We've got a big weekend planned for you. First, our band plays at the Rivergate Shopping Center on Saturday, August 13, from 6-9 p.m. It's an ideal way for the larger Steele Creek community to have an introduction to Good Shepherd in a low threat, high touch...
A generation ago, Whitney Houston told us, "I believe that children are the future." No they're not. They're the present. That's why I'm excited about our Children's Ministry and the team of staff and volunteers we've assembled to lead it. Take a look: If you'd like...
One of Steely Dan's more infectious tunes is "My Old School": Well, we went Old School Methodism on a couple of occasions yesterday as we finished up the "Elements" series. In a highly interactive service, we began by asking why would a church ever ask people do...
So we come to the final week of Elements this Sunday.Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect out of the series. It was such a departure from our norm. Plus, it was a series that unapologetically focused on what we do together on Sunday morning.And finally, I knew I'd...
So we're moving on with Elements.People have been stretched, challenged, comforted, and educated through our exploration of why we do what we do in church on Sundays.I expect more of the same on Sunday.And experiential look at the roles of "notes" in our worship...
Talbot, We have had an amazing time here connecting with the children at the three orphanages we have visited. You would be very proud of the GS volunteers who are on this trip.We have had some internet issues so that has delayed sending the blogs in a timely manner....
We've eaten bread.We've been immersed in water.Now it's time for words.Why do we use words in worship? What do we actually believe God does with them? Our vocal chords work, air emerges, words get sounded out, and that's supposed to change the world?We'll...
Here's another first-hand account from our team in Haiti:A bumpy, dusty ride leads us to a tiny cement refuge filled with angels. “A New Life Orphanage” is the temporary address for the small ones left behind… As we opened the gate dozens of sets of big brown eyes...
Beth Boutilier is our Haiti's team's official blogger. Here's her latest post:The Sunday morning two worlds collided... ...a Haitian church alive with a hopeful spirit; welcome their American gests with open arms and broken English. ...wearing your "Sunday Best" took...
In the picture above, you see Good Shepherd's Haitian mission team. From the far left: Coleman Pierzchala, Jack Jones, Laurie Reiriz, Mike Gathman, Ginenne Rife, Charlotte Gott, Vladimir Andral, Beth Boutilier, Ron Dozier, Nancy Kaiser, Debbie Dearth, and two of the...