings in April and May. These will be a series of mini-retreats designed to build community and explore spirituality. The sessions will include music and desserts. We will meet weekly on Wednesdays at 7 pm from April 15th through May 13th. LCOS is located at 155 E Thruston Blvd, Oakwood, Ohio, 45419
April 15th– The Spirituality of Prayer- Praying in Color, lead by Pastor Richard Freudenberger
April 22nd- The Spirituality of Forgiveness, lead by Michele Oaks
April 29th- Spirituality and Photography, lead by Pastor Mallory Morris
May 6th- The Spirituality of Grief, lead by Ginger Minneman
May 15th- Spirituality and Healing, lead by Laurie Fenstermacher
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – SUMMER CONNECTIONS
This summer Good Shepherd and the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Oakwood are co-hosting a festive summer event for people of all ages called Summer Connections. The event will take place at Good Shepherd on Mondays between July 13-August 3 from 5:30-7:45 pm. Summer Connections will include a meal, games, crafts, activities, a scriptural teaching and music. Your help is needed to make it happen!
Volunteer roles we need to fill:
- Set up – help get things ready before the event starts
- Meal Preparation – prepare, share and clean-up after the meal
- Table Facilitator – help people meet and get to know each other during the meal
- Station Leader – lead a craft or activity using directions and materials that you need for the activity
- Music – play an instrument or lead singing
- Floater – put me where you need me!
- Clean-up – help clean up and reset the space
Please sign up in our gathering space for as many dates of Summer Connections as you would like to help. Thanks for your willingness to serve!
Questions? Contact Lifelong Learning Commissioner Judy Treadway.
SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Sunday School for children / youth in grades PreK-12 meets every Sunday morning at 9:30 in the chapel. Class is led by Karin Linch & Sandy Rosholt. Each weekly lesson corresponds to that week’s bible readings. Come join us!
THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY DISCUSSION for ALL
Come join us on Zoom on Thursday mornings! Bring your bible with your coffee. Everyone is welcome! No prior experience is needed. Each week the study relates to the Scripture lessons for Sunday’s worship. Drop by and learn what’s behind the message on Sunday.
Questions: Call the office at 937-298-0136
Topic: Gospel Lectionary Readings for Worship
Facilitator: Roger Bauser
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Sunday morning classes for children and youth
Sunday School for children / youth in grades PreK-12 meets every Sunday morning at 9:30 in the chapel. Class is led by Karin Linch & Sandy Rosholt. Each weekly lesson corresponds to that week’s bible readings. Come join us!
THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY DISCUSSION for ALL
Come join us on Zoom on Thursday mornings! Bring your bible with your coffee. Everyone is welcome! No prior experience is needed. Each week the study relates to the Scripture lessons for Sunday’s worship. Drop by and learn what’s behind the message on Sunday. Questions: Call the office at 937-298-0136
Topic: Gospel Lectionary Readings for Worship
Facilitator: Roger Bauser
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
MISCELLANEOUS
GSLC & HARMONY CREEK GAME NIGHT
Please join with members of Harmony Creek for the April Game Night.
It will be held Saturday April 25 from 6-8pm in the Fellowship Hall. If you have a game that you want to share, you are welcome to bring it. Otherwise let yourself enjoy the games brought by others.
QUILT GROUP AT LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOR:
Quilters at Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Oakwood gather twice a month to make quilts for the annual Lutheran World Relief In-gathering. Quilting pros and novices are invited to join them on the 1st Tuesday and 3th Wednesday of each month, 9:30-11:30, followed by a sack lunch. Where? Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 155 E Thruston Blvd, Oakwood, OH 45419 (near Far Hills & Patterson). All are welcome. Questions? contact Judy Treadway.
Hand Sanitizer in pews: Small bottles of hand sanitizer are now available in the pews for you to use. The bottles are located near the center aisle.
The 2026 Altar Flower Calendar is posted in the Narthex near the serving area. You are encouraged to sign up now to select your favorite date. Flowers can be given in HONOR of a person or event or in MEMORY of a person or special occasion. When you choose to donate Altar Flowers, you are welcome to take them home after the Sunday service. Flowers that remain are made into bouquets and distributed to members of the congregation. They do bring great cheer and a loving connection to our GSLC family to someone who is hospitalized, ill or unable to worship with us. Altar Flowers are $45.00.
Consider adding your gifts to this important worship ministry. Donate flowers. Offer to become a Flower Delivery person.
There will be no altar flowers during the season of Lent
Offerings: Electronic Giving
Please don’t forget to send in your weekly tithe/offering to the church at 901 East Stroop Rd, Kettering, OH 45429 or go to our online Electronic Giving:
Electronic Giving Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is now offering the option of electronic giving for regular offerings and special offerings. Giving is done using the company Tithe.ly which is the only one endorsed by the ELCA. There are three ways to give:
1. Via smartphone using the Tithe.ly app (download via the App Store or Google Play)
2. Online at Tithe.ly
3. Via the GSLC Website which has a link to the Tithe.ly website to give directly to GSLC
The process to create an account and give is simple because it is tied to a debit or credit card. There is also a processing fee of less than 3% that you can choose to cover if desired. Benefits of Electronic Giving:
1. Ability to give from anywhere including other countries – you only need an internet connection via smartphone or computer.