Site page offering a glimpse into the life, ministry, and fellowship of good-shepherd-galax.

Worship & Celebration

• Octoberfest in the sanctuary; twenty years in this building; Christmas Eve celebration; welcoming new members (Rev. Marty Wagner pictured).
• Santa Dennis visits children.
• Supply clergy: Rev. Dr. Jan Fuller (Pentecost Sunday); Rev. Terrie Sternberg preaching with her dog, Theo. Vice Pastor: Rev. JoAnn Bunn.

Meeting Our Bishops (shared Lutheran and Episcopal congregation)

• Bishop Phyllis Milton, Virginia Synod, ELCA.
• Bishop Karin MacPhail, Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia, met at the New River Convocation Gathering; Wilma Williams pictured conversing with her.

Serving Our Neighbors

• Snacks and encouragement for law enforcement.
• Lutheran day of service ("God's Work, Our Hands"): 44 personal care kits for Lutheran World Relief on Sept 13, 2026.
• Fish fry for the local rescue squad and families.
• Contributions and backpack supplies to ABCCM (Asheville); 204.5 lbs of pasta donated Sept 6, 2016.
• Global connection: the Dunor Family in Liberia, helped in the past.
• Visitors from the Boys Home welcomed to worship.

Prison Pup Program (Bland Correctional Center)

• Inmates train service dogs for one year before advanced training with St. Francis Service Dogs.
• Parish donated $3,909.00 in 2026; toys bought with donations.
• The Director of St. Francis Service Dogs presented to the congregation.

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