Presbyterian Church of the Good Shepherd
Come and See!810 West Florida Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901
Sunday Services
COME AND SEE!
We have two Sunday Service format: CAYA (Come As You Are) at 9:05 am in Fellowship Hall and a Traditional Service at 10:55 am in the Sanctuary.
Nursey provided for all services.
We live stream on Facebook at 10:55 am and broadcast on YouTube and website by 1:00 pm or sooner.
Click below to watch live.
The Seasons of the Church
This is Ordinary Time.
About Us
The Presbyterian Church of the Good Shepherd (USA) is a growing congregation. We gather together from across the Melbourne/Palm Bay area to witness to the love of God in Jesus Christ. While some are lifelong Presbyterians, some come from other Christian traditions and backgrounds, or no religious background at all. We welcome the seeker, the devout, and the skeptic alike as we gather to learn, serve, and grow as disciples. We are confident you will find a way to experience and share God’s love at Good Shepherd. Come and See! Join Us!
“Serving God and His church with our time, talents and treasure.”
Actions speak louder than words! As Good Shepherds we reflect God’s love through the missions we choose to support. Click here for more information.
Thank you for visiting our website. As pastor of Good Shepherd, it is my hope that you will enjoy it as you learn more about our community of faith. Our doors are wide open to people from all backgrounds, regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey. Together, we are striving to become the kind of church described in the Bible, where there is relevant teaching, heart-felt worship, honest friendships, constant prayer, compassionate care for those in need, and many opportunities to serve others. We strive to have the kind of
contagious Christianity that can make a difference in our world today.
You are cordially invited to join us this coming Sunday as our church family gathers to draw near to God through Worship.
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Scott
The Deacons are beginning a new ministry, called Deacon of the Month. Vicki LaLomia is the Deacon of the Month for October and is available to offer care and prayer. Reach out to her directly after worship or call the church office who will pass on to her that you called. She will return your call.
Scripture for Sunday, October 20, 2024
2 Samuel 7:1-17
New International Version
God’s Promise to David
7 After the king was settled in his palace and the Lord had given him rest from all his enemies around him, 2 he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.”
3 Nathan replied to the king, “Whatever you have in mind, go ahead and do it, for the Lord is with you.”
4 But that night the word of the Lord came to Nathan, saying:
5 “Go and tell my servant David, ‘This is what the Lord says: Are you the one to build me a house to dwell in? 6 I have not dwelt in a house from the day I brought the Israelites up out of Egypt to this day. I have been moving from place to place with a tent as my dwelling. 7 Wherever I have moved with all the Israelites, did I ever say to any of their rulers whom I commanded to shepherd my people Israel, “Why have you not built me a house of cedar?”’
8 “Now then, tell my servant David, ‘This is what the Lord Almighty says: I took you from the pasture, from tending the flock, and appointed you ruler over my people Israel. 9 I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make your name great, like the names of the greatest men on earth. 10 And I will provide a place for my people Israel and will plant them so that they can have a home of their own and no longer be disturbed. Wicked people will not oppress them anymore, as they did at the beginning 11 and have done ever since the time I appointed leaders[a] over my people Israel. I will also give you rest from all your enemies.
“‘The Lord declares to you that the Lord himself will establish a house for you: 12 When your days are over and you rest with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, your own flesh and blood, and I will establish his kingdom. 13 He is the one who will build a house for my Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. 14 I will be his father, and he will be my son. When he does wrong, I will punish him with a rod wielded by men, with floggings inflicted by human hands. 15 But my love will never be taken away from him, as I took it away from Saul, whom I removed from before you. 16 Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me[b]; your throne will be established forever.’”
17 Nathan reported to David all the words of this entire revelation.
Science and Faith – Melbourne, Florida
Time: Tuesday, October 8, 7pm -8:30 pm
Topic: At this meeting, we will watch the video “Modern Cosmology and the Existence of God.” In the video, Christian theologian and philosopher Dr. William Lane Craig and Christian astronomer Dr. Hugh ross share their perspectives on the fine-tuning of the universe, the Kalam cosmological argument, salvation, the end times, and more. Due to the length of the video, we will watch about half of it in our meeting and finish it in the November meeting. During and after the meeting, we will have some great discussions. Join us for some insightful conversation and learning.
Click on the link below to learn more about the Reasonable Faith organization.
Pumpkin Goodies
Starting October 6th and going on every Sunday in October, Carol Urie will be selling the following in the narthex of the church: Pumpkin cookies, pumpkin muffins, and small and large loaves of bread. The muffins and breads can be either plain, raisin, nut, or raisin and nut. Prices are: Cookies – $1/bag; Large Muffins – $2.50; Small Bread – $4.00; Large bread – $8.00 All money goes to Pastor Scott for his special projects. If you have any questions, please call the church office. Thank you, Carol, for your hard work and dedication! Bless you!
October 17, 2024
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM in Fellowship Hall
Presbyterian Church of the Good Shepherd
Senior Seminar – Not just for seniors.
Whether you are a senior or a relative or friend of a senior, this seminar will present information that we all should have. This event does not sell anything.
It is strictly informational:
1. An Elder Care Lawyer
2. Florida Department of Elder Affairs/ SHINE a volunteer group talking about health insurance updates and how to pick a policy.
3. Alzheimer’s Foundation – resources on aging
4. Further Care choices about lifestyle, palliative care, and Hospice for our loved ones.
Lunch and dessert will be provided. All ages are welcome.
Call the church office if you would like to attend.
Operation Christmas Child
Shoe boxes will be available in the church office. Please plan on supporting our Youth Group with this outreach program. For details on this program, visit How to Pack a Shoebox (samaritanspurse.org).
Operation Christmas Child delivers great joy and the Good News of Jesus Christ to children in need around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes.
Each box packed full of quality toys, school supplies, and personal care items becomes a tangible expression of God’s immense love for the child. For many, it is their first gift ever! Delivered by our local church partners, shoebox gifts provide an opportunity to present the Gospel to boys and girls in a clear, child-friendly way.
Our Youth will give us further information as to the exact procedure for all of us to follow to help make this Christmas program a fantastic success! So… watch this space for more information!
Got Kids?
Every child has a story. God is dealing with every kid, regardless of how many times they come to church. Treat every Sunday like it is the only Sunday that some kid has. Did they hear about Jesus? Did they feel loved? Did someone ask about them? Nurture these precious children! Whether they are wee little ones or teenagers, we have programs for them all!
Nursery provided for all services.
The Music Program
Good Shepherd held a Christmas Eve Service this year which was attended by congregants who observed all Covid protocols. It was a celebration that the church has every year. Everyone enjoyed the singing of carols, the ringing of the bells, the telling of the Christmas Story, and the camaraderie in the sanctuary.
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Our Mission
At the Presbyterian Church of the Good Shepherd
Our mission is to help connect people to faith
A Shepherd leads, cares for, and loves his sheep. The sheep know the voice of their shepherd, they follow him, and him alone. Even the lost lamb is found and carried in the loving arms of his caregiver. At the Presbyterian Church of the Good Shepherd we listen to the voice of the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ; we follow the will of our creator God; we are empowered to be obedient sheep through the Holy Spirit. Jesus commanded us to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love one another as he has loved us. That’s our challenge – lead, care for, love, and bring home God’s children. We invite you to join us as we journey and grow in our community of obedient and loving sheep under the care of the Good Shepherd.
Sheep know the voice of their shepherd. If you would like to learn more about the language of sheep, click here. We watched part of this video in a sermon. Watch it all here! COME AND SEE! BAA, BAA, BAA!
Sunday’s Worship
“A Mother’s Gift”
Sunday, October 13, 2024
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