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Harvest Sunday Kick-off

Beginning this month, the Service Committee will be starting the Harvest Sunday collection which will run until November 6. These donations will then be able to be distributed to the local food banks in time for the holidays. As you know, some of the donations go right to our own food shelves. Here is a list of items we could use for our food shelves:

peanut butter, jelly, soups, canned ham, spaghetti sauce, noodles, vegetables, fruit, applesauce, baby food and other baby items.

Of course, donations are appreciated and accepted all year long!

Thank you for all of your generosity!

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Rally Day at Good Shepherd

Mark Your Calendars for Sunday, September 25th

We have some exciting events planned for Sunday September 25th and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone who can make it!

Our Worship Committee, Christian Education Committee, and Service Committee are inviting you to join us for a special day at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Sunday, September 25th! 

Beginning with worship at 10:30 am we will be celebrating our annual kickoff to the fall season.  We are hoping that everyone will come out for in person worship that day as we bid farewell to the summer season and a hearty “hello” to fall. (Livestreaming of worship will also be available)

Sunday School Rally Day will begin immediately following worship.  We will be joining with our students and their families for fun, food, games and service to officially kickoff the Sunday School season. 

Our Service Committee is coordinating a service project to assemble Personal Care Kits for those in need through Lutheran World Relief and the Northside Common Ministries Men’s Shelter.   Donations and volunteers to put the kits together are invited to join the Service Committee immediately following worship on September 25th.  Lunch will be provided and sign-up is encouraged.

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Enjoy our VBS songs all week long!

Our 2022 Vacation Bible School, Rainforest Explorers, begins today and continues every Thursday night through August 11. You can take the songs of the Rainforest home with you and come ready to sing each week.

If you aren’t already registered, it’s never too late! Visit our VBS page or just pop by Thursdays from 6-8p.

All VBS Songs (audio only)

Jesus Is My Treasure (Theme Song)

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URGENT – Gift card scammer impersonating Pastor Bob

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This afternoon one of our members was the victim of a scammer pretending to be Pastor Bob. The scammer asked the victim to purchase and send photos of gift cards, supposedly for a church ministry.

If you receive a similar call, text or email, please DO NOT respond to it. Instead, report it to the church immediately. You can also use the link below to learn how to report it to the FTC.

If you’ve already become a victim, please preserve everything you can, contact local law enforcement and your bank, and let us know as soon as possible so we can help you, too.

Next Steps

Visit the Federal Trade Commission’s page about gift card scams to learn how they work, how to avoid becoming a victim, and what you can do if you’ve already been victimized.

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Covid Policy Revised to Reflect CDC “Community Levels”

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The church council has made significant revisions to our Covid policy, aligning it to the CDC’s revised “Community Levels” risk assessment.

You can read our policy in its entirety on our website, or view our current status anytime.

The most significant change is that masks will not be required except when Allegheny County is in the highest level of alert. As of June 27, our status is green and the following will apply:

Green (Low Risk) Status: Worship and other indoor events are open to all individuals. Masks are optional in the building and social distancing is recommended.

We will continue to offer livestreams of our worship services, as well as Daily Prayer online.

If you have any questions about our new policy, you’re invited to contact any of our council members.

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2nd Annual Food Truck and Basket Raffle

Please join us Saturday, July 30 from 11:00-4:00 for our Second Annual Food Truck and Basket Raffle! We are once again raising funds to build a house for a family in need, through Food for the Poor.

Vendors will be announced at a later date, but we promise there’ll be good eats!

We are now accepting basket donations. Baskets should have a value of at least $35-50. Please let the church office know if you’ll be putting one together.

Please spread the word and help us make this event a great success again this year!

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Volunteers for Worship – Calling for Ushers

We are so very thankful to be back together worshipping in person.  We are blessed to have both an active in-person and an online worship ministry at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.  If you are interested in sharing in the joy of serving during worship services, there are plenty of opportunities.  The Altar Guild, Chancel and Bell Choirs, and Usher team are always seeking new members.  These groups enhance our worship services for all who participate.  At this moment, we are particularly interested in finding additional ushers to serve during worship.  Our usher roster has dwindled since the dawn of the pandemic and has not returned to a level that is consistent with weekly worship services. Usher duties are fairly simple yet very important.  Please prayerfully consider joining our usher team.  It doesn’t take a lot of time but definitely makes the worship experience better for all who attend.

If you are interested, please contact the church office or Leigh Pogue.

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VBS 2022

The GSLC has decided on Rainforest Explorers for VBS 2022!

We have scheduled Rainforest Explorers VBS FOUR evenings!

July 21st & 28th and August 4th & 11th from 6-8pm!

Click on this link for registration….

https://vbsmate.com/events/GSLCMonroeville/23478

At Rainforest Explorers, every lesson connects to Jesus. Share God’s amazing guidance for our lives through five Bible lessons.

We hope you will join us this summer!!!

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2022-23 Confirmation Schedule

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Join us for worship this Holy Week!

We invite you to join us online or in person as we enter the holy mystery of Jesus’ death and resurrection for the sake of the world.

Maundy Thursday, April 14 at 7:00 pm. This service of Holy Communion recalls Jesus last meal with his friends, his washing of their feet, and his commandment (“mandatum” ➡️ mandate ➡️ Maundy) that his followers must show their love for one another by imitating Jesus’ own acts of humble, loving service. The worship concludes with the stripping of the altar – a solemn removal of all decorations and ornamentation, leaving the worship space harsh and exposed as Jesus’ story moves rapidly toward the nakedness of the cross.

Good Friday, April 15 at 7:00 pm. The great “Three Days” continue as we mark the trial, crucifixion, death and burial of Jesus. It is an awful, terrific, tremendous day in the truest sense – a day that inspires awe, terror and trembling at the power of God laid bare in the frailty of a dying human body. But we call the day “Good,” because the power at work that day was for our sake and the sake of the world. With this in mind, our service emphasizes prayer for all the wounded creation Jesus died to make new. The central image is of the dead wood of the cross in actuality being the blossoming Tree of Life, in which was hung the salvation of the world.

Easter Sunday, April 17 at 10:30 am. Just as Jesus shared in our death on Good Friday, on Easter Sunday we rejoice that he has risen so that we might share in his eternal life! The bleak emptiness of the sanctuary erupts into a glory of petals, the cross bursts forth in blooms, and the Church’s song of “Alleluia!” (“Hallelujah!” ➡️ “Praise the Lord!) returns with vigor to our worship after forty days’ absence. Musical celebrations and Holy Communion complete the air of victory and joy.

Masks and social distancing will be required at all services. We will be utilizing windows and air filters to maximize airflow in the worship space. Vaccinations (and boosters) are highly encouraged, though not required. If you are not feeling well, we invite you to join us online rather than in person.