Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Manchester MO
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Who we are
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We are a thriving community of believers of the Word of God. Good Shepherd has a long tradition of outreach and service to members and the community.
Communion is celebrated every week at all services. All are welcome to the Table who wish to receive Jesus. (gluten free and grape juice available) We hope you will join us for one of our services to experience the fellowship of Christ.
Our Mission Statement
“Following Christ, Growing in Faith, Sharing God’s Love”
Our Values
Being friendly and welcoming Providing relevant worship services Encouraging the involvement and participation of members Serving those in need- in our congregation and around the world Helping people grow in faith wherever they are in their faith journey Being a caring, loving, and joyful community
Our Vision
“Guided by God’s Grace, and with a longing to grow our faith, we will be the church that helps people make a difference in our local communities, in the world, and in our congregation.”
Our Affiliation
GSLC is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). We are part of Area Ministry 10 within the ELCA Central States Synod.
We are a thriving community of believers of the Word of God. Good Shepherd has a long tradition of outreach and service to members and the community.
Communion is celebrated every week at all services. All are welcome to the Table who wish to receive Jesus. (gluten free and grape juice available) We hope you will join us for one of our services to experience the fellowship of Christ.
Our Mission Statement
“Following Christ, Growing in Faith, Sharing God’s Love”
Our Values
Being friendly and welcoming Providing relevant worship services Encouraging the involvement and participation of members Serving those in need- in our congregation and around the world Helping people grow in faith wherever they are in their faith journey Being a caring, loving, and joyful community
Our Vision
“Guided by God’s Grace, and with a longing to grow our faith, we will be the church that helps people make a difference in our local communities, in the world, and in our congregation.”
GSLC is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). We are part of Area Ministry 10 within the ELCA Central States Synod.
Street Address
327 Woods Mill Rd
Manchester,
MO
63011-4343
United States
Phone: (636) 391-6685
Fax: (636) 391-8803
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Church Pastor
Rev. Richard Wolf
Senior Pastor
327 Woods Mill Rd
Manchester,
MO
63011-4343
United States
Phone: (636) 391-6685
Fax: (636) 391-8803
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Denomination
Evangelical Lutheran
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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
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Rev. Richard Wolf
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Senior Pastor
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Administration
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Julie Deay
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Mailing Address
327 Woods Mill Rd
Manchester, MO
63011-4343
Manchester, MO
63011-4343
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Service Times
WORSHIP TIMES
Saturday
5:30pm Casual
Sunday
8:00am Traditional
9:30am Traditional
11:00am Contemporary
⇒ Nursery Care Available For All Services
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Saturday
5:30pm Casual
Sunday
8:00am Traditional
9:30am Traditional
11:00am Contemporary
⇒ Nursery Care Available For All Services
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Sunday School
There are classes for ages 2 -12th grade on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:40 am that offer a foundation in age appropriate faith development.
Ages 2-5th Grade
-Preschool & Kindergarten classes begin in their classrooms.
-1st-5th grades open in Rm 150, then proceed to weekly rotation classrooms.
Middle School (6-8th grade)
-Students meet in “The Middle” (Rm 147) for large group opening.
-Break out sessions happen in grade levels
-Wrap up with group closing time
High School
-Students meet in the FLY Room (Room 106/107) every Sunday.
There are classes for ages 2 -12th grade on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:40 am that offer a foundation in age appropriate faith development.
Ages 2-5th Grade
-Preschool & Kindergarten classes begin in their classrooms.
-1st-5th grades open in Rm 150, then proceed to weekly rotation classrooms.
Middle School (6-8th grade)
-Students meet in “The Middle” (Rm 147) for large group opening.
-Break out sessions happen in grade levels
-Wrap up with group closing time
High School
-Students meet in the FLY Room (Room 106/107) every Sunday.
Local outreach & community activities
Other activities & ministries
Sunday Adult Education
Sunday Morning Bible Study
9:30 am | Room 108
Sunday Morning Topical Class
9:30 am | Room 205
Sunday Morning Bible Study
9:30 am | Room 108
Sunday Morning Topical Class
9:30 am | Room 205
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church History
Our History
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church was officially organized on May 22nd 1988, but our congregation’s history dates back more than 30 years earlier.
Good Shepherd’s roots began when a number of young couples moved into the area in the mid-1950’s seeking an alternative to the large established Lutheran churches along Manchester Road. Mount Tabor Lutheran Church first met as a Christian body on October 25, 1956, and a month later held its first worship service in a single room in the United Neighbors Building. Folding chairs were used instead of pews and a stove in the middle of the room provided the congregation with physical warmth.
Twenty communicant members and 14 children attended the charter service on January 27, 1957, with Professor David Schuller serving as interim preacher and Reverend Elmer Maschoff as interim pastor. In December of 1957, services were moved to Schrader Funeral Home for two years. It was not until January of 1960 that Mount Tabor’s members had their own house of worship.
American Lutheran Church Package Mission #138 came into existence on June 19, 1962, when the land was purchased for a new church and a parsonage was purchased shortly thereafter. Reverend John Walker became the new church’s first pastor and one of his first tasks was to name the congregation. He chose St. Luke’s.
St. Luke’s held its first worship service on October 6, 1963, and the congregation was officially organized on February 23, 1964, with 51 confirmed members and 89 baptized members. In 1969, the loan from ALC was refinanced, removing St. Luke’s from mission status. Ground was broken for a new sanctuary on March 18, 1979, and the congregation that numbered 185 families held its first service in the new sanctuary on Good Friday in April of 1980.
We are now Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. There are two important reasons for this happening early in 1984. In January, Reverend Charles Mueller became the pastor of St. Luke’s, and a month later Reverend Paul Schwartzkopf was installed as Mount Tabor’s pastor. On January 28, 1986, Mount Tabor suggested that a merger with St. Luke’s would help both churches better minister to their congregations and the community. The merger was approved by both congregations in June of 1987, and they began holding joint worship services two months later. On May 22, 1988, St Luke’s and Mount Tabor became one congregation – Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church was officially organized on May 22nd 1988, but our congregation’s history dates back more than 30 years earlier.
Good Shepherd’s roots began when a number of young couples moved into the area in the mid-1950’s seeking an alternative to the large established Lutheran churches along Manchester Road. Mount Tabor Lutheran Church first met as a Christian body on October 25, 1956, and a month later held its first worship service in a single room in the United Neighbors Building. Folding chairs were used instead of pews and a stove in the middle of the room provided the congregation with physical warmth.
Twenty communicant members and 14 children attended the charter service on January 27, 1957, with Professor David Schuller serving as interim preacher and Reverend Elmer Maschoff as interim pastor. In December of 1957, services were moved to Schrader Funeral Home for two years. It was not until January of 1960 that Mount Tabor’s members had their own house of worship.
St. Luke’s held its first worship service on October 6, 1963, and the congregation was officially organized on February 23, 1964, with 51 confirmed members and 89 baptized members. In 1969, the loan from ALC was refinanced, removing St. Luke’s from mission status. Ground was broken for a new sanctuary on March 18, 1979, and the congregation that numbered 185 families held its first service in the new sanctuary on Good Friday in April of 1980.
We are now Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. There are two important reasons for this happening early in 1984. In January, Reverend Charles Mueller became the pastor of St. Luke’s, and a month later Reverend Paul Schwartzkopf was installed as Mount Tabor’s pastor. On January 28, 1986, Mount Tabor suggested that a merger with St. Luke’s would help both churches better minister to their congregations and the community. The merger was approved by both congregations in June of 1987, and they began holding joint worship services two months later. On May 22, 1988, St Luke’s and Mount Tabor became one congregation – Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church listing was last updated on the 14th of February, 2018
