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 read and watch last week’s sermon here
PARISH LIFE
IN LIEU OF LILIES PROJECT
Easter Lilies can be ordered to help decorate our altar for Easter! Order forms are included in this week’s announcements and in the Narthex.
Your donation in ANY amount will be designated in support of House of Bread. Thank you for your support!
MONDAYS WITH MALLORY
Now that we’ve sprinted our way through three major holidays and an installation service, I want us to take the chance to get to know each other:
I’ll be available in the lounge for Mondays with Mallory. This isn’t a bible study or brainstorming session or meeting. This is a chance to drop in from 2:30P—4PM (in-person or on Zoom) and get to know more about me and for me to get to know you better, too. Want to know what I’m reading right now? Come and ask. Want to know my favorite types of food? Come and ask!
ADD YOUR MEMORIES, ASSETS, PASSIONS, DREAMS
Our Good Shepherd Congregation continues to look for ways to interact with God’s mission in our community. Did you notice that the signs on the kiosk in the narthex have changed? Now the Co:Lab team is asking for your help in identifying our congregation’s memories, assets, passions and dreams.
Please share your responses on the cards, and then post them on the boards in the narthex.
We are currently focusing on 4 areas:
Your Memories- What events and people do you remember about Good Shepherd that stand out to you, good or bad?
Our Assets – What are the people, things, and talents that we have available at Good Shepherd?
Your Passions – What are you interested/invested in? What are your hobbies and motivators?
Our Dreams- What would you like to see Good Shepherd doing and becoming in the future?
We appreciate your participation in this activity as we continue to discern our congregation’s role in God’s mission.
Questions? Contact John Biller, Karin Linch, Judy Treadway, Ashlie Weyhrauch
SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY
The race for the Super Bowl has come to an end.
Congrats to the Seattle Seahawks for their convincing victory to become this year’s NFL Champions!
Here are our final “SOUP”er Bowl results for our food pantry drive.
AFC / Patriots – 142 items
Commercials – 143
NFC / Seahawks – 169 + $40 in cash
Total for our drive was 454.
Our four food pantries and their many clients thank you for your generous support.
Next official food pantry Sunday is March 1, but you can bring your donations and put them in the gathering place bin anytime.
MID-WINTER OWLS LUNCHEON, FEB 14
What’s special about February 14? That’s the day that the Older & Wiser Lutherans of Good Shepherd will have their next luncheon, of course. The OWLS will gather on Sat, Feb 14 at 12:30 at MCL Restaurant & Bakery, 4485 Far Hills Ave (near Far Hills & David Road) to share stories and fellowship. Questions? Please contact Ginny Herbeck or Judy Treadway.
OUTREACH AND SERVICES
LIFELONG LEARNING
SAVE THE DATES – SUMMER CONNECTIONS FOR EVERYONE
Mark your calendars now for Summer Connections, hosted by Good Shepherd and Lutheran Church of Our Savior. It’s like a regular Summer Day Camp with food and fun activities, but different because this time it will be held on four Monday evenings during the summer, and it’s for EVERYONE, kids and adults of all ages.
When: Mondays, 5:30-8 pm
Dates: July 13, 20, 27, Aug 3
Activities: Supper, crafts, songs, science, storytelling, games, bible study, drama, water play
Where: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Who’s invited: Everyone
Cost: Free
Look for more details in April.
Questions? Contact Pastor Mallory or Judy Treadway
LENTEN STUDY
Pastor Mallory will be leading a 5-week study on how to use photography as a spiritual practice! We’ll meet beginning Wednesday, February 25th at 6:30PM in the Fellowship Hall. You do not have to buy any special equipment or have any prior photography experience to participate.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY- WINTER 2026
The upcoming Women’s Bible study from the Women of the ELCA (WELCA) is rooted in the Gospel of John titled, I AM.
Mark your calendar to be part of this inviting opportunity to spend time with our Lord, the great I AM.
March 10, 11 Bread, vine and light: Abiding with us (John 6, 8, and 15)
April 14, 15 Gate and shepherd: Guiding and protecting us (John 10)
May 12, 13 Resurrection and life: Leading us into abundant life (John 11 and 14)
Each month the Tuesday session is online at 7:30 pm. The Wednesday morning session is at 10:30 am in the Good Shepherd lounge OR online.
The Zoom link is the same for all the sessions.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8218602439?pwd=bm5IdHo2Y2JZMWVGWWp6dERybkcwZz09
All the information currently available for the study is online at gathermagazine.org
Judy Treadway (jmbtreadway@gmail.com) is facilitating for March.
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
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 January YTD
- YTD income of $86,808 higher than the budget of $78,967. Driven by higher offerings and an extra payment from Harmony Creek
- YTD expenses of $64,698 is unfavorable to the budget of $61,511 due to higher utility expenses
- First quarter net income is $22,110 versus a plan of $17,456
Reminder – 2026 offering envelopes are available in the Narthex.
2026 MINISTRY PLAN UPDATE
When we presented the Ministry Plan in September, the Plan was based on assumptions regarding the timing of hiring a Senior Pastor. We stated the plan would need to be updated following the actual hiring of the Pastor and detailed Call information. All the required information is now available and the Ministry Plan is therefore updated to match the call letter and revised insurance and pension expected payments. The result is a $4,000 reduction in the expense plan, the driver is lower health insurance cost with Pastor Mallory’s insurance covered by her husband’s insurance plan. Copies of the revised Ministry Plan summary is now available in the Narthex.
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.
2. Ability to give 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
3. Ability to choose from a variety of options where your gift goes.
4. Can give more than one gift at a time with the “Add Gift” option