Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Thank you for being a part of this Christian community! We come together in the friendly town of Lena Peace be with you!

If you are exploring faith, wanting to be closer to God, looking for answers (and questions!), wanting to connect with other Christians, or all of the above... all are welcome. Come together for worship each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with optional fellowship and coffee to follow. Sunday School and an Adult Bible Study are offered at 10:45. Join us in person to worship each week, and check out these othe

r active ministries at Good Shepherd:

"Piece Corps" Quilters
Friendship Club
Young-at-Hearts
Good Shepherd Choir
Faith Circle
Chime Choir
Children of the Cross
Hannah Circle
Parkinson's Support Group
WELCA (Women of the ELCA) Women's Group
Prayer Chain
Church Council..Plus many other service, fellowship and learning opportunities

As a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), our church celebrates the undeserved grace God gives us through Jesus Christ, our "Good Shepherd." For questions or to connect, please call or email Pastor Miho at the link above.

09/06/2026

Worship service for 9-6-26, Creation Sunday

09/06/2026

Oh Lord, grant the prayers we have offered, what we have forgotten to ask, and whatever else you see that we need. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen

09/06/2026

Prayer: O Lord God, enliven and preserve your church with your perpetual mercy. Without your help, we mortals will fail; remove far from us everything that is harmful, and lead us toward all that gives life and salvation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

09/06/2026

Reading: Psalm 119:33-40

33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes, and I shall keep it to the end. 34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep your teaching; I shall keep it with all my heart. 35 Lead me in the path of your commandments, for that is my desire. 36 Incline my heart to your decrees and not to unjust gain. 37 Turn my eyes from beholding falsehood; give me life in your way. 38 Fulfill your promise to your servant, which is for those who fear you. 39 Turn away the reproach that I dread, because your judgments are good. 40 Behold, I long for your commandments; by your righteousness enliven me.

09/06/2026

Sunday, September 6, 2026
15th Sunday after Pentecost

We gather in the name of Christ, assured that he is present among us with gifts of peace and reconciliation.

09/01/2026

We cannot unsee the footage from the terrible disaster on August 26 ... yet we will not look away from our neighbors in Nepal who are suffering.

Your compassion is needed urgently as we rush support to families affected by this tragedy. Please join us to lend a helping hand. Link in comments. https://bit.ly/4qDUIuZ

08/30/2026

worship service for 8-30-26

08/29/2026

May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our hearts, so that we may know the hope to which God has called us.

08/29/2026

Prayer: O God, we thank you for your Son, who chose the path of suffering for the sake of the world. Humble us by his example, point us to the path of obedience, and give us strength to follow your commands, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

08/29/2026

Reading: Romans 12:9-21

Paul presents benchmarks for faithful relationships with Christians and non-Christians. Love is the unflagging standard of our behavior. When we encounter evil, we do not resort to its tactics but seek to overcome it with good. While Christians cannot control the actions and attitudes of others, we seek to live at peace with all people.

9 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil; hold fast to what is good; 10 love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not lag in zeal; be ardent in spirit; serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints; pursue hospitality to strangers.
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another; do not be arrogant, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. 18 If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 Instead, “if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink, for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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118 E Mason Street
Lena, IL
61048

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