Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.”
Proverbs 9:9
At Good Shepherd, we take these words seriously. We provide many opportunities for God’s people to hear God’s words, talk about them and impress them upon their hearts. To learn more about these or other educational opportunities contact the teacher/facilitator or the church office.
GriefShare: Your Journey from Mourning to Joy
Topic: GriefShare
Time: Sundays, September 7 – November 23 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Online or in-person at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in the Fellowship Lounge
Coordinators: Kathy Seim and Pam Bauser
Are you or someone you know dealing with the loss of a loved one?
Good Shepherd is offering GriefShare for anyone dealing with grief. This ministry offers biblical, Christ-centered teaching on topics associated with the death of a loved one. It is a place to find support and comfort in the company of others who are experiencing loss. The video seminar series and participant guide feature nationally respected grief experts and real-life personal stories. Each week there are group discussions about the weekly topics and personal grief experiences.
Please register online at www.griefshare.org or call the church office (937-298-0136).
Surviving the Holidays
Topic: GriefShare
Time: Saturday, November 1 from 10:00 am – noon
Location: In-person at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in the Fellowship Lounge
Coordinators: Kathy Seim and Pam Bauser
Spread the word. ONLY one session that is powerfully packed with real experiences and expert advice.
This single session focuses on the challenges of grief during the holiday seasons of Thanksgiving and Christmas. The holidays intensify our feelings of loss amidst the emphasis on family and holiday gathering. The experts offer both practical suggestions and hope for remembering and cherishing our loved ones who are not gathering with us.
Survival Guide resource for this session is $10.
If you or someone you know is interested, you may register online at www.griefshare.org or call the church office.
Mark your calendars now!
Sunday School for K – High School youth: ALL YOUTH ARE WELCOME!
2025-2026 school year start date is TBD.
Topic: Readings/lessons from Sunday worship.
Time: Sunday morning, gather at 9:30 am, meet 9:40 am – 10:20 am
Location: In Person in the Chapel
Teachers: Karin Linch and Sandy Rosholt
Come! Explore! Discover! We would like to make all our youth welcome in our learning experiences. The Whirl curriculum is designed to connect the lessons in the church service with the discussions and projects in the classroom. ALL youth K – High School are invited. Come share what works for you and your student.
The Invitational Christian
Topic: Outreach
Time: Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:30 pm (9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22)
Location: Fellowship Hall
Coordinator: Judy Treadway
Our congregation’s long-term vision is, “We are an inviting church – come and see.”
Good Shepherd is very welcoming now, but one of our goals is to learn to be more inviting. People seek meaning in their lives through a relationship with God. Inviting involves being aware that both fellow members and visitors are looking to be invited, accepted, and loved as children of God and then share in our congregation’s journey of faith through prayer, worship and service.
To help us better understand how to invite, this book study is using the book The Invitational Christian by Dave Daubert.
Curious about the emphasis on being an INVITING CONGREGATION? Wondering who is doing the INVITING? Thinking – what does INVITING mean to me? This is the place for you.
THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY for ALL
Topic: Gospel Lectionary Reading for worship
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Location: comfort of your home – connect online via Zoom! Please contact church office for link.
Facilitator: Roger Bauser
Come join the discussion on Zoom on Thursday mornings at 9:00 am! Bring your own coffee and treats along with your BIBLE. The focus is on the Lectionary Lessons (scripture readings) for the upcoming weekend. This is a chance to go deeper before hearing the lessons on Sunday.
Everyone is welcome! No prior experience is needed. Drop by and learn what’s behind the message on Sunday.
WELCA (Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) Bible Study
Study will resume in the fall. Start date is TBD.
Topic: Living in Faith
Time: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 10:30 am and 7:30 pm
Location: The 10:30 session meets in person in the Lounge and online via Zoom. The 7:30 pm session meets via Zoom. Please contact church office for link.
Facilitator: Pam Bauser
This monthly study uses material from the Gather magazine that is published by WELCA. The Bible study information is accessible online at www.gathermagazine.org for those who prefer an electronic copy. A subscription to the magazine is not required.
Summer Day Camp
Good Shepherd’s Summer Day Camp was a wonderful success during the last week in July 2025! Special thanks to the three vibrant counselors from HopeWood Outdoors who led the programming, as well as all the volunteers from Good Shepherd who registered children, prepared the lunch, supported the counselors and generally made things happen. Twenty-one children from our congregation and community participated. Click here to view pictures.