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May Schedule
May 2 2012 - 10:26am

The Usher/Acolyte schedule for May is complete. You can find a copy under the Interact Tab and...

Fill the Truck
Apr 30 2012 - 12:27pm

“Fill the Truck” for Morning Star’s Treasure Chest, 2571 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox. On...

Registration - Feed My Starving Children Packing Event
Apr 16 2012 - 2:04pm

As you may know by now, Good Shepherd will be hosting a Feed My Starving Children...

Crochet-Knit-Sew-Quilt
Apr 11 2012 - 2:34pm

Sew/Crochet/Knit group - our next meeting Monday, May 7th at 10:00...

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If a pessimist sees the glass as half-empty and the optimist sees the glass as half-full, then I choose to be the optimist. Thinking positive just for the sake of thinking positive doesn't really do much good. The reason I am optimistic is God's promise. And God's promises never fail. What I choose to be so optimistic about is Good Shepherd. I can understand those who are more pessimistic and see the church as...

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Fill the Truck

Date: 
May 27 2012 - 8:00am - 11:00am

“Fill the Truck” for Morning Star’s Treasure Chest, 2571 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox. On Sunday, May 27th, there will be a truck in our parking lot and they are asking you to help fill it. They need gently used clothing, shoes, household items, toys, small electronics, etc. The items will be sold at their two locations and the proceeds help feed and provide shelter for the homeless or families in need. Remember, all donations are tax deductible too! Questions? Please call the church office.

Fill the Truck

“Fill the Truck” for Morning Star’s Treasure Chest, 2571 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox. On Sunday, May 27th, there will be a truck in our parking lot and they are asking you to help fill it. They need gently used clothing, shoes, household items, toys, small electronics, etc. The items will be sold at their two locations and the proceeds help feed and provide shelter for the homeless or families in need. Remember, all donations are tax deductible too! Questions? Please call the church office.

Registration - Feed My Starving Children Packing Event

As you may know by now, Good Shepherd will be hosting a Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack event in June. Our goal is to produce 109,000 meals @ at a cost of 22 cents each. Many of you have already signed up, and contributed to this event in one way or another. You are literally making a difference in the lives of tens of thousands of hungry children throughout God’s world! If you have already taken this important step, we thank you!

Crochet-Knit-Sew-Quilt

Sew/Crochet/Knit group - our next meeting Monday, May 7th at 10:00 a.m. Come and join us, bring a project to work on, bring a friend. Contact Karen Graham with any questions: 815-478-5082 . or email KLKGRAHAM@gmail.com

May Schedule

The Usher/Acolyte schedule for May is complete. You can find a copy under the Interact Tab and clicking on the Newsletter option.

Church Council Meeting

Date: 
Apr 19 2012 - 7:00pm

Confirmation Class

Date: 
Aug 31 2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

FISH (Fellowship In Small Helpings) Groups Gathering!

Date: 
Aug 28 2011 - 4:00pm - 8:00pm

It's time to start up our FISH Group fellowship again! Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 28th at 4:00 pm. Cookout at The McNeely's, 2409 Riivendell Drive, New Lenox. Please bring a dish to pass, salad, casserole, etc. We will provide the brats, burgers and beverages. Please RSVP to Chris at 815-485-5647.

Vacation Bible School

Date: 
Jul 16 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:15pm

Vacation Bible School 6:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Annual Summer Picnic

Good Shepherd’s Annual Summer Picnic, come for fun, food and fellowhip!


When: Sunday, August 7


Time: Following the 10:00am Worship Service (only one service this week)


Things To Do: Jumping House, Softball, Bags, Children’s Games and Bingo


Bring: A salad or side dish and dessert to share. Church will provide the hot dogs, hamburgers, brats, beverage and paper products.