Men's Shelter Dinner Project

We serve two complete dinners on the 2nd Monday and 4th Wednesday at the E. Gude Drive Men's Shelter in Rockville.

Social Ministry; Good Shepherd Lutheran Church; Gaithersburg, MD

Please sign up for February 13 and 22 using our Sign-Up Genius. Sign up to donate or help out (or both).
Menu for February: chili (with meat); cornbread; white or brown rice; fresh fruit for fruit salad; vegetarian casserole; Dessert: pudding or yogurt snack cups; Beverages: milk or juice.
Now that the Shelter is serving as a Hypothermia Center, we’ll be serving up to 200 homeless men twice a month during the Winter months! Questions? Want to be added to our easy monthly mailing list for chefs & donors? Contact Penny at penny@goserve.net.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Young Adults

Young Adults Group

Join our 20- and 30-somethings for these monthy outings. We're always happy to have new people join the group and to have everyone bring their friends along as well. Contact group leaders Stephani Stachniak and Scott Brown for more details.

  • Sunday, Feb. 26 at 1:00 p.m. - Laser Tag at Shadowland Adventure Center, Gaithersburg. Tap into your inner child! We'll probably follow up with a snack nearby afterward. For up-to-date information, sign up for emails from http://groups.google.com/group/gslc-young-adults.

Good Shepherd is now on Twitter!

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Gaithersburg, MD on Twitter

Good Shepherd has entered the Twittersphere! Pastor Dave is now tweeting about everything from good books he's reading to interesting and uplifting articles he found on the web. In addition, we'll also keep you up-to-date about all the latest events and announcements from Good Shepherd, so be sure to follow @goservenet and @davesonnenberg.

Newsletter; Good Shepherd Lutheran Church; Gaithersburg, MD

Shepherd's Link Newsletter

Download this week's Newsletter in pdf format for easy reading at your leisure. Sign up for email notification of each new issue.

Mardi Gras Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012
8 - 9 a.m. and 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Pancake Breakfast, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Gaithersburg, MD

Bring the whole family & friends to Shepherd’s Hall for pancakes, sausage & delicious fixings! Breakfast hosted by Good Shepherd Youth & their Parents: Your generous donations will benefit their Summer 2012 Youth Gathering Mission Trip.

Adult Ed Opportunities

The Isaiah Puzzle: Adult Ed class at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Gaithersburg, MD

The Isaiah Puzzle: How an 8th Century BC Prophet Impacts our 21st Century Lives

Pastor Ted will teach this class in the Sanctuary (note change in location) during the 10:15 a.m. Education Hour, Sundays through Feb. 12.

Change the World: Adult Ed class at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Gaithersburg, MD

Change the World: Recovering the Message and Mission of Jesus

A discussion series based on the book of the same name by author Pr. Mike Slaughter. Facilitated by Jess Felici, our Senior Seminarian. No book needed - just drop in! Join her in the Lobby Library classroom during the Sunday Education Hour, now through Feb. 12.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Youth - Day of Service

Youth

Our Youth Group certainly doesn't hibernate in winter! We continue to have a jam-packed lineup of fun, outreach, and service events and Sunday Night Youth Group. The Youth Link Newsletter for January and February is available here. Copies were mailed to Good Shepherd households and are available in the Lobby. Questions/sign up with Youth Director David Shaffer.


Good Shepherd is an ELCA Congregation

We are a Stephen Ministry Caring Congregation