This week we are praying for:
Donna B.
Family and friends of Roy H.
Family and friends of Jim D.
Greg and Amy I., celebrating 40th wedding anniversary
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A special meeting of the congregation council will be held this Wednesday, August 28 at 8:00 pm on Zoom. The meeting will be to consider matters related to the sale of our property. The meeting will be closed due to the confidential nature of the business.
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God’s Work. Our Hands!
Please join us in our annual God’s Work. Our Hands Sunday on September 8, 2024 immediately following worship. We will be joining with Lutherans throughout the US in celebrating who we are as the ELCA – one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor! We will be having service events for all ages and everyone is invited! A light lunch will be provided so please sign-up so we know how many to expect.
For our adults, we will be collecting and packing health and wellness kits. Items requested for donation are found below. Cash/checks would also be welcomed to purchase items for the kits.
For our younger members, we will be preparing greeting cards for some of our members who have been unable to attend worship and events in person.
Please sign up and join us for this opportunity for service and fellowship! A sign-up sheet is located in the narthex or you can call the church office. Specific items requested for donations below. Cash donations are also welcomed!
| Specific Items Requested | Size | Quantity needed |
| Hand Sanitizer bottles | 2 oz. | 200 |
| Dial Soap bars | 4 oz. | 100 |
| Wet wipes (unscented) | 42 ct. pkg | 75 |
| Toothbrushes | Single | 50 |
| Wet Ones Travel Pack | 20 ct. | 75 |
This week we are praying for:
Lucy J.
Linda M.
Ronald D.
Fred W.
Jan B.
Charley and Bonnie
Doreane G.
Family and friends of David F.
This week we are praying for:
Leonard W.
Matt S.
Sherry
Linda
Tom L.
Lauren L
Neil W.
Family and friends of Tammy (Michael) S. whose mother, Laurel, passed
Family and friends of and Richard S. whose wife, Lori, passed
This week we are praying for:
Agnes Z.
Jack D.
Jim B.
Tiny
Diane B.
Linda S.
Dawn
Pastor Bob
Hyden
Debbie
Gail
Tom
Astride
Susan
Anthony
Carla
Family and friends of Bill W.
Family and friends of Laurel S.
Family and friends of Robert K.
The birth of baby, Bailee
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Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game
Please join us on Sunday August 25, at 1:35 pm to watch the Pirates take on the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park. It’s also Kid’s Day! A block of seats has been reserved in the lower level, section 103 (under cover). Tickets are $31 each, which includes $10 for concessions. If interested, turn in the form and money by July 15th to the church office or Laura Mauser. We will try to arrange carpooling again this year.
This week we are praying for:
Anthony P.
Kerri B.
Carla
Beverly
Jennifer T.
Sandy R.
This week we are praying for:
Beverly
Kerri B.
Rosalind L.
Sandy R.
As we have been announcing the last several Sundays, we are beginning a series of focus group meetings for all members of the Good Shepherd. As was shared in the congregation informational meeting on Sunday, June 9th, we are blessed with opportunities to shape the future of our congregation and address the continuing financial challenges we face. Your Council would like to get more of your input on the path forward. The focus group meetings will be held on:
- Sunday, June 16th at noon in the Luther Room
- Sunday, June 23rd at
9:00 amNew Time: Noon in the Luther Room - Wednesday, June 26th at 7:00 pm via Zoom
- Sunday, June 30th at noon in the Luther Room
Light refreshments will be provided for the in-person meetings. You only need to attend one of the meetings. We would appreciate it if you could sign-up so we know how many people on which to plan. Sign-up is available at the church in the narthex or by contacting the church office.
If you were unable to participate in the informational meeting on Sunday, June 9th, no problem! More detailed information will be provided at the focus group meetings.