The purpose of Mission & Outreach here at Good Shepherd is to demonstrate Christ's love by serving, supporting, and uplifting our community and the world! From local ministries to global initiatives, our team is passionate about living out our vision so that we can be a testimony to Christ as His light and salt of the world (Matthew 5:13-16).


  • We currently have teams that participate in supporting local ministries such as Good Works, and Operation 143. We hold collection drives monthly for Preston's Pantry and often support Hope Rescue Mission, Safe Berks, and initiatives such as Baby Manna. 
  • Throughout the year we promote special offerings to support Our Church's Wider Mission nationally and globally.
  • We support Samaritan's Purse with Operation Christmas Child and look forward to partnering with them for a disaster relief missions trip this upcoming Fall.
  • We partner with Appalachia Service Project for a service trip each summer that includes an intergenerational group of members helping to repair homes in the Appalachia Region. 
  • Shepherd's Cafe is now year-round! Join us each Wednesday from 12PM-1PM in Zwingli Hall for a meal & fellowship!

Contact us to learn more details about our monthly missions or to get involved!

 

In some Countries, where the Gospel is banned, it is extra hard for boxes to go through customs! By building a box online, Samaritan's Purse has carefully chosen a variety of options for you to "pack-a-box" from the comfort of your own home that will help bring the Gospel of Jesus to children in especially hard-to-access regions faster!

Click HERE to learn more about Operation Christmas Child and Reasons to pack a shoebox online!

Click HERE for more information also!

Please share with as many people as you can! May the Gospel continue to spread to the ends of the Earth!

Scan the QR Code above or click HERE to be directed to Good Shepherd's Online Goal Page!


We are collecting for Operation Christmas Child Now through November 23rd!

Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, sends gift-filled shoeboxes to children in need around the world along with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

Pick up a Shoebox in our library, drop off items for us to pack, or donate money to help defray the cost of shipping!

We are looking for the following categories of items:

  • “WOW” ITEMS Examples: Soccer ball with pump, doll, stuffed animal, shoes
  • TOYS Examples: Toy cars, jump ropes, yo-yos, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries)
  • PERSONAL CARE ITEMS Examples: Toothbrushes, washcloths, combs, hairbrushes
  • SCHOOL SUPPLIES Examples: Pens, pencils, sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper, Coloring or picture books, solar calculators
  • ACCESSORIES Examples: Socks, sunglasses, jewelry and watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)
  • We CANNOT ACCEPT the following items: Candy, gum, seeds, food, toothpaste, soap, no liquids or lotions, medications or vitamins, used or damaged items, breakable items or glass containers, aerosol cans, scary or war related items.

We appreciate your support for this worthwhile ministry! If you have any questions, see Tracey Sechler or contact the church office! Check out their website to learn more about this ministry and shoebox items by scanning the QR Code above or clicking the link below:

Samaritan's Purse Shoebox Ideas