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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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.
Providence Connects, formerly known as The South 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!
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Breaking News!
We are now an Earth Care Congregation! For the complete story, click here.
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Scripture for Sunday, August 2, 2026
Matthew 14:13-21
New International Version
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
13 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.
15 As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.”
16 Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.”
17 “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.
18 “Bring them here to me,” he said. 19 And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. 20 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. 21 The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.
New 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.
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 INFORMATIONGood Shepherd did it again! Christmas in July!
A few weeks ago, our congregation was asked to participate in Operation Hope’s Backpacks and School Supplies project to support the children and families in need in the Fellsmere area. Our folks did a phenomenal job carrying out their part in being good shepherds themselves by being the hands, feet, mind, and heart of our Good Shepherd, Jesus. God bless all who worked on this project and gave from their hearts. They filled 54 backpacks with all the supplies that each child in the second grade would need for the coming year! They also gave 45 reams of copy paper, 34 headsets, 53 boxes of tissues, 24 packages of highlighters, and 40 packages of dry erase markers. The children and teachers will be delighted and very appreciative. Thank you, good shepherds!
Hometown News had a article about Operation Hope
Help Operation Hope equip 500 students with backpacks, supplies
Community partners and veterans rally behind 18-year effort to ease back-to-school costs for local families
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The Legacy Group will resume again on Wednesday, August 12 at noon in the conference room right beside Pastor Scott’s office. Please bring a light lunch and a drink.
This group is for widows, widowers, and all those who have lost a long time partner as well as those who have lost love ones such as a parent, child or grandchild.
We will be going over ideas we have for planning discussions and getting to know each other. Everyone is welcome from your friends and neighbors and those from other churches. If you plan to attend or have any questions please contact the office (321) 723-3994.
A New Cookbook!
How many times have you gone to church potlucks or group dinners and enjoyed a dish so much you really wanted the recipe so you could make it yourself? Well, that happened to me last week. I asked who had brought this delicious dish. When I found out, I asked her if I could publish the recipe on this website. I thought that our congregation and readership would like to find more wonderful recipes and contribute to this “Recipe Book.” So, here is the beginning of this book. If you would like to contribute, please give the recipe to Brenda Reynolds. You can email it to me (my address is in the directory, or you can email the office and they will pass on the information. This could be fun! I must say, this first recipe is the best Broccoli Salad I have ever had!
Broccoli Salad Recipe, submitted by Margaret King
“This recipe was always made by Louise Whipploe, a dear friend and member of my previous church who passed in 2021. We would always know that a wonderful dish of Broccoli Salad would appear at our special occasions and potluck suppers! Everyone loved it!”
Ingredients:
1 lb bacon
3 bunches broccoli cut into small flowerets
½ C. raisins
½ C. sunflower seeds
1 medium red onion, chopped
½ C. Mayo
½ C. sugar (I only use ¼ C.)
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
Directions:
Cook bacon and crumble
Combine broccoli, raisins, seeds, and onions
Add Mayo, sugar and vinegar
Mix well and top with the crumbled bacon
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
“More Than Enough”
August 2, 2026
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