GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH IN OWATONNA

Shepherd’s Path Riders

The Shepherd’s Path Riders are gearing up for another summer of great road trips, whether you’re on a motorcycle or in a car. Learn more and meet some riders in the Gathering Area today.

Youth Sales to Support Summer Trips

Youth are selling Souba Greenhouse gift cards and jams and jellies in the Gathering Area. This is a great way to support our Youth Ministry!

Meals on Wheels in May

Good Shepherd will deliver meals to our homebound neighbors on Tuesdays in May. Sign up at the Welcome Center.

Women’s Bible Study: The Armor of God

Thursdays beginning April 24 at 6:30pm

Materials are $24. Sign up by April 20 HERE. If you are interested in a daytime meeting option, let us know when you sign up!

Men’s Bible Study Begins Tuesday, April 29 at 6:30pm

We will study the book of James together on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00pm in the Social Hall, through June 10. Cost for materials is $10, with scholarships available. Sign up HERE or at the Welcome Center.

Executive Team Nominations are now open. Nomination forms are available HERE.

Submission deadline is April 21.

Adopt A Highway: Saturday, April 26  9:30am-12:00pm

We’ll meet at Sette Sports Center at 2299 Austin Road at 9:30. Wear clothes you won’t mind getting dirty. Gloves, high-vis vests, and trash bags will be provided. Sign up at the Welcome Center.

Ages 12 and up only, please. Children ages 12-17 must have a permission form signed by a parent, forms are available at the Welcome Center.

Noisy Offerings for 2025

We’re collecting coins for TWO ministries: Christ’s Care for Children: Kenya where we sponsor a child and Feed My Starving Children. Drop your noisy coins in the container at the front of the worship center or at the offering table in the Gathering Area. Then pick up a jar to fill at home!

Wednesday Youth Groups & Confirmation

Grades 5-6: 6:15-7:15pm

Confirmation: 6:30-7:15pm

Grades 7-12: 7:15-8:30pm

Register with the Church Center app or at GoodShepherdOwatonna.com

Confirmation is typically for 7th and 8th graders. Questions about Confirmation? Contact Kelly!

Camp Omega

If you would like to register your child for a summer camp experience, Good Shepherd will place $100 towards the registration fee. We can support the first 20 campers that register. To receive the coupon code, or if you have any questions, please contact the church office.

Choir

The choir meets every Wednesday at 7:00pm in the Worship Center. All singers are welcome!

Backpack Project

We partner with our local elementary school to support families in need, and you can help. Volunteer one day a week and make a difference for local kids. Contact the Church Office.

Celebrate Recovery: Mondays from 6:00-8:00PM

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurts, hang-ups, and habits of any kind. It’s a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling your life.

Questions? Want to Volunteer? Contact Pastor Dan

Go Gather Give: 

During April we’re collecting peanut butter and jelly, sizes 18 ounces or less, for the Backpack Project. Drop off items at the display in the Gathering Area.

Parent Cue: Raising kids with faith and character doesn’t have to be difficult. Parent Cue gives you four simply ways to connect with the heart of your child each week. Download the app, search for “Good Shepherd Lutheran Church”. Enter your family and child information, and explore!

Good Shepherd Preschool 2025-26 Registration is Open

Visit our preschool website to explore all the class options. Questions? Contact Heather Gleason, Preschool and Children’s Director.

Make a Switch to Online Giving

Make giving easy; switch to electronic giving. Donate online through our website or by adding the Church Center app to your mobile device. You may donate one time, or set up recurring giving. Thank you for supporting ministry and service in our community!