Our Mission

Know, Love, and Serve 
God Through Christ 

Our Vision

Through God's Word the Holy Spirit empowers us and gives us life in Christ. Through meaningful worship and education we will come to know God better. In response to His love for us our congregation will grow in faith, fellowship, and outreach to serve the needs of all God's children.

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*updated May 9, 2011

 

*ADULT CHOIR - Rehearses from 9:30 to 10:15 am Sunday mornings in the undercroft. Located in the far end corner of the undercroft. 
Director: Dennis Searles 

ALTAR GUILD – Membership in the Altar Guild is an opportunity for women of the congregation to share in Christian service to our church and in service to our Lord. The purpose of the work of the Altar Guild is to SERVE, to serve with SPIRITUAL COMMITMENT, and to serve toward a SPIRITUAL GOAL. We welcome any ladies to join our membership. 
Chairwoman: Mona Pratt 

*BELL CHOIR - currently on hiatus

Director: Holly Schulze 

*BIBLE STUDY (SUNDAYS) - Pastor Wagner teaches this class 9:45 to 10:15 AM each Sunday in the undercroft of the church.  Current study: The Pastoral Epistles

*GOOD NEWS CHOIR – Our children's choir rehearses Tuesday evening from 6:15 to 7:15 PM. Ages seven to seventeen. 
Director: Connie Scofield 

*GUITAR MADDNESS - our monster acoustic guitar praise ensemble!

Director: Holly Schulze 

ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN – A volunteer organization that collects, sorts and boxes donated materials to be distributed to people in crisis situations around the world. Hospital and medical supplies, medicine and used clothing are collected at New York Division Warehouse in Albany for shipment to 3rd world countries. Volunteers are needed to fold and pack clothing at the Church of the Good Shepherd (Glens Falls) or help pick up donated supplies and load containers at the warehouse (Albany). The ministry was founded by Rev. Ray Wilke, in Norfolk, Nebraska after he visited Riga, Latvia in 1992. The New York Division (one of 14 divisions across the USA) was founded by Elfie Eberle in 1994.  We meet most Tuesday mornings in the Apostle House.

PARISH NURSE – This is basically a one on one program providing information to any parishioner who is in need of accessing our community health care system. Occasionally throughout the year health focused educational programs are held. 
Parish Nurse: Lois Wiegert 

PARISH VISITOR – A group of parishioners who visit the shut-ins and hospitalized members. We also deliver the Altar flowers each week. We are always looking for more people to join us. 
Coordinator: Lois Wiegert

CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGS – Congregational meetings are held during the year to promote fellowship, conduct business and keep the congregation informed. Notice of the meetings are given 2 weeks prior to the meeting. 

*CONFIRMATION CLASS – A special 2-year program for young people, we study the truths of the Christian faith as found in The Holy Bible, and as explained in Luther’s Small Catechism. Classes meet Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM during the school year.  Our class is taught by Pastor Wagner. 

EVANGELISM - Our Evangelism Committee is always looking for ways to reach out with the Gospel to others, and meetings regularly. For more information on this outreach of our church,
Chairman: Paul Schulze. 

LADIES SOCIETY - Ladies of the church meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month from Sept to June for fellowship and to serve the church. 
President: Lucille Matthews

LIBRARY – The church library is located in the Good Shepherd House. Much information is available for study. Also, Christian books for your reading pleasure. Videos also available. The children’s library is in the undercroft of the church. 
Coordinators: Karen Hilfiger and Marilyn Osborn 

MENS CLUB – One of Good Shepherd’s longest-standing groups, our Men’s Club has been active in sponsoring fellowship opportunities in our church. They have also led our outreach ministry, particularly in their sponsoring of The Open Door Food Kitchen and The Salvation Army. A more detailed synopsis of our Men’s Club please click here. 

PRAYER CHAIN – A name may be placed on the Prayer Chain for special prayers, also placed on the Prayer request list for Sunday special prayers. 
Contact: Betty Johnson 

*SUNDAY SCHOOL – Classes are held 9:15 to 10:15 am each Sunday. Opening is in the Sanctuary. Ages 3 to 17 years. 
There is no Sunday School in the summer. 
Sunday School Superintendent: Karen Cummings 

*VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - will be held this year from August 1-5. Our 2011 program is "Sonsurf -- Beach Bash VBS" (John 14:6) Watch the newsletter and bulletins for more information and updates!
Vacation Bible School Director: Donna West 

WORSHIP HELPERS - Helpers always needed - call anyone listed below: 

  • Acolytes - Pamela Boller
  • Altar Flowers – Julie Miller 
  • Counters - Charlene Endal
  • Greeters - Tonna Dougan
  • Lay Assistants - Dana Palmer
  • Lectors - Betty Palmer 
  • Ushers - Joyce Leombruno 

If you would like to place flowers on the Altar sign the flower chart in the entry way of the church. Julie Miller will contact you prior to your sign up date to make arrangements. 

*YOUTH GROUP – Our vibrant and vital teen ministry fosters growth and fellowship through activities, service projects, and Sunday morning Bible study.  This summer our youth will be making a special mission trip to Appalachia.
Leader: Darlene Urbonowicz