Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
congregation of the ELCA
218-525-1922
Join us for worship in person at 9:30 on Sunday mornings! Sunday School starts at 9:00am All are welcome!
Office Hours:
Mon. - Thur. 9-4:00
Fri: 8-12pm
DID YOU KNOW: If you subscribe to our YouTube channel and click the notification button, you get a notification as soon as the service starts? True!
Go to YouTube: Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd- Duluth MN or:
Look in the upper right-hand corner.
Click on the Subscribe button.
Then click on the notification button (it looks like a bell!).
Now you will get notified when the service goes LIVE!
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Mission Forums - The Vision Council would like to invite you to attend the Forums planned to review and comment on the summary of the survey results gathered by the Vision Council to determine funding and staffing needs for our congregation. The Vision Council has prioritized the recommendations for the survey, with feedback from the Leadership Teams, into three sections of recommendations which can also be sustainably supported based on historical and forecasted revenue. These recommendations will be reviewed and clarified by Vision Council members at these Forums. Comments from the congregation are invited to help identify the final recommendations that will be formally adopted and used to help plan the revised budget for the coming year.
Forums:
Wednesday, October 5- 6:00- 7:30 pm: Upper Lakeside Room ( Zoom possible upon request)
Sunday, October 9- 11:00-12:30 pm: Upper Lakeside Room (Zoom possible upon request)
“Sing a New Song”
Preaching Series with Pastor Dave Mesner
The Psalms describe a “new song” as a song sung from the heart, celebrating the presence of the LORD as a response to exile. Pastor Dave will preach on Psalms 33, 40, 96 and 98 on Sundays at 9:30 AM starting on September 25 through October 16.
“Sing a New Song” Discussion Series with Lay Leaders
What is our new song for Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd? Adults and teens are invited to an informal, small group meditation and discussion of the sermon Psalms at 11 AM-12 PM after worship in the Upper Lakeside room. Lay leaders Bob Franseen (Sep 25)
Sulo Kangas (Wed Oct 12, 6-7 PM)
Paula Tsufis (Oct 16)
and Craig Sanders (Oct 2)
will lead these roundtable discussions. Due to a congregational forum on October 9, Sulo will hold his discussion on Wednesday October 12 from 6-7 PM. This is a great time to meet some new people. All are welcome and consider bringing a friend to join!
Commitment Sunday October 23rd
Guest Homilist and Catered Brunch
We will have a guest homilist, Deacon Colleen Bernu, Director for Evangelical Mission and Synod Minister for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, will preach on Psalm 150, the culmination Psalm in the Psalter. Worship will be followed by a catered brunch after worship where Deacon Bernu will also be our guest speaker.
RSVP (click text) by October 16 or by calling the church office 218-525-1922
Online Estimate of Giving Form
Watering Flower Pots
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd is looking for some people to water the flower pots at church. We are hoping to have someone come to church on Mondays and Thursdays. The pots are under the roof so they will still need watering but if it's raining on your day just come the day after. Thank you for your generosity of your time and energy.
Any problems can be answered by Cyndi Venberg
Please signup for a timeslot HERE. If you need any help signing up please call (218-525-1922) or e-mail (office@lcgsduluth.org) the church office.
LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE EASTERN EUROPE CRISIS RESPONSE Lutheran Disaster Response is accompanying our companions in Ukraine, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, as well as such ecumenical partners as Lutheran World Federation and Church World Service, in their humanitarian responses to the crisis. These partners provide refugees with immediate support and supplies such as food, blankets, water and hygiene kits. Your gifts designated for “Eastern Europe Crisis Response” will be used entirely (100%) to provide support for people impacted by conflict in the region. Write a check to LCGS and we can send it or give digitally go to www.elca.org/disaster and go to Eastern Europe Crisis
ABOUT LCGS
We are located in beautiful Duluth, Minnesota, a few blocks up for the great Lake Superior! You are welcome to join us if you live here or are visiting the North Shore!
At Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Duluth, MN, we believe that our purpose is to make disciples of all nations by going, teaching and baptizing. Jesus' Great Commission inspires our Mission Statement:
We are a Community of Christ
experiencing God,
reaching out,
nurturing faith.
Ministries
There are more things going on "in" the church besides worship! Come see what you would like to be involved with!