Ascension Day service: The Divine Service for the Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord will take place on Thursday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Community Survey: Good Shepherd will be conducting a Community Survey in the neighborhoods around the church on Saturday, May 16, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. as part of our outreach effort. We will be asking four questions: 1. What do you like about Marion? 2. What does Marion need that we don’t have? 3. What comes to mind when you think of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church? 4. Do you have any prayer requests? As we do so we will be sharing Good Shepherd’s new brochure. Help us to share Good Shepherd’s presence and confession of the Gospel.
LWML: LWML will meet Thursday, May 14, at 10:00 a.m. for Bible Study and a short meeting. We will leave for lunch at Giant City Lodge carpooling from church at 11:30 a.m. All "Pew Sisters" are invited. Please join us if you can. Feel free to meet us there as well.
Soup kitchen: The next opportunity to serve is Thursday and Friday, May 21 and 22 at 9:00 a.m.
Braille: Good Shepherd members will assist in assembling braille Scripture for the blind on Thursday, May 28 at 8:00 a.m.
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Spring Fling Women’s Brunch: Whether you are a long-time member of Good Shepherd or fairly new to the congregation, whether you are busy with work, or your children, or your parents, whether you are retired - or just tired, we invite you to join the ladies of this congregation around a table at Turner's Table (on Route 13 in Carterville) on Saturday, May 30th, at 10:00 a.m. The food is good, the company is great, and it all begins with a prayer. Is there a better way to start your day?
Looking towards the Catechumenate: The Catechumenate for those who are interested in learning more about what the Lutheran church believes and confesses, and for those who wish to become member of the fellowship will begin on Wednesday, Aug 19. If you are interested in taking part, contact pastor. We will also need sponsors who will take part in the Catechumenate as they attend catechesis and support those who are taking part in it.
A great time to invite: The Catechumenate for those interested in becoming members of the Lutheran church and Good Shepherd will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The spring and summer are a great time to invite people to the Divine Service who do not have a church home or may be interested in Lutheranism.
Bible class: The current Bible study is titled, “Stewardship Basics.” How are we to view the blessings God gives to us? What does Scripture teach us about how we are to respond to God using those blessings? This study helps us to think through these questions on the basis of God’s Word.
Southern Illinois District Golf Scramble: This year’s Bob Streuter Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at the Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course in Okawville on Saturday, June 13. The tournament supports future church workers in the district by providing scholarships to offset tuition costs. Check in time is 7:30 a.m, with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m., and lunch to follow play.
Faceboard pictures: If your picture is not on the faceboard, or if the current one is hopelessly out date, Joanne Peterson will be taking pictures and getting them posted.
Choir: Choir practices on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. All members are invited to participate, and no prior musical experience is required.