Weekly Announcements 04/19
Holy Baptism for Lucas James Clayton, son of Matthew & Olivia Clayton, is at the 10:30 a.m. service. Please help in welcoming Lucas into our Good Shepherd home!
Confirmation 2026 – The Confirmation Questioning Service will be next Friday, April 24th at 7:00 p.m. The
reception will be immediately following the service. The Confirmation Service will be at our 10:30 a.m. Worship Service on April 26th.
Youth Yard Sale is Coming!!! Start collecting items for the annual yard sale!
We hope to have a clothing drive at the same time! Begin
dropping off items May 31st after Bible Class.
Youth Upcoming Events:
May 3 - Junior High Youth Night - 5-7pm at Good Shepherd Fellowship Hall - Food, Games, Bible Study
May 9 - Senior High Youth Night - 6-9 pm at Good Shepherd Youth Room - Food, Games, Bible Study
May 26-28 - Upper Classmen Retreat - Be sure to sign up ASAP. Questions? Call or text Carrie
Kober - 314-221-9722
June 1-6 - Yard Sale set-up, sale, and clean-up. Be sure to sign up to help!
VBS Early Registration is Open - Early registration is open! Register students three years old and potty trained through those students entering sixth grade today for an island adventure on Tropical Trek at this year's Vacation Bible School! Join us June 22 - June 26 for a week of fun, faith, and discovery as we learn how Jesus came to seek and save the lost. Registration is limited, so be sure to register your students early!
To register your student or to volunteer for VBS 2026, please use this link: myvbs.org/vbs-2026-7534
VBS Volunteers Needed: In order for VBS to be successful, we need a minimum of 40 adult volunteers. Without a commitment from adult volunteers, student registration will be limited. There are endless ways to serve, so whether you feel called to teach, lead a group of students, help with snacks, decorate, or something else, please go to myvbs.org/vbs-2026-7534 to register today to serve at VBS 2026. Please
see Jennifer Buchanan or Rachel Forden with any questions.
Lunch Bunch: April Lunch Bunch will be on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at Oaxaca Mexican Restaurant in Edwardsville. The address is: 6185 Bennett Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025.Please call Linda Luebbert at 618-830-8189 and let her know if you are planning on attending.
Blood Drive: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School will be sponsoring the Impact Blood Center Blood Drive on Monday, May 11 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The Blood Center has offered us the opportunity to give blood at their blood center in Fairview Heights if the May 11 date does not work for you. If we have 20 viable units donated the school will receive a grant for $275 to be used for P.E. and recess equipment. This program has been very beneficial for our physical education programs!!! Please mark your calendar and more information will be coming in May.
Teacher Openings: Good Shepherd Lutheran School is Now Accepting Applications for a Preschool Position. Good Shepherd Lutheran School in Collinsville, Illinois, is seeking dedicated Christian educators to
join our teaching team for the 2026–2027 school year. Our school serves preschool through grade 8 with an enrollment of 404 students, and we are currently seeking a teacher for our Preschool Young 3’s. This is a parttime position. We seek teachers who model their faith daily, demonstrate leadership, and share a love for children and teaching. A detailed job description is available through the school office. For more information or to recommend a candidate, please contact Mr. Robert Mayhew at 618-344-3153 or gsls1@hotmail.com.
Teacher Aides Needed: Good Shepherd Lutheran School is receiving resumes for teacher aide positions. The part-time positions will work with the Early Childhood and Day School teachers for the 2026-27 school year. Seeking a dedicated person who loves children, who can follow instructions, work cooperatively with others and be a self-starter. Please contact Mrs. Nobbe or Mr. Mayhew at 344-3153 or rnobbe@gslcs.org or gsls1@hotmail.com
Apex Fun Run Fundraiser: Apex continues this week, culminating with the Fun Run on April 23rd & 24th. You can make pledges at www.myapexevent.com. Be on the lookout for daily updates. Any questions, please contact the school office at 618-344-3153. Thank you for your support!
FREE MEN’S WORKOUT — COMING TO GOOD SHEPHERD! Calling all men 18 and over! A FREE men’s workout is launching at Good Shepherd on Monday April 20th, and you’re invited.
Outdoor Bootcamp Style Workout: 5:30–6:15 AM
Every Monday morning - Lower Level Parking Lot
All physical abilities are welcome, just show up ready to work.
Wear weather‑appropriate workout clothes and a pair of work‑style gloves.
After the workout, stay for Men’s Bible Study from 6:30–7:30 AM if you are able — great time for fellowship and growing together in faith.
F3 workouts are always: Free, Open to All Men, Held Outdoors Rain or Shine, Peer Led & Always End in a Circle of Trust.
Please contact Joel Italiano at 618-806-6968 with any questions.
Issues Etc. - BOOK OF 2 TIMOTHY BIBLE STUDY… The Word of the Lord Endures Forever is a daily 15-minute verse-by-verse Bible study produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor
Will Weedon. Pastor Weedon recently started a study on the Book of 2 Timothy. You can listen on-demand at thewordendures.org, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, Tune In, the LPR mobile app and a podcast provider.
Thanks to those who serve this week:
Usher Team: (5:30) D. Ulkus
(8:00) M. Kober
(10:30) J. Hartke
Altar Guild: (5:30) Pam Hoffman
(8:00) Charlie & Ruth Herzog
(10:30) Terry, Mark & Hannah Ritter
Greeters: (8:00) Steve & Carol Hyatt
(10:30) Ken & Donna Bunton
Flowers: Given by Nancy Emahiser in honor of Jim Emahiser’s birthday
Attendance last weekend was 452. The offering was: General Fund $20,608, Specials $5,162 including memorials for Donna Kober, Total $25,770.
Prayers
Beverly Ruger, recovering
Ed Fulton, recovering from knee replacement surgery
Jane Beyer, mother of Ed Beyer, recovering from shoulder replacement surgery
Ron Hartmann, recovering from surgery
Emma Cowgill, who is recovering
For Richard Edmonds, continued health problems
For Reuben Woolery, nephew of Rachel Forden & Karen Witschie, undergoing chemo therapy
For the Christians being persecuted in the country of Myanmar