The vision for Outreach of the Church of the Good Shepherd is to enthusiastically share our gifts and resources as well as strengthen and support our members for ministry. We focus on children and families, establish partnerships and act as God's stewards with love and prayer in our surrounding community and beyond.
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Lake Grove School
This school year marks the twelth year of collaboration and support of Lake Grove Elementary, our adopted neighborhood school.
Good Shepherd parishioners provide school supplies, books and other assistance for over 375 children. At the beginning of each school year, generous donations purchase supplies that can be freely distributed throughout the school year. Donations may be made throughout the year by bringing items to the church office.
Other opportunities to support Lake Grove Elementary include a Christmas Food Basket Drive and The Lenten Book Drive. Special Occasion Team volunteers assist with the student hearing and sight tests.
Good Shepherd volunteers mentor and tutor selected Lake Grove students one-to-one on Wednesday afternoons through the school year. Contact Mary O. Haller for more information.
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Federal Way Caregivers
Good Shepherd provides and serves a light breakfast to clients of the community-based Federal Way Community Caregivers (FWCC) every Tuesday and Friday morning in the parish hall from 10:00 to 11:00 while the FWCC's volunteers register, screen and interview applicants.
Community Meal
The Church of the Good Shepherd provides and serves a community meal in cooperation with St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in the parish hall on Saturdays from 1:30 to 2:30.
Our Clothing Bank is open every week at the Caregivers breakfast program and the Community meal. Donations welcome.
Little Red Wheelbarrow
The little red wheelbarrow is in front of the first pew on the left side of the church. Any monies deposited in the wheelbarrow will be used to help those in the community who need assistance.
Hallmark Manor Nursing Home
Good Shepherd friends visit and take Communion to the residents of Hallmark Manor on the third Thursday of each month at 3:30 P.M. The residents are always eager for visitors! Hallmark Manor is located at 32300 1st Avenue South in Federal Way.
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Prayer Shawls
The many hands of the Prayer Shawl ministry knit or crochet shawls and other items to give to those in need of loving and prayerful support.
The shawls are prayed over so recipients feel deeply snuggled in Christ's love. Extra hands are always welcome, as are donations of yarn. 
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Kairos Prison Ministry
Kairos Prison Ministry brings Christ's love and forgiveness to incarcerated men and women, their families and those who work with them. Just as Cursillo embraces the spiritual growth of those in the church community, Kairos is a chance for the community of Christ to reach out to men and women in prison to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. For more information, contact Preston Johnson or Vicki Van Blaricom, or http://www.kairosprisonministry.org
Federal Way Food Bank
Donations of food, clothing and toiletries may be left in the basket located just inside the main entrance of our church. These offerings will be blessed and taken to the Federal Way Multi-Service Center weekly.
For information about the Multi-Service Center: www.multi-servicecenter.com
Reach Out
Reach Out is a ministry that partners with Federal Way churches, service and civic organizations and community volunteers to provide shelter and support services to help homeless men in Federal Way move toward self-sufficiency. For more information or to donate: www.ccsww.org/reachout
Twelve Step Programs
Several community groups use the facilities of Good Shepherd for their weekly meetings. Please call the church office for dates and times.
Beyond Our Community
DIOCESE OF OLYMPIA
The Rev. Richard Younge Curacy Fund provides means for a curate of color to come each year to the Diocese of Olympia. Financial contributions may be made to the office of the Bishop, P.O. Box 12126, Seattle, WA 98102, marked for the Younge Curacy Fund.
The Episcopal Charities Appeal provides financial support for selected local ministries that respond to human need. An annual fund drive in each congregation supports ECA projects.
THE NATIONAL CHURCH
Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) provides money and resources in times of emergency or disaster.
THE WORLD
Oikocredit provides financing for the poor to access credit to generate income, support their families and sustain their communities.
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