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:
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NEW: Temple Talk, Dr. Scott Rosenberg, Lesotho Nutrition Initiative:
Next Sunday, March 9, Dr. Scott Rosenberg of Wittenberg University will share a short Temple Talk at the beginning of worship regarding the Lesotho Nutrition Initiative. What is Lesotho? What is the Lesotho Nutrition Initiative meal packing program? Please join us on Sunday for this important presentation.
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday will be March 5
NEW Ashes 2 Go
Ashes 2 Go will be provided in the church parking lot from 11-1 and 4-6 pm on Wednesday, March 5.
NEW Ash Wednesday Soup Supper
Ash Wednesday Soup Supper, March 5 @ 5:30: Good Shepherd and Faith Lutheran church will share a soup supper on Wed. March 5 at 5:30 before the evening service. Please sign up in the narthex to bring a soup or salad. All are welcome to join us.
NEW Ash Wednesday Service
Ash Wednesday Service, March 5 @ 7:00 pm: Good Shepherd has invited Faith Lutheran Church to join us for our Ash Wednesday service on March 5 at 7:00 pm.
Lenten Midweek Services
Lenten Midweek Services begin March 12, 7:00 pm: On Wednesdays, March12 – April 9, Good Shepherd will host Lenten midweek services with Faith Lutheran Church beginning at 7:00 PM in our Fellowship Hall. Each week we will view a new segment of the 5-part video series, “In the Dust of the Rabbi,” and hear a variety of stories about how Jesus taught his disciples. The series was filmed entirely in the Holy Land. Each video segment lasts approximately 20-25 minutes, and is followed by insightful commentary. “Come,” let us learn together with our friends from Faith Lutheran what it was like to live and learn with Jesus.
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.
PASTORAL CALL PROCESS
NEW Review Needed – Ministry Site Profile (MSP)
About a month ago the MSP team solicited information and insights regarding our congregation’s mission, ministries, and preferences for a new pastor. Our sincere thanks to the more than 40 people who responded to that call. Based on your responses and discussions, the MSP team has worked to complete the Ministry Site Profile form.
Next week the MSP team will send out an email with a digital copy of our MSP document for final congregational review. Some paper copies will be available Saturday and Sunday. After prayerfully reading the document, please share your comments with us by Sunday, March 16 either after worship or via email (Judy Treadway 4jtread@gmail.com). The revised Ministry Site Profile will then be shared with Council for their approval before it is submitted for synod approval.
PARISH LIFE
NEW Early Spring OWLS Luncheon, Sat March 8 @ 12:30
The next OWLS luncheon for us silver-haired Older and Wiser Lutherans is next Saturday, March 8 at 12:30. Once again the luncheon will be held at MCL, the cafeteria-style restaurant and bakery at the corner of David and Far Hills. Questions? Contact Ginny Herbeck @ (937) 298-8876 or Judy Treadway @ 4jtread@gmail.com. See you there!
NEW Ash Wednesday Soup Supper
March 5 @ 5:30: Good Shepherd and Faith Lutheran church will share a soup supper on Wed. March 5 at 5:30 before the evening service. Please sign up in the narthex to bring a soup or salad. All are welcome to join us
OUTREACH AND SERVICES
NEW Packing event, Lesotho Nutrition Initiative Event, Sat April 5, 9 am-12 noon
Harmony Creek and Good Shepherd are hosting a food packing event for the Lesotho Nutrition Initiative on Saturday, April 5, from 9-12 in the Fellowship Hall. Dr. Scott Rosenberg and Wittenberg University students will provide all materials. Volunteers will work in teams to measure, package, and pack nutritious meals to be sent to Lesotho, Africa. Our challenge is to package more than 19,000 meals (last year’s total) in 3 hours. All are welcome to join us for this event.
NEW Chili Cook-off Fundraiser, Sun March 30 after worship
Mark your calendars now. Harmony Creek and Good Shepherd are hosting a Chili Cook-off on Sun March 30 after worship services to support the Lesotho Nutrition Initiative. Here’s how it works: Ten pots of chili will be shared for the tasting competition. You purchase tickets, and then use the tickets to “vote” for the best tasting chili. We are looking for 5 Good Shepherd chefs to share their favorite chili recipe for the competition. Good Shepherd is also seeking several bakers to share desserts for the event. All proceeds will go toward the Lesotho Nutrition Initiative
Matthew 25 Ministries Update:
770 pill bottles (our largest donation ever!), along with some medical supplies were donated on Feb. 11 to this important ministry center in Cincinnati. Donated goods are sorted and processed in the facility and then redistributed to the poorest of the poor and disaster victims throughout the United States and to more than 40 countries around the world. Please clean pill bottles with “Goo Gone” to get the glue residue off. Then wash them inside and out with HOT water. After they are dry, be sure to replace the lids. Place them in the tub in the narthex. They will be sorted and bagged for next time
Food Pantry News
Our Souper Bowl food donations totaled 747. Thanks for your generosity.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
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.
SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY
THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY DISCUSSION for ALL
*** Thursday morning and Friday morning Studies have been combined into one study on Thursday morning ***
Come on Thursday 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 (Don Bennett is leading for the month of February)
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am Join Zoom Meeting
Click: here For more information, please contact Roger at rebauser@me.com or call 937-299-5186.
MISCELLANEOUS
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
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.
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