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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
PARISH LIFE
HOUSEWARMING PARTY- THIS FRIDAY
Friday August 14, 2026, 6:30PM – 9PM
Come join Pr. Mallory and Robert for a time of fellowship and celebration.
Drop in event (come and go as you like)
No gifts required
RSVP prmallorymorris@goodshepherdkettering.com for the address
MEMBERSHIP CLASS
For those interested in joining Good Shepherd, we will make time on Sunday, October 25th to receive new members during the service. If you’re interested in becoming a member, then you’re welcome to join Pr. Mallory on Saturday, October 17th for a brief new members class at 9:30AM in the church office! If you’re interested, please let Pr. Mallory or the church office know!
FIFTH SUNDAY CARRY IN
Please join us in the Fellowship Hall for our 5th Sunday carry-in lunch on Sunday
August 30th, immediately after service.All are welcome!
Contact Jane Seibert with questions 937.829.8342
COMMUNITY FAMILY SOCIAL NIGHT – AUG 28
Join us for an evening of connection, laughter and fun for the whole family
- Date: Friday, August 28
- 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.
MONDAYS WITH MALLORY ARE RETURNING!Come and take advantage of office hours with Pr. Mallory, again, starting on Monday, June 1st! Feel free to join her from 2-4PM at Poppets Coffee & Tea (1006 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering, 45419). Come for as long as you want for conversation, fellowship, and supporting a new local business.
HELPING HANDS
The next Helping Hands will be September 19, 2026 from 9am – 11am to work on timely projects and seasonal tasks
OUTREACH AND SERVICES
FOOD PANTRY NEWS
On August 5, our July food donations were delivered to 4 local food pantries – totaling 346 food items. This included 158 from Good Shepherd and 188 from the Summer Connections activities 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
The Feeding Friends pantry consistently serves over 125 families each week
LIFELONG LEARNING
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!
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY- SUMMER into FALL 2026
Pastor Sara Olson-Smith’s summer study I AM WORTHY! is still available online if anyone is interested. Delightful discussions exploring Ubuntu, the South African understanding of “I am because you are.”, connected us with Scripture and one another.
Looking ahead:
This fall the Women’s Bible Study is Bold Faith on an Unexpected Journey. Rev. Tiffany Chaney is the author.The study highlights the faith journeys of Hagar, Ruth, and Mary Magdalene.
We meet on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 pm on Zoom or on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am in person or online.
Mark these dates:
September 8 or 9
October 13 or 14
November 10 or 11
The resources are available at www.gathermagazine.org.
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 937-298-0136Topic: Gospel Lectionary Readings for Worship
Facilitator: Roger Bauser
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
MISCELLANEOUS.
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.
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Below are the financial results for June YTD
- YTD income is $189,481, $11,805 higher than the budget of $177,676
- YTD expenses are $165,668, $12,115 lower than the budget of $177,783 due to timing differences
- June net income is $28,813 versus a plan of -$107
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.