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. 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 third Sunday after Epiphany, January 24th.
There will once again be a drive through food distribution of the Lutheran Hunger Network's FREE Neighborhood Market at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church located at 5140 N. Fruit Ave. on Saturday, 2/6/21, from 9-11 a.m.
Central CA Food Bank will provide gloves, and you will need to bring your own mask.
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.
Food Pantry Needs Restocking
With the holidays, the food pantry was almost depleted. We are again accepting donations to restock it. Canned vegetables and chili beans. Canned tuna and chicken. Ramen noodles. Macaroni and Cheese, 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. I you prefer to make a monetary contribution we can do the shopping for you. Also, gift cards in values of $10 & $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
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,
2020 was a unique year in the history of Good Shepherd. Never before have we taken a break from worship for such a sustained time, if at all. We have had over five families move away since March. Even when we were able to worship I had people tell me when they went home after worship they still had no idea who had been in church because of the masks we had to wear.
It is in light of a year with such special challenges that I am particularly thankful for the leadership of our Church Council. Our Council had to face decisions about when not to worship, when it was ok to return, what our worship would look like, and many other unusual situations. We are so blessed to have a Council as dedicated as they have been. The times we were able to meet face to face this year everyone showed up ready to serve. It has brought confidence in the midst of tenuous times to have such strong leadership. Please take the time to thank those who have served this year:
President: Steve Smith/ Yvonne Smith
Financial Secretary: Mary Norris
Treasurer: Carol Sullivan
Secretary: Lori DeGiovanni
Worship: Gloria Miller
Property: Woody Wilk
Education: Julie Werfelmann
Stewardship: Dee Wright
Evangelism: Sue Hays
I am so grateful for those who are willing to serve. They are wonderful examples of what Jesus calls us to. It is a palpable way of Sharing the Love of Jesus. Several of our Council members’ terms are coming to an end which means we will need other people to serve in their place. Please be open to how God might be calling you to serve your church! 2021 promises to be less extreme than what we’ve just been through.
I look forward to serving with you in 2021!
God’s Peace,
Pastor Ted
Enjoy pictures of recent events and announcements of upcoming activities. Be blessed by inspirational readings.
1. January Newsletter (pdf)
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