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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ

A caring community committed to Jesus Christ

Ministry Update – November 28, 2021

First Sunday in Advent

Happy Advent! Come and join us in worship as we celebrate the amazing goodness of God. The live stream begins at 9:55 am on YouTube or Facebook.

It is the beginning of a new church year. Advent is a season of preparation and anticipation. In our waiting, we look forward to the coming of our Savior King Jesus. Our message series is “ADVENTure!” We will highlight how life with Jesus is a thrilling adventure. And if you are not part of this adventure, how do you get on board. We pray you will be encouraged by this message series and our worship today.

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Angel Tree 2021

It is time for our Angel Tree gift-giving. The Angel Tree gift-giving helps to support individuals and families in need throughout our community.

This year there are two ways to give. You can participate in the traditional way we have done for many years. Simply take an ornament off the tree in the church lobby and purchase the gift that is listed on it. Wrap your gift and return to Good Shepherd before December 11. Ornaments will be available on Sunday, December 4.

The is also a second convenient way to give. Visit our online Angel Tree shopping page and purchase a gift card to support one of our families.

Purchase a Gift Card for the 2021 Angel Tree

Year-End Offering

Year End Offering: Celebrate the joy of giving

Our Buildings & Grounds Board have identified more than $300K of capital improvements that need to be completed in the next few years. The most immediate need is the replacement of our boiler with a new heating and cooling system. So this year, we are asking that you would prayerfully and generously contribute to our year-end offering that will be used to fund our capital fund that is used to finance these projects. The fund currently stands at about $70K.

We are grateful for your continued financial support that made possible all renovations throughout the church building and parsonage over the last two years.

Contribute to the 2021 year-end Offering

Verse of the Month

Praise the Lord!
Oh give thanks to the Lord,
for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever!

Psalm 106:1, ESV

Advent and Christmas

Midweek Advent Worship will be held on Wednesdays during Advent, starting at 7pm on December 1.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services will be at 5pm and 7pm.

Worship on Sunday, December 26 will be at 10am as regularly scheduled. There is no Sunday School on December 26 or January 2.


LCC Comfort Dog Calendar

2022 LCC Comfort Dog Ministry Calendars are now available. Lily Comfort Dog is featured for the month of August. If you would like a calendar, make sure to find Lily after worship is over. There is a $15 suggested donation.


Sunday School

Register Your Children!

Sunday School has begun and is hosted every week starting at 9 am. It is not too late to start. Make sure to register your children.

Volunteer to Serve

Serving as a Sunday School Teacher or Helper is a great way to serve and to make a difference. Send Audrey, our Sunday School Superintendent, an email at audrey@gs4nj.org if you are interested in serving!

Register your Child(Ren) for Sunday School

Ways to Financially Support Good Shepherd

Online Giving

Visit gs4nj.org/give to donate. You can donate with a credit card or have the funds debited from your checking account. You can also set up automated giving set up on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or twice-monthly basis.

Give NoW

Another option to give is text to give. Text any dollar amount to 84321. We will reply with a link to a quick, self-guided setup process to tie your mobile phone to our church, your donor account, and a payment source.

All of this is easily managed through an online account that is set up the first time you give. There is also an app that can be used to manage your giving. It is available on iOS and Android.

As always checks can also be mailed. Visit our contact page for our mailing address.

Amazon Smile

If you already shop at Amazon, it is easy to support our ministry. Instead of going to amazon.com to shop, just add “smile.” before amazon.com. So the link will be smile.amazon.com. Any time you make a purchase at this link 0.5% of your purchase will go to the charity of your choice. It may not be much, but it adds up over time and as more of us make use of this service. Please keep in mind that you need to use the smile link every time you make a purchase. If you go back to using the regular Amazon link or use the Amazon app, we will not get a donation with those purchases.

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Shop with Scrip

Scrip gift cards are available immediately following the Sunday worship in the Narthex. There are many cards to chose from and specific gift cards if you want. Be sure to ask what other cards are available. There are hundreds to choose from. We are grateful for all who have purchased these cards in support of our ministry. Be sure to stop and pick up a few cards.

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Bible Reading Plan

Join us in reading the Bible in 2021. There is nothing more you can do the enhance your Spiritual Growth than to read the Bible on your own. Set a goal to read through the Scriptures for the purpose of connecting with God each day.

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3139 County Rd 516
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