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 November 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, November 17, 2024
Isaiah 6: 1-8
New International Version
Isaiah’s Commission
6 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. 3 And they were calling to one another:
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty;
the whole earth is full of his glory.”
4 At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook and the temple was filled with smoke.
5 “Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the Lord Almighty.”
6 Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. 7 With it he touched my mouth and said, “See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for.”
8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?”
And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
Carol Urie and Vickie Lalomia will be baking pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving by order only. Each pie will cost $10.00. All orders must be in by November 20th. If you have any questions or to place your order, please contact the church office , 321.723.3994, or the webmaster at “contact us” at the bottom of the Welcome page. Your request will be directed to Carol and Vickie.
Science and Faith – Melbourne, Florida
Time: Tuesday, November 12, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Topic: At this meeting, we will watch the second half of 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. 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.
Operation Christmas Child
The Christmas boxes have arrived and are in the narthex of the church. 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.
The Crafting Group have been busy making gifts for these boxes. So, you can choose whatever you want to help fill your box with wonderful gifts for children. You will choose a label, for a boy or a girl, to place on the outside of the box and then proceed to choose gifts appropriate for the receiver and to purchase additional things to complete your gift. I found too many wonderful gifts, so I took two boxes!
Families and individuals can make fun and meaningful memories by packing shoebox gifts for children in need! What a great way to start a Christmas tradition that emphasizes giving—as the Lord says, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). There’s nothing like the personal touch of shopping for and filling shoeboxes together to ensure that boys and girls around the world receive quality gifts as they hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Gift Suggestions
Let the following lists organized by gender spark your creativity about what to include in your shoebox gifts. As an optional resource, Operation Christmas Child now also has an Amazon storefront with additional lists of quality items that are recommended for shoeboxes. As you shop, don’t forget to ask God to lead you to what will particularly delight the heart of a child! You don’t necessarily have to order from Amazon, but you can use this site to get some ideas for gifts. The important thing is to participate! Merry Christmas!
Please return your filled boxes to the church by November 17 so that the group will have plenty of time to get them to the children by Christmas. Thank you!
Foster children in our own community would appreciate a Christmas gift from YOU! Check out the flyer below! Donated gift cards should be put in a pew envelope, marked with your name, and placed in the offering plate before November 24, 2024. Sandi Sanderson has worked closely with Friends of Children of Brevard in her volunteering as a Guardian Ad Litem. If you have some extra time and are interested in volunteering, please see Sandi.
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 holds a Christmas Eve Service every year. It is a celebration that the church enjoys: 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
“Blank Check”
Sunday, November 17, 2024
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