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By the grace of Almighty God, your prayers and presence are requested at a celebration of the Rite of Installation for the Reverend Melissa Stoller as Bishop of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
October 18, 2025 at 1 pm
Reception to Follow
Berkeley Hills Lutheran Church, 517 Sangree Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Please RSVP by September 15 using the QR code below
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Congratulations, Pastor Stoller
Congratulations, Pastor Stoller! Our newly elected bishop is a friend of this congregation and its pastor. She is currently an assistant to Bp. Kusserow and served as the pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Penn Hills before that. We rejoice in her ministry and pray God will bless her work among us as our bishop. Pr. Stoller will assume the office of bishop in September.
You are enthusiastically invited to join us on Sunday, July 6, as we welcome Bishop-elect Stoller as our special guest pastor! It promises to be a meaningful and uplifting service—be sure to save the date!
Her installation is planned for October 18 at 1:00 – details to come but mark your calendar because you’re invited!
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Pray with us this Holy Week
As we enter into the the holiest time of the church year, many of us are searching for ways to deepen our spiritual journey and connect more deeply with our faith. One such opportunity is the Holy Week prayer vigil, a time of quiet reflection and renewal held in our prayer chapel.
Introspective and moving.
Michele, past participant
A renewal for all.
Beginning after the Good Friday worship and running until Easter morning, the prayer vigil offers a sacred space for individuals and families to spend time in prayer and contemplation. Our attendants are present during nighttime shifts to ensure the comfort and security of all participants.
In the prayer chapel, a variety of prayer resources are available, including hymnals, devotionals, and other materials to help guide your spiritual journey. We also provide a private restroom and light refreshments for your convenience.
This is a time for quiet reflection and renewal, a time to step away from the busyness of life and connect more deeply with God. Whether you come alone or with a friend, the transformative power of prayer is waiting for you in our prayer chapel.
We invite you to sign up for a one-hour shift and experience the grace and beauty of this sacred space. Allow prayer to transform your heart and spirit during this holy season of Lent, and discover new strength and renewal for the journey ahead.
Join us for the Holy Week prayer vigil and find solace, peace, and grace in the transformative power of prayer.
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Souper Sunday
Join us for a special celebration of food and fellowship on Sunday, February 9th immediately following worship. We will break bread, slurp soup and dive into dessert while collecting canned goods and other donations for those in need. We hope to have a “souper” good time and share our gifts with others! All are welcome! The lunch will be provided by our Sunday School families and the Education Committee – so just come and enjoy! Please sign up on the posting in the narthex or contact the church office.
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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.
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VBS 2024
The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, is sponsoring Celebrate the Savior, a Vacation Bible School program, July 8th-12th, 6 pm-8 pm Monday-Thursday and 6 pm-8:30 pm Friday.
At Celebrate the Savior, children look into the Bible, God’s Holy Word, and discover that Jesus gives us the joy of Eternal life with him! Our loving God has given us so much to celebrate- family, friends, food, and especially forgiveness through faith in Jesus, our Savior. As kids explore five key events in the life of Jesus, they will discover how the love of Jesus fills us with joy.
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A Celebration of Women
Join us for a luncheon to celebrate all women! Saturday, May 4, 11am to 2 pm.
You will enjoy a catered lunch, entertainment and raffle prizes! Invite grandma, your favorite aunt or a best friend! Tickets are available now, $15 for adults and $7 for a child 10 and under. Last day to register is April 28!
We will be collecting items to make “hygiene packs” for women and girls who lack these supplies. Assembly of these kits will take place in September. A list of items needed will be provided with ticket purchase. Cash donations are always accepted so that we can buy in bulk.
Please contact Mary Duggan at momnono@aol.com or Donna Wenger at secretary@goodshepherdlife.org . Please make checks payable to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and write “Women’s luncheon on the memo line.
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Ring Pittsburgh Concert
Friday, May 3, 7:30 pm, Christ Lutheran Church, 5330 Old Logan Ferry Rd., Murrysville, PA 15668. Enjoy a great evening of music presented by a premier local bell choir. Be sure to plan to stay for a time of fellowship in the Social Hall following the concert.
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Service Committee Notes
Thank you to everyone who donated items for our Harvest Sunday. We were able to donate about 10 bags of non-perishable food items to the Crossroads Food Pantry and the Garden City Food Pantry.
If you find yourself in need of food, contact Garden City Food Pantry (412-373-0391) or Cross Roads Food Pantry (412-372-2311).
The Angel Tree has been set up in the narthex. Names are available! Please sign for the angel you have selected. Please return wrapped and labeled gift/s to the church on or before December 10. (Name and angel # should be on each gift.) If you would like to help but are not able to shop, we will accept monetary donations, cash or checks payable to Good Shepherd with Angel Tree Gifts written in the memo. Harry M. will deliver the gifts the week of December 10.
We are now collecting items for our homebound members. There are six members on our list this year. We appreciate any donations such as tissues, travel size lotion, hand sanitizer, pudding, fruit, and jello cups, individually wrapped breakfast bars, snack cakes and cookies, and activity books such as word searches, crossword puzzles or coloring books. A collection box is in the narthex. Donations will be accepted through December 17. Our goal is to have the gifts delivered before Christmas!
We will also accept and appreciate holiday or greeting card donations. We include a card from the church at Christmas and Easter and also send cards out during the year.
Deck the Halls is scheduled for Sunday, December 17 from 12 pm to 1:30 pm. A light luncheon will be served if there is enough interest. Please use the sign-up sheet in the narthex or call the church office if you are interested in staying for lunch.
Thank you again for your participation in all of our missions this year!