Welcome home to Good Shepherd.
At Good Shepherd, we're a community that joyfully serves our West Bend neighbors with purpose. Our uplifting weekend messages and midweek gatherings are designed to help you connect with Jesus and uncover the unique purpose God has for you.
Thank you for visiting us online—we look forward to welcoming you in person.
What to expect.
More about what to expect at Good Shepherd worship services.
Plan your visit.
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Next steps.
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What to Expect
Welcome to worship.
You'll be greeted by friendly faces who are glad you’re here. Our signs and ushers will help guide you to the entrance of the worship space, and don’t hesitate to ask any questions along the way.
You’ll receive a program to walk you through the service, and the screens up front will keep you informed as well. Feel free to sit anywhere you’d like—there’s a seat waiting just for you.
What to Expect
For the kids.
We love having families worship together! We understand that little ones won’t always sit still or stay quiet, and that’s perfectly okay. Our goal is for everyone to enjoy their time at church. That’s why we include a special children’s message during worship on non-communion Sundays and provide activity bags to keep young hands engaged throughout the service.
If your child needs a break during the service, there's a nursery near the back of worship, with a window into the sanctuary and audio connection.
What to Expect
Why we worship.
Our entire service centers on God’s love for us through Jesus. Though we were lost in sin, God rescued us through Christ’s death on the cross and his resurrection. Everything we do—our songs, Bible readings, message, and prayers—celebrates this joyful truth.
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Walking through the doors of a new church might feel intimidating.
At Good Shepherd, we welcome you with open arms. Discover what to expect during our worship services and learn more about how you can grow in your faith here.
Our typical worship time is about 60-70 minutes, while our special worship services are a little shorter at 45-50 minutes.
Wear what is comfortable for you. That’s different for everyone. Some are comfortable in a tie. Some are comfortable in jeans. How you dress isn’t nearly as important as the fact that you are here, and we are glad you are here!
We love welcoming families to worship together, and design our worship services to be engaging for even Jesus' littlest lambs. Little ones will enjoy a children's message on non-communion Sundays, and our services incorporate songs and prayers that become familiar to them in time.
Activity bags and books are located outside the nursery towards the back of church.
During Bible Study hours, kids (3K-7th grade) are invited to participate in Sunday School, and childcare is available for kids under 3.
At Good Shepherd, our worship is a vibrant celebration of Jesus’ transformative love. We express our heartfelt gratitude through a carefully curated blend of modern and traditional songs, uplifting Scripture readings, and inspiring messages—all centered on God’s remarkable work through Jesus.
Every element of our service is thoughtfully arranged to honor Him and invite you to experience the joy that comes from a life transformed by His love.
We love answering this question! Our pastors are happy to talk with you and share more about Christianity, the WELS doctrine, and our church.
We also offer an introductory Bible Information Class several times each year, where you can ask questions, explore what the Bible has to say, and understand the basics of Christianity.
If you're interested in learning more click here!
We would love the opportunity to discuss what we believe about the saving truth of Jesus!
You can contact us or read more about what we believe right here.
During most services, we collect an offering, but there’s no obligation to give. This is simply an opportunity to thank God with a joyful heart and to support the ministry and mission of Good Shepherd. The ministry of our church is made possible by the generous weekly offerings of our members. Every offering donation directly supports our mission of changing lives through Jesus.
More than anything, we’d love the chance to get to know you and find out how we can serve you and your family.
Plan your visit
Location & Service Times
Our Location
777 S Indiana Ave
West Bend, WI 53095
At the intersection of Decorah & Indiana
Service Times
Thursdays at 6:30 PM
Sundays at 8 AM & 10 AM
Family Bible Study at 9:15 AM
Plan your Visit
Let us know you're coming.
We'd love to prepare for your visit this weekend. Someone will be ready to greet you!