Author: Sandy Haines

Coatesville Youth Initiative 2025 Back to School Backpack Event –  Items needed are: Book Bags – thick straps/sturdy, Packs of Pencils (10 pack), Packs of Pens (10 pack), Highlighters (2 Pk), Small Glue Sticks, Rounded Tip Scissors, Crayola Classic Big Markers, Binder filler paper packs, Spiral Notebooks (college rule), Rulers, Graph Paper, Notebooks, Plastic Pencil Boxes, Plastic Pencil Cases w/zipper,… Read more »

Youth Planning Summit – Hello families. Help us plan the next year of youth events at Good Shepherd. We will gather on Sunday July 13 after worship to discuss and plan for the upcoming year and to get feedback about future programming. Lunch will be provided for those attending.

We Are Putting on A Play! – Women of the church come out and audition for the hilarious “Love, Loss, and What I Wore.” This play by Nora Ephron and her sister Delia delves into women’s issues, clothes and memory covering all the important subjects—mothers, prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses and why we only wear black. YOU WILL NOT… Read more »

Starting in June we will have our next book study! Join us as we delve into C.S. Lewis’ book “The Problem with Pain.” This classic tome from one of the most well regarded theologians helps us look in a Christian way at the problem of suffering in the world and what that means for the existence of God. We will… Read more »

Saturday June 28th – 8 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast Group – Men of the church are welcome to gather at Double D Diner for a men’s ministry breakfast. We will gather once a month, the last saturday of the month for breakfast, fellowship, and conversation. We ask everyone cover their own tab, but if you need assistance please reach out to… Read more »

Thursday May 22nd 6 p.m. – May JOI Event – Making music together – Join Music Educator Erin Kauppila and our Choir Director Extraordinaire Donna Fesmire as we gather to learn to play multiple musical instruments. You might not get to master them but come make some music together with us. All are welcome and you need no musical experience… Read more »

The Women of the ELCA will have their spring gathering on Saturday June 7th at Reformation Lutheran Church in Media PA! Join other women from across the synod as they seek to deepen their faith, plan programming for the upcoming year, and support worthy causes throughout the synod. Registrations are due by May 19th. Email or visit the church office… Read more »

Youth Group Trip to the Movies – Friday April 25th we will gather to go see the new movie “King of Kings.” This animated film tells the story of Jesus through a familiar author, Charles Dickens and his family. As the date is still a bit far away we will let you know of timing and movie theater soon but… Read more »

April JOI event – Family Heritage Food Festival – Join us Thursday April 24th at 6 p.m. for our family heritage food festival. We are asking each family in attendance to bring a dish that connects to their family heritage. We will ask that you be ready to explain your dish for others! So gather with us to try foods… Read more »

Join us Saturday April 19th for our annual Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast. All children 5th grade and under are welcome to hunt for eggs! Our breakfast will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Admission for breakfast is 10 dollars for adults and 4 dollars for children. The Egg hunt is free to all participants and will begin at… Read more »