Monthly Event

Beginning Wednesday evening, September 21 at 6:30 we will begin our study on "Isaiah - Striving less and trusting God more."  This is written by Melissa Spoelstra.  We did a study by her in "Numbers - Learning contentment in a culture of more" in 2019.

"Isaish wrote messages of both judgment and hope. Pastor H.B. Charles wrote, 'Real faith is ambidextrous. It can take blessings in one hand and trouble in the other, lifting both in the worship of the God who is worthy of our stubborn trust, complete obedience, and unceasing praise.' Throughout our study of Isaiah, we'll learn to be ambidextrous. Hopefully by the time we turn the last page, we will be able to lift both hands in worship. We won't be striving harder, but instead trusting more deeply the Faithful One who is so worthy of our utter dependence."

Books available from the usual on-line book sources, including Amazon and Lifeway.

GSLC Book Club

ANNOUNCING THE 2022-23 BOOKS 

October: "The Book of Longings" by Sue Monk Kidd November: "The Personal Librarian" by Marie Bennedict & Victoria Christopher Murray 

December:  skip 

January: "The Lost Letters of Pergamom" by Bruce Longenecker 

February: "Sea of Tranquility" by Emily St John Mandele 

March: "In an Instant" by Suzanne Redfern 

April:  "The Beantown Girls" by Jane Healey 

May:  "One Italian Summer" by Rebecca Serle

An extraordinary story set in the first century about a woman who finds her voice and her destiny, from the celebrated number one New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings In her mesmerizing fourth work of fiction, Sue Monk Kidd takes an audacious approach to history and brings her acclaimed narrative gifts to imagine the story of a young woman named Ana. Raised in a wealthy family with ties to the ruler of Galilee, she is rebellious and ambitious, with a brilliant mind and a daring spirit. She engages in furtive scholarly pursuits and writes narratives about neglected and silenced women. Ana is expected to marry an older widower, a prospect that horrifies her. An encounter with eighteen-year-old Jesus changes everything. Plan to join us on Sunday, October 16 at 4:00 in the Community Center for casual discussion of "The Book of Longings” by Sue Monk Kidd.  There is no long term commitment in our book group.  Join us any month a book strikes your fancy.  We meet the third Sunday of most months, September through May, at 4:00 in the Community Center.  If you have any questions, contact Sharon Rowley at shandrow@outlook.com Please put GSLC in the subject line so I don't miss it.

Give a Hoot, join the O.W.L.S! The O.W.L.S. is Good Shepherd's senior fellowship group that meets to foster community through fun activities such as games, potlucks, and local outings. 

They are currently not meeting. 

If you love to sew and have a heart for helping others, consider joining the Sewing Saints. This group gathers intermittently for various acts of service, such as creating school bags for children in need and other creative acts of kindness.  

"God's Work, Our Hands" Sept. 10th.  We will again assemble Personal Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief Disaster Relief. The bin is available for donations and here is the simple list of items.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NEEDED: ONE light-weight bath-size towel (between 20” x 40” and 52” x 27”), dark color recommended TWO or three bath-size bars of soap equaling 8 to 9 oz., any brand, in original wrapping--cellophane NOT boxes. ONE adult-size toothbrush or multi packages ONE sturdy comb, and ONE metal nail clippers (attached file optional).  Donations can be dropped off in the office M-F, 9am-1pm. Call the office with any questions.