Ash Wednesday is tomorrow, Wednesday, February 18.

Please note -- on Ash Wednesday and during the season of Lent, Wednesday morning Bible study is cancelled during Lent, due to so many participants also having commitments on Wednesday evenings in Lent. We'll gather again after Easter. For a special Bible study opportunity during Lent (and beyond), please check out Deacon Lyn's online Bible study class, below.

Good Shepherd is offering two opportunities to observe Ash Wednesday, which moves us into the season of Lent.

Ashes to Go

Wednesday, February 18, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Good Shepherd parking lot

Unable to make the Ash Wednesday evening service? Join us for Ashes to Go in the church parking lot Wednesday February 18, between 11:30am and 1:00pm. Just drive in the Good Shepherd parking lot and Deacon Lyn will walk out to your car and administer the ashes to you and any passengers without you leaving the warmth of the car!

Ash Wednesday Worship Service

Wednesday, February 18, 7:00 p.m.

Come to worship as we enter into the season of Lent, asking God to cleanse our hearts as we remember God's work of reconciliation through Christ.

NEW! Two Fellowship and Study Opportunities Led by Deacon Lyn

Men's Fellowship Breakfast

Saturday, February 21st, 8:30 a.m., at Hibachi Fresh 460 S. Commerce Ave. near the CVS.

Good Shepherd Men—come and see. You’re invited to gather with Deacon Lyn on the third Saturday of each month for breakfast, fellowship, and a time of devotion and shared community. Our first Saturday breakfast is February 21 at Hibachi Fresh, 8:30 a.m.. Questions? Contact Deacon Lyn at deaconlyngselc@gmail.com or text/call 540-692-9294.

Online Bible Study - Disciple Bible Study

Zoom meetings weekly on Tuesday evenings from 7-8 p.m., starting March 3

Join Deacon Lyn for a 12-week “Becoming Disciples through Bible Study” journey through the Old Testament. We’ll gather on Tuesday evenings, beginning March 3, from 7:00–8:00 p.m., meeting via Zoom. Contact Deacon Lyn at deaconlyngselc@gmail.com or text/call 540-692-9294. Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex or email/text me for the Zoom information.

THIS week:

• Ash Wednesday, Wednesday, February 18 - "Ashes To Go," 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Good Shepherd parking lot; Ash Wednesday worship service with Holy Communion, 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary

• Saturday, February 21 at 8:30 a.m., at Hibachi Fresh 460 S. Commerce Ave. near the CVS. Men's Fellowship Breakfast, contact Deacon Lyn at deaconlyngselc@gmail.com or text/call 540-692-9294

• Sunday, February 22 at 9:30 a.m. - Worship service followed by fellowship time, refreshments, and Sunday School

Mark Your Calendars:

• Wednesday Evenings in Lent, February 25 - March 25, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall - you are invited to enjoy a simple soup supper with Good Shepherd members and friends, and a time afterwards to explore our baptismal callings and spiritual gifts, led by Pastor Anna.

• Sunday, March 1 at 9:30 a.m., installation of Deacon Lynette McSpadden, during our regular worship service.

• Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m., online Bible study via Zoom. "Becoming Disciples through Bible Study," focusing on Old Testament. To sign up, please contact Deacon Lyn, deaconlyngselc@gmail.com or text/call 540-692-9294

• Friday, March 13 starting at 1:00 p.m. - Blood Drive at Good Shepherd, from 1-5 p.m. Sign up online through the Red Cross or talk with Stacy Mayle.