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The Shep Newsletters

Week of March 7th

Week of February 28th

Week of February 21st

Week of February 14th

Week of February 7th

Week of January 24th

Week of January 17th


Weekly Sermon Notes

God’s Gracious Waiting: Time to Blossom Where We’re Planted- March 7, 2010

Foxes and Hens and the Holy House of God- February 28, 2010

Facing the Wilderness With A Holy God- February 21, 2010

So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. - Matthew 7:12

History

Good Shepherd Church was founded as a mission congregation in Frederick in 1953 and began its building on the present site in 1955. It has been a Ministry of the Lutheran Church for more than fifty years. In 1990, it renovated the worship center and gathering area as well as completely air conditioned the facility.

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Affiliations

Good Shepherd is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

We are a part of the Delaware-Maryland Synod.


Congregational Council and Officers

Phillis Hane (President of the Council)
Kent Treichler (Vice President of Council)
Sandy Hagen (Secretary of Council)
Jean Van Tassell (Treasurer)
Bill Thelemann (Financial Secretary)
Marilyn Ayres
Janet Rippeon
Anne Harter
Brad Reaves
John Martin
Dan Steffen

Location/Phone/Directions

1415 West 7th Street

Frederick, MD 21702

301-663-3344

From US Route 15 North: Use the 7th Street exit.  At the end of the ramp, turn right.  The church will be 1/4 of a mile on the right after the McDonald's.

From US Route 15 South: Use the 7th Street exit.  At the end of the ramp, turn right.  The church will be 1/8 of a mile on the right after the McDonald's.

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Pastor

ron reavesReverand Ron Reaves

Pastor Reaves has served the Church for over 25 years. He blends a personableness and creativity to help make the Good Shepherd community a welcoming and dynamic place of ministry. Pastor Reaves coordinates worship, pastoral ministry, and youth ministry. He has special skills in puppet ministry, liturgical art, and has coordinated international pilgrimages annually for 12 years now. B.A. Gettysburg College; M.Div.,Gettysburg Seminary

Church Staff

Office Secretary- Loretta Covert

For more than 15 years, Loretta has blessed our office with a caring voice when you call; a matrix of information and Stephen Ministry Leader.

Organist- Michele Kimmel

Michele enhances the traditional services with her musical gifts and expertise. A blessing with an eye for detail, a heart for music and a soul with spirit!

Choir Director- Janet Rippeon

Janet has a soul for music and can bring out the best in musicians. Her inspiring talents and creative abilities are an asset in Worship planning for Good Shepherd.

Treasurer- Jean Van Tassell

Jean brings a valuable support to the ministry of Good Shepherd through her work as Congregational Treasurer. She keeps the books balanced and the bills paid and keeps us informed about finances.

 

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