The Carpenter's Shelter Carpenter's Shelter serves homeless families and single men and women in Alexandria. Good Shepherd prepares and serves monthly meals at the shelter. Volunteers are also needed to attend the phones at the shelter. Young in Heart Young in Heart is Good Shepherd's program for retired people and senior citizens in the congregation and community. The group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month for a luncheon and entertainment program of mutual interest.
Assistance is needed in the preparation of lunches as well as with programs.
The acolyte lights and extinguishes the candles for worship and also assists the Pastor during Communion distribution. The Altar Guild cares for the sanctuary and prepares the altar each week for worship. Teams of folks work in a revolving schedule. Special projects like decorating the church for the holidays or periodic work tasks such as silver polishing or spring cleaning are options for getting involved. The assisting minister reads or sings the liturgy of the service, offers the prayers, and distributes the wine during Communion.