Weekly Announcements 05/24

LWML- All Ladies are welcome to join us on Saturday June 6th at 9am in the School Tracks area (still park at lower level parking lot). Program: Presentation by Mr. Chad Fixfrom LHM- Lutheran Hour Ministry. Any questions please contact Pam Hoffman 618-409-3163.  We hope to see you all there.  
Ingathering: collection for VBS
1 Box of Sidewalk chalk
12 Beach balls
6 Long Handle Kitchen Tongs
12 Pool noodles
12 Water Squirters (not water guns)

Group Run - Good Shepherd families join us for a weekly group run Tuesday evenings 6:30-7:15 pm at Drost Park this summer beginning June 2nd! This isn’t just for our Cross Country athletes. Running over the summer is great for any fall sport and any member of the family. Walkers welcome! We will meet at the north parking lot near the bathrooms and playground. Contact Pastor Gray (agray@gslcs.org) or Rachel Forden (rachelforden21@gmail.com) with any questions. We hope to see you there! 

CPR/AED certification: Tuesday June 9th, 1-4pm OR 6-9pm at Good Shepherd Fellowship Hall. Cost:$10.  Pre-registration is required. Email Jeanne Burke at jeannerose3456@gmail.com to reserve your
spot or ask questions. Bleeding control will also be covered. Class size limited to 24 each session.    

Handbell choir needs ringers for next school year! We've been blessed with 7 ringers this semester, but coming up in the fall we will be down to just five due to college. If you enjoy hearing the bells, please consider
joining us! All ages and experience levels are welcome. If you haven't heard handbells play before, we are playing at the 5:30pm service on 5/23 to wrap up our season. After that we will resume practices in the fall. Paige Beyer can be reached with any questions by email at paigeabfit@gmail.com!

VBS 2026: 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 at least 10 more 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 scan the QR code to register today to serve at VBS 2026. Please see Jennifer Buchanan or Rachel Forden with any questions. 

Sunday School – We are needing new teachers for Grades 5th & 6th for Sunday School. Please contact the church office if you are interested in helping.

Youth Yard Sale is Coming!!! It's time for Spring Cleaning!  The Youth Group is having their annual yard sale!  It's time to clean out your closet and home to donate!  We are collecting these items starting Sunday,
May 31st: Household items, furniture, tools, toys, kitchen items, books. No TVS or computers. Only items in good condition. We will be collecting soft goods from May 31st - June 3rd.  Please put clothing, towels,
bedding, shoes, belts into kitchen bags labeled “SG”.  We will not accept these bags after Wednesday, June 3rd. Last, be sure to stop by and find some treasures from our sale June 5th and 6th!
We will be collecting soft goods from May 31st - June 3rd.  Please put clothing, towels, bedding, shoes, belts into kitchen bags labeled “SG”.  We will not accept these bags after Wednesday, June 3rd. Last, be sure to stop by and find some treasures from our sale June 5th and 6th!
Questions - call or text Carrie at 314-221-9722
Youth Upcoming Events:
May 26-28 - Upper Classmen Retreat - Be sure to sign up ASAP. 
June 1-6 - Yard Sale set-up, sale, and clean-up.  Be sure to sign up to help!

Teacher Openings: Good Shepherd is seeking a dedicated Christian educator to join our teaching team for the 2026–2027 school year. We are currently seeking a teacher for our Preschool Young 3’s. This is a part-time position. We seek teachers who model their faith daily, demonstrate leadership, and share a love for children and teaching. For more information or to recommend a candidate, please contact Mr. Robert Mayhew at 618-344-3153 or gsls1@hotmail.com.

Thanks to those who serve this week:
Usher Team: (5:30) D. Ulkus
(8:00) C. Engeling
(10:30) M. Schneider
Altar Guild: (5:30) Jeff & Jeannine Moeller
(8:00) Jeff & Michelle Fiudo
 (10:30) Tamara Tucker-Lindsey & Mandy Kitzmiller
Greeters: (8:00) Jeanne Lomax
(10:30) Debra Downing

Flowers – Given by Joe & Karla Werre in thankfulness for God's Blessings

Attendance last weekend was 430. The offering was: General Fund $14,195, Specials $3,882, Total $18,077.