Presbyterian Church of the Good Shepherd
Come and See!810 West Florida Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901
Sunday Services
COME AND SEE!
We have two Sunday Service format: CAYA (Come As You Are) at 9:05 am in Fellowship Hall and a Traditional Service at 10:55 am in the Sanctuary.
Nursey provided for all services.
Our church is fully accessible – no stairs or ramp. Two in 7 households have members with mobility issues.
We live stream on Facebook at 10:55 am and broadcast on YouTube and website by 1:00 pm or sooner.
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The Seasons of the Church
ORDINARY TIME
There is nothing “ordinary” about Ordinary Time! We know the Seasons of the Christian Church by the “holidays or special occasions” we celebrate: Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter. These Ordinary Time Sundays are known only by a number. “Ordinary” comes from the Latin word ordinalis, meaning ordinal: 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc. Ordinary Time takes up much of the church calendar. It is the time we use for learning, for growing, for exploring the Christian story, and for remembering the Church’s mission.
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About Us
The Presbyterian Church of the Good Shepherd (USA) is a growing congregation. We gather together from across the Melbourne/Palm Bay area to witness to the love of God in Jesus Christ. While some are lifelong Presbyterians, some come from other Christian traditions and backgrounds, or no religious background at all. We welcome the seeker, the devout, and the skeptic alike as we gather to learn, serve, and grow as disciples. We are confident you will find a way to experience and share God’s love at Good Shepherd. Come and See! Join Us!
“Serving God and His church with our time, talents and treasure.”
Actions speak louder than words! As Good Shepherds we reflect God’s love through the missions we choose to support. Click here for more information.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
Step In, Lend a Hand, Make a Difference!
Looking for ways to get involved and use your gifts? We’ve got some exciting opportunities for you to be part of something special! Click here for all the opportunities.
Thank you for visiting our website. As pastor of Good Shepherd, it is my hope that you will enjoy it as you learn more about our community of faith. Our doors are wide open to people from all backgrounds, regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey. Together, we are striving to become the kind of church described in the Bible, where there is relevant teaching, heart-felt worship, honest friendships, constant prayer, compassionate care for those in need, and many opportunities to serve others. We strive to have the kind of contagious Christianity that can make a difference in our world today.
You are cordially invited to join us this coming Sunday as our church family gathers to draw near to God through Worship.
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Scott
The Deacons are beginning a new ministry, called Deacon of the Month. Kathy Denman is the Deacon of the Month for July and is available to offer care and prayer. Reach out to this deacon directly after worship or call the church office who will pass a message on that you called. The deacon will return your call.
Breaking News!
We are now an Earth Care Congregation! For the complete story, click here.
The Brevard Sharing Center greatly appreciates our donations of food for their food bank! Thank you so much! Currently we have donated 800+ pounds. WOW!!!
God Bless you!
Scripture for Sunday, August 31, 2005
Luke 14:1
New International Version
Jesus at a Pharisee’s House
14 One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched.
Luke 14:7-14
7 When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: 8 “When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited. 9 If so, the host who invited both of you will come and say to you, ‘Give this person your seat.’ Then, humiliated, you will have to take the least important place. 10 But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all the other guests. 11 For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
12 Then Jesus said to his host, “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. 13 But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, 14 and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
Serving and Sharing is active in the hearts of those at Good Shepherd!
When you hear us talk about the Serving and Sharing Team, many may not understand exactly what we do. Yes, we send off money to many national and global missions, helping those hit by disasters, and those who because of no fault of their own need a helping hand. It is wonderful how all of you reach out to people all over the world in need with financial help through these missions, like One Great Hour of Sharing and Missionary Flights International. But we are also people who like to physically get involved, helping out. Click here to see what we have done recently.
Daily Bread is becoming Providence Connects
We are excited to announce that Daily Bread is becoming Providence Connects. It is a new name to better reflect the growing impact of our 37-year old organization! The new name and logo honor our legacy, while celebrating our growth. The three pillars of service are represented by the icons in the logo: food distribution (Daily Bread logo), outreach (the Sharing Center hands) and housing (the Providence Place house). Our new name represents a powerful truth: we are here to connect people to what they need most-whether that’s a hot meal, a shower, a healthcare provider, or a home of their own. You can ready more in our Summer 2025 newsletter at dailybreadinc.org/aboutLegacy Group
On the 4th Wednesday of each month, at noon, we will be hosting the Legacy Group which includes widows, widowers and partners of deceased persons. All who have lost a spouse or partner are welcome to attend. It doesn’t matter how much time has gone by since the loss. This is a caring group, wanting to support each other. Bring your own lunch and beverage and gather in the Fellowship Hall. Please call the church for more information. This is a support group where we can help each other with friendship and conversation.
5 cents per meal
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Are you interested in an interesting study group?
All are welcome!
Apparently, there is an “AI Companion” feature that was added to Zoom, which I was not aware of, and it interfered with opening the meeting to viewers on-line. Ed and I will need to figure this out for next time. I apologize for the inconvenience. It looks like there were major changes to Zoom over the past few months, and they were not communicated to all the users.
Science and Faith Meetings
Tuesday, August 12, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Come join the Science and Faith group as they examine the attributes of God.
Looking at theologian and apologist Dr. William Lane Craig’s general introduction to the nature of God and then his specific teachings on the eternal, spiritual, selfexistent, and omnipotent natures of God. Join us for some insightful conversation and learning.
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Got Kids?
Every child has a story. God is dealing with every kid, regardless of how many times they come to church. Treat every Sunday like it is the only Sunday that some kid has. Did they hear about Jesus? Did they feel loved? Did someone ask about them? Nurture these precious children! Whether they are wee little ones or teenagers, we have programs for them all!
Nursery provided for all services.
The Music Program
Good Shepherd holds a Christmas Eve Service every year. It is a celebration that the church enjoys: the singing of carols, the ringing of the bells, the telling of the Christmas Story, and the camaraderie in the sanctuary.
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Our Mission
At the Presbyterian Church of the Good Shepherd
Our mission is to help connect people to faith
A Shepherd leads, cares for, and loves his sheep. The sheep know the voice of their shepherd, they follow him, and him alone. Even the lost lamb is found and carried in the loving arms of his caregiver. At the Presbyterian Church of the Good Shepherd we listen to the voice of the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ; we follow the will of our creator God; we are empowered to be obedient sheep through the Holy Spirit. Jesus commanded us to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love one another as he has loved us. That’s our challenge – lead, care for, love, and bring home God’s children. We invite you to join us as we journey and grow in our community of obedient and loving sheep under the care of the Good Shepherd.
Sheep know the voice of their shepherd. If you would like to learn more about the language of sheep, click here. We watched part of this video in a sermon. Watch it all here! COME AND SEE! BAA, BAA, BAA!
Sunday’s Worship
“Jesus Sees”
Sunday, August 24, 2025
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