Archive for 2019
Wednesday Morning Men’s Bible Study
Start your Wednesday Off Right All men are invited to the Men’s Bible Study which meets every Wednesday beginning at 7:15 a.m. for an hour in the Good Shepherd Room,…
Read MoreThis Sunday: October 20, 2019
It is common for people to give to the church from what is left over in their budget. Instead, we should give first to God. This enables us to fulfill God’s plans for us, and fully experience the joy of giving. When we place God first, we give from all the abundance that God has provided, not just the leftovers.
Read MoreSeeking God’s Will in Prayer
Our Need to Give Here at Good Shepherd we are in the midst of launching a three-year capital appeal. To do that we are in week two of a five-week…
Read MoreBEYOND / Those Who Share Time and Love Provide Lessons in Generosity
A Story from Dan Viegut Two men from my childhood taught me about the concepts of generosity, though I didn’t realize it for years. The first was an uncle. After…
Read MoreBEYOND / Generosity is a Gift from the Heart
A Story from Kay Simmons As I began thinking about my generosity story, I did what I often do – I looked up the definition of the word. It wasn’t…
Read MoreBEYOND / The Needs of Some Outweigh the Wants of Others
A Story from the Seeland Family Simply put, generosity to me is someone giving more than is usual or expected. My first memorable experiences of generosity came as a child…
Read MoreBEYOND / All We Have Is a Blessing and We All Need Help at Times
A Story from Sarah Schaettle My first lesson in giving that I remember was as a child when I first started to receive an allowance. My father was very clear…
Read MoreBEYOND / Generosity: Big and Small, One in the Same
A Story from the Miyamoto Family I consider myself a generous person. I also know and understand that my generosity can be selective and sometimes hidden within the comfortable corners…
Read MoreBEYOND / Emotional & Spiritual Generosity
A Story from Syrenne McNulty Over the years at Good Shepherd, I’ve been the recipient of more generosity than I can count. So many times over the years as I…
Read MoreBEYOND / God is the Ultimate Giver
A Story from Jen Maier I have been fortunate to be the recipient of great generosity from my parents and husband especially, but also many friends and family members in…
Read MoreBEYOND / No Judgment or Means Testing When Helping Those in Need
A Story from the Lester Family In January 2016 I was laid off from my job. My partner Mel and I were living in Montana at the time, and employment…
Read MoreBEYOND / Generosity Provided an Unforgettable Opportunity
A Story from Cassie Kohrs In January of 2013, I found out that I had an incredible opportunity; I was chosen to intern with Josiah Venture, an organization based in…
Read MoreBEYOND / To Whom Much is Given, Much is Expected
A Story from the Hanson Family My earliest memory of generosity was of a time when I was a little girl and I was with my maternal grandparents. I thought…
Read MoreBEYOND / Giving to Others Even When You Have Little to Give
A Story from Barb Friberg My grandparents were a big part of my youth. My grandfather, Norman, was in the Navy in WWI, and on one of his voyages back…
Read MoreBEYOND / Generosity: Generation to Generation
A Story from the Frei Family While having a generous spirit can be created in many different manners, I believe that creating a generous spirit in our children is a…
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