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Early Fall Worship Events

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Our fall worship season will kick off on Sunday, September 10th with the return of the chancel choir and other special music.   

On Sunday, September 17th we will begin the fall Sunday School season for our students in preschool, elementary and middle school!  Our worship service will include a musical offering from our Sunday School students that comes from this summer’s Vacation Bible School.  Sunday School for these ages will be held immediately after the worship service on the 17th.

Please join us for worship and celebrate the beginning of fall and the joy of being fully back together following summer activities!

All Sunday worship services are held in person at 10:30 am and are livestreamed on YouTube.

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Outdoor Worship – September 3rd

Join us for “Worship in the Garth” on Sunday, September 3rd at 10:30 am.  Chairs will be provided either outside in the garden or inside in the adjacent Library.  The worship service will include Holy Communion.

Please come and experience hope, spiritual growth, worship, and fellowship amidst God’s beautiful creation.

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Double Your Donation

ONE DAY ONLY, TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2023, ONLINE

Double your donation to the Garden City Food Pantry from 8 am to Midnight, August 1, 2023. Donations of $25 and up will be increased by the Pittsburgh Foundation.

Website: www.pittsburghgives.org

Search: Garden City Food Pantry

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Join us for “God’s Wonder Lab” VBS, July 9-13

VBS will be July 9th- 13th 2023! VBS will start on a Sunday this year! All are welcome to attend church before VBS starts. Then we will have our VBS kick off following church starting at noon till 3 PM. This specific time will only be for Sunday. We then will have VBS Monday through Thursday from 6 to 8 PM.

At God’s Wonder Lab VBS, your children look into the Bible, God’s holy word, and discover that Jesus does the impossible, giving us eternal life with him! Jesus shows that he is god with amazing miracles. And he shows us that he loves us by using his power to do marvelous things on our behalf!

We are so looking forward to seeing you at God’s wonder lab, where Jesus does the impossible!

Visit our VBS page to register and for all kinds of fun VBS resources!

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Special meeting of the council called for

Council president Carrie Pugliano has called a special Council Meeting for Monday June 12th. 7:30 pm on Zoom. The sole item of business will be to appoint Leigh Pogue as a voting member for Synod Assembly.

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VBS 2023

We will be holding our annual Vacation Bible School here at the church from Sunday, July 9th through Thursday, July 13th.  We will be starting on Sunday with our VBS Kickoff event from noon till 3:00 pm following the worship service.  The sessions on Monday through Thursday will be held in the evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Please invite your children, grandchildren, neighbors and friends. All are welcome!

This year’s theme is God’s Wonder Lab.  Children will look into God’s holy word, and discover that Jesus does the impossible, giving us eternal life with him! Come and join us for stories, games, crafts, music and snacks!

We are so excited to be bringing God’s Wonder Lab to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church VBS this year. VBS is open to children ages 3 through 11.  Registration is available through the following:

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fvbsmate.com%2Fevents%2FGSLCMonroeville%2F26916%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1BzDZsrn8YEDUhhsXuVY-nL_LovLaKbCNg_vUH58vRWTOUYtN1KWQ2Tj0&h=AT0VOu5lNu2Ekvkw9b0EBnJolxsjS8O0EovWBEsbeOfJQE6BPPopC1uzY6xa3btM6rVE5DzJi5BaYYiF_v9sgYQJ-ndn00BliGmgMlMwHiK47M-uVApiGG17PVw3AVdDq5w1Dd27nxaNpScXDh0oRA

Looking forward to seeing you in the Lab!!

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Pastor Bob in Minnesota May 10-23

Pastor Bob will be in Minnesota for continuing education and vacation from May 10-23.

He will be attending the Festival of Homiletics, an annual “summer camp for preachers. During the Festival, [participants will] hear from outstanding preachers from diverse backgrounds, traditions, and ministry settings. [They’ll] participate in passionate worship, dive deep with preaching master classes, and fellowship with preaching colleagues from around the world.” You can view a free livestream of the Festival if you’re curious – visit festivalofhomiletics.com for more information.

During Pastor Bob’s travels we have two guest worship leaders lined up for you.

If you need emergency pastoral care, you can contact Pastor Linda Theophilus from May 10-15 and Pastor Wayne Gillespie from May 16-23. Their phone numbers are published in the Sunday bulletin, or the church office or council members can put you in touch with them.

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Are you ready for some baseball fun? ⚾

We are excited to invite you to join us for a special outing on Sunday June 11, 2023, at 1:35 pm. We will be cheering on the Pirates as they face the New York Mets at the beautiful PNC Park. ⚾

This is a great opportunity to enjoy some fellowship and family time with your church community. Plus, it’s Kids’ Day, which means there will be lots of activities and giveaways for the little ones. 🎁

We have reserved a lower-level block of seats so we can all cheer together. The tickets are only $31 each and include $10 for a hot dog, chips, a drink, or whatever concessions you like. 🌭

But hurry, because we have a limited number of tickets and they are going fast. If you want to join us, please fill out a registration form and return it with your payment to the church office or Laura Mauser by May 10th.

Don’t miss this chance to have a blast with your church family and support our hometown team. Go Pirates! 🏴‍☠️

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Fun and faith come together in the annual Easter egg hunt

We had a wonderful time at our church’s annual Easter egg hunt last Sunday. It was a joy to see so many children and families participate in this fun and meaningful event – the Fellowship Hall was packed with over 200 people!

We want to thank everyone who helped make it possible: the volunteers who hid the eggs, the donors who provided the candy and prizes, the team who organized the activities, and of course, the parents and kids who joined us.

The Easter egg hunt is more than just a game. It is a way to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who died for our sins and rose again on the third day. The eggs symbolize the new life that we have in him. The candy and prizes remind us of the gifts that he gives us. The activities help us learn more about his love and grace.

We hope that you had a great time at the Easter egg hunt and that you felt the presence of God in your lives. We invite you to join us again for our regular Suday services and other events throughout the year. We are a family of faith that welcomes everyone with open arms. Thank you for being part of our church community. God bless you!

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Prayer Vigil shifts are still available

We invite you to join us in our Holy Week prayer vigil, a time of reflection and devotion to prepare for Easter. Shifts are still available on Saturday and Sunday for those who wish to participate in this sacred experience. Please sign up online or contact the church office to reserve your spot. Thank you for your commitment and faithfulness!