Introducing Advent

 

“The Weary World Rejoices.” These words from O Holy Night speak of a truth. We are tired, yet we have hope. We are weary, yet we will find ways to celebrate. We are divided, yet we will find ways to be reconciled to each other just as God found a way to be reconciled to us. It is our hope and our prayer that you will make use of the opportunities to gather virtually to celebrate the hope of Jesus Christ for a weary world. May you be that reconciling voice of hope in the world. May we be a church that brings Christmas, Christ Incarnate, to the world every day.

 

Advent Events Calendar

 

Devotional Resources

 

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Daily Devotional

Members of the Good Shepherd community have taken time to share their reflections on times of rejoicing amidst weariness for our 2020 Advent Devotional. Each post will be shared here on our blog or you can download the entire devotional below as a PDF.

 

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Ways to Give

 

ADVENT JUBILEE

Help Families Facing Eviction

In ancient Israel there was a concept of Jubilee - where every 50 years people’s debts were forgiven, and slaves were set free. While there is debate over whether it was ever actually celebrated, the concept is one that we need to apply to 2020. As the year ends, through Joining Forces for Families, we have an opportunity to help the poor in our community.

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Worship Opportunities

 

WORSHIP ONLINE

Sunday Mornings and Wednesday Evenings throughout Advent

We gather together - wherever we are - to worship online each Sunday morning at 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. and again on Wednesday evenings for Mid-Week worship at 7:00 p.m.

 

 

Rejoice! Christmas Concert

 

Christmas Eve Schedule

 

CHRISTMAS EVE

Watch Good Shepherd’s Christmas Eve service and Christmas Concert on Fox 47!

In an untraditional year, let Good Shepherd help you celebrate Christmas in a traditional way at home. Enjoy familiar carols and an inspiring message from Good Shepherd, as The Weary World Rejoices on this Holy Night. Watch A Candlelight Christmas at Good Shepherd on Christmas Eve at 9 p.m. on Fox 47.
Start your Christmas celebration with holiday music - piano duets, traditional carols and classic choral pieces led by our own Jared Stellmacher and former director Ben Johnston-Urey. Watch Rejoice! The Music of Christmas at Good Shepherd, Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day at 7 a.m. on Fox 47.

 

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