SERVICES ARE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. SHARING THE LOVE OF JESUS
SERVICES ARE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. SHARING THE LOVE OF JESUS
Sharing the Love of Jesus!
As a community of believers, we are called to serve God through love and faithful service.
"Come Have a Life Changing Experience."
Pastor Ted Niemi
Hello Friends of Good Shepherd,
While Fresno County is back to the purple status we have to discontinue in-person worship for the time being.
We have begun using Facebook Live to post our services. We will alternate each week. This Sunday will be the Traditional Style Service at 10:30AM. You can now participate via Facebook. Click on the Facebook link on the home screen to access the videos. The videos are saved to the page, so you don't have to watch live if that doesn't work for you.
Thanks!
God’s Peace,
Pastor Ted Niemi
We will continue to provide a Worship Devotional. It will be posted online the Friday before each Sunday.
Click on the "Find Out More" button to download the Worship Devotional for the First Sunday of Lent, February 21.
There will once again be a drive through food distribution of the Lutheran Hunger Network's FREE Neighborhood Market at TBA on Saturday, 3/6/21, from 9-11 a.m.
Central CA Food Bank will provide gloves, and you will need to bring your own mask. On 3/6, anyone planning to volunteer who is or has been feeling ill - especially if they have or have had a fever, cough or flu-like symptoms - is asked to PLEASE stay home. Volunteers will be encouraged to drive through and get food for their own household, too, just like usual.
Please share this information with everyone you know who could benefit and with those who might want to volunteer. Questions can be directed to me @ 13jdixon13@gmail.com or 559-287-3457.
We are accepting donations to stock the food pantry. Canned vegetables, chili beans, tuna and chicken. Ramen noodles. Boxed pasta meals, canned cream of mushroom and cream of chicken soup, egg noodles, and boxed mashed potatoes are a few of the things we could use. If you prefer to make a monetary contribution we can do the shopping for you. Also, gift cards in values of $15 & $25 would be helpful. Donations can be dropped off at the office M - F, from 9AM - 1PM.
We are in need of replenishing of funds with our ”Raise the Roof” campaign.
If they can help please mark the donation “roof”.
Thank you,
Sue Hays
HELP clear out the sewer lines with something really pretty!
Small size tote bags are available to purchase from Dee Wright. They are perfect for Easter "baskets" or little girl gifts! They are reversible and handmade by BKMT Dee's cousin (not DKNY)! $5 each or 2 for $10! Sale ends Palm Sunday! All proceeds to the church.
Contact Dee Wright @ ollie471pop@gmail.com
Children's Church available at both services
5140 North Fruit Avenue, Fresno, California 93711, United States
Appointments can be scheduled outside of normal hours.
Dear Friends,
I remember hearing as a child, “April showers bring May flowers.” I looked up the background for that saying. According to George Latimer Apperson's Dictionary of Proverbs, we can trace the phrase “April showers bring May flowers” to an 1886 saying: “March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers”, which might have even deeper roots in a 1610 poem.
We have already had some windy days this year. The entire month of March is spent in the Church season of Lent. Just like the March winds and April showers make way for the beauty of the May flowers the season of Lent will eventually break away into the season of Easter.
Wind is one symbol for the Holy Spirit. When I think of ways the Holy Spirit is moving among us during this windy month of March I think of those of you who have made some change in your life because we are in the season of Lent. Many of you are using the devotionals we provided. Others of you are spending more time in reading your Bibles or in prayer.
There are trees that grow to be strong because they learn to live life in the midst of the wind. There are those of you who will be strengthened spiritually because of your letting the Holy Spirit prepare you for Easter. April, and Easter, will be here either way. Why not choose to use this month to be strengthened spiritually? You will be blessed!
God’s Peace,
Pastor Ted
Enjoy pictures of recent events and announcements of upcoming activities. Be blessed by inspirational readings.
2. February Newsletter (pdf)
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