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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.
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
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8:00 AM
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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 |
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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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Good Shepherd Worship Schedule |
Sunday,
September 5th
(One Service at 10:00AM)
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Labor Day Sunday School Kick-Off Shared Service Sunday and Church Picnic Holy Communion Sermon entitled: A Church with 10 Thousand Doors by Pastor Steve Larsen
Matthew 9:9-13
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Sunday,
September 12th
(Regular Worship Times)
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Sunday School begins Chancel Choir resumes
Sermon entitled: What if Church Were a Verb? by Pastor Steve Larsen
God and Family Awards ~ 9:15AM
Baptisms ~ 8:00 & 11:00AM
Matthew 16:13-18
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Sunday,
September 19th
(9:15 and 11:00AM service only)
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Lay Speaker, Julie Flinchum
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Sunday,
September 26th
(Regular Worship Times)
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Sermon entitled: Cultivating Christian Community by Pastor Steve Larsen
Romans 12:9-17
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Worship Services are taped each Sunday and audiocopies are available upon request at the church office.
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 (Sunday) |
11:00AM
5:00PM
6:00PM
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God & Life (25,26)
Destination Christ (S)
Praise Team (S)
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August 30 (Monday) |
6:00PM |
Carpenter's Crew (S)
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August 31 (Tuesday) |
11:00AM
6:30PM |
Prayer Group (S)
Shepherd Stitchers (FH)
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September 1 (Wednesday) |
6:00PM
6:30PM
6:40PM
7:00PM
7:30PM
7:30PM
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Cherub Choir (MR)
Men's Emmaus (CH)
Good Shepherd Singers (MR)
GSEC Parent/Teacher Orientation (S)
Staff Parish (P)
Chancel Choir (S)
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September 2 (Thusrday) |
7:00PM
7:30PM |
Bell Choir (S)
Troop 1780 (FH,7)
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September 3 (Friday) |
7:00PM |
Korean Church Bible Study (CH) |
September 4 (Saturday) |
7:00PM
10:30PM |
Narcotics Anonymous (FH)
Narcotics Anonymous (FH) |
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"Good Shepherd Photo Gallery"
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Book Reviews
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Movie Reviews
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Music Reviews
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Web Ministry
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Thanks for Visiting
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| Worship Schedule Change
There will be no 8:00AM worship service September 5th.
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| Church Picnic Labor Day Weekend
On Sunday, September 5th there will be one shared worship service at 10:00AM followed by a picnic lunch on the front parking lot. Everyone is encouraged to dress casual and comfortable, Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks will be provided by the church. Individuals and families are encouraged to bring a dish to share (dessert, side dish, or salad).
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The Trustee Clean-up Day
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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School Supplies Needed
Please help support our adopted neighborhood elementary school, Dr. Brown, as we provide supplies for the teachers and students. Stop by the table in the foyer and pick up your "supply cards" and return your items to the church by Sunday, September 12th.
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.
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| Family of Faith Retreat
Due to a lack of registrations, we will not hold the Family of Faith Retreat scheduled for September 17-19. We hope to offer such an opportunity again sometime in the future.
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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
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| 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.
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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
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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 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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: September 11th
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