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
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:
Starting Monday, February 9th, 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
ID OUR CORE BELIEFS AND CONVICTIONS
The Good Shepherd congregation is looking for ways we can interact with God’s mission in our community. The Co:Lab team is asking for your help to identify our core beliefs and convictions.
Please join one of the following meetings in person or via Zoom to help us discern these beliefs and convictions. Here’s the Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8218602439
Sun, Feb 8 at 11:45 in the lounge, lunch provided (Zoom available)
We look forward to seeing you there! Questions? contact Karin Linch, John Biller, Judy Treadway, Ashley Weyhrauch, Pastor Mallory
ASH WEDNESDAY
Ash Wednesday will be on February 18 this year. We will be having a Soup Supper beginning at 5:30. Worship will follow at 7:00. More information will be available as the date draws nearer. If you are willing to bring a pot of soup, please contact Jane Seibert to let her know what to expect. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.
ASHES TO GO
Ashes will be available on Ash Wednesday from 11am-1pm and 4-6pm in the church parking lot
SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY
The race for the Super Bowl iwill come to an end this Sunday with the Patriots battling the Seahawks for the crown.
East coast vs west coast.
We shall see about the football results this weekend, but here are the latest “SOUP”er Bowl results for our food pantry drive.
AFC – 96 items
Commercials – slightly ahead with 103
NFC – has roared out in front of with one quarter to play with 126
Total for our drive 325
A good start but we have a long way to go.
It would be great to top 600 items
Bring your donations and put them in your favorite bin.
Any time this week when you are at church or Super Bowl weekend (Feb 7th, 8th).
May the best team win the Super Bowl and you can help our food pantries and their clients be th real winners.
NEW MEMBERS
If you’re someone who’s interested in becoming a member of Good Shepherd, then mark your calendars for Saturday, February 14th at 10:30AM! We will have a brief class where you can get to know Pr. Mallory and learn about Good Shepherd! We will also be receiving new members during worship on Saturday, February 28th and Sunday, March 1. Please reach out to Pastor Mallory or Beccy Zastrow (our office admin) if you’re interested.
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.
WORSHIP COMMITTEE INVITES
Mark your calendars: The Worship Committee and Pastor Mallory would like to invite all those who volunteer as Assistant Ministers, Communion Assistants and Lectors to attend an informal training session at 6:30 PM, February 11, 2026 in the Fellowship Hall.
To all those who are interested in becoming a volunteer and are curious as to what is involved are most welcome to attend as well. If you have any questions, please contact Duane Tackis and Ed Thieman.
OUTREACH AND SERVICES
LIFELONG LEARNING
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
“EMBODIED PRAYER” by the Rev. Liv Larson Andrews continues in February.
There have been many prayers throughout the January cold spell. Exploring prayer and the impact of weather on our earth is the focus in February. We will explore praying for creation as well as praying with creation. Come and be present. Pray. Recognize prayer happens in ways that may not seem like traditional prayer!
February: Praying with the body of the earth
Discussion facilitator: Pam Bauser
Tuesday, February 10 at 7:30 pm
ONLINE via Zoom
Wednesday, February 11 at 10:30 am
IN PERSON or ONLINE
Meet in the GSLC Lounge or use the Zoom link to join.
Copies of study available in the Narthex.
Sunday morning classes for children and youth
Sunday School for children / youth in grades PreK-12 will begin Sun Nov 9. Class will be held in the chapel from 9:30 to about 10:15 and led by Karin Linch & Sandy Rosholt. Each weekly lesson will correspond 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 the first quarter of 2026 (October 1,2025 – December 31,2025)
- YTD income of $62,730 higher than the budget of $59,225. This is mainly due to an extra rent payment from Harmony Creek in the Quarter.
- YTD expenses of $43,299 is unfavorable to the budget of $41,881 due to higher utility expenses
- First quarter net income is $19,431 versus a plan of $17,344
2026 offering envelopes are 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