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Weekly Devotional
Advent Devotional for JOY by Netha LarsenDear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider itan opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, yourendurance has a chance to grow. James 1: 2-3I know what you’re thinking…why would I choose this particular bible verse for anAdvent devotional? Joy is a feeling that most people associate with the seasonof Advent. But what about feeling joy during the hard and difficult times, duringthe…
Kristin on a Mission
Join us for Kristin on a Mission 6:30 pm, December 14th in the Fellowship Hall. We will hear from Kristin, a South African Missionary, who will share with us about ABBA’s House. Soup & sandwiches provided! Please Register to let us know how many to prepare for.
Weekly Devotional
Here we are beginning the 2nd week of Advent, the joyous Christmas Day is fast approaching, and it may be challenging to find this week’s word of focus- PEACE. I am drawn to my favorite advent scripture from the Prophet Isaiah “For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Jesus is the Prince of Peace. When Isaiah…
What is Epiphany?
Original Article by Jessica Van Roekel first appeared on Christianity Today and can be found at https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/is-epiphany-three-kings-day-a-biblical-holiday.html Epiphany – while many know it as the day marking 12 days after Christmas and the time to take down the Christmas tree and decorations, it’s actually a holiday with significant meaning. Let’s take a look at the origin and traditions of this holiday today. What is Epiphany? Epiphany means “appearance or manifestation.” Throughout the world, Christians celebrate it on January 6 -…
Weekly Devotional
First Advent Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-2 Message:Advent has begun! It is the season of the liturgical year when we prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of the Christ child. We wait with anticipation of a coming Messiah, which will bring hope, peace, joy, and love to a hurting and broken world. Too often, society rushes us to the celebration of Christmas before we have time to prepare. The month of November barely begins before Christmas items blanket store shelves,…
Gratitude Jar Labels and Giving Cards
During this season of Gratitude take time to write down something you are grateful for each day between Thanksgiving and Christmas and place in your jar. Also, take time over the next weeks and pray over what you will contribute to the church budget in 2023. Fill out the giving cards and return to church before Christmas. On the back of the card take time to write what is your dream for Good Shepherd. This will be a great help…
What is Advent?
2View the Original Article Posted on Christianity.com, written by Justin Holcomb Some people may know that Advent serves as an anticipation of Christ’s birth in the season leading up to Christmas. That’s only part of the story. What Is Advent? History & Meaning For many Christians unfamiliar with the liturgical year, there may be some confusion surrounding the meaning of the Advent season. Some people may know that the Advent season focuses on expectation and think that it serves as an…
Music City Bronze Handbell Concert
Good Shepherd is pleased to host Music City Bronze on December 8th. at 7 pm. Every year, Music City Bronze , Nashville’s advanced community handbell group, presents holiday concerts filled with musical favorites of the season.All concerts are free and open to the public.Donations are gladly accepted. For more information check out their website at https://musiccitybronze.org/
Christmas Canteen – Missions and Outreach Fundraiser
Join us for our annual holiday tradition Christmas Canteen. This year all donations will go to Missions and Outreach ministries of the church. Come enjoy a wonderful evening with the beautiful sounds of our very own GSUMC Music Ministries; featuring our Shepherd Bells, Shepherd Trebles, Worship Choir, Praise Team and new this year…our Symphonic Band! Light refreshments will be served so come on out and enjoy an evening of music and delight as we celebrate the advent season. Please Register so we know how many to…
One Worship Service with Hanging of the Greens
Come join us onsite or online Sunday , November 27, at 10:30 am, for One Worship Service with Hanging of the Greens . A joyous service in which we take the time to hang the ever “greens” and prepare us for the Advent Season.
Daily Devotional
Matthew 6:34 “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Caregivers are often the silent forgotten sufferers of illness. They strive daily to care for loved ones but all the focus is on the sick or failing person. Often they juggle jobs, total care, all of the household and the only thing they sacrifice is themselves and their care. Everyone asks about the sick person; everyone prays for…