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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Building up God's people through HIS word, for HIS world.

At Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, we share Jesus’ love by
serving our neighbors; grow in our faith through Bible study, worship, and prayer; and build up one another through connections we make at gatherings, small group meetings, and other events.

Join us tomorrow morning for Reformation Sunday!
10/24/2026

Join us tomorrow morning for Reformation Sunday!

10/18/2026

Pastor James highlights that Jesus’ famous words, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s,” reveal a deeper truth about identity and devotion. While a coin bears Caesar’s image, we bear the image of God, meaning our whole lives belong to Him. He challenges us not to measure our worth by wealth, possessions, or power, but by the God who created, sustains, and redeems us. True faith is more than giving God occasional offerings; it is joyfully surrendering our hearts, time, gifts, and lives to His service. As God’s image-bearers, we reflect His love by showing compassion, generosity, and care to those around us.

Link to the October 18 bulletin:
https://www.tinyurl.com/4d3fda54
Link to October 18 worship page:
https://gslcva.org/livestream-worship-service-links/its-in-the-image/
Link to welcome card:
https://gslcva.org/welcome-to-good-shepherd/

Are you interested in learning more about Good Shepherd Lutheran Church? Check out our Virtual Tour: https://gslcva.org/about/virtual-tour/
Are you interested in learning more about our Preschool at Good Shepherd?
For more information to: https://gslcva.org/preschool/

Don’t forget to subscribe or follow our channel so that you don’t miss a video! You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram by searching or clicking the links below.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodshepherdva
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gslcva

Join us tomorrow morning for Pastor James’ sermon, It’s in the Image
10/17/2026

Join us tomorrow morning for Pastor James’ sermon, It’s in the Image

10/11/2026

Pastor James highlights Paul’s powerful call in Philippians to develop a God-shaped attitude by fixing our minds on what is true, honorable, and worthy of praise. Because our thoughts shape our lives, Christ transforms our thinking, freeing us from the pressures and values of the surrounding culture and empowering us to live with hope, integrity, and purpose. Through the power of Christ’s resurrection, we are released from fear, resentment, and distraction, finding our identity in Him alone and becoming living witnesses of God’s grace in a challenging world.

Link to the October 11 bulletin:
https://www.tinyurl.com/3vp65xxu
Link to October 11 worship page:
https://gslcva.org/livestream-worship-service-links/practiced-trust/
Link to welcome card:
https://gslcva.org/welcome-to-good-shepherd/

Are you interested in learning more about Good Shepherd Lutheran Church? Check out our Virtual Tour: https://gslcva.org/about/virtual-tour/
Are you interested in learning more about our Preschool at Good Shepherd? For more information to: https://gslcva.org/preschool/

Don’t forget to subscribe or follow our channel so that you don’t miss a video! You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram by searching or clicking the links below.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodshepherdva​
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gslcva​

Join us tomorrow morning for Pastor James’ sermon, Practiced Trust
10/10/2026

Join us tomorrow morning for Pastor James’ sermon, Practiced Trust

10/04/2026

Pastor James uses Jesus’ parable of the wicked tenants to highlight what truly matters in the Christian faith. Like people who selfishly cling to God’s gifts, the tenants wrongly claim ownership of the vineyard and reject the landowner’s authority, revealing humanity’s resistance to repentance and dependence on God’s grace. Yet God responds to the rejection and death of His Son not with condemnation, but with forgiveness and salvation through the cross. The cross exposes the seriousness of sin while revealing the depth of God’s love. Ultimately, the message calls Christians to value Christ’s self-giving love above worldly pursuits and to live with repentance, gratitude, transformation, and faithful obedience.

Link to the October 4 bulletin:
https://www.tinyurl.com/mw6n4348
Link to October 4 worship page:
https://gslcva.org/livestream-worship-service-links/what-really-matters/
Link to welcome card:
https://gslcva.org/welcome-to-good-shepherd/

Are you interested in learning more about Good Shepherd Lutheran Church? Check out our Virtual Tour: https://gslcva.org/about/virtual-tour/
Are you interested in learning more about our Preschool at Good Shepherd? For more information to: https://gslcva.org/preschool/

Don’t forget to subscribe or follow our channel so that you don’t miss a video! You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram by searching or clicking the links below.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodshepherdva​
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gslcva​

Join us tomorrow morning for Pastor James’ sermon, What Really Matters
10/03/2026

Join us tomorrow morning for Pastor James’ sermon, What Really Matters

09/27/2026

Who Is Truly Leading Your Life? Join Pastor James as he reflects on Matthew 21:23-32, where Jesus lovingly yet boldly challenges those who were more concerned with protecting their position than opening their hearts to God's truth. Through His conversation with the religious leaders and the Parable of the Two Sons, Jesus reminds us that no one is defined by past failures, present circumstances, or the judgments of others.

This comforting and challenging message reveals the beauty of God's grace, a grace that invites repentance, restores broken relationships, and creates new possibilities where we thought none existed. As we learn to receive God's forgiveness and extend His love across every divide, we are called to a faith that moves beyond words and worship into everyday life. Like the first son in the parable, we may resist God's call at first, but by His grace our hearts can be changed, leading us to faithfully enter the vineyard and joyfully do the Father's will.

Link to the September 27 bulletin:
https://www.tinyurl.com/2e4xars2
Link to September 27 worship page:
https://gslcva.org/livestream-worship-service-links/by-whose-authority/
Link to welcome card:
https://gslcva.org/welcome-to-good-shepherd/

Are you interested in learning more about Good Shepherd Lutheran Church? Check out our Virtual Tour: https://gslcva.org/about/virtual-tour/
Are you interested in learning more about our Preschool at Good Shepherd? For more information to: https://gslcva.org/preschool/

Don’t forget to subscribe or follow our channel so that you don’t miss a video! You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram by searching or clicking the links below.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodshepherdva​
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gslcva​

Join us tomorrow morning for Pastor James’ sermon, By Whose Authority?
09/26/2026

Join us tomorrow morning for Pastor James’ sermon, By Whose Authority?

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1133 Reston Avenue
Herndon, VA
20170

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 12pm

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