The Outreach Group also plans for occasions when the message of Good Shepherd can be brought into the community through public events. A notable example is our annual participation in the June Sidewalk Expo, sponsored by the Boyertown business community. The Committee sets up a booth with tables of information concerning the church and our programs, and signs folks up for a special prize giveaway. We use the sign up cards to make further contacts with those persons who have indicated an interest in our church home. A bran new idea just being put into effect is a weekly audio Tape Ministry for our shut in members.
Every worship service is taped through our sound system.
We have purchased a speed copying deck and tapes so that weekly services can be delivered on tape to homebound members who wish to receive them. Mailers and stamps are included, along with a weekly bulletin, so that shut ins can conveniently retuen the tapes to be used again. Many volunteer members hand-deliver the tapes each week. Shepherds Senior Shepherds is a group of our senior citizens who meet the first Tuesday afternoon of every month for fellowship, good food, and educaitonal and entertaining programs. Each meeting includes a brief time of devotions and prayer.