Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Worship is in-person and online at 10 am on Sundays. A mid-week worship service is also held in-person at 6 pm on Wednesdays.

To learn more visit https://www.goodshepherdlancaster.org/home/ Located in rural Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, we are a congregation called to bear witness to God's creative, redeeming, and sanctifying activity in the world. A community of faith that places special emphasis on classical and historic Word and Sacrament liturgy, we are supported by professional music staffing to enable a deep and

meaningful encounter with God. This is our unique witness to the world and the foundation of our vision and mission.

“Praise the Lord with the lyre; make melody to him with the harp of ten strings. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully...
06/08/2026

“Praise the Lord with the lyre; make melody to him with the harp of ten strings. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts” (Psalm 33:2-3). Lift up prayers of praise and thanksgiving for cantors, church musicians and choirs that help us express our faith, joys and laments when we gather for worship. Amen.

Pray for the leaders, voting members and others gathering for the assemblies of the Delaware-Maryland, Eastern North Dak...
06/05/2026

Pray for the leaders, voting members and others gathering for the assemblies of the Delaware-Maryland, Eastern North Dakota, Lower Susquehanna, Metropolitan Chicago, Northeastern Ohio, Southwestern Minnesota and West Virginia-Western Maryland synods, that the Spirit will strengthen, guide and inspire them as they reflect on the mission of the church, choose leaders and encourage one another to proclaim the gospel, serve our neighbors in need and work for justice and peace. Amen.

Remember in prayer the 4,000 young adults who lead summer camp programs at our 112 Lutheran outdoor ministry sites acros...
06/04/2026

Remember in prayer the 4,000 young adults who lead summer camp programs at our 112 Lutheran outdoor ministry sites across the United States and Puerto Rico, programs that include youth camps, adult and family camps, travel and adventure camps, day camps, servant learning events and more. Amen.

As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax collection station, and he said to him, ‘Foll...
06/03/2026

As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax collection station, and he said to him, ‘Follow me.’ And he got up and followed him” (Matthew 9:9). Pray for the Spirit to strengthen our trust in God’s ability to see in us special qualities and gifts valuable for doing God’s work in the world. Amen.

Give thanks to God for the gifts, wisdom, leadership and faith of our LGBTQIA+ neighbors and siblings in Christ. Ask the...
06/02/2026

Give thanks to God for the gifts, wisdom, leadership and faith of our LGBTQIA+ neighbors and siblings in Christ. Ask the Spirit to embolden us as we work together for justice, total inclusion and love for humanity in all its diversity. Amen.

Pray for those who live with mental illness, that they will have access to appropriate medical help and will experience ...
06/01/2026

Pray for those who live with mental illness, that they will have access to appropriate medical help and will experience understanding, support, respect and total inclusion in the church and society as beloved and gifted children of God. Amen.

Give thanks to God for grandparents and older adults — their service and impact are significant. Pray that we support th...
05/29/2026

Give thanks to God for grandparents and older adults — their service and impact are significant. Pray that we support them with gratitude and encouragement as our siblings in Christ and as neighbors with wisdom, compassion and valuable gifts to contribute to the well-being and richness of congregations, communities and families. Amen.

Remember in prayer students departing from their colleges or universities to seek employment, pursue their vocations, se...
05/28/2026

Remember in prayer students departing from their colleges or universities to seek employment, pursue their vocations, serve as volunteers, raise families, enlist in military service or otherwise face the future. Amen.

“There are varieties of gifts but the same Spirit, and there are varieties of services but the same Lord, and there are ...
05/27/2026

“There are varieties of gifts but the same Spirit, and there are varieties of services but the same Lord, and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good” (1 Corinthians 12:4-7). Diversity and interdependence are essential qualities of creation and humanity, to be valued and affirmed, not feared, disparaged or eliminated. Lift up prayers of recognition and thanksgiving for God’s wisdom! Amen.

“In hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope, for who hopes for what one already sees? But if we hope for w...
05/26/2026

“In hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope, for who hopes for what one already sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience” (Romans 8:24-25). Ask the Spirit to strengthen our faith in God’s promises and in what Jesus Christ taught us. Pray for reassurance when we feel pressured to prove our faith and defend our beliefs. Amen.

Address

750 Greenfield Road
Lancaster, PA
17601

Telephone

(717) 393-3958

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