Changes to worship services and return-to-campus plans

Posted by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on

As COVID-19 restrictions continue to shift, the Board of Servant Leaders (the Board), Worship Team, and staff have continued to manage evolving health concerns with the appropriate state and local regulations. Major changes to our service delivery have impacted the way in which we have been able to worship and created new social norms. As we return to campus it should be noted that a return to in-person worship will not be without safety precautions. If a surge in the COVID-19 variants intensify significantly the board and staff will reconsider the following plans:

  • At the April 15 meeting, the Board of Servant Leaders decided to include congregational singing at future indoor worship services.
  • The Worship Team and staff are currently planning, within six weeks or so, of restarting weekly Sunday in-person worship. This may include both indoor and outdoor services. 
    • Please stay tuned and patient while the planning ramps up.
  • Adjustments to our virtual services will occur with the restart of weekly Sunday in-person worship. However, our virtual services are here to stay, possibly in a revised format.
    • Please stay tuned for more information.
  • Fellowship will mostly be held outdoors during the spring/summer for enjoyment of the weather and safety, while possible indoor fellowship in the fall is being considered.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ADULT EDUCATION

Resources for Families and Kids

FAMILIES: Check out the Family Resources section on our Kids' Ministry page, and our Sunday Spark blog, where you'll find new Kids' Sunday School materials --Sunday Spark @ Home -- each week and links to our weekly Kids' Message. 

Click here for information about holding a family worship service at home.

Want to be a part of the Sunday Spark @ Home bunch? Want even more Sunday School resources? Email Holly Vanderhoof!


MSM & HSM @ Home

This group now meets online. Email Holly Vanderhoof


Adult Education

Ladies Bible Study - "Inspired by the Holy Spirit"

Heidi Cooper will be holding a Bible study every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. starting on May 10, studying Christina Hergenrader’s book Inspired by the Holy Spirit. For more info on this teleconference contact: 

Sign up by emailing Michele Clair:  .

 


Word Workers: "The Christ Key"

A Life Group, hosted by Melinda DeWan, that meets via a teleconference platform on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The purpose of the group is to develop close relationships while sharing the spiritual journey.

This year the group will be studying The Christ Key by Chad Bird. Word Workers welcomes all who would like to join!

Sign up by emailing the church office:   .

Prayers and blessings

Pastor Johann has made a number of videos and podcasts consisting of prayers and blessings. Here are the links to the videos:

Mealtime Prayers and Blessings (Vimeo) (YouTube)
Prayers during the Pandemic, Part 1 (Vimeo(YouTube)
Prayers during the Pandemic, Part 2 (Vimeo (YouTube)
Prayers during the Season of Hurricanes and Wildfires (Vimeo(YouTube)


You can find our podcasts by searching for GSLCVA on your favorite podcast app.