Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - Collinsville, Illinois

8:00 & 10:30 (9:15 SS & Bible Class), Sat. 5:30 1300 Belt Line Road

Welcome To Good Shepherd Please ask Pastors, Elders, or Ushers for help. Children are encouraged to participate in worship. Restless little ones can be held in the Narthex. Baby sitting available for children three years old and younger in the Lower Level if needed during Bible Class and the 8:00 & 10:30 services.

Bible Classes Today The Book of Romans (Pastor Hischke - Conference Room) Special Class – (Pastor Walther – Lower Level)

Attendance last week was 754 with 121 in Bible Class and 83 in SS. The offering was: General Fund $14,766. Children’s Foundation Giving Plus $360. Total $15,126. Specials $493. Total $15,619.

Altar Flowers In Memory of Ervin Sudbring from Barb Sudbring & In Memory of Vernon Gaskill from Sandra Gaskill.

Baptism (5:30) ALEXA AILENE LINDSEY daughter of Travis Eugene & Jessica Michelle nee Lindsey Neel. Sponsors: David Francis & Dawn Edwards.

The Next Adult Confirmation Class begins Wednesday, September 10^th at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. The classes provide a basic introduction to the Christian faith. Anyone desiring to become a member of Good Shepherd should begin with this class. Babysitting is provided.

We Will Welcome the GSLS teachers with a reception on August 23 & 24 after services. Anyone who is willing to donate a couple dozen cookies would be appreciated. Please deliver cookies to church kitchen by noon on Saturday August 23.

Day Care Openings in my home. Call Karen Budnicki at 345-8209.

New 5^th graders along with all other youth through 12^th grade will want to put Sept. 7 on their calendar for the youth family kick off event.

Olive Wood Handcrafts from Bethlehem available this weekend in the connecting hallway. Because of daily oppression, Palestinian Christians are fleeing the Holy Land in astonishing numbers. One way to help those who stay is to purchase handcrafts from Bethlehem.

Looking for Someone to car pool to Good Shepherd School from Maryville / Detterding Hill / Lakeview Acres area. Contact Susan Kober at 971-7065 cell.

Today’s Sunday School lesson explored "Journey from Malta to Rome" from Acts 28:1–16. This account shares Paul’s layover following a shipwreck on the way to Rome. Parents might ask, "How does God use what seems like a disaster to spread His Word? What opportunities does God give us to tell others about Jesus?"

GS Boy Scout Troop is selling tickets to the Cardinal game on Sept. 6^th at 6:15 p.m. The cost of the tickets are $15 each OR buy 10 or more tickets & get them for $10 each. These are normally $21 tickets in Sections 432 & 433. Contact Vicki Borror at 978-8558. Order forms available in the narthex or school office.

Entertainment 2009 books are now on sale. They can be purchased on Sunday mornings in the connecting hallway or see Keith Rincker or any eighth grader. Great savings for families.

The Mission Guild for Lutheran Women will meet September 8 at Good Shepherd for a brunch at 9:30 a.m.. Guest speaker, Arnie Friend, recently returned from Israel, will speak about the archeological excavation of a Byzantine Church in Israel. Please help spread the word & invite others.

Families Needed to host two foreign exchange students from Italy while they attend Collinsville High School this year. If any families are interested or have any questions, please contact Julie Weber at 539-6057.

Children’s Huge Re-Sell-It Sale, Saturday, September 13 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Metro East Lutheran High School, Edwardsville, IL. Posted

Looking for Experienced & loving caregiver for elderly couple! Part time and full time positions available: meal preparation & full assistance needed. If you are interested please call Elaine at 618-797-2222 or 806-3063.

Free 12-Week Course, Tuesdays September 9 – November 25 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at LINC, 120 East "A" St. in Belleville. This course uses the evidence-based practice of a self-help approach towards recovery from the symptoms of mental illness. Posted

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Our theme for this year’s Home Bible Studies will be Vocation: God Serves through Us. In this series we will be learning how God gives us gifts to serve in the world, in the home, and in the workplace. Signup sheet is available in the Narthex.

Home Bible Studies offer GLSC members and friends a very special way to learn more about God in a comfortable and relaxed setting. Groups meet once a month from October to May.

Beginning with our own baptism, this study will help ignite a burning desire to share your faith with others.  The classes are forming now through September and will begin in October.  Registration forms are available in the Narthex or fill out the form below or call the Church Office (344-3151).  Pick the times that work best for you.  We will do our best to get you in a compatible group.

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