We all want to serve, to help, to be of use to others in this time. The “rules of engagement” have changed but our desire to live out the teachings of Jesus are still alive. As other institutions, clubs, and initiatives take root and find their way...
Timely Reading Today we read another long gospel story like the ones we’ve read the last several weeks. As a mainline Christian church, we read these gospel stories in a pre-assigned 3-year cycle. What has surprised me about the last couple weeks of Bible gospel readings,...
A Pastoral Note from Pastor Chris Enstad Dear friends, Many people have made use of our online worship offerings over these past two weeks and are giving us helpful hints and critiques to make online worship even better the deeper into this time we go. Thank you...
The April 2020 issue of Good Shepherd's monthly newsletter "The Messenger" is now available to read online. Print copies have also been mailed out and should be arriving soon. ...
Working to Continue Drive-Up Operations The food pantry coordinators have come up with a plan to keep the food pantry open during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will be open our regular hours as a drive up pantry only. Families will receive prepackaged bags of food which...
Friends, As we all adjust to a period of uncertainty and change in the world, you will hear about, and probably participate in, activities to support and serve those in need. We respectfully and prayerfully ask that you also remember your financial gifts that contribute to...
Dear friends & family at Good Shepherd, First, thank you to everyone who watched our online worship service this morning. Members told us how much it was needed, how connected they felt, and how it felt like Good Shepherd. A typical streamed service has 5-10 people...
UPDATED MARCH 13, 2020 Worship Update from Lead Pastor Chris Enstad New Worship Update from Lead Pastor Chris Enstad, Staff and the Board “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46:1 We will read Psalm 46 in church this Sunday. It reminds us...