We are the church together Do you remember that children’s rhyme- here is the church, here is the steeple, open the doors and see all the people? While cute and catchy, it is not really accurate because we know the church is not a building. The...
Free to Respond to the Moment Whenever we take our youth and adults away on trips and retreats, we always talk upfront about the anxiousness that will come when we step out of our routine - about the discomfort we will feel when our preferences no...
It’s St. Patrick’s Day! Throughout history different cultures, denominations, and worshipping communities have given gifts to the entire body of Christ through their particular language, music, and tradition. The Celtic tradition has a deep relationship with the ritual and language of blessing which has become a gift...
Extending Grace What does it mean to forgive as we believe God has forgiven us? Watch as McKenzie shares a story of experiencing bullying and discovering a path to forgiveness....
"My mission is to plant a seed of God's love in each of their hearts - so that they will remember for the rest of their lives that Jesus loves them." - Marge cares deeply about sharing God's story with children - and helping them feel welcome...
In response to Mark Renner’s sermon on the Lord’s Prayer, here are some things I have learned over the past few years of using the Lord’s Prayer to guide my personal prayer. Our...
Finding ways to support community organizations In the Book of Acts, the apostles moved from house to house to proclaim the Good News. Eli Martinez described the founding of the Iglesia Pentecostal La Gran Comision Madison campus similarly. The church is based in Milwaukee, but a few...
Feeding our Faith On Sunday mornings, congregants flood the Madison campus parking lot, eager to get to the week’s worship. Right outside the entrance to greet them is a van and cart, both shrink wrapped to imitate a cartoon cow. Branded on the side is “The Holy CoW,”...
'I want to see God in action' This summer will be the second time on the Pine Ridge Trip as a high schooler. My first pilgrimage was two years ago, and I bonded with a girl named Heaven. I still remember the rush of joy I...
Where? It’s at the BYFY Community Rummage Sale! On the surface it looks like nothing more than a church rummage sale, another youth fundraiser. But lurking beneath the clothes, housewares, holiday items, toys, books, and who knows what else, lies the real treasure of the BYFY...
Marking time through life- changing moments and rituals Hanging right inside the door of my grandfather’s house hung a wall calendar, the kind you get from a bank or agri-center. There were no appointments or meeting times recorded there, just birthdays and tally marks of different colors....
An interview with Kristin Alworth Pastor Joe: Share a little about your current life and where in the past have you been or are you currently involved at Good Shepherd. Kristin: I've been a member of GS since moving to Madison 5 (almost 6) years ago. I...
Running with Perseverance Annette Riess, the youngest child of German immigrants, was born in 1939. Though she was born with a severe visual disability, she was blessed with empowering parents who were committed to raising a strong and independent woman. Blindness impacted her life, but it...
In a night full of good things, here are some moments that stood out as lessons we can carry into the rest of our life together at Good Shepherd. Generosity Begets Generosity At some point during the pie action the high school youth decided to show their...
Getting the word out Good Shepherd Members Nathan & Alyssa Brinkman were interviewed on the WISC-TV morning show to share about the upcoming MobilePack event. You can watch the full interview by clicking the button below! [button size='big_large' style='' text='Watch Video' icon='fa-youtube-play' icon_color='' link='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT9PjuEVrqQ' target='_self' color='' hover_color=''...