Dear Family & Friends of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, This past Sunday, the Third Sunday of the Season of Easter, we were reminded that Easter is not just a day we celebrate, but a way of life. Through God’s Word and His gifts of grace (baptism and the Lord’s Supper) we are strengthened and equipped…

Dear Good Shepherd Family and Friends, Jesus entered the room where the disciples were huddled in fear; the first words He said were: “Peace be with you!” God enters our lives today through His word and the Sacraments and says to each of us,  “Peace be with you!” Here is the link for our worship…

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, He is risen! He is risen indeed! This Easter we celebrated the fact that Jesus did rise from the grave and what the women were told at the tomb was true – “He is risen! He is not here; see the place where they laid Him! These words are…

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Throughout this Holy Week we have been following step-by-step Jesus’ journey to the cross. On Good Friday evening we had the opportunity to reflect on the seven words (sentences, also known as “Septem Verba”). Seven candles were lit, one-by-one they were extinguished following the reading and reflecting on Jesus’…

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The theme for our meditation on Maundy Thursday was the “Sacrificial Lamb;” Jesus the Lamb of God indeed takes away the sins of the world! Here is the You.tube link to the service: Attached please find the pdf file of the worship service. Sunday is coming soon!

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Today we vicariously participated in the Palm Sunday parade and Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. When we shout “Hosanna” we’re expressing our faith in Jesus the promised Messiah and our need for a Savior! This service also marks the beginning of Holy Week; a special thank you to the…

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I apologize for the delay, here is the link for the Midweek Lenten Service held on Wednesday March 13, 2024; the theme for the message in this service was “Peace.” True peace comes to us through Christ’s death on the cross which  creates an opportunity for us to receive…

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The Old Testament and New Testament are woven together; pointing to and fulfilling God’s plan of salvation. Moses lifted up the bronze serpent in the wilderness and all who looked in faith were healed. So too, Jesus was lifted up and crucified that we might have forgiveness, life, and…

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, To the world the Cross of Jesus Christ appears foolish or is a stumbling block for others, but for those who believe, it gives us the POWER of God for life today and eternity. Here is the You.tube link for yesterday’s worship service: Attached please find the pdf file…

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, In our midweek Lenten worship services we are focusing on the “Words of Faith.” Words shared throughout scripture that help us to understand, appreciate, and grow in our faith. On Wednesday February 21, Rev. Dan Gerken, preached on the word “Justification;” the cornerstone of our faith. In the eyes…