For the last two years we have spent our Sunday mornings going through the Bible from Creation to Revelation. We have learned a lot about God and ourselves as we explored the stories echoed to us from the ancients.
From Pastor Gary: Turning towards our future
Pumpkin Patch time has arrived: Offload begins Saturday, October 6th at 9 am
Guitarist Mark Kroos to perform October 19th for first Music with a Mission Concert
A Thank You from Dr. Stephen Fiess, Director of Music
Commitment Sunday to feature celebrations after all three services on Sunday, November 4th
Our 2019 Stewardship Campaign, “Hope Grows Here”, will officially kick off on Sunday, November 4th , with a special celebration we call “Commitment Sunday.” On this day we will celebrate the future of Good Shepherd by submitting our pledges for 2019 and uniting in fellowship after all three services. We plan to have a breakfast after the 7:45 am service, a light lunch after the 10 am service, and surprise treats after the 6 pm service.
Vestry Devotion: Discovering the Invite, Welcome, Connect Ministry
This month’s Vestry devotion is submitted by Vestry member Chris Hall.
Recently some Good Shepherd members and I spent a Saturday attending a seminar at St. Gabriel’s Church. The Seminar was to learn about the Invite Welcome Connect (IWC) ministry. The purpose is to help congregations like Good Shepherd’s grow by assessing and improving how they Invite, Welcome and Connect community members to their church.
Transition Update: We are the Church
Announcing the 4th Season of Music with a Mission
It's hard to believe that we are embarking on the fourth season of our Music with a Mission Concert Series. Thanks to all of you who once again contributed to our cause. Your efforts have enabled us to land a great lineup of artists this year, ranging in style from opera to ragtime, with a few surprises thrown in for good measure.
Pumpkin Patch News
The 2018 Pumpkin Patch will officially begin with the offload on Saturday, October 6th at 9am. This will be followed by a hot dog lunch for all volunteers. Please invite your friends and family, neighbors, colleagues, high school sports teams and anyone needing community service hours to join us for this morning of fun and fellowship.
Ever thought about going on a Medical Mission?
Ambassadors and Prayer Team Needed for Fall Stewardship Campaign – Hope Grows Here
Vestry Devotion: The Power of Hope
This month’s Vestry devotion is submitted by our Junior Warden, Nora Earnest.
This past summer, I had the great opportunity to travel in Europe. While the trip focused on locations within the British Isles, our final day was spent at the Normandy landing sites of D-Day, in France. While there, the stories I heard of extreme courage and brutal
Reflections on National Church Events in Austin
Help us Connect with Potential Corporate Sponsors for our Series
Tulips and Pansies and Daisies, Oh Yeah!
How can we glorify God? We do so by singing, serving, building relationships, praising, spreading the good word, listening and sharing our gifts. We thank Him for all the beauty that surrounds us, too. I am thankful that every week, Shunila Rae and I are blessed by selecting and arranging the amazing flowers that adorn the altar.
A Day in the Life of a Good Shepherd Pumpkin
This picture shows a Good Shepherd Pumpkin in the first stages of its life, soaking up the sun and taking in lots of water to help it grow to maturity. Our pumpkins are grown on the Navajo Reservation near Farmington, New Mexico, just waiting to get big enough to send to us this fall. We work with a company called Pumpkin Patch Fundraisers out of Greensboro NC.
Finding Purpose in Helping Others – A Reflection on St. Clare’s Ministries
Susan Jones is the St. Clare’s Ministries Coordinator for Good Shepherd. She also serves as the Chair of their Board of Directors in 2018.
I restarted my life five years ago. I was divorced after a long marriage, sold my family home, rented a condo, and started a new job all in July 2013. I began my journey to rediscover myself, and I continue on that journey even today. I was fortunate to find Good Shepherd