Category: Announcements

Annual Meeting of the Congregation

Post author By Leigh Pogue
Post date January 22, 2021

The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2021 immediately following the worship service. You can join the 2021 Annual Meeting one of three ways: 1. online via Zoom (same Zoom link as the worship service); 2. In person at the Church (requires pre-registration) or 3. Dialing in by phone same dial in as Sunday morning worship service). If you are interested in attending in person, please contact the office no later than January 29th to reserve a spot. All in person participants will be required to wear masks and maintain social distancing. Members should have received a copy of the 2020 Annual Report in the mail. If you have not, and need one, please contact the church office.

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Don’t miss it! Stream “Christmas at The Good Shepherd” on YouTube

Post author By Pastor Bob Schaefer
Post date December 28, 2020

“Wonderful!” | “Beautiful!” | “Awesome!” | “Nothing short of spectacular!” | “Filled with Gospel!”

Our Christmas worship service is getting rave reviews! Take a few minutes during these twelve days of Christmas to celebrate the beauty and mystery of the Incarnation.

Featuring the gifts of Liz Smith, Bob Rossetti, Matt O’Donnell, Leigh Pogue, Andrew Imblum, Matthew Walley, Gretchen Wiesner, Mary K. Walley, Pastor Bob and The Good Shepherd Virtual Choir, this worship service will move you and inspire you.

Tags Christmas, Video, Worship, YouTube

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Pastor Bob on vacation

Post author By Pastor Bob Schaefer
Post date December 25, 2020

Pastor Bob here – I’m taking some vacation time in the weeks after Christmas. We’ve got some great worship lined up for you on the two Sundays I’ll be out. If you’re in need of emergency pastoral care, just give the church office a call – I’m doing a covid staycation at home, and am still here if you need me.

Wishing you all a joyous new year!

Tags Office Hours, Pastor Bob, Vacation, Worship

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It’s time to pick up your Christmas flowers

Post author By Pastor Bob Schaefer
Post date December 21, 2020

Thanks to everyone who donated flowers to decorate our worship space this Christmas! Filming has wrapped in the sanctuary, and you are welcome to bring your Christmas flowers home to enjoy. Please call the office to schedule a pick-up time.

Tags Christmas, Flowers

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Worship with us this Christmas!

Post author By Pastor Bob Schaefer
Post date December 21, 2020

Join us this Christmas Eve for a beautiful candlelight worship – right from your own home! It’s easy and you don’t even need a computer or a smartphone.

You can join us live at 7:30 pm using the usual instructions for our Sunday morning worship, which can be found here.

And if your family likes a midnight mass or church on Christmas morning, our service will be available for you to watch and rewatch any time on YouTube.

Thanks to all of our talented worship leaders and musicians… we can’t wait to share this most special service with you!

Tags Christmas, Worship

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Support your church, claim a $300 deduction – Win/win!

Post author By Pastor Bob Schaefer
Post date December 20, 2020

Under the CARES Act, you can deduct up to $300 in donations to qualified nonprofits in 2020 – even if you take the standard deduction. Now is the perfect time to financially support your church’s ministry!

Visit the IRS website to learn more about this opportunity.

Tags Stewardship

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Are you having a blue Christmas? Here are eight online services to help you through the holidays.

Post author By Pastor Bob Schaefer
Post date December 11, 2020

The world around you insists “it’s the most wonderful time of the year!” You try to smile politely, but inside your feelings of sadness, loss and loneliness seem to get worse around Christmas. You steel yourself up to “have a blue Christmas.”

If this is painfully familiar, we invite you to one of eight “Blue Christmas” or “Longest Night” services being offered by congregations around our synod. These services are intended to give those grieving a safe place to gather in God’s presence to receive comfort and encouragement during what can be a difficult season.

Especially convenient, you don’t even need to leave your home to attend.

If you’re struggling to put on a brave face this Christmas, why not let down your mask for a little while among people who understand what you’re going through, and hear the good news once again that Jesus is with you right where you are?

Tags Blue Christmas, Christmas, Longest Night, SWPA Synod, Worship

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Find Help in the Monroeville Area

Post author By Pastor Bob Schaefer
Post date December 11, 2020

If you or someone you love is in need, the Monroeville Public Library maintains a list of resources in our area for seeking help.

Tags Assistance, Monroeville

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Christmas Card Request

Post author By Donna Wenger
Post date December 7, 2020

We will not be able to provide gift bags to our homebound members this year for Christmas, SOOOO let’s shower them with Christmas cards! A list of our homebound members is available from Donna, our secretary. It is available as a paper copy or it can be emailed to you. While you are at it, think of some of our other members that could use some Christmas cheer and send them a card too!

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Mask Makers

Post author By Donna Wenger
Post date December 6, 2020

Val Corbin has placed a sign by our church driveway entrance which contains FREE masks. She could use some help keeping it supplied. If you can help, there are Joann Fabrics gift cards available in the church office to help purchase supplies. Please call the office if you are interested.

Please wear your mask, limit group activities and stay 6 feet away!