Read some of the stories of the impact of Good Shepherd UMC has had on members of the congregation. These stories show how important Good Shepherd can be in the community.
The Heisse Family
John and I searched several years for a church where our Catholic-Baptist family could call home. We found our home at Good Shepherd because of its welcoming spirit and incredible Children’s program. We have always been very private about our finances and giving activity. We understand, however, the need for planning and budgeting, especially when undertaking a campaign such as IMAGINE. We are prayerful and faithful in our giving, and we feel God has blessed our efforts. We are supporting…
Shelly McBurney
When God led me to Good Shepherd He provided a family that loves me; a career move that challenged me; a group of women to do life with; and many different purposes to fulfill my good works on earth. I am especially dedicated to our Prayer Bead Ministry. And, I love the way we take care of each other. I think Audra Ownby said it best after her Mom died, “With one phone call I had an appointment with my…
The Grubb Family
It’s is hard to know where to begin. We re-located from Terre Haute, Indiana toward the end of October 2014. As we settled into our new apartment, we began the search for a new Church home. This did not take us long. Good Shepherd was the second church we visited. After the first service, Dan and I both said, “This feels like our new church home.” And our search was finished. As this happened, our daughter, was completing an inpatient…
The Bradford Family
When Katie and I first came to Good Shepherd we weren’t quite sure where we would end up for our church home. After our first visit, everyone at GSUMC made us feel not like newcomers, but like someone returning home. Now after over a few years at our church home and a new member of our family we all have a deeper faith in Christ, deep lasting friendships through small groups and serving our community, and most importantly a place…