Adult Ministry
What’s next on your faith journey?
At Good Shepherd, we want everyone to grow in faith. Through events, groups, Bible studies, and more we want you to grow in faith by connecting with God and other Christians.
No matter where you are in life or your faith journey— young adult, kids at home, no kids, single, empty-nesting, retired, new Christian, life-long believer, or anything else— ALL are welcome here! Adults will find a wide array of ways to connect at Good Shepherd, from bible studies, service projects, paper arts ministries, and much more.
Upcoming Connect Groups
The Story Part 2, King David - Jesus | January 7- February 28
Throughout the 2024-25 year, many Connect Groups will be gathering around The Story by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee. The Story is an abridged version of the NIV Bible that reads like a novel. For those intimidated or overwhelmed by the unabridged Bible, The Story is simple, accessible, and easy to read.
The book is divided into 31 chapters and each of our Connect Group sessions will cover one chunk of the Bible. The Fall session will cover chapters 1-7, effectively reading through the first 5 books of the Bible.
Ongoing Groups & Studies
-MEN’S BIBLE STUDY | Meets Weekly on THURSDAYS | 7:00 AM | Sunporch
(Join the preaching pastor on-site for a great discussion related to our current sermon series. No registration is required!)
-FRIDAY STUDY GROUP | Meets weekly for fellowship and Bible Study. They meet most Fridays year-round. Feel free to stop by and see what they’re discussing!
-GRIEF GROUP | Beginning February 4! Meets monthly on the first TUESDAY of the month at 6:30pm.
Open to anyone looking for support as they process the loss of a loved one.
-WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY | Meets monthly on the fourth TUESDAY | 9:30 AM | CHAPEL
(Join us for fellowship as we share devotions and grow in our faith with other women of the church. All are welcome! No registration is required!)
-ACT: For people age 55+ | Meets Monthly on the 2nd SUNDAY | 5:00 PM |GOOD
SHEPHERD GATHERING SPACE (Join us for food, faith, & fellowship––bring your favorite dish to share. No registration required, just show up!)
-PAPER ARTS MINISTRY | Meets the first SATURDAY of the month | 9:00 am
(This group creates cards and other paper crafts to spread hope and joy to members at our church. They are open to all card-making abilities! No registration is required, just show up!)
-HARDANGER/SEWING MINISTRY | Meets Weekly on THURSDAYS | 9:30 AM |Resource Lounge (Whether you have been sewing/hardangering/cross-stitching for ages or you want to learn, please join us for this social and creative ministry. No registration is required, just show up!)
-QUILTERS MINISTRY | Meets weekly on TUESDAYS | 9:30 AM | Gym
(This group makes quilts for Lutheran World Relief, area shelters, homebound members, and anyone who needs extra care.)
-QUILTERS MINISTRY | Meets on the second WEDNESDAY of the month |2 pm | Gathering Space (This group sews lap quilts with prayer and love for our shut-in members and others in our community.)
Contact Pastor Meggie at PastorMeggie@ktgs.org with any questions.
Trips in 2025
Mission Jamaica | January 18-25, 2025
What is Mission Jamaica?
Mission Jamaica is a short-term “vacation with a purpose” trip that began at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi, Minnesota, in 1989. Since then, over 40 congregations and several colleges from all over the country have joined together to serve the people on Jamaica. Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd has been on 15 trips with Mission Jamaica since they began partnering together in 2005. They will be traveling again in January 2025.
New in 2025
Good Shepherd is committed to raising $4,000 to cover half the cost of building a J’Abode home for a family in need.
Email Linda for more information: linda@ktgs.org
Journeys of Paul with Pastor Mary Trip to Turkey & the Greek Islands | March 18–29, 2025
Join Pastor Mary on a religious and historical tour following the footsteps of the apostle Paul in Greece and Turkey. The trip includes visits to significant sites from the New Testament. Participants will learn about the early Christian church and the spread of the Gospel by exploring ancient ruins, Byzantine churches, monasteries, and other historical sites such as:
Thessaloniki, first Christian communities
Kavala, Paul landed with Timothy and Silas
Philippi, Paul & Silas were imprisoned
Tomb of King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great
Veria, Byzantine and post-Byzantine churches
Delphi, the sanctuary where the oracle of Apollo spoke
Panathenaic Stadium, the first Olympic Games (1896)
Mars Hill, Paul’s gospel presentation (Acts 17:16–34)
Island of Patmos, John wrote the Book of Revelation