In the heart of the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bay Ridge, a historic Lutheran church stands as a sanctuary for its community and a home for its diverse membership. Now, in this time of pandemic, Good Shepherd Church has opened its doors to serve needs that go well beyond the spiritual. We now operate a food pantry that feeds hundreds of families every week and have hosted several vaccine clinics, providing vital protection to over 2,000 people, many of whom would have no other access.
We invite everyone from Bay Ridge and beyond to join us in our spiritual and public missions. Please donate as generously as you can and contact us with questions, ideas and requests for prayers.
May the peace of God disturb you and may we bring consolation to those afflicted.
We invite everyone from Bay Ridge and beyond to join us in our spiritual and public missions. Please donate as generously as you can and contact us with questions, ideas and requests for prayers.
May the peace of God disturb you and may we bring consolation to those afflicted.
Bible Reading for Week
Psalm: Psalm 23The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. (Ps. 23:1)
1The Lord| is my shepherd;
I shall not | be in want.
2The Lord makes me lie down | in green pastures
and leads me be- | side still waters.
3You restore my | soul, O Lord,
and guide me along right pathways | for your name’s sake.
4Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall | fear no evil;
for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they | comfort me. R
5You prepare a table before me in the presence | of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil, and my cup is | running over.
6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days | of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the | Lord forever. R
Gospel: John 10:22-30
Jesus responds to questions about his identity with the remarkable claim that he and the Father are one. Those who understand this are his sheep; they hear his voice, follow, and will never be snatched from his hand.
22At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, 23and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. 24So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” 25Jesus answered, “I have told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name testify to me; 26but you do not believe, because you do not belong to my sheep. 27My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. 28I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand. 29What my Father has given me is greater than all else, and no one can snatch it out of the Father’s hand. 30The Father and I are one.”
1The Lord| is my shepherd;
I shall not | be in want.
2The Lord makes me lie down | in green pastures
and leads me be- | side still waters.
3You restore my | soul, O Lord,
and guide me along right pathways | for your name’s sake.
4Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall | fear no evil;
for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they | comfort me. R
5You prepare a table before me in the presence | of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil, and my cup is | running over.
6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days | of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the | Lord forever. R
Gospel: John 10:22-30
Jesus responds to questions about his identity with the remarkable claim that he and the Father are one. Those who understand this are his sheep; they hear his voice, follow, and will never be snatched from his hand.
22At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, 23and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. 24So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” 25Jesus answered, “I have told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name testify to me; 26but you do not believe, because you do not belong to my sheep. 27My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. 28I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand. 29What my Father has given me is greater than all else, and no one can snatch it out of the Father’s hand. 30The Father and I are one.”
THE MOST RECENT
Wednesday Prayers
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SUNDAY SERVICE MAY 08 2022
HOLY WEEK
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MAUNDY THURSDAY
April 14 2022 |
GOOD FRIDAY
April 15 2022 |
GOOD FRIDAY: THE WAY OF THE CROSS
April 15 2022 |
EASTER SUNDAY
April 17 2022 |
VICE TV
MUSIC FOR FOOD CONCERT
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PLEASE FOLLOW US
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SIGANOS POR FAVOR
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Church Activities
Mondays, Two or Three times monthly "BOOD DRIVE" 11am to 5pm.
Tuesday and Thursday English Class from 9 to 10am and from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.
Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays Food Pantry from 1pm to 6pm.
Also on Tuesdays, Support program on housing issues and know your rights from 4:30 to 7:30 pm.
Taco Tuesday 5PM at the church.
Thursdays, "ACUPUNCTURE" from 5pm to 7pm.
Counseling Services please call the social worker at (917)310-4519 and leave a message.
Mondays, Two or Three times monthly "BOOD DRIVE" 11am to 5pm.
Tuesday and Thursday English Class from 9 to 10am and from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.
Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays Food Pantry from 1pm to 6pm.
Also on Tuesdays, Support program on housing issues and know your rights from 4:30 to 7:30 pm.
Taco Tuesday 5PM at the church.
Thursdays, "ACUPUNCTURE" from 5pm to 7pm.
Counseling Services please call the social worker at (917)310-4519 and leave a message.
Actividades de la Iglesia
con y para nuestras comunidades
Comedor Comunitario Martes, Viernes y Sábado de 1 a 6pm.
Taco Martes en nuestra Iglesia a las 5pm.
Clases de Inglés Martes y Jueves de 9 a 10am y de 5:30 a 6:30pm.
Programa de apoyo en cuestiones de vivienda y sus derechos de inquilin@ todos los Martes de 4:30 a 7:30pm.
Servicios de Consejeria por favor llamar a la trabajadora social al (917)310-4519 y dejar un mensaje.
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BLOOD DRIVE:
On behalf of the patients and hospitals served by New York Blood Center, thank you for hosting your blood drive at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on March 28, 2022. |
We had 50 people register to donate and collected 50 lifesaving blood donations.
You should be proud to know that those 50 units of blood have the potential to help save 150 lives in our community! |
Organizing a blood drive takes tremendous creativity and dedication and we thank you for your support to our mission.
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Thank you again for hosting your blood drive on March 14, 2022. We only meet our mission thanks to thousands of dedicated blood drive sponsors and your loyal blood donors.
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It is wonderful to be working with you, Pastor Ruiz and your team that supports all this life-saving activity! I look forward to the next blood drive on March 28, 2022.
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The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
7420 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 www.goodshepherdbayridge.org 718-745-8520 |
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