Evangelism

• Hello, Neighbor Greeting Service delivers Good Shepherd brochure and invitation to new residents, follow-up letter from Pastor, and one copy of newsletter.  First-time visitors receive thank-you postcard thank you, package of cookies, and phone call/visit from Pastor.  Followed by a copy of the newsletter.

Missions

• Sponsoring Paul and Ali Federwitz with Lutheran Bible Translators - goal: $500/month (2011)
• Congregational pledge to the Northern Illinois District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod - goal: $10,000 from envelope offerings marked "Missions".
• Sanctuary, Manhattan church planting - The first $2500/year from offering envelopes "Missions" (2011)
• Sunday School mission projects
• Vacation Bible School mission projects
• Congregational mission projects
• Rummage Sale
• High School Youth Mission Trip
• Gideons