Aug 30, 2020
Jesus asks each of us, “Will you follow me?” In this sermon, “Following: A Life-Changing Decision,” Pastor Gary James talks about the implications of saying yes to that question. If we follow Jesus, we will be called to bear certain crosses and lose hold of our lifestyle, if not our life. Yet, in all our...
Aug 26, 2020
Every week we seem to be confronted by new challenges. When Good Shepherd decided to suspend in-person worship, the challenge of continuing our mission had to be tackled, right away. Praise be to God that he already had sent to us the right people and resources to launch our virtual services. In this Midweek Recharge,...
Aug 23, 2020
The 1918 pandemic challenged society in ways that sound familiar to us. Some local congregations did not survive; some may not survive today. But in this sermon, “The Rock of Immanuel,” Pastor Johann reminds us of Jesus’ promise that the Church of Christ will stand forever, built on the faith behind Peter’s...
Aug 23, 2020
In this inaugural episode of our new podcast series, Praise Band Director Dan Lamaestra and Director of Christian Education (and Praise Band member) Andy Muich talk about the song “Here for You,” which has almost become a theme song for Good Shepherd’s Praise Band. It’s a perfect song for the start of a service...
Aug 19, 2020
Today’s Midweek Recharge is Part 1 of a series of prayers for the times of the pandemic. Pastor Johann will offer Part 2 and perhaps Part 3, if requested, over the months to come. These series of prayers can be offered to the Lord on a particularly challenging day, as a part of your devotional walk, or as you gather...