Good Shepherd Stories
Enriching Future Leaders
CYF ministry has impacted our family by deepening our faith and has made us more aware of how giving back to our community has so many benefits. Working at the…
Read MoreFaith Footprints: Learning about Faith is Fun
Amped is such a great experience for middle schoolers to meet new people with the same beliefs as them. I have met so many people that are very understanding, kind…
Read MoreFaith Footprints: I Just Wish I Had Discovered It Sooner
I started regularly attending youth group at the start of my Junior year, and I wish I would have gone sooner. I personally have found my faith has progressed the…
Read MoreFaith Footprints: Finding What Our Family Needed
Children’s programming at Good Shepherd has been transformative for our children and it started with AMPED.ย Coming from the Catholic tradition, we were expecting that we may need to actually…
Read MoreFaith Footprints: The Week That Changed Everything
Iโve been going to church for as long as I can remember, but I only recently have been going on my own. In my faith statement for confirmation, I started…
Read MoreFaith Footprints: A Home Away from Home
Boaz, Amped Confirmand Since I started Amped, Wednesday nights have become the best part of my week. It is a place where everyone learns about God, builds a stronger relationship…
Read MoreFaith Footprints: “When Do We Get to Go to Church Again?”
Griffin (5) My favorite event at church is…”the end of summer bash!” I feel welcomed at church because…”everyone is nice and Ms. Laura always says hi when we come to…
Read MoreFaith Footprints: A Home For The Whole Family
Rilyn (4) and Knox (5) ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฏ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ก ๐ข๐ฌ…”the toys in the play area!” ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐๐ญ ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐…”of the play area and the bubble…
Read MoreFaith Footprints: What Makes Youth Group Special
I truly believe my time at Good Shepherd has thoroughly shaped me as a person, and even more so the high school ministry. When I started regularly coming to youth…
Read MoreFaith Footprints: Finding Authentic Community and Faith in AMPED
One of my highlights of the week is being welcomed and a part of the AMPED community. AMPED provides me with a safe and welcoming place where I can be…
Read MoreWhat’s in a Name?
ย What have you been called? As a 4th grade teacher, my list is extensive and a few entries would frankly not be appropriate for this devotional. However, the majority of…
Read MoreDiscovering Faithful Inclusion as a Family
In 2008, I embraced Christianity, profoundly moved by the saving grace of Jesus, which revealed the depth of my need for His salvation. My spiritual journey took a challenging turn…
Read MoreLoving Like Jesus
It is more important than ever for churches, schools, and businesses to be welcoming, inclusive, and celebrate all people for who they are!ย When our middle child came to their father…
Read MorePartners in Creation: What being a transgender Christian means to me
Humans need stories. Go to any community, in any nation, on any continent, at any point in our history, and youโd find people sharing stories with one another. Stories help…
Read MoreAcceptance, Welcome and Understanding
We all know what itโs like to be around people who donโt want you there. Itโs a heavy feeling in your stomach as you realize youโre an outsider in the…
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