300 UNION AVENUE, SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876 Main Phone: 908.685.1660
A member of the NJ Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA)
"Jesus stands at the door and proclaims welcome to people from all walks of life. We are a community of people with diverse backgrounds and orientations who seek to worship God, grow spiritually, and live in fellowship with one another. In the loving and inclusive spirit of our Savior, we welcome you."
- Good Shepherd's Statement of Welcome
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church has been a vital part of the community of Somerville, NJ for over 50 years. Our faith in Christ is demonstrated through our worship, our learning, our passing on our faith to our children, our involvement in the community through the Food Bank, Interfaith Hospitality Network, our Christian Day Care, and other ministries. Come join us as we grow in faith and service!
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SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Good Shepherd starts its summer worship schedule on Sunday, June 14. This will be in effect through Sunday, September 13. Worship will be at 9:30 AM, and there will be no Sunday School or Adult Forum on these Sundays.
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CROSS ROADS CAMP – SUMMER 2009
Come join the spiritually enriching summer program at Cross Roads: Mature, loving staff that exemplify Christ’s love. Affirming safe space. Intentional and inspiring. Worship and Bible Studies. Exciting activities teaching critical life skills. All ages of youth and adults welcome. Camp Brochures are available on the SCS and youth bulletin boards. For more information, call the camp at 908-832-7264 or visit www.crossroadsretreat.com
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SUMMER MUSIC OFFERINGS
Singers and instrumentalists are invited to share an offering of music during our summer worship services starting June 21 at 9:30 AM. We welcome soloists or small groups, with any style of music! Please sign up on the kiosk and contact Charles German (at Charles@gslutheranchurch.org) at least 3 weeks before your selected date with the title and composer information for the bulletin. For other questions or suggestions, contact Debbie Gelormine.
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CHANGE IN NEW ORLEANS
Change in New Orleans is an opportunity for the whole church to be part of the Jesus Justice Jazz Youth Gathering service experience by participating in on-line giving. Please pick up a flyer from the kiosk to learn more about how you can shop for supplies needed to help our youth carry out hundreds of projects in New Orleans.
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FRONT PORCH TALKS
Book Discussion ~ July 12 ~ 11:00 AM
Come and share your impressions and questions about “The Shack”, the controversial bestseller that portrays the Trinity as three separate persons.
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SUMMER NIGHTS AT THE CROCODILE DOCK
Thursdays July 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
All are invited to participate. Special activities for children ages 4-10 and adult companions. Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Special Friends this is a great, enjoyable way to share your faith with children you care about. Bible stories, music, crafts, games. Registration forms are located on the kiosk and will be available at the Bayou Bash today.
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HUNGER TAKES NO VACATION
The Somerset County Food Bank’s supplies typically run low this time of the year, but the need is as great. When you do your regular shopping, please remember to buy something extra to help those in need. Donations can be dropped off in the Narthex. Also, we need your help to staff the Food Bank’s Somerville distribution site at United Reformed Church on Saturday mornings during June and July. It only takes a few hours – please sign up on the kiosk or contact Dave Slavin for more information.
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NAMIBIA HOME TEAM MEETINGS
Sundays, July 12, August 2, and August 16, 12:00 PM
Linda Walker and Myla Groth are preparing for their trip to Namibia to celebrate with our sister congregation, Eenghango Parish, the consecration of their church on Sunday, September 6. You can be a part of the home team that will help to gather gifts, pack bags or ship gifts and write prayers for the prayer booklet being prepared for Good Shepherd and Eenhango. Meetings will be Sunday, July 12, August 2, and August 16 at 12:00 PM.
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LUNCH BUNCH
Friday, July 17 ~ 12:30 PM
Open to all – male, female – young and old. Bring your lunch and join us! We’re just a bunch who likes to lunch! Everyone is welcome.
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BLOOD DRIVE
Wednesday, July 22 ~ 3:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Please sign up on the kiosk for an appointment.
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EEHANGO PARISH - NAMIBIA
We continue to pray for our companion congregation in Namibia - a congregation whose strength comes from their faith in God and their support of each other. We invite you to join in recognition of their faithful witness with the Namibia Appeal. Funds will be used to supplement our mission support and to pay for the shipping costs of the Bibles that the Sunday Church School offerings are purchasing.
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