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Monthly Newsletter for September, 2025
Newsletter Highlights This Month (click on a link to view)
Please Note: Our newsletters are for members only with no public access through the GSLC web site. Please bookmark this page or keep the newsletter notice email to return to this newsletter.
No not just anyone you see on the street (although you could). This is about the folks that you do not recognize at our Good Shepherd Sunday worship service. Newcomers. Visitors. Church shoppers. Even long-time members. Let's all say hello and introduce ourselves to someone that we don't recognize in the pews. Something like "Good morning! I'm not sure if we've met. I'm . . . "
September-October Sermon Series - The 23rd Psalm - The Lord is My Shepherd
The Twenty-Third Psalm is a favorite to many because it brings comfort and peace. This psalm is beloved by many and is often alluded to in popular media and has been set to music over the years. Many Jews and Christians have memorized it, and it is often used at funeral services. But why is it such a beloved and comforting psalm? Our sermon series for the next eight weeks, The Twenty-Third Psalm: The Lord Is My Shepherd, is our opportunity to listen to David as he paints a most beautiful picture of the LORD—a picture that draws us ever closer to the Lord Jesus, who is my Shepherd. Here are the sermon themes as we make our way through The Twenty-Third Psalm: September 7 “My Shepherd!” (Psalm 23:1a)
New Sunday Bible Study - "I Have a Question!"
Questions like, “Who do you think resurrected Jesus? The Father, the Holy Spirit, Jesus Himself, or all of them?” “Why does heaven have gates?” “Why is the Song of Solomon (Song of Songs) in the Bible?” “Exodus 24:9-11 states that 74 men saw God. How did they do that without dying?” Who? What? Where? When? Why? How? And more! This class will take a look at the questions submitted and offer answers based on God’s Word. You’re always welcome to join in any time. Adult Bible class is held on Sunday, 11-Noon in the sanctuary. If you are unable to attend, this bible study is being recorded and may be watched afterwards in our Vimeo "Special Events" showcase. Led by Pastor Keith
This Month in Our Prayers For Successful Medical Care and Healing For Our Members: For Friends and Family Members: For Friends and Family Members: Additional prayer requests, prayers of thanksgiving, prayers of comfort:
This list is current as of August 28th, 2025. Please see the most recent weekly Sunday Bulletin for the latest updates to our prayer list.
Sunday Service Lectors Wanted - No Experience Needed
The lectors typically read the Old and New Testament readings, including psalms as scheduled. Please see Pastor Keith if you are interested.
Come and Help with Our GSLC Pantry Saturday, September 6th We are low on clothing for everyone, especially for men. Also we can use blankets, linens and jackets. All items must be clean and ready to use. Ongoing Needs
• Purchase food & hygiene or paper goods • Extra citrus, fruit.and/or veggies from your yard • Plastic grocery or reusable cloth bags • Help prep on Friday, September 5th • Help Saturday, September 6th, between 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Notes: Food items that we don’t usually get from S.B. Food Bank, such as: - Peanut Butter, jelly, jam, syrup, flour, sugar, unsweetened almond milk - Non-sugary cereal (Ex: Wheat Chex, Cheerios, Raisin Bran), breakfast bars, oatmeal 4) Hygiene and household goods, such as: - Toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, soap - Toothpaste, floss, toothbrushes (or ask your dentist for a donation ! )
For our Miscellaneous Table We are collecting individual items such as deodorant, shampoos/conditioners, cleaning supplies, diapers/wipes, male/female personal items...). Perhaps you have extras in your cupboards or can buy some locally.
Note: We do not accept over-the-counter medicines or soft drinks/sodas. Questions? Contact or see Val Eurman ((805) 705-3311) or Cindy (805) 680-4686) after church on Sundays.
New Church Member Directory Now Available Come and Get It! The Updated Church Directory for 2025 is hot off the presses! It’s Green this year! You can pick up your 2025 copy at the church office during regular business hours Mon-Thurs, 8:00 a.m.—noon.
We continue our in-person meetings in the Fireside Room for our monthly book club discussions.
The books chosen for our 2025 GSLC “Better Read than Dead” club discussions are below (click on link for the GoodReads summary). Join us in reading along!
September 13 — “Becoming Mrs. Lewis” by Patti Callahan Jump in! New folks are welcome anytime to read with us and “meet”. Just order/start reading the “next” book in line and give me, Val Eurman, a call at 805-705-3311 or send an email for more details and to get on our email list!
Val
The Craft Auction is Back! Save the Date - Sunday, November 16, 2025.1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Time to start new craft projects or finish the ones you have! More information to come as we get closer to the auction. Portals of Prayer
Portals of Prayer devotion booklets for July - September, 2025 are now available at the church office.
Please call Trisha and reserve a copy or come by the church office during business hours (Mon-Thurs 8:00 am—12:00 pm) to pick one up! Jesus Sessions We continue with our Jesus Sessions every Tuesday from 3:30 to 6.
The prayer team meets in the Fireside Room. Please call Lizzie to make an appointment if you would like to attend.
New Costco Special Offer! Costco is running a special starting Aug 25, 2025 on Procter & Gamble items. If you (or others you know) purchase $100 of select P&G household items at Costco by 9/21, you can get a $25 gift card back! If you purchase $200 of select P&G household items at Costco by 9/21, you can get a $50 gift card back! You potentially could donate the card to our GSLC Pantry — or use it to offset cost for items you donate. Perhaps share items you buy for yourself or just buy some to donate. Please drop off items into the Green Bin at church or to the office. You do not have to spend the $100/$200 all at once on the select P&G items; it is cumulative. Here’s a link to the Costco offer: https://www.getpgoffer.com/ Questions? Contact Val at 805-705-3311 or Cindy at 805-680-4686 or see them after church on Sundays.
Bible Readings Let’s read God’s Word together and see thegreat things God does for us through His Word! Please click HERE for the latest Sunday bulletin, which includes this week's readings.
Church Office Hours Our church office is normally staffed Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am until noon. Please exercise social distancing if you need to come by, or call 805 967-1416.
Altar Flowers Policy If you would like to place Please make out your check to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (GSLC) and write flowers on the memo line. You can mail it to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or drop it by the church office Mon-Thurs, 8:00 a.m. to noon.
Quilting News & Notes We will meet on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. until around 1:00 p.m. in Room 19. Some Saturdays will be reserved for “work days” when we can get together and iron, cut and do some general cleaning of the room or accomplish special projects. We will let you know when those Saturdays will be! For now, Wednesdays only and we hope to see you there!
Join Adam for a Musical Meditation
Please join Adam (or a guest artist) in our sanctuary as they explore a variety of hymns and other musical prayers performed on a variety of instruments. The meditation is livestreamed on GSLC's Video Page and available afterwards as a video recording until the next live event. Older meditation videos are archived. The direct link to the Livestreamed / Latest Meditation is https://vimeo.com/event/1154783 . The Meditation Archive Showcase to view prior Meditations is at https://vimeo.com/showcase/7841964. Most Recent Reported Weekly Offerings - Week 24 - Through July 29, 2025
Year to Date, 2025
2025 Mission Offerings (as of 6/24/25): District $1340.00; Nelson Family $750.00; Ukraine $500.00; Dental Mission $1300.00; Hispanic Mission $0.00; Disaster Relief - Fire $175.00
Want to Keep Up With the latest GSLC News? Click HERE
 Our weekly Sunday Bulletin has the latest GSLC news! It's chock full of our prayer list, weekly schedule, basically everything that happens between these newsletters. The "members only" bulletin version is updated every Sunday morning and is easy to get to - just click above. It will open or download for you.
GSLC's On Line Giving Options - Credit Card? eCheck?
You can also make a special one-time donation (through Square) on Good Shepherd's website. For either donation type go to https://gslcms.org/giving and then click on the appropriate donation button. You can specify whether you are donating to the GSLC budget or the Food Distribution program. If you prefer, you can also mail us your offering or drop it off at the church office. Elders Available by Phone and Email Elders assist with our public worship, oversee the spiritual life of members, and offer spiritual and physical support for our Pastor and congregation. Please contact any Elder to share your needs, concerns, and prayer requests.
Church Phone Extension Numbers Please follow the auto attendant menu prompts or dial an extension directly if no one answers. Also, the preschool can be reached through the main church number as well as their direct number (805 967-6101).
One-Stop Publicity! If your GSLC committee or group is making an announcement or planning an event, you can now send ONE email with the details and it will go to those folks editing the Sunday bulletin, church web site articles, web site calendar and monthly newsletter. The Good Shepherd publicity email address is Staff, Board of Directors, and Other Leadership Contacts
You may find the staff contact information either above or on our web site (Staff Contacts) and congregational officer and committee chair contact information here or on the Members Only web page at gslcms.org:
On Line Event Calendar Our latest calendar is on line here. This link will take you to the "public" event calendar unless you use your member login. To see the entire calendar (with church meetings, etc.), please log in with your member ID. No member ID? Click on "Create an account" on the right hand side of the web page to get started. Your account will be approved and then you can browse the member page contents. |
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Preschool
380 North Fairview Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117 • 805 967-1416
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What is your favorite verse of Scripture? Perhaps you would highlight more than one. One poll listed these three verses as the top choices: In third place was Romans 8:28, “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” In second place was John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” Last but not the least—which in this case means first place—is Psalm 23, the beloved Shepherd’s Psalm.
Our new Bible study is based on questions submitted by participants of our previous Bible study class. As we read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest the Word of God, very often questions arise in our minds. 
We are bringing back the Sunday Service lectors on Good Shepherd Sunday, September 14th. If you have lectored before, please come back. If you never have lectored before we want you!
flowers on the altar, please call (805) 967-1416, or email (
Adam Phillips, GSLC's Music Director, provides meditative instrumental and vocal music every Wednesday morning at 10:00 am. 
Good Shepherd has offered electronic donation capabilities (through Vanco) for a while. You now have the ability to sign up directly through Good Shepherd's web site to donate on line (through Vanco) once or on a recurring basis.