Jr Catechesis: Catechesis for seventh and eighth graders will begin on Wednesday, Aug, 12. There will be a meeting after Sunday school/Bible class today after Sunday school and Bible class to hand out materials and introduce the year.

 

First Communion prior to Confirmation: If your child is third grade or older, is interested in receiving the body and blood of Christ in the Sacrament of the Altar, and you believe he/she is mature enough to receive Catechesis, speak to pastor.  Learn by Heart will begin on Wednesday, August 12 at 7:00 p.m.

 

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 at 7:30 p.m.

 

Childcare for the Catechumenate: We need assistance in watching three children during the Catechumenate on Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m.  We would like to find several people who can take turns. Please contact pastor if you can help.

 

Jr. High teacher needed: We are in need of a teacher for the Jr. High Sunday school class.

 

5 Reasons to come to the Next Good Shepherd Women's Brunch:

• To reconnect  with old friends - or make some new ones

• To sit next to a Sunday morning pal - or get to know someone who sits on the other side of the sanctuary

• To visit with someone your own age - or with someone at a totally different stage of life

• To laugh together - and eat a delicious meal

• To leave, reminded that you are supported by sisters in Christ!

Saturday, August 29th, 10:00a.m., Turner's Table in Carterville

 

September Community Survey: The final Community Survey for 2026 will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Please mark your calendar and plan on taking part as we share Good’s Shepherd’s presence in Marion and our confession of Christ as Lutherans.

 

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.

 

Bible class: The Bible class has the study of justification as it considers how good works and the life of faith relate to our justification before God.

 

LWML: LWML will not meet during the summer. The next meeting is scheduled for September 10, at 10:00 a.m.