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Welcome to the life of Good Shepherd
as it is experienced in our corporate worship
and in our daily activities.

Jesus' Sorrow for Jerusalem

At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him,
"Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you."
He replied, "Go tell that fox, 'I will drive out demons
and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I
will reach my goal.' In any case, I must keep going today
and tomorrow and the next day—for surely no prophet
can die outside Jerusalem!

"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and
stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather
your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings,
but you were not willing! Look, your house is left to you desolate.
I tell you, you will not see me again until you say,
'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.'

Luke 13:31-35

 

WORSHIP SERVICES EACH SUNDAY

 

Directions	8:00 AM	Communion & Meditation
	9:15 AM	Blended Worship
	9:30 to 10:30 AM	Sunday School for ages 3 and up
	9:30 & 11:00 AM	"Sunday School for Adults"
	11:00 AM	Traditional Service with the Chancel Choir
Child Care provided for infants and toddlers Nursery/child care is available on Sundays from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm for infants through four years old. Parents may being their children to the 9:15 worship and they will be dismissed at 9:30 am to go to their class. You can accompany them and then return for worship.

Good Shepherd Worship Schedule
Sunday, February 28th (Regular Worship Times)	Second Sunday of Lent Sermon entitled: Jesus sets out to Teach and Heal by Pastor Steve Larsen Luke 4:31-37
Sunday, March 7th (Regular Worship Times)	Third Sunday of Lent Holy Communion Sermon entitled: Jesus Sets His Eye on Jerusalem by Pastor Steve Larsen Luke 13:31-35 Psalms 63:1-8
Sunday, March 14th (Regular Worship Times)	Fourth Sunday of Lent Good Shepherd Education Center Sunday Sermon entitled: Jesus on the Mountaintop by Pastor Steve Larsen Luke 9:28-36
Sunday, March 21st (Regular Worship Times)	Fifth Sunday of Lent Sermon entitled: Jesus Stops Along the Way by Pastor Steve Larsen John 12:1-8 Philippians 3:7-14
Sunday, March 28th (Regular Worship Times)	Palm/Passion Sunday Sermon entitled: Jesus, the Lamb of God by Pastor Steve Larsen Luke 23:1-49
Thursday, April 1st (Worship at 7:30PM)	Holy Thursday Service Holy Communion
Sunday, April 4th (Regular Worship Times)	Easter Sunday Holy Communion Sermon entitled: Jesus the Resurrected Lord by Pastor Steve Larsen Luke 24:1-12 Acts 10:34-43

Worship Services are taped each Sunday and audiocopies are available
upon request at the church office.

Read our Safe Sanctuary Policy

Click to print a copy of the Assessment Tool for Planning Please help us learn more about how we are doing as a congregation. Members and friends of Good Shepherd are invited to complete an assessment and send or bring to church. There is a box for assessments in the church lobby. Thanks. - The Church Council

Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (P.R.A.Y.) is being offered at Good Shepherd Click here for more information about the program.

Vacation Bible Camp June 21st thru 25th, 2010 VBC Volunteer Form

Safe Nights' Helping Hands

Can We Live as Jesus Died
Willing to Pay the Price?
Helping the Homeless and the Needy
Matthew 25:35-40

Click here for more information
on how you can help.

 

This Week at Good Shepherd
March 7 (Sunday)	5:00PM 6:00PM 6:00PM	Destination Christ (S) Praise Team (S) PTS (FH,K,7)
March 8 (Monday)	6:00PM	Carpenter's Crew (S)
March 9 (Tuesday)	11:00AM 6:30PM 7:30PM	Prayer Group (S) Shepherd Stitchers (FH) Troop 1780 Patrol Leader Meeting (7)
March 10 (Wednesday)	5:00PM 6:00PM 6:10PM 6:20PM 6:40PM 7:30PM	Wednesday Night Dinners (FH,K) PTS2 (7) Cherub Choir (MR) Lenten Study (CH) Good Shepherd Singers (MR) Chancel Choir (S)
March 11 (Thusrday)	9:15AM 7:00PM 7:30PM 7:30PM	Bible Study (7) Bell Choir (S) Troop 1780 (FH,K,7) Trustees Meeting (P)
March 12 (Friday)	7:00PM	Korean Church Bible Study (CH)
March 13 (Saturday)	8:00AM 8:00AM 7:00PM 10:30PM	United Methodist Men Breakfast (FH,K) UMW District Cluster Meeting (CH) Narcotics Anonymous (FH) Narcotics Anonymous (FH)

March

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Book Reviews

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Web Ministry

 

 

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Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 14th

Lenten Study The Easter Experience, a six week study facilitated by Bud Campbell, begins on Wednesday, February 24th from 6:20 to 7:25PM. This study will bring the passion and resurrection of Jesus to life through dramatic story telling and challenging teaching done in a highly cinematic style. It will provide spiritual growth, bonding with each other as well as with the eternal message of Easter. Please sign up at the Lenten table in the church foyer to insure enough books are available. If you have any questions, please contact Jeanne Parr at 301-843-6979 or gsadults@gsumc.com.

United Methodist Men Breakfast The Good Shepherd United Methodist Men will hold their regular monthly breakfast on Saturday, March 13th at 8:00AM in the Fellowship Hall. All men of the congregation are welcome to our breakfast the 2nd Saturday of every month.

Good Shepherd is offering three P.R.A.Y. Programs this spring. P.R.A.Y. stands for Programs of Religious Activities with Youth, which offers a curriculum for each of four grade levels: God and Me for grades 1-3, God and Family for grades 4-5, God and Church for Middle School (grades 6-8), and God and Life for High School (grades 9-12). These programs were designed to help children and youth in scouting programs earn their religious emblems, but are open to all children. Beginning March 7th, Deborah Stephenson will counsel the God and Me students for four sessions, and Amy Warren will counsel the God and Family students for 6 sessions and God and Church students for ten. Parents can choose to participate as mentors in these programs, too. Enroll your child by February 28th by contacting Amy Warren at gschildren@gsumc.com. Click here for more information about the program.

Concert Video of the Chancel Choir, Praise Team and Destination Christ Click on the link below for video performances at the Life Celebration Concert for Holli White, November 14, 2009, at New Life Church. Chancel Choir, Praise Team and Destination Christ

United Methodist Women High Tea Rescheduled The United Methodist Women's Tea has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 20th at 12:30PM. If you purchased a ticket and are unable to attend. please contact Linda Ford for a refund.

United Methodists respond to Chile earthquake The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is the global humanitarian aid organization of The United Methodist Church. UMCOR responds to natural or civil disasters that are interruptions of such magnitude that they overwhelm a community's ability to recover on its own. Chile UMCOR Responds to Earthquake in Chile United Methodists respond to Chile earthquake. To support those affected by the earthquake in Chile, please make a gift to Chile Emergency, Advance #3021178 Haiti UMCOR Top News Stories on the Haiti Earthquake How can you help? Provide UMCOR Health Kits Global Ministries Mission News United Methodist Church UMCOR Online Donation System Haiti Emergency, UMCOR Advance #418325

Disciple Study - Old Testament Registration has begun for those wishing to participate in the Old Testament Disciple Study. This 8 week study approaches the study of Hebrew Scriptures by inviting participants to hear the story of God and God's calling of the people of Israel through the many "voices" of the biblical text. The study begins with and Orientation Night on Thursday, April 8th from 7:30-9:00PM and will continue through June 3rd. Please contact Jeanne Parr at 301-653-7570 or gsadults@gsumc.com with questions. See the insert from the Sunday bulletin for more information and to register.

Carpenter's Crew Christmas Eve Performance Here is a video of the Carpenter's Crew, drama and puppet ministry of Good Shepherd UMC from our Christmas Eve worship service. This was our first effort in blacklight puppetry.

Good Shepherd is seeking.... Director of Music. Part-time. Good Shepherd UMC is seeking director to oversee music program that includes contemporary and traditional styles and groups for various ages. Must have heart for worshipping God, experience conducting, teambuilding and organizational skills. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Contact Rev. Stephen Larsen, 305. Smallwood Dr., Waldorf, MD 20602 or pastor@gsumc.com.

Special Prayer and Intercession It is always possible to have special prayer offered following any of the worship services on Sunday morning. If you are facing surgery, illness, a loss, or other need, it can be useful to have others pray with you and for you. The pastor or others would be glad to offer special prayer and laying on of hands at the communion rail or in the chapel. All one needs to do is let the pastor know that this is desired.

Music Ministry Contact music@gsumc.com for more Information.

Wednesday Night Dinners Wednesday Night Dinners are open to all friends of Good Shepherd for a great meal and fellowship. We will be serving most Wednesdays during the school year from 5:00-6:30PM in the Fellowship Hall. Ages 10 & under - $3.00 Ages 11-59 - $5.00 Ages 60 & over - $3.00 Menu for 3/10/10: Smorgasbord, Salad Bar, Dessert, Beverage Come enjoy some of our favorite delights!! Cook: Kitchen Crew PB&J or cheese sandwiches (and occasionally, hotdogs) will be available as an alternative; however, cost will be the same as a meal.

Ministry Guide We have a Ministry Guide to provide the people of the church with an overview of the various ministries and projects offered throughout the church. The list includes a brief description of all of the administrative, ministry and mission efforts that go on along with contact information for each. Please pick up a copy and see what might interest you from our "Menu." Copies are available in the church lobby or download and print the PDF file. Click here. Ministry Guide

Sunday School Registration forms are available for children ages 3 through 12 in the church lobby. Adult Sunday School classes meet at 9:15 in room 5 and at 11:00AM in Room 7. "Sunday School 2009-2010 continues to run smoothly, and with what seems like more students than last year. We reward students for registering and attending, as well as recognize their birthdays. We also periodically show appreciation to our all-volunteer staff. We thank our teachers and want you to continue to hold them and their students (our children and our future) in your prayers.

Supplies for Wounded Soldiers The "Maryland House" is a receiving area/lounge at Malcolm Grow Hospital at Andrews AFB that has been setup to help the wounded that are waiting to be transferred to their home bases. The "Maryland House" is run by Red Cross volunteers that are mostly active duty/retired military personnel and their spouses. When they arrive at Andrews the Maryland House receives the less severely wounded that do not go to Walter Reed. When they arrive they are without their personal belongs. The volunteers donate most of supplies they need with help from outside donations. Your donations of toiletry and travel items have been very generous and our supply has now exceeded our storage allocation. If you would still like to help, there is a great need for the following. (listed in the order of importance): Phone Cards, Size Medium T-Shirts, Soda, Gatorade, Water, Size Large T-shirts, Flip Flops, Chocolate Candy and individually wrapped snacks or cookies. We will set-up a box in the lobby for you to drop off your denotations. If you have any questions you can contact Nancy Bennett 301-643-1160 or Debbie Hahn 301-645-8268.

Bibles There are Bibles on the Welcome Table in the entrance. Anyone who needs a Bible or knows of someone who needs a Bible is encouraged to take one. We are delighted to be able to share God's Word.

Music Ministry Photo Gallery Click to view the Gallery page.

Lay Readers If you are willing to read scripture during worship please contact Bud Campbell at budlekel@comcast.net. You can indicate which date you will be available. You can read from the translation you prefer. Everyone is encouraged to volunteer for this important ministry.

Opportunities for Service Click here for Details.

ONGOING

Baptism:  Parents and Families interested in having their child baptized should contact the church office or Pastor Steve and plan to attend a baptism class.  Youth and adults wishing to be baptized can also do the same.   Marriage Preparation Seminar: Good Shepherd United Methodist Church offers to its congregation and the community a Marriage Preparation Seminar. This weekend program, presented by married couples of Good Shepherd, seeks to provide engaged couples with a Christian view of the excitement, the fun, and the sacredness of marriage. The seminar teaches couples vital communication skills necessary for a fulfilling relationship. Marriage related topics presented include: family or origin and how it influences our relationships, communications, valuing your spouse, welcoming a child, handling finances, differences between men and women, and sexuality. The seminar is led by various couples from within the church that share from their own experiences. The Pastor and his wife are one of the presenting couples. Positive feedback and continual updating of materials have made this program a tremendous success. This seminar is offered twice a year ~ once in March and again in September. For registration or information, contact Rev. Steve Larsen at pastor@gsumc.com or call the church office at 301-843-6797. United Methodist Men: Each month, on the second Saturday, the men share a breakfast at 8:00AM in the Fellowship Hall.  The group often takes on service projects and holds programs of various sorts throughout the year.  The current president is Ron Kolbe. Next Meeting: March 13th webmaster