Presbyterian Church of the Good Shepherd
Come and See!810 West Florida Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901
Sunday Services
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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VBS 2026 July 6-10
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The Seasons of the Church
Ordinary Time
The name “Ordinary Time” does not mean ordinary as we use the word. It comes from the word ordinal, an adjective denoting a numerical position of an object. It’s “first, second, third,” instead of “one, two, three.” Originally, all the Sundays that weren’t contained in the Advent/Christmas or Lent/Easter seasons were indicated by ordinal numbers, hence the designation. Ordinary Time is basically “counted time.”
Yet there is something about the word “ordinary” that fits. Not in the sense of boring or dull but as an “in-between” season, a time to breathe after the culmination of the celebratory days. Just as most of our days are lived between the big events, so the church year is filled with more ordinary days than holidays. The holy days are the mountaintops, whereas Ordinary Time is the slopes, valleys and flatlands. All are beautiful — and necessary.
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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.
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. Karen Cooper the Deacon of the Month for June 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.
The Brevard Sharing Center greatly appreciates our donations of food for their food bank! Thank you so much! Currently we have donated over 1000 pounds in 2026.
WOW!!!
God Bless you!
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.
Breaking News!
We are now an Earth Care Congregation! For the complete story, click here.
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Scripture for Sunday, June 28, 2026
Matthew 10:40-42
New International Version
40 “Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. 41 Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward. 42 And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.”
ADULTS!
Are you interested in an interesting study group?
All are welcome!
Science and Faith Meetings
Our Science and Faith group will be on summer recess in June and July. We will resume meeting on August 11.
We had very strong participation at our May meeting, where we examined artificial intelligence (AI) from a Christian perspective. Clearly, there is a strong interest in this subject. We will revisit AI in our next meeting on August 11.
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5 cents per meal
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATIONNew Adult Study: Finding God in Our Anxiety, July 19–August 30 • 10:05 a.m. • Session Room
This summer’s adult study is for anyone seeking emotional health, deeper faith, and a stronger Christian community. We’ll explore The Anxiety Opportunity by Curtis Chang, a hopeful look at how God meets us in life’s stresses and uncertainties. Come as you are, whenever you can—and consider inviting someone who might benefit from this encouraging space. For more information, contact the church office. Your questions will either be answered or passed on to the leader of the group.
The purpose of ECHO is to help those who are teaching farmers around the world know how to be more effective in producing enough to meet the needs of their families and their communities. They in turn teach others and the ECHO effect continues! Mark your calendar for the next two ECHO Mission trips
with Pastor Scott: Fall 2026: October 25 – 28 and Spring 2027: March 7 – 10. Contact Pastor Scott for details. Signup sheet is on the bulletin board at church.
Share a Slow Walk on the Road to Emmaus
by Brenda Reynolds, an Elder on the Serving and Sharing Team
When does HOPE become FAITH? Pastor Scott’s April 19th sermon, “Dashed Hopes,” told how two of Jesus’ disciples shared their “Dashed Hopes” with a stranger on the Road to Emmaus. This stranger listened to them sharing words of wisdom. This stranger triggered in them a memory that opened their eyes, the breaking of bread and the blessings. Their Hope had become Faith.
Let us become that stranger on the road to Emmaus. We need to take that slow walk with those we meet on our path and listen to them. We need to rely on the Holy Spirit within each of us to “see” the person we have encountered and share our God-given gifts with them, time and love for all. We see people who need help: food, housing, and assistance in so many ways. We bring food to the church for the Sharing Center, gifts for the children in need to give to their mothers, and gifts for the children to give to their fathers on Father’s Day in June – floor fans and hand tools. But Pastor’s sermon “Dashed Hope” tells us that we need to share something else with “the world,” too. In John 20:19-23, we are told that on that first Easter evening, the disciples found themselves back in that same room where they had shared that last supper with their Lord – with the door locked, trying to figure out what they should do now. They are no doubt lost, confused, scared, and definitely not looking for a grand, Pentecost miracle. So what happens? Jesus came and stood among them. He offered them peace. And, he breathed on them, saying: “Receive the Holy Spirit.” And he sent them out of that room on a mission, saying: “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” It’s a Pentecost-moment, when the Holy Spirit is given to the disciples and thus to us.
If we are confused and scared not knowing how to react to the stranger we have encountered, just ask God. To read the conclusion of this article, click here.
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
“Welcome and Water”
June 28, 2026
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