From Good Shepherd's Deacon, Lynette McSpadden ("Deacon Lyn")

Hello siblings in Christ—Deacon Lyn here. I want you to know how grateful and excited I am to be serving alongside you in the Good Shepherd community. It is truly a joy and a calling I hold close to my heart.

As many of you know, I continue to work full-time with the Federal Aviation Administration in Washington, DC. I commute Monday through Friday and usually don’t arrive home until after 6:00 p.m. Because of that schedule, I may not always be able to answer a call or respond to a text or email right away during the day. Please know this: I will return your call, text, or message as soon as I am able.

You’re always welcome to reach out. You can call or text me at 540-692-9294, or email me at deaconlyngselc@gmail.com. I’m thankful for your patience and your grace, and I look forward to walking together in faith and community.

NEW! Two Fellowship and Study Opportunities Led by Deacon Lyn

Men's Fellowship Breakfast

Third Saturday of the month, 8:30 a.m. at Mom's Country Kitchen, starting February 21

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. We’ll meet at 8:30 a.m. at Mom’s Country Kitchen in Front Royal (470 S. Commerce Ave., Suite B).

Our first Saturday breakfast is February 21. Subsequent Saturdays are March 21, April 18, and May 16. There’s a place for you at the table—good food, honest conversation, and space to be strengthened for the journey. Come as you are.

Any questions – email me at deaconlyngselc@gmail.com or text/call me at 540-692-9294.

Online Bible Study - Disciple Bible Study

Zoom meetings weekly on Monday evenings from 7-8 p.m., starting February 23

Not able to make the mid-week Bible Study in person on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.? Still longing to spend time in the Word and grow as a disciple? You’re invited.

Join Deacon Lyn for a 12-week “Becoming Disciples through Bible Study” journey through the Old Testament. We’ll gather on Monday evenings, beginning February 23, from 7:00–8:00 p.m., meeting via Zoom (details coming soon).

We’ll be using the Disciple Fast Track: Old Testament study manual, available in hard copy or on Kindle. A few copies will be purchased by Good Shepherd and available to share. If interested to attend or for questions, please email me at deaconlyngselc@gmail.com. Come with an open heart and a willingness to listen for God’s voice.

THIS week:

• Wednesday, January 28 at 10:00 a.m. - Bible study online only, on ZOOM this week due to road conditions, email Pastor Anna at pastorhavron@fastmail.org if you need a Zoom invitation
• Sunday, February 1 at 9:30 a.m. - Worship service followed by fellowship time, refreshments, and Sunday School

Mark Your Calendars:

• Saturday, February 7 at 4:30 p.m.- Good Shepherd's Chili Cook-off in the Fellowship Hall. Join your friends at Good Shepherd for fellowship, a little friendly competition as we taste-test different chilis, and live bluegrass from Reno & Dunlap Bluegrass band! All are invited to come and/or bring a pot of chili. Tickets to vote on the winners will be sold.

• 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

Noted:

The cookie fundraiser raised $525 for the kitchen fund. Thank you to all who contributed, and all who bought and ate cookies for an excellent cause. (Besides the inherent excellence of cookies being delicious, that is.)