Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

Building faith through sharing, caring, and serving others as a family of God.

God cares about you... We care about you...

Whether you are a newcomer or a long-time member, you belong here.

Upcomming Activities

Annual Meeting and Thanksgiving meal

November 17 - Following Worship

After worship we will share our annual budget meeting and celebrate the ministry that we do together at Good Shepherd. Turkey will be provided by the congregation and sides will be provided by potluck. Members are invited to sign up on the bulleting board so that we have an idea of what people are planning to bring. All are Welcome!

Hanging of the Greens

November 24- Folllowing Worship

After worship join us to decorate the building for Christmas! We hang our garlands, set up or tree and make our building festive. Join us to make light work of this fun task.

Cookie Walk

December 7- 8 am- 11 am

Get your Christmas cookies, stuffed animals, and books. This event is a fundraiser for Good Shepherd's quilting ministry. Each year the quilters provide more than 500 quilts for Des Moines School district all-day preschool students. They also make quilts for area shelters, youth ministries, nursing facilities and other partner organizations.

Christmas Program

December 22- 9:30 am

This final Sunday of Advent will include the Christmas program staring our youngest Good Shepherd members. This is thier opportunity to teach the adults of the congregation the Christmas story. Good Shepherd is passionate about our young people and excited to celebrate thier gifts!

Christmas Eve Worship with Chandle Light and Luminaries

December 24- 4pm and 7 pm

Join us at Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd as we welcome the Christ child into our hearts, our homes, and the world. You will be welcomed with luminaries to guide you to worship, where we will sing traditional Christmas hymns, and hear the Christmas story by candle light. In Holy Communion, we welcome all who believe that Jesus is present in the bread and wine to taste and see the goodness of God. Good Shepherd is a place where everyone belongs!