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WHETHER YOU WANT TO ATTEND IN-PERSON OR ONLINE, WE HAVE AN OPTION FOR YOU!
PLAN YOUR EXPERIENCE TODAY AND WE WILL:
- Give you more information about the service
- Connect and answer any questions
- Help you pre-register kids if you have any
- Send you a free gift for participating
So hit the GREEN "be our guest" button above to plan your experience today!
JOINING IN-PERSON?
If you're going to participate in-person, check out this map below to see where we're located. We can't wait to meet you!
Good Shepherd is located in Gardendale, AL and we actively serve as a church the surrounding communities of Fultondale, Mt. Olive, Morris, Kimberly, Warrior, Hayden and several areas in West Jefferson County.
JOINING ONLINE?
Joining Good Shepherd online? Join from anywhere. Your living room, your car, your grandma's house. No matter where you are, you can participate in the life of Good Shepherd.
Good Shepherd will be live on Facebook every week, just
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KIDS
Have kids? No worries, we've got you covered. Good Shepherd offers programs for kids who are Newborn through 5th grade.
If you attend in person, our friendly Kids Min team will show you where our Kids Check-In is when you arrive. We will meet your family, check your child into class, and answer any questions you may have. We can't wait to meet you!
If you are planning to attend ONLINE at first please contact our Children's Minister Ashley Witter 205.631.6590 and she will help you design an experience for your kids to grow int heir faith.
FAQ
Have questions? We have the answers!
What time are services?
Services at Good Shepherd are on Sundays at 9 AM and 11 AM Central. The time is the same whether you choose to join us online or in-person! Online services are streamed live on Facebook - you'll be able to engage from anywhere.
The 9 AM is our traditional service and 11 AM is our modern service
Will I have to sign anything or stand up if I come for the first time?
No. Please visit, relax, enjoy, mingle, and get a feel of what this community is like. In your worship guide is a connection card. You can fill that card out if you would like more information about the church. You are invited to visit our welcome area on Sunday mornings to request information, to speak to someone about Good Shepherd's ministries, and to receive a gift as a guest. We want your visit to be warm and inviting, and above all, an opportunity for you to explore.
Can I receive communion at Good Shepherd?
The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod believes the Biblical teaching that in communion we receive the true body and blood of Jesus Christ with the bread and wine for the forgiveness of sins. If you are a baptized Christian who has been instructed in the Biblical teaching of communion, and if you agree with our confession of faith, please feel free to commune with us. If you have any questions, please make an appointment to talk with the pastor. If you have children who have not been instructed in the faith, they may come forward to receive a blessing at the communion rail with their arms crossed over their chest.
A summary of Good's Shepherd belief and practice is provided in the Worship Schedule section of this website.
What does Good Shepherd believe?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is a congregation that holds to the Bible as the true Word of God, and that is founded upon the Bible as foundation for everything we do and say. It is a Gospel-focused, Christ-centered church that adheres to the basic tenets of traditional Christianity. The congregation is a member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and we hold to the great truths of Faith Alone, Grace Alone, Word Alone on account of Christ Alone!
What is the attire for your worship services?
Our goal for worship is to spend time in God's Word through song and praise, expressing respect for God's house in all that we say and do. That said, we have no required attire for service. However, the typical attire for our church is come as you are. Some people dress-up, but most people wear business casual or relaxed wear. We are not here to impress anyone with what you wear. You will notice that the Pastors wear robes and formal wear for Sunday morning. They do that because they are at work and want to bring their A game, just like if you were to visit a doctor or other professional.
Who attends this church?
An amazing mix of religious backgrounds, cultures, and life-stages are all represented at Good Shepherd. You will meet people who have been a Christian all their life, and some who are brand new. We gather each weekend to explore, grow in, and celebrate the blessing of life through Jesus Christ.
What is the Purpose of this Church?
Good Shepherd is Here to Make a Difference Today
We don’t want to be a church that sits on the sidelines and does nothing. We want to be a group of believers who are actively seeking to make a difference in our homes, within our community, and throughout our world.
We want to see people’s lives transformed by the power of Jesus Christ.
What does that look like?
The addict who finds freedom from the addiction
The couple on the brink of divorce reconciled and together
The family unified and working together
The community serving together to help othersThe body of Christ working together to care for the needy
The church promoting justice and equality
We invite you to join us in making a difference today