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It’s easy to support our ministry

Supporting the work of The Good Shepherd is easy to do, no matter how you prefer to give.

God’s called us to important work in Monroeville and the surrounding community. We provide food to hungry neighbors. We support our local men’s shelter with clothing, food donations and in-person service. We provide a home to many community support groups and other organizations. And we witness to our faith in big and small ways every day so that Jesus is made known in us.

You’re a part of that work. Now, more than ever, your contributions empower The Good Shepherd to do this ministry.

Visit our Donations page to learn how you can make a one-time gift… or choose a recurring contribution, if set it and forget it is the way you roll.

Thank you for your partnership!

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Inspiration on Demand – We’re on YouTube

Have you visited The Good Shepherd’s channel on YouTube? We’ve got a growing collection of videos to inspire you, with more added every week.

Here’s just some of what you’ll find:

  • Sunday morning’s worship service – and an archive of our previous services, too.
  • A library of more than three dozen hymns, solos, virtual choir anthems, bell performances and other musical selections.
  • Hundreds of episodes of Daily Prayer, our nationally recognized daily devotional.
  • And more!

Be inspired!

While you’re there, be sure to click on the “Subscribe” button and the 🔔 icon to be notified every time we post a new video.

Take Me There
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TGSLC Annual Meeting Highlights

Thanks to all who participated in our first ever Annual Congregation Meeting held on Zoom!  We were blessed to be able to conduct the business of the meeting with over 40 members participating either in person or on Zoom. 

A few highlights from the meeting were:

  • Approval of the 2021 Budget for Good Shepherd.
  • Election of two new members to the Congregation Council – Carrie Pugliano and Matt O’Donnell.
  • Election of two delegates for the 2021 Synod Assembly which will be held on Zoom in June.
  • Announcement of a Stewardship Campaign that will begin in the next few weeks.
  • Update from the Committees of the church on 2020 activities and plans for 2021.
  • Thanks were given for our church staff and the many members who do so much in the life of the church.

This will be a very important year for the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church as we continue to navigate church life during a pandemic, focusing on the needs of our members and our communities.  We will also continue to focus on the sale of portions of our property for long term viability of our ministries.  And in all things, we continue to thank God for the blessings that he has given to us as individuals and as a community of faith working together to love and serve as he has called us to do.

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Midweek Worship during Lent

Lent Midweek Worship

Throughout the season of Lent, The Good Shepherd will be holding joint midweek worship services on Zoom with our friends at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Eastmont.

Wednesdays @ 7 pm

Join us for a special Lenten presentation of Daily Prayer, cohosted by Pastor Linda Theophilus and featuring a familiar sung version of Psalm 141 from the LBW Evening Prayer service. Hang around after the episode of Daily Prayer for a thought-provoking conversation about the daily readings, and a time of fellowship with our friends and neighbors.

It’s easy to join us – just use the normal Sunday Zoom link and phone number, or click below.

Wednesdays in Lent, February 24 – March 24, 2021.

Let’s Pray…
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Get Your Ashes to Go

Ash Wednesday

Wednesday, February 17 is Ash Wednesday. We are offering a safe, socially-distanced drive-thru distribution of the ashes to help you mark the beginning of Lent.

Ashes to Go will be offered from 12:00 – 1:00 pm in the church parking lot:

  • As you enter, stay to the left and turn around in our circle – you’ll approach with your driver’s side window toward the building. It’ll feel like you’re driving on the wrong side, but you’re not.
  • For your safety and the pastor’s, masks are required for all occupants of the vehicle. If you’re unmasked the pastor will offer you a blessing from a distance, but you will not be able to receive ashes.
  • Ashes will be imposed with a single-use cotton swab, one per person.
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Medical Equipment Pick-Up Scheduled

On Monday, February 8, a pick-up of medical equipment which has been donated to The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church has been scheduled with The Brother’s Brother Foundation. This equipment includes wheel chairs, walkers, canes and adult diapers. These donations “provide our partners with goods that help many projects in developing countries” Brother’s Brother states. This will be the second donation in a few years collected here at Good Shepherd. If you have medical equipment in good condition or unopened supplies that you would like to donate, please call the church office at 412-372-2934. Donations must be made by Thursday, February 4, 2021.

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“It’s your turn!” What it’s like to get the vaccine

Council president Bob Rossetti gets the COVID-19 vaccine

Our council president Bob Rossetti recently got the COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s what you can expect when you go…

Get the Vaccine!

One of the best things you can do for yourself, your loved ones and your congregation is to get the vaccine as soon as you’re able. Take the quick eligibility quiz to find out when you can get it – you might already be eligible!

Check Your Eligibility

I received my first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine today.

Being over 65 and in an early group I made my appointment online and received an email verification of my time slot. The Allegheny County Health Department opened a Point of Dispensing (POD) in Monroeville.

Today I went to the Doubletree Mall Hotel at my scheduled appointment time. It was a very well organized, and efficient process with many workers happy to assist. After checking in at the registration desk I received a text: “You’re Checked In! We will text and/or email you when we’re ready for you.” And then a second text “It’s your turn! Please proceed to the clinic for your appointment.” No lines and just a short wait until I was sitting in one of the ten private clinic vaccine area chairs. The Moderna shot was quick and painless. 

I was led to a waiting area and told to sit for 15 minutes to make sure there are no side effects. There was a mix of over 65 people and younger health care professionals in the waiting room. We were on our way home in only 40 minutes.

ACHD will email us in 3 weeks to schedule the second dose. 4 weeks in between shots. I also received a vaccine record card to verify my immunization.

My overall experience from signup thru vaccine is extremely positive. The only side effect after 4 hours is a slight pain when I move my arm.  If you had any doubts about getting the vaccine I hope my experience helps in your decision making.

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Attend the Annual Meeting this Sunday, January 31

It’s easy to attend the annual meeting. Be sure to also come early at 10:30 for worship before the meeting – you can use any of the three ways to attend both worship and the meeting:

Online Using Zoom

Use our normal Sunday morning Zoom instructions. (Please note that the annual meeting will not be livestreamed on YouTube.)

In Person at the Church

We will set up stations around the church building where small groups can participate in the Zoom meeting together. Each station will have a facilitator to run the technology and assist in voting and speaking. No technological skills are required for you to participate. These pods will follow all appropriate COVID-19 guidelines, including the use of masks. Please RSVP with the church office by January 29 if you plan to attend in person.

Dialing in by Phone

Use our normal Sunday morning dial-in instructions:

  1. Dial 1-929-436-2866 (long distance rates may apply)
  2. When asked, use the buttons on your phone to enter our Meeting ID. It is 266 831 067. Push the # key to continue.

Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we experience a new way of being Church together. We look forward to meeting with you after worship on Sunday, January 31!

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Annual Meeting of the Congregation

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

Christmas at The Good Shepherd

“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.