©2012 GSUMC

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

Our purpose is to build a community where persons
encounter God's love, hear Christ's call and
serve with the Spirit's help.


 

WORSHIP SERVICES EACH SUNDAY

 

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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,

January 29th

(Regular Worship Times)

Help for the Hectic Life
Sermon entitled: Finding Peace in a High Anxiety World
by Pastor Steve Larsen

Psalm 56:2-4, 10-13

Sunday,

February 5th

(Regular Worship Times)

Holy Communion
Last sermon in
Help for the Hectic Life series
Sermon entitled: The Sabbath as a Gift by Pastor Steve Larsen

Exodus 20:8-11
Matthew 12:1-14
Worship Services are taped each Sunday and audiocopies are available
upon request at the church office.


2011 Ministry Guidie


Read our Safe Sanctuary Policy 		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

January 29
(Sunday)

2:00PM
4:30PM
5:00PM
6:00PM
6:00PM

God and Family (27)
God and Family (FH)
Destination Christ (S)
Heart and Soul (S)
PTS (FH,K,7)

January 30
(Monday)

6:00PM
6:30PM
7:00PM

Carpenter's Crew (S)
God And ME (27)
Confirmation

January 31
(Tuesday)

11:00AM
7:00PM

Prayer Group (S)
Adult Bible Study (CH)

February 1
(Wednesday)

5:00PM
6:00PM
6:10PM
6:30PM
6:40PM 7:30PM

Wednesday Night Dinner (FH,K)
PTS2 (7)
Cherub Choir (MR)
Men's Emmaus (CH)
Operation Faith (MR)
Chancel Choir (S)

February 2
(Thusrday)

9:15AM
7:00PM
7:00PM
7:30PM

Bible Study (CH)
Smallwood Swim Club (CH)
Bell Choir (S)
Troop 1780 (FH,7)

February 3
(Friday)

7:00PM
8:00PM

Korean Church Bible Study (CH)
Youth Sleep Over (S,FH,P,7)

February 4
(Saturday)

7:00PM
10:30PM

Narcotics Anonymous (7)
Narcotics Anonymous (FH)




February Calendar




Room Reservation Request Form



"Good Shepherd Photo Gallery"
Grace Notes perform during the Sunday worship service November 27, 2011 Sue Norris Good Shepherd's Annual United Methodist Women’s Apple Dumpling & Craft Fair, November 5, 2011 Good Shepherd's Annual United Methodist Women’s Apple Dumpling & Craft Fair, November 5, 2011 Farewell Reception for Harland Shoemaker, October 30, 2011 Good Shepherd Fall Auction, October 29, 2011 Good Shepherd Fall Auction, October 29, 2011 Rev. Steve Larsen - Holy Communion - October 2, 2011 Good Shepherd Picnic -September 4, 2011- The Rev. Steve Larsen, right, and Dawn Stewart, who is currently studying to become an ordained minister, provide communion to the picnic participants Vacation Bible Camp 2011: PandaMania, June 27th—July 1st, 2011 Pastor Steve returns from his Sabbath Leave Southern Mix Chorus perform during the Sunday Worship Service, July 24, 2011 Watering the Seeds: Return to Latvia, Bob Kells, June, 2011 Good Shepherd Relay for Life Team at the 2011 Relay for Life of Charles County, Friday, June 17, 2011 Confirmation Sunday, May 1, 2011 Confirmation Sunday, May 1, 2011 Easter Sunday Service - April 24, 2011 Easter Llies on the Altar 2011 Easter Sunday Service - April 24, 2011 Maundy Thursday Service, April 21, 2011 Maundy Thursday Service, April 21, 2011 Altar for Palm Sunday - April 17, 2011 Good Shepherd Stain Glass Gospel Singers perform at Charles County Nursing Home - March 13, 2011 Good Shepherd Stain Glass Gospel Singers perform at Charles County Nursing Home - March 13, 2011 Bell Choir perform during the Sunday worship service - March 13, 2011 Good Shepherd Ministry Fair - January 30, 2011 Good Shepherd Youth at ROCK 2011, Ocean City, MD - January 21,22 and 23 Rev. Steve Larsen - Holy Communion - January 2, 2011 Christmas 2010 Christmas 2010 Christmas 2010 Bell Choir preforms during the Sunday worship service December 5, 2010 Members of Good Shepherd got to participate at the Wolf Trap’s Holiday Sing-A-Long with The President’s Own United States Marine Band Dec 5th Members of Good Shepherd got to participate at the Wolf Trap’s Holiday Sing-A-Long with The President’s Own United States Marine Band Dec 5th Members of Good Shepherd got to participate at the Wolf Trap’s Holiday Sing-A-Long with The President’s Own United States Marine Band Dec 5th Christmas Altar 2010 Children's Choir Cherubs and Operation Faith perform at the Sunday Worship Service Sunday, November 21, 2010 Mike Rayson our guest preacher, evangelist and musician at our Sunday Worship Service on November 14th and a evening concert and talk on Monday November 15th Good Shepherd's Second Annual Women's Retreat, October 29 and 30, 2010 Autumn 2010 Good Shepherd's Second Annual Women's Retreat, October 29 and 30, 2010 Good Shepherd's Second Annual Women's Retreat, October 29 and 30, 2010 Silent Auction, June 19, 2010 Silent Auction, June 19, 2010 Good Shepherd member Nancy Blizzard at the 13th annual Charles County Relay for Life, June 11, 2010 - Photo by Emily Barnes Maryland Independent Memorial Day Altar 2010 Church Steeple Mother/Daughter Dinner - May 8, 2010 Mother's Day Altar 2010 Guest preacher the Rev. Gita Mednis, pastor of First United Methodist Church of Riga, Latvia during the Sunday Worship Service - May 2, 2010 Guest preacher the Rev. Gita Mednis, pastor of First United Methodist Church of Riga, Latvia during the Sunday Worship Service - May 2, 2010 Stained Glass Gospel Singers during the Sunday Worship Service - April 11, 2010 Stained Glass Gospel Singers during the Sunday Worship Service - April 11, 2010 Rev. Steve Larsen administers the sacrament of Holy Communion during the Easter Worship Service - April 4, 2010 Easter Altar 2010 Easter Altar 2010 Maundy Thursday Altar 2010 Springtime at Good Shepherd United Methodist Women Tea - Saturday, March 20, 2010 United Methodist Women Tea - Saturday, March 20, 2010 United Methodist Women High Tea - Saturday, March 20, 2010 Combine Cherub Choir and Good Shepherd Singers during the Sunday Worship Service Stain glass in the Sanctuary Stain glass in the Sanctuary Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, Founded 1968 Good Shepherd United Methodist Church Christmas Poinsettias 2009 Christmas Poinsettias 2009 Christmas Altar 2009 Carpenter's Crew performs during the Sunday Worship Service November 29, 2009 Destination Christ performs during the 11:00AM Sunday Worship Service November 29, 2009 Red Cross Maryland Room Display for Wounded Soliders returning at Andrews AFB Red Cross Maryland Room Display for Wounded Soliders returning at Andrews AFB Vacation Bible School, Crocodile Dock, June 23, 2009 Youth Sunday June 7, 2009 Presentation of Mary Wattenford Scholarships to Rachel Martin - Youth Sunday June 7, 2009 Recognition of Youth Workers - Youth Sunday June 7, 2009 LOVE - Children's Musical - Mzy 31, 2009 Holli White sings The Holy City accompanied by Sue Norris on piano - Easter Sunday - April 12, 2009 Springtime at Good Shepherd 2009 Springtime at Good Shepherd 2009 Intergenerational Musical - Once Upon a Parable - April 4, 2009 Pastor Steve Larsen delivers his sermon on Passionate Worship from the book Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations-11:00AM Service Leadership Retreat at the Melwood Retreat Center 2/28/09 Leadership Retreat at the Melwood Retreat Center 2/28/09 Sue Norris performs the Postlude at the end of the 11:00AM service - November 23, 2008 Godspeed Praise Band Concert - October 11, 2008 Godspeed Praise Band Concert - October 11, 2008 Godspeed Praise Band Concert - October 11, 2008 The Rev. Deborah Appler preaches at 40th Anniversary Homecoming Service, Sunday, September 21, 2008 GSUMC 40th Anniversary Homecoming Service, Sunday, September 21, 2008 GSUMC 40th Anniversary Banquet, Saturday, September 20, 2008 GSUMC 40th Anniversary Banquet, Saturday, September 20, 2008 Fireworks after the Blue Crabs Baseball Game - Good Shepherd Night at the game, August 30, 2008 Rev. Sue Carns preaches during the Sunday Worship Service 8/17/08, GSUMC 40th Anniversary Good Shepherd night at the Blue Crabs Baseball Game, July 12, 2008 Ellen and Bob Kendrick at the Blue Crabs Baseball Game, July 12, 2008 Good Shepherd Youth greet the Bule Crabs as they take the field, July 12, 2008 Kids' Karnival, June 28, 2008 Kids' Karnival, June 28, 2008 Kids' Karnival, June 28, 2008 Farewell Reception for Carolyn Anderson, June 22, 2008 Farewell Reception for Carolyn Anderson, June 22, 2008 Carpenter's Crew performs Easter - March 23, 2008 Rev. Bob Paulen preaches during the Sunday Worship Service 3/9/08, GSUMC 40th Anniversary Rev. Tom Kaylor preaches during the Sunday Worship Service 2/17/08, GSUMC 40th Anniversary Rev. Charles Lightner preaches during the Sunday Worship Service 2/10/08, GSUMC 40th Anniversary Rev. Steve Larsen and Rev. Charles Lightner before the start of the Sunday Service 2/10/08, GSUMC 40th Anniversary Sue Norris on piano as Holli White directs the Good Shephers Singers 2/10/08 Youth Choir performs during the Sunday Worship Service - November 18, 2007 Youth Drama Group-The Carpenter's Crew perform The Prayer Vigil during the Sunday Worship Service Rev. Steve Larsen performs the Sacrament of Baptism Pastor Steve Larsen run in the Baltimore Marathon, October 13, 2007 Good Shepherd Singers preforms during the Sunday worship service. Deaf Choir from Fulton Siemers Memorial/Christ Church of the Deaf perform - September 30, 2007 Praise Band performs during the 9:15 Sunday Worship Service, September 30, 2007 Praise Band performs during the 9:15 Sunday Worship Service, September 30, 2007 Good Shepherd's visit to West River Camp - September 8, 2007 Good Shepherd's visit to West River Camp - September 8, 2007 Everybody's Birthday Party - August 19, 2007 Soup, Stew, and Chili Cook-off, June 9, 2007 Wednesday Night Dinners Youth Musical, No More Walls, June 9, 2007 Charles County Youth Orchestra at Good Shepherd, March 31, 2007 Charles County Youth Orchestra at Good Shepherd, March 31, 2007 Music Director Holli White conducts the Cherub Choir Middle School and Senior High Choir performing during Sunday Service Sunday School - Click on this picture to see photos of our classes Time with the Children during the Sunday Worship Service Pastor Steve Larsen Time with the Children at the 9:15AM Service Pastor Steve Larsen during Childrens Chapel at Good Shepherd Education Center Ministry Fair Ministry Fair Latvia Missionaries
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Winter Adult Bible Study
We meet Tuesday nights at 7:00PM in the Chapel for a study featuring four classic episodes from The Andy Griffith Show. With relevant scripture, this study resource uses the TV episodes as modern parables on the teachings of Jesus with important lessons about service, peace, mercy and commitment. For more information, contact Pastor Larsen or Lee Campbell at 301-843-6797.

Confirmation
Confirmation is for students in seventh through ninth grade. Students are encouraged to consider who they are, who God is and what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ. Some of the Confirmation process is in Monday class sessions, some of it in field trips, retreats, worship services and conversations with parents and mentors.

Students or parents who have not yet expressed an interest in this year’s confirmation process are invited to contact Pastor Steve Larsen (pastor@gsumc.com) or Julie Flinchum, Director of Youth Ministries (julie_gsyouth@comcast.net). Both can also be reached at the church office, 301-843-6797.

Good Shepherd Youth
attend ROCK Youth Retreat
January 20, 21 & 22, 2012,
Ocean City, Maryland

For more info on ROCK 2012
click to see their website.

Prayers for Good Shepherd
Between now and March, please pray for the following.
  • That we as a congregation can catch a glimpse of the things God has planned for us and for this community and be bold in claiming the promises of God.
  • For discernment and clarity about the needs of people both outside and within the congregation.
  • For God to provide the right people and resources to move us forward.
  • For the leaders of the church to accomplish their work faithfully and effectively. Pray for the pastor and others from the staff, too.


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

Wednesday Night Dinner
Please join us for dinner from 5:00-6:30PM every Wednesday evening.

    $5.00/person, $22.00 family maximum,
    ages 2 and under eat free.
Menu for February 1, 2012: Shepherd's Pie, Salad Bar, Dessert, Beverage
Cook: Laura Suban

We always need help with cooking, baking, serving, prep, and clean-up. If you would like to volunteer, please call Judy Lindley at 301-645-6414.

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


Older children and youth are invited to participate in Sunday School, which begins about 9:30AM each Sunday when the children are dismissed from the worship service. Someone will be in the hall outside the sanctuary to make sure that each child or youth finds the right classroom. Classes for adults are offered every Sunday at both 9:15AM in room 4 and 11:00AM in room 7.

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.

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.

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
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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.  

United Methodist Men's Home Page
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: February 11th

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