Weekly Announcements 06/07
Join us for a VBS workday on Thursday, June 11th from 2:00-4:00 PM or 6:00-8:00 PM. We will organize
crafts, make copies, and prep decor.
LWML: On June 11th at 9am. LWML ladies will be deep cleaning the fellowship hall kitchen. If your group/committee has any items in
the refrigerator or cabinets please make sure those items are labeled with your name and the date. If not, these items will be disposed of appropriately. If you have any questions or comments please contact Pam Hoffman at 618-409-3163. Thank you.
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.
Blood pressure will be taken in the connecting hallway today, following the 8am service.
The following is from Pastor Surbug: I have been in contact with the Rev. Peter Anibati Abia, the Bishop of the Ev. Lutheran Church of South Sudan/Sudan. He reports that he will be able get relief funds to the Lutherans in the Nuba Mountains, Sudan. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Marion, IL will be collecting funds to help these Lutherans and will send them to the Ev. Lutheran Church of South Sudan/Sudan and Bishop Abia.
If you would like to help these brothers and sisters in Christ, a check can be made out to "Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church," noted as "Sudan relief" and sent to:
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
1801 Westminster Dr
Marion, IL 62959
All donations need to be received by June 14 so that they can be wired to South Sudan.
Bear up one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ - Galatians 6:2 - Pastor Mark Surburg
Welcome Our New Facility Manager – Mike Maske: Good Shepherd is excited to welcome Mike Maske as our new Facility Manager! Mike recently began his role and is already getting familiar with our campus,
systems, and day-to-day operations. Mike brings a strong hands-on skill set and a proactive approach to facility care. He has experience handling a wide range of repair and maintenance tasks and does a great job identifying potential issues early—helping us stay ahead of problems before they grow. In addition, Mike is committed to keeping clear maintenance records and helping plan for both short- and long-term facility needs. In this role, Mike will be responsible for helping maintain and care for all areas of our campus, ensuring
that our property remains a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for our congregation, school, and community. If you see Mike around the campus, please take a moment to introduce yourself and welcome him to the Good Shepherd staff! We are thankful to have him on board and look forward to the impact he will make in this important role.
VBS Volunteers Needed: It is not too late to register to volunteer. 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 see Jennifer Buchanan or Rachel Forden with any questions.
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
Group Run - Good Shepherd families join us for a weekly group run Tuesday evenings 6:30-7:15 pm at Drost Park this summer! 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!
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.
Issues Etc. - ESSENTIAL EXERCISE FOR THE CHRISTIAN MIND… Issues, Etc. is a podcast and radio talk show produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Recent topics include: A Lutheran View of Psychiatry,
The Crusades, Roman Catholicism on Faith, The Comfort of Lutheran Doctrine, Pro-Life Feminism and more. You can tune in live weekdays from 3-5 p.m. on KFUO, 850 AM in St. Louis. You can also listen on-demand at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app or your favorite podcast provider.
Thanks to those who serve this week:
Usher Team: (5:30) D. Ulkus
(8:00) M. Scaggs
(10:30) K. Splaingard
Altar Guild: (5:30) Steve & Marla Hendry
(8:00) Kathy Bohnet & Marie Wudtke
(10:30) Amy & Rose Beyer
Greeters: (8:00) Steve & Carol Hyatt
(10:30) Kent & Kathy Splaingard
Flowers –Given Jeff & Terry Blasingame in Honor of their 45th Wedding Anniversary.
Given by the Board of Congregational Life in Thank You to the Sunday School teachers, the substitutes who willingly filled in when needed, the staff, and musicians who all faithfully served our Sunday School during the 2025-2026 school year.
Attendance last weekend was 420. The offering was: General Fund $12,766, Specials $266, Total $13,032.
Prayers
Doris Rodgers, heart valve replacement surgery this week
Kevin Rust, hospitalized
Joanne Kraner, grandmother of Lindsey Schelp, continued recovery
Liam, great nephew of Mary Kruta, hospitalized for possible liver complications
Ron Hartman, on his ongoing cancer treatments
For Reuben Woolery, nephew of Rachel Forden & Karen Witschie, undergoing chemo therapy
For the Christians being persecuted in the country of Mauritania
Pregnancies
Harrison & Sarah Hulse, Sarah pregnant & due June 2026
Tim and Megan Hurt, Megan pregnant & due 8/15/2026
Cody and Annie Daech, Annie pregnant & due 9/2/2026
Caleb & Gabby Mayhew, Gabby pregnant & due 11/14/2026