Welcome to the life of Good Shepherd
as it is experienced in our corporate worship
and in our daily activities.
encounter God's love, hear Christ's call and
serve with the Spirit's help.
Israel Forsakes God
Hear the word of the LORD, O house of Jacob,
all you clans of the house of Israel.
This is what the LORD says:
"What fault did your fathers find in me,
that they strayed so far from me?
They followed worthless idols
and became worthless themselves.
They did not ask, 'Where is the LORD,
who brought us up out of Egypt
and led us through the barren wilderness,
through a land of deserts and rifts,
a land of drought and darkness,
a land where no one travels and no one lives?'
I brought you into a fertile land
to eat its fruit and rich produce.
But you came and defiled my land
and made my inheritance detestable.
The priests did not ask, 'Where is the LORD ?'
Those who deal with the law did not know me;
the leaders rebelled against me.
The prophets prophesied by Baal,
following worthless idols.
"Therefore I bring charges against you again,"
declares the LORD.
"And I will bring charges against your children's children.
Cross over to the coasts of Kittim and look,
send to Kedar and observe closely;
see if there has ever been anything like this:
Has a nation ever changed its gods?
(Yet they are not gods at all.)
But my people have exchanged their Glory
for worthless idols.
Be appalled at this, O heavens,
and shudder with great horror,"
declares the LORD.
"My people have committed two sins:
They have forsaken me,
the spring of living water,
and have dug their own cisterns,
broken cisterns that cannot hold water.
Jeremiah 2:4-13
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. | ||
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Sunday, September 5th (One Service at 10:00AM) |
Matthew 9:9-13 |
Sunday, September 12th (Regular Worship Times) |
Sunday School begins Matthew 16:13-18 |
Sunday, September 19th (9:15 and 11:00AM |
Lay Speaker, Julie Flinchum |
Sunday, September 26th (Regular Worship Times) |
Sermon entitled: Cultivating Christian Community Romans 12:9-17 |
Labor Dayupon 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 |
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 | ||
August 29 |
11:00AM |
God & Life (25,26) |
August 30 |
6:00PM |
Carpenter's Crew (S) |
August 31 |
11:00AM |
Prayer Group (S) |
September 1 |
6:00PM |
Cherub Choir (MR) |
September 2 |
7:00PM |
Bell Choir (S) |
September 3 |
7:00PM |
Korean Church Bible Study (CH) |
September 4 |
7:00PM |
Narcotics Anonymous (FH) |
 September |
 September Calendar |
 Room Reservation Request Form |
"Good Shepherd Photo Gallery"
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Thanks for Visiting
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 The Trustees are sponsoring a clean-up day on Saturday, September 11th. Everyone is welcome to join the United Methodist Men for breakfast at 8:00AM in the Fellowship Hall and the fun begins at 9:00AM!! Hope to see you there. For more information contact Dave Bowling, Brian Cook or any member of the Trustees committee.
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Important: Please remember to return the "supply cards" with your purchase items. If you want us to do the shopping, monetary donations are most welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Carolyn Sauer at 301-888-1489. |
the Chancel Choir, Praise Team and Destination Christ Chancel Choir, Praise Team and Destination Christ |
 Music Ministry Contact music@gsumc.com for more Information. |
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Click here. Ministry Guide |
 Sunday School registrations have begun; See Amy Warren between services in the lobby. It is a safety issue to have forms completed, and we'd like to have as many done as we can before we get started. Sunday School kick-off is September 5th, during the one-service Sunday. Introduce your children to their teachers, if they have new ones. During the 9:15 AM worship service, Sunday School children ages 3 through High School are dismissed after the Passing if the Peace or Children's Sermon. If there is special music or a presentation involving children, dismissal is after the Children have finished. Classes from 2nd grade and above attend the church service for Communion most months. |
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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. |
 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.
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 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.
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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.
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