Current Events
BIBLE STUDY
Join us for an enriching Bible Study every Thursday morning at 10:00 AM at 220 Steel Street, Barrie. Everyone is welcome!
CHRIST FOR KIDS
The young children of the congregation are invited to participate in the "Christ for Kids" program every Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m.
CONFIRMATION CLASSES
Held every Tuesday starting this September. If you have a child of 11/12 years of age and are interested in this program, please contact Pastor Steve at 705-728-3387
ON THE AGENDA
Thursday Morning Bible Study ~ Every Thurs. at 10:00 AM at Good Shepherd
Missed Church on Sunday? - Get Church News Sent To Your In Box
Click here to send your email address to Kathy W to receive information electronically.
five14
Teens and young adults get together online to make a life-changing impact on their generation with the love of Jesus Christ. YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD. NOW'S YOUR TIME TO SHINE! Five14 is unlike any other group. It's totally unique. We're all about being real about who God made us to be and having fun while doing it. We love videos, awesome music, and real posts. Most of all, we love Jesus and our friends. Matthew 5:14 in the Bible says, "You are the light of the world." five14 is a place to learn how to shine bright for Christ and in our friends' and classmates' lives. So if you want to learn how to not only survive your teen years but how to impact the world around you as Christ's light, five14 is the right place for you. You might even find you learn more about who Jesus is too. five14@lhm.org
Food Drive Sunday
The First Sunday of each month is now our food drive Sunday. Please donate non-perishable food for our pantries.
Bi-weekly Cleaners wanted at Good Shepherd
We need volunteers to sign-up and pitch in to beautify our church. Sign-up sheets and duties are posted in the Narthex at both churches.
Enjoy Counting?
Consider serving as a member of our counting team (speak to Kathy W)
Fellowship Servers Needed
What a joy it is sharing fellowship over a cup of coffee after the services. Please sign up to keep the coffee flowing. Sheets are posted by the kitchens.
How You Can Help
PRAY
For the citizens, survivors, relief workers, missionaries, and families affected by natural disasters and other conflicts worldwide.
Serve on a Committee or Counsel
Use the talents God has blessed you with
A Church Exists by Evangelism and Missions as a Fire Exists by Burning
Sharing our faith is not an option, not for the gifted only (although admittedly some are more fluent and effective than others in this), and not to be done sporadically. “As you go make disciples” was the command of our Lord in Matthew 28:18 “And surely I am with you” says the Lord. Identify your friends, neighbours, co-workers, family who don’t know Jesus, or don’t attend church. Write their name down and post it in a conspicuous place. Pray every day for them, grow your relationship with them, invite them frequently to church. You are not alone. The Holy Spirit is with you.
Serving Our Lord and Congregation
There are many ways we can serve using our time and talents. Please prayerfully consider how you might use the talents God has blessed you with. Serve on a board: Elders, Trustees, Children’s Ministries, Deaconess, Open Arms, 220 Steel St, etc. Host coffee fellowship after a service, help count offerings. God has given each of us our unique talents. Use them in His service.
Sent
God is calling us—and sending us—to share the Good News of Jesus Christ among our families, our neighbours and all people everywhere. Watch your bulletins and email for resources from LHM to help you respond to God's call to action. If you wish to financially support Lutheran Hour Ministries, you can use your offering envelope and mark it; "LHM"; and it will be matched dollar for dollar by a grant offered by generous friends of the ministry.
Have You Ever Considered a Vocation in Church Work?
Is God calling you, or someone you know, to serve as a Pastor, a Lutheran Teacher, or a Director of Parish Services (DPS)? Work through your questions at www.IsGodCallingMe.ca
Are you considering the pastoral ministry as your life’s vocation?
Are you a layperson interested in deepening your understanding of the Christian faith through higher studies?
Are you a church worker wanting to enrich your knowledge by pursuing a master’s degree in theology?
Would you like to meet other people with the same goals?
Come explore the possibilities at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, please contact our Director of Admissions, Dr. John Stephenson
(jstephenson@brocku.ca)
Other Items
Become a FaithLife Chapter Member
FaithLife Financial provides our congregation financial grant opportunities. FaithLife Financial helps individuals build solid financial plans that are based on Christian principles - developing insurance
and investment solutions that help them protect their family's future.
Contact Tim Chambers our FaithLife Financial Representative at tchambers@faithlifefinancial.ca or by phone 226-923-2267.
He can offer a comprehensive range of competitive and affordable products:
- Insurance
- Term Insurance
- Permanent Insurance
- Living Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Disability Benefits
- Investments
- Retirement Planning
- Individual Savings Annuity
- Single Premium Annuity
- FORTRESS® Funds
- FORTRESS® 2 Funds
Open A Church Extension Fund Account With District
DID YOU KNOW ??: That your deposits in our East District’s Church Extension Fund (CEF) not only provide needed capital for use by district congregations, but also helps reduce the interest rate on our mortgage.
This is a win, win, win situation. Through your deposits, you receive a modest return on your investment, the CEF obtains capital to lend to its members, and you can assist our congregation with our loan debt.
For more information about CEF and the deposit rates and four deposit opportunities, please visit the website at www.lcceast.ca/resources/church-extension-fund
or call the office between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, 519-578-6500.