Spiritual
Care
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
The Congregation
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd was founded in 2003 as a Word and Sacrament ministry for the residents and families of the Good Shepherd Community. It is a member congregation of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Since its founding it has grown to serve not only the residents and families of the Good Shepherd Community, but also many in the surrounding community, as well.
The congregation worships in the chapel at the Good Shepherd Community. The Chapel is the center of our life of faith as God’s people. Here God comes to us in Word and Sacrament and gives us his grace. Here, we respond in worship and praise, giving thanks to God through Christ Jesus, our Lord. All residents, family, and staff, as well as people from the larger community are welcome to attend our services.
Weekly Worship Services:
Sundays at 10 AM Divine Service
Seasonal Services:
Wednesdays at 10 AM During Advent and Lent
Feast Day worship services as they occur.
Holy Communion is celebrated at all services of the Lutheran Church of the Good
Shepherd.
All are welcome
The Chaplain/ Pastor
Rev. Keith Weise has been the chaplain/pastor at the Good Shepherd Community since February, 2017. Originally from Texas, he graduated from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, in 2005, and has served as a pastor and chaplain in Missouri and Minnesota. As part of his formation for ministry, Rev. Weise completed Clinical Pastoral Education to prepare him to serve as a chaplain to people outside a congregational setting. He also serves as Pastor of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, which worships in the chapel.
The Chapel
The Chapel is the center of Spiritual Care at Good Shepherd. Here God comes to us in Word and Sacrament and gives us his grace. Here, we respond in worship and praise, giving thanks to God through Christ Jesus, our Lord. All residents, family, and staff, as well as people from the larger community are welcome to attend our chapel services.
Weekly Worship Services:
Sundays 10AM Lutheran Divine Service—Lutheran Church of the Good
Shepherd
Wednesdays 10AM Local pastors lead the community in worship.
Thursdays 2 PM Roman Catholic Mass—Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
Special seasonal and Feast Day services also occur throughout the year.
All are welcome at all the services in the Good Shepherd Community Chapel
Visitation
The chaplain is available to visit with all our residents, families, and staff on an informal basis, or to address specific Spiritual needs.
- In addition to visitations, the chaplain also offers:
- Individual Confession and Absolution
- Individual Holy Communion (Coordinated with your pastor)
and Facilitation of all Spiritual Care needs for residents.
Spiritual Programs
- Bible Study
Wednesday 2.00 PM
Thursday 9.45 AM - Hymn Sing
Fridays 10.15 AM - Christianity, Culture, and Me
Fourth Tuesdays 2.00 PM
Sermons
Contact Us
We welcome you to join us for services
325 11th Street North – Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320.259.3474