Good Shepherd Weekly 5/14
Memorial Day at the Goetzingers
Pastor and Sarah will host a Memorial Day (Monday, May 26) open house at their home. If you are free Memorial Day come for the afternoon and stay into the evening for fellowship, food, and encouragement. The open house starts at 3:00pm. There will be snacks and drink. Pastor will light the grill and dinner and sides will be served later for dinner. To help with planning, if you are able to come please RSVP via email or text to pastor (pastor@goodshepherdattleboro.com) or Sarah.
Congregation Meeting Canceled
A Congregational meeting was scheduled for this Sunday, May 18th, after church. We will forego an in person meeting and instead an informational update will be distrubuted via email by the end of Monday, May 19th.
New Foundations Class Begins This Sunday
Join us this Sunday, May 18 after Sunday Service for the start of a new Foundations class. Foundations is an introduction to Biblical theology. You can take this course if you’re interested in learning more about the Bible or if you are interested in becoming a member of Good Shepherd. When you’re done with it, you will have a firm grasp on how the bible is all about Jesus, dozens of key Bible teachings, and lots of application.
Pastor Goetzinger Received Divine Call
Dear Good Shepherd,
Some days ago was the fourth anniversary of my installation as pastor at Good Shepherd. I can hardly believe four years has gone by so quickly. Since four years has passed I am now eligible to receive divine Calls from other congregations. On Sunday evening I received a call notifying my that Faith Lutheran Church in Sussex, WI extended me a divine Call to serve as associate pastor. Now that I have received official documentation, I am able to announce this to you.
I now hold two Calls. One to Good Shepherd and one to Faith in Sussex, WI. Over the coming days and weeks I will consider where I can best use my gifts in service to our Lord’s kingdom.
I ask for your prayers. Please pray that the Lord would grant me wisdom and clarity as I consider these two Calls he has given to me. Please pray for Faith as this position has been vacant for two years. I will also pray for you—that through this process God will continue to encourage you in your faith, mission, and ministry.
I welcome any personal encouragement or conversation about where you think I may serve best. You can reach me on my cell (315) 777-0134 or via email at pastor@goodshepherdattleboro.com.
In Christ,
Pastor Aaron Goetzinger
Upcoming Sunday
Christ’s victory over sin and death creates a new kind of people—marked not by power or pride, but by love. When Peter learned that the Gospel was for all nations, he also learned that God’s love knows no boundaries (Acts 11:1–18). Paul reminds us that love is the greatest gift of all—a sign of a Spirit-filled life (1 Corinthians 13:1–13). And Jesus, glorified by the Father, calls his disciples to reflect his glory by loving one another (John 13:31–35). In Christ, we are victors—and that victory shines brightly as his love is shown through us.
Sunday Morning Bible Study
Explore the Book of Daniel with us and uncover the profound lessons it holds for living a life of faith in a secular world. We will see how Daniel and his friends’ experiences and God’s revelations to them offer timeless insights into God’s enduring faithfulness. Together, we'll learn how to navigate our own lives with trust in God's power and control.