Dear
Church Family:
Years ago, few could have dreamed of Good Shepherd or the community
of Frankfort as it looks now. It’s difficult to turn in any direction
without seeing something new because of our growing community.
It seems that the
new has found room alongside the old at Good Shepherd also. The Lutheran
Hymnal (the “red” or “old” hymnal) continues to
be regularly used along with Lutheran Worship (the “blue”
or “new” hymnal). A 10:45 AM contemporary service has been
added (along with its contemporary music) because it appeals to the
variety of interests of many inside and outside of our congregation.
All of these are examples of the “new” finding room alongside
the “old” at Good Shepherd.
God’s people
also discover that the Lord’s mercy and compassion is “new
every morning” (Lamentations 3:22-23). While it is always new and
fresh, the great love of the Lord never changes. It is still the same
incredible and wonderful love that we read about in the pages of God’s
Word, and that we see most clearly in Jesus Christ.
It is this great
love of God that has and will continue to lead Good Shepherd in the
coming years. Undoubtedly, there will be many more things that are new-new
faces, new and alternative worship styles… We can only dream of
all that is new that is yet to come!
May all those who
call Good Shepherd “home”, now and in the future, find their
purpose and mission only in the great love of the Lord which is new
every morning.
Sincerely, Pastor
Kevin E. Hahn
www.lcms.org
