Good Shepherd Ministry Guide
Good Shepherd supports a variety of ministries ranging from faith, community, advocacy, and social oriented groups who all play a part in Good Shepherds many outreach efforts.
LISTED ALPHABETICALY BY NAME
MEETING DATES AND TIMES CAN BE FOUND ON THE EVENTS CALENDAR
Care Ministry Team
Mission: To provide prayer, visitation, hospitality, comfort and a listening ear for those experiencing difficult times.
Children, Youth, & Family Ministry (CYF)
To provide opportunities of engagement for children, youth, and families in areas of faith formation, through education, leadership through worship and involvement in within Good Shepherd and Olympia, and fellowship with one another here at Good Shepherd and within the greater church.
Contact: Bergen Eickhoff at bergen@gsolympia.org
Upcoming CYF Gatherings & Events
CIELO Support
Mission: To support CIELO according to our gifts for the betterment of our immigration community.
Contact: Barb Lantz at blantz@q.com
LCGS/CIELO Monthly Food/Supply Bank
Climate Shepherds
Mission: To care for creation and work toward a livable climate in Community, in Congregation and Individually.
Contact: Rhonda Hunter at rhon@olympus.net
Columbarium Ministry
Mission: To manage and maintain the Good Shepherd Memorial Garden.
Contact : Linda Egge at ldegge@comcast.net
Community Garden
Mission: To grow produce for the Thurston County Food Bank and provide garden space for members of the community.
Contact: Lynn Byrnes at lynnbyrnes@comcast.net
Cub Scouts
Mission: To provide opportunities for youth to learn good leadership qualities, communication and outdoor skills.
Contact: Contact: Mary Goldmann at marygoldmann@gmail.com
Dawn Fehring Love of God Award
Mission: To support mission work around the world in honor of Dawn Fehring.
Contact: Kris Anderson at krisand350@gmail.com
Facilities Work Group
Mission: To improve conditions of the grounds and building by planning and implementing a variety of maintenance and improvement projects all over the Good Shepherd campus.
Contact: Bob Wubbena at rwubbena@gmail.com
Fair Trade Sales
Mission: To promote products that aim to keep small farmers and artisans an active part of the world marketplace by raising and stabilizing their incomes.
Contact: Diane Armbrust at dparmbrust@hotmail.com
Gifts in Worship
Mission: To grow in faith by serving in worship. Opportunities include, Lector, Assisting Minister, Crucifer and Acolytes, Bread Bakers, Communion Assistants, Greeters, Ushers and Sound.
Contact: Lynn McCallum or Connie Klein at giftsinworship@gsolympia.org
Hospitality Serving Teams
Mission: To provide a welcoming, relaxing atmosphere during fellowship time by providing coffee, treats, and other refreshments.
Contact: Barb Lantz at blantz@q.com
Hospitality Ministry
Mission: To encourage and welcome everyone into the Good Shepherd community, and become better acquainted with each other.
Contact: Val Gerst at vagerst@comcast.net
Knit, Purl and Pray
Mission: To enjoy fellowship while creating projects.
Contact: Quinna Renner at granmaq@comcast.net
Koinonia Quilters
Mission: To foster fellowship with other quilters and provide quilts for members, friends of Good Shepherd, and the community.
Contact: Rosie Macs at RosieMacs@comcast.net or Terry Estergard at terryestergard@live.com
LGBTQIA+ Ministry
Mission: To work on concerns surrounding the LGBTQIA+ community and lead Good Shepherd in being a Reconciling in Christ congregation, welcoming all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Contact: Bonnie Jacques at jacquesdb@comcast.net and Amanda Dlugo
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Lydia Circle
Mission: To study the Bible with the aid of the Gather magazine.
Contact: Mary Arbaugh at Marymarbaugh@gmail.com
Men’s Prayer, Bible Study, and Fellowship Group
Mission: To meet each week via Zoom to enjoy fellowship, and pray and study God’s word by studying the lectionary texts in preparation for upcoming Sunday worship
Contact: John Masterson at mastersonjp@gmail.com
Mercy and Justice Ministry Team
Mission: Through our social justice ministries, we strive to follow Jesus’ concern for the vulnerable through faithful stewardship of all we have been given.
Contact: Melissa Anderson Trust at melissa@gsolympia.org
Mission: To enhance worship and provide musical outreach ministry opportunities for all.
Contact: Nickolas Carlson at nickolas@gsolympia.org
Outreach and Publicity Ministry Team
Mission: To spread the word about the worship life and ministry work of Good Shepherd.
Contact: Katie Scott at katie87.oly@gmail.com
Piece Corps
Mission: To create quilts for distribution by Lutheran World Relief, Celebrate Birthdays and Anniversaries with monthly potlucks and to support those in need with cards and visitations.
Contact: Joan Wubbena at jbwubbs@aol.com
SAGES (55+)
Mission: To provide fellowship for seniors at Good Shepherd.
Contact: Bob Harvey
Scouts-BSA
Mission: To provide opportunities for youth to learn good leadership qualities, communication and outdoor skills.
Contact: Ryan Buchanan at ryanbuc02@comcast.net
Women’s Prayer, Bible Study, and Fellowship Group
Mission: To meet each week via Zoom to enjoy fellowship, and pray and study God’s word by studying the lectionary texts in preparation for upcoming Sunday worship
Contact: Cyndi Zechmann at cynthiazechmann@comcast.net
Women’s Book Group
Mission: To discuss books with a “social justice” focus. Books are chosen by the group and led by various members.
Contact: Bonnie Jacques at jacquesdb@comcast.net
Worship Ministry Team
Mission: To enrich the worship life of Good Shepherd by supporting worship planning, music, and innovative, meaningful forms of worship.
Contact: Cindy Spencer at cspencer718@comcast.net