WORSHIP
Worship With Us Online!
Join us now in worship online!
Connect with us on Sundays 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
NEW Calling our Pastor – Step 1:
The Ministry Site Profile (MSP) is the essential first step in calling a pastor. Pastoral candidates will use our MSP to get their first glimpse of our congregation’s characteristics, ministry priorities, and purpose, as well as our pastoral needs. This clear, concise document is a pastoral candidate’s initial invitation to join with us in ministry.
Our Ministry Site Profile is founded on the shared input of Good Shepherd members. It is critically important that the MSP team hears from you. Please share your thoughts and insights at one of two meetings: Thursday, January 30 at 10-11:30 AM or Sunday, February 2 at 9:00-10:30 AM (cookies / doughnuts provided). Many homebound members are being contacted individually.
Please make plans now to attend one of these important meetings. The list of topics and questions will be available before the meetings. If you have questions, please contact Judy Treadway at 4jtread@gmail.com
NEW COMMUNION VISITATION TEAMS
Good Shepherd began sharing communion with folks who are unable to join us at the TABLE. Each week the gifts of bread and wine are taken by a team of dedicated volunteers. Currently serving on teams supporting this loving ministry are:
- Roger & Pam Bauser
- Don & Paula Bennett
- Mary Pierce
- Ed Thieman
- Jeff & Judy Treadway
- Wayne & Michele Weyhrauch
If you or someone you know would like to receive communion, please contact the church office 937-298-0136.
Lingering with the Lord
Do you need some time away from the busyness of life? On the 4th Wednesday of the month come join us at GSLC to linger with the Lord followed by a time of prayer. This is a wonderful time to come and spend time in prayer, both corporately and individually. No one is asked to pray aloud themselves. You can pray in your pew or you can come to the altar railing, light a candle, and pray there if you’d like.
The service starts at 7:00 and runs for 30-40 minutes. Come join us Wednesday, February 26 at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. All are welcome to join us!
OUTREACH AND SERVICES
“Souper” Bowl Sunday
The Countdown to the Super Bowl is underway and we are down to the final 4 teams. That means, we are one step closer to the Super Bowl and our “SOUPER” BOWL. Will it be the Bills or the Chiefs (again) for the AFC? Will it be the upstart Commanders or the Eagles for the NFC? Souper Bowl is our opportunity to collect non-perishable food items for the local food pantries in Kettering. What is your favorite part of the Super Bowl – the NFC team, the AFC team, or the commercials? Please bring in items and place them in the marked bins of your choice, “AFC”, “NFC”, or “Commercials,“ in the narthex. We will tally the items and let you know Good Shepherd’s choice. Items are being collected each week until Super Bowl Sunday, February 9. After two weeks our food contributions are as follows:
NFC – 76, AFC – 83, Commercials – 76 – for a grand total of 235 food items. Thanks for your help supplying the food pantries. Hope your favorite team is still in the hunt.
Food Pantry News
Our DECEMBER food donations were delivered to local food pantries on January 8 – totaling 225 food items.
Thanks to Denny Irby for helping with these deliveries.
Thank you for remembering the families who are served by the food pantries in our community. As you make your personal food purchases, 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. 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 to https://signup.com/go/FjrnKG
Helping Hands
Our Property and Facilities Commission will 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. We will have a monthly event to work on timely projects and seasonal tasks. Additionally, if you have ideas or recommendations on areas to improve, please send them to the Office Manager at office@goodshepherdkettering.com or to one of the commissioners. Thank you.
LIFE LONG LEARNING
YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
IT’S HAPPENING! Don’t miss out!
IN PERSON ALL our youth K – 9 are welcome to come!
Meet in the Chapel!
Gather at 9:30 am
Lessons from 9:40 am – 10:20 am
Teachers Karin Linch and Sandy Rosholt.
NEW SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Topic: The Old Testament Lessons of Epiphany
The season of Epiphany is a time for revealing who God is and who his Son is. God has been revealing himself for generations – even before the arrival of Jesus. Come hear the old old story! Allow God to reveal who He is to you. Our scripture lessons will be from the Old Testament lessons and the Psalms.
Facilitator: Roger Bauser
Time: 8:50 am – 9:50 am
Place: Comfort of your own home – connect and discuss with others online!
Join Zoom Meeting Click: here
If you have any questions, please contact Roger Bauser at rebauser@me.com
THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY for Men
The Men’s Bible Study is ONLINE on Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Bring your own coffee along with your BIBLE. The focus is on the Lectionary’s Gospel Lesson for the upcoming weekend. Come join the discussion. This is a chance to go deeper before hearing the lessons on Sunday.
Topic: Gospel Lectionary Reading for worship
Facilitator: Roger Bauser
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Place: comfort of your home – connect online!
Join Zoom Meeting
Click: here
If you experience any difficulty, please contact Roger at rebauser@me.com or call 937-299-5186.
FRIDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY DISCUSSION for ALL
Come on FRIDAY mornings! Bring your own coffee along with your BIBLE. The focus is on the Lectionary Lessons for the upcoming weekend. Come join the discussion. 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.
Topic: Gospel Lectionary Readings for worship
Facilitator: Roger Bauser
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am Join Zoom Meeting
Click: hereFor more information, please contact Roger at rebauser@me.com or call 937-299-5186.
NEW Women’s Bible Study for WINTER/SPRING 2025
Faithfulness by Denise Rector
We began with The Book of Ruth learning about faithfulness from the lives of Ruth and Naomi. If you can’t join us, use the study for your own devotions. Read the Book of Ruth and marvel at what our faithful God can do.
PRINT COPIES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX.
The Bible study information is accessible online at www.gathermagazine.org.
Faithfulness continues in February with Psalm 22. Paula Bennett will lead this study on Wednesday, February 12th. Watch for more details to come. MISCELLANEOUS
Poinsettia Project
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Advent/Christmas Poinsettia Project. Because of your generosity, $1710 was sent to ECLA Disaster Response. Lutheran Disaster Response shares God’s hope, healing and renewal with people whose lives have been disrupted by disasters in the United States and around the world. When the dust settles and the headlines change, they stay to provide ongoing assistance to those in need.
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 2025 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.
Church Offerings
Church Offering envelopes have been ordered and will be in the back of the Sanctuary on the pews. Please stop by and pick yours up today!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.
Questions: Contact Martin Pierce (937) 287-4021.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday will be on March 5 this year. We will be having a Soup Supper beginning at 6:00. Worship will follow at 7:00. More information will be available as the date draws nearer.