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Last Updated May 22, 2025   

Adult Bible Class will be at 9:15 a.m.in the fellowship hall.

High Youth Bible Class meets on Sunday Mornings at 9:15 a.m. in the Youth Room on the School Lower Level. Youth who have graduated from 8th grade through Senior year in High School are invited to join us for Bible Study, Fellowship, and Snacks!

Portals of Prayer for April-June are available in the narthex tract rack.

Sunday School – Join us this Sunday, from 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. for Sunday School!
- Parents & Babies (birth - 2 years old) will meet in the Nursery in the Church Lower Level.
- Preschool 3 year olds - Kindergarten will meet in Tracks 
- 1st - 6th grade will meet in the school cafeteria
- 7th & 8th grade in the learning center. 

Pastor Packer has a Fascinating Finds page and a Book List page. Please visit these links.

Ascension Service: Join us for the Ascension of Our Lord divine service, Thursday, May 29th at 6:30 p.m. This will be our last midweek service until August. 

Youth Group Garage Sale! It's that time again!  If you would like to donate items for our garage sale, please drop off in the Fellowship Hall from June 1-4.  The sale will be Friday, June 6th and Saturday, June 7th.   Please do not bring clothing, shoes, TV's, or things that don't work.  Thank you for supporting the youth!! 

Farewell and Blessings to Departing Staff: As the school year comes to a close, we give thanks for the faithful service of several members of our teaching staff who will be moving on to new chapters in their lives. Please join us in expressing our deep appreciation and prayers for: 
- Suzie Robinson will be retiring after years of devoted service to our school and students. Her compassionate heart, steadfast faith, and dedication to Christian education have left a lasting legacy. We invite you to join us in celebrating Suzie at her retirement gathering on Sunday, June 8, at 12:00 p.m. In her honor, there will be a light lunch, cake, and a short program in the Church Fellowship Hall. 
- Lori Clayton will be moving to Chicago to continue her teaching ministry. Lori will be serving at a school near Concordia University Chicago, where her husband is a faculty member. We are grateful for her year of dedication she shared with our school families.
- Hannah Gruben will also be relocating in the area and is preparing for an exciting new chapter — she and her husband Hans are expecting their first child in November! We thank Hannah for her joyful presence and her heart for students.
- Anna Dhuse and her husband Chris will be moving to Wisconsin where Chris will be installed as Care Pastor at St. John’s West Bend. Anna will be teaching grades 5-8 math at Trinity Freistadt in Mequon, WI. Anna has been a faithful and caring teacher. We are grateful for the love and support she has shared with our school families.LCMS Youth Gathering: As the youth continue to raise money for the upcoming Youth Gathering, you can be part of our support system.  Pick up one of our "Take Stock in Our Youth" Forms from the Narthex, make a donation, and become part of our "Stock Holders Meeting" after we return from our trip.  This special meeting will be a chance for you to see what our group all did and experienced at the gathering.   Thank you for your continued support!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN: Join us for an Epic Australian Adventure Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27 from 9:00 AM - noon each day. Throughout the week, we will explore Australia and more importantly discover that Jesus calls us to Him and helps us navigate the adventure of life! Space is limited, so be sure to register your students now at https://vbsmate.com/GSLCSVBS. VBS is open to students three years of age and potty trained through sixth grade. Students entering seventh grade and up are welcome to register as volunteers. Questions may be directed to Jennifer Buchanan at 618-580-3150 or vbsgslc@gslcs.org.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Your help is needed to make an Epic Australian Adventure, so please register https://vbsmate.com/GSLCSVBS to serve as a volunteer. 

Lutheran Women in missions will be collecting new/used/outdated Christian literature and donated to Love Packages. Love Packages is a worldwide mission outreach which circulates Christian literature by collecting new/used/outdated material from the United States and then shipping to its third world nations. There will be a box located in the connecting hallway until the end of June.  We are collecting the following items: Bibles, Christian magazines,  Daily devotions from a Christian publisher, Sunday school material, cds and dvds.If you have any questions , please call Pam Hoffman, 618-409-3163

The 22nd Annual Good Shepherd Golf Classic is scheduled for Saturday, July 12 at Arlington Greens, starting at 8:00 am with a shot gun start. The forms are available in the church narthex, school office and online at gslcs.org (Front page and Banner). https://www.gslcs.org/support-our-school/golf-classic-scramble/.Proceeds go towards the GSLS Athletic Program. Sponsorships available with Golf Signs. Please contact Ron Hartmann at 314-420-4510 or Robert Mayhew at the school office for more details at 618-344-3153.

Summer Instrumental Music Lessons @ MELHS - Mr. Meador will be offering Instrumental Music Lessons at MELHS over the summer. The following instruments will be available: Piano, Organ and any Concert Band Instrument. Lessons are $25 for a 30 minute lesson. Please contact Joseph Meador (joseph.meador@melhs.org) to sign up or for more information.

Physical Education Teacher: We're excited to announce an opening for a PE Teacher (Grades K-8) at our school! We're seeking an energetic leader who thrives on teamwork and is passionate about inspiring students to embrace physical activity. If you have a knack for fostering a love of movement and are interested in coaching volleyball or other sports, we want to hear from you! Teachers shall have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree in education with a teaching license. Please contact Mr. Mayhew at gsls1@hotmail.com or 618-344-3153 to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

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 2025-26 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.

Metro-East Lutheran High School is seeking qualified candidates to join our rapidly growing school.  For the 25/26 school year we are accepting resumes for a Spanish position.  Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and resume to Dr. Jay Krause, Principal, at jay.krause@melhs.org."  For more information on these positions you can also contact him at school at 618-656-0043.

Christian Fiction Book Club: Ladies, please join us, the Good Shepherd Christian Fiction Book Club, at Panera in Collinsville on the third Monday of every month. 

Issues, Etc.- PREMIER CONFERENCE FOR LUTHERAN LAITY... You're invited to attend the 2025 Issues, Etc. "Making the Case" Conference Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19 at Concordia University Chicago.  Speakers include: CNN Political Commentator Scott Jennings, Dr. Carl Trueman of Grove City College, Dr. Thomas Egger of Concordia Seminary, Dr. Jon Bruss of Concordia Theological Seminary and Pastor Will Weedon of The Word of the Lord Endures Forever.  Registration fee is $160 and includes three meals.  Reduced room rates, including on-campus dorms, are available.  For more information, visit issuesetc.org or call (618) 223-8385.

LCMS Foundation - We can face competing priorities when we think about planning our estates someday. This month we will consider the balance of future needs with present needs. Creating a future gift in your estate plan to family or ministry might seem frustrating, as you won’t get to see the impact it makes. To soften this concern, you can prepare a statement to deliver to family or ministry, expressing your intent for the gift. Your LCMS Foundation Gift Planning Counselor can help you to begin thinking about what you would share. Contact Scott Radden, Gift Planning Counselor, at (618) 977-4049 or Scott.Radden@lfnd.org.

We have many on-going Volunteer Opportunities. Check out our Volunteer page to see how you can get involved!

Altar Flowers – Given by Kent & Kathy Splaingard in Honor of their 50th Anniversary.

Attendance last weekend was 447. The offering was: General Fund $11,962, Specials $1,460, Total $13,422.

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 & Jeannie Moeller  (8:00) Jeff & Michelle Fiudo (10:30) Tamara Tucker-Lindsey & Mandy Kitzmiller
Greeter: (8:00) Jeanne Lomax (10:30) Donna Kober

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Prayer List 

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For Ester Bauer, friend of Carlene Wirth, prayers for cancer recently found (May 22, 2025)

For Michael Fedorsak, prayers for medical issues (May 21, 2025)

For the family of O'Neal Smith, Asleep in Jesus (May 15, 2025)

For the family of Dasima Bagby, sister of Sherolyn Goetz, Asleep in Jesus (May 14, 2025)

For the family of Kenneth Cole, father of Julie Fulton, Asleep in Jesus (April 21,2025)

For Pastor Walther, prayers for recovery from recent health issues (April 18, 2025)

For Jamie Rezabek, nephew of Amy and Ed Beyer, for comfort and strength as he has started chemotherapy (April 19, 2025)

For Aaron Fisher, friend of the Beyer family, for health and safety as he left Friday to hike the Pacific Crest Trail for the next 6 months (April 19, 2025)

Please pray for the people of Storm Lake, Iowa, affected by the severe weather early this morning (April 18, 2025)

Nancy Schilbe, prayers for hospitalization with GI issues (April 17, 2025)

For Jim Fritzsche, prayers for gallbladder surgery complications  (April 16, 2025)

Family of Karen Dall, mother of Valerie Fortner, Asleep in Jesus (April 13, 2025)

For Gary Engeling while he is recovering from a heart attack (March 22, 2025)

For the family of Ruth Clark, Asleep in Jesus (March 10, 2025)

Gary Whitehead has gone out of remission and has recently been recently re-diagnosed with Marginal Zone Lymphoma (December 8, 2024)

Note:  All prayer requests are kept on the list for one month unless you make a request for long term prayers. It is helpful to resubmit prayer requests with updates.