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Reflect and Rejoice: Holy Week Services at Good Shepherd

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Holy Week and Easter at The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

We invite you to join us for worship and reflection as we walk together through the sacred moments of Christ’s journey this Holy Week. On Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, we will gather at 7:00 PM, both in person and online via YouTube, to remember the Last Supper and the sacrifice of the cross. Through scripture, prayer, and music, we will pause to reflect on the depth of Christ’s love and grace poured out for all. These services will prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter, reminding us of the hope we find in His promise.

Then, on Easter Sunday at 10:30 AM, we will come together to celebrate the risen Christ with a festive communion service. Whether you join us in the sanctuary or from the comfort of your home via YouTube, we welcome you to experience the triumphant message of resurrection and renewal. This special service will feature inspiring music, joyous hymns, and powerful expressions of praise that reflect the beauty of new life in Christ. The celebration of Easter is a time for us to rejoice in the fullness of God’s love and embrace the hope that it brings.

We encourage you to be part of these meaningful services, to worship, reflect, and celebrate with us. Holy Week and Easter remind us of God’s unwavering love and the promise of life anew. Together, as a community of faith, we will gather in gratitude and anticipation, embracing the profound beauty of this sacred season. Join us at The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and let us rejoice in the glory of Christ’s resurrection!

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Prayers for the Week of Monday, April 14

This week we are praying for:

Family and friends of Nicki H.

Mrs. Amato

Harry M.

Mark R.

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Prayers for the Week of April 7

This week we are praying for:

Hunter Angel

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Say cheese! Sign up for your free portrait session

It’s directory time!

We’re excited to announce that Good Shepherd is creating a new photo directory in 2025—our first in nearly a decade! This is more than just a book of faces. It’s a snapshot of our shared life together, a tool to help us connect and care for one another, and a keepsake we can treasure for years to come.

All members and regular participants are encouraged to sign up for a professional portrait session on one of several Sundays after worship. Each household that takes part will receive a free printed directory. For the best results, we suggest avoiding logos or branded clothing, and we recommend that couples and families coordinate their clothing colors.

If you are unable to attend a portrait session, you may submit a recent photo of your choosing instead.

Let’s come together to help create something beautiful and meaningful—an image of our congregation in this season of ministry and mission.

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Palm Sunday Readers Theater – A TGSLC Tradition

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This Palm Sunday, April 13, our congregation will offer a special presentation of a readers theater performance during worship. Through a dramatic reading of the Passion story, members of our church will bring the events of Jesus’ final days to life in a powerful and moving way. Rather than a traditional sermon, the story will be told in the voices of many—disciples, bystanders, religious leaders, and Jesus himself—inviting us to enter more deeply into the sacred mystery of Holy Week.

Readers theater allows Scripture to speak directly to our hearts, not through elaborate sets or costumes, but through the power of the Word and the shared voices of our community. This simple yet profound form of storytelling helps us hear the familiar story in a new way. We hope you will join us for this meaningful service as we begin our journey toward the cross and the joy of Easter morning.

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Prayers for the Week of March 24

This week we are praying for:

R. Rose

Al

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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.
A renewal for all.

Michele, past participant

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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Easter Flower Orders due March 30th

This is the last week to get your flower orders in! Honor the memory of a loved one or celebrate someone special and adorn our sanctuary with beautiful spring flowers! Order forms are available in the church narthex and the church office. This year’s choices include azalea’s tulips, lilies, and spring mix! You are encouraged to take your plants home after Easter worship as a reminder of Christ’s resurrection!

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Photo Shoot… coming soon!

We are planning our upcoming photo shoots for the 2025 Good Shepherd Photo Directory!  It’s hard to believe but it’s been 10 years since our last directory was developed.  The Council would like to update our directory – both as a reflection of who we are today as well as an everlasting commemoration of our congregation at this time in our life together.  The photos will be taken “in house” as there really aren’t any photographers in the area that provide this service to churches anymore.  We will be taking photos each Sunday after worship beginning in late April/May.  We will be advertising this opportunity through Sunday bulletins, our website and a home mailing to all members to get as many individuals and families to participate as possible.  Stay tuned for more details!

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Easter Egg Hunt News

The GSLC Education Committee has decided to forgo the church’s annual Easter Egg Hunt this year due to scheduling conflicts.  We hope to be resuming this event in the future and we thank the congregation for always being such strong supporters in providing needed resources for the event.   Not to worry, though, we’ll be reaching out in the summer, for support for the GLSC’s 2025 VBS!

If you have children, grandchildren or others in your life who are looking for an Easter Egg Hunt this year, please check out these local church hunts that will be taking place this year.

Community Easter Egg Hunts

Emmanuel Eastmont Lutheran Church – Saturday, April 19th, 2:00 pm

Church of the Brethren – Saturday, April 19th, 10:00 am -noon

Cross Roads Presbyterian – Saturday, April 12th, 10:00 am – noon