Stewardship Campaign News:

Dear Church Family,

As Christians, we are a people of gratitude. Our God has never abandoned us—and never will. For that, we are eternally thankful to our ever-loving Creator. We express our gratitude by striving each day to follow God’s teachings and live out our faith with love and purpose.

As a church family, we are part of a long line of faithful generations who have shown their gratitude to God through their devotion, love, and service. The Church of the Good Shepherd has been a true blessing and a second home to many of us—a place where we have shared God’s love, nurtured one another, and grown together as one family in Christ.

We express our gratitude through our generosity—to God and to one another. Generosity is not a single act; it is a spiritual journey we nurture within our hearts. Along this journey, our thankfulness to God and our love for the church inspire us to share our time, talent, and treasure for the growth of God’s Kingdom.

Through this community, we have learned what it means to serve—to give, to volunteer, to pray, to visit, to accompany, to feed, and to love as Jesus taught us.

This year, as we begin our Stewardship Campaign, we will intentionally lift up stories of gratitude—stories of how we express our thankfulness to God and how we continue to walk our faith journey with a positive attitude. I invite each of you to share your own stories of inspiration, faith, and connection with our shared ministry in this beloved church.

Our theme this year, “Gratitude to God with a Positive Attitude,” reminds us that gratitude grounds us in God’s blessings, while a positive attitude gives us the strength to face challenges with faith and hope. Together, these virtues transform our church family and enrich our lives.

As we celebrate 150 years of God’s amazing grace at the Church of the Good Shepherd, we may find ourselves with fewer resources—but with renewed faith and steadfast hearts. We trust that God will continue to walk beside us as we journey forward together in faith.

I warmly invite each and every one of you to join us on Sunday, October 26th at 10:00 a.m. for our Stewardship Campaign Kickoff Service for 2026. Let us gather in worship, gratitude, and joyful hope as one family of God.

With blessings and thanksgiving,
 

Fr. Chitral
Church of the Good Shepherd