Midweek Lenten Service
4:30 p.m. Masks Encouraged When Not Able to Maintain Social Distance
7:00 p.m. All Mask Service
Good Shepherd will be live streaming the worship services and Bible studies to our Youtube Channelas well as our Facebook Group. Please subscribe!
We would really appreciate it if you would indicate your Attendanceat worship either in person, car, or online. Thanks!
Thanks for your generosity! You can Give Online through our app or website. We also have Text to Give. Text gift amount to 618-248-4406. You will receive an immediate receipt. Paypal - Send gift amount to donations@gslcs.org.
The Prayer List is now available on the "News" page on the website.
Check out our Videos Buttonson our app or website for past services and Bible Studies. See also our Good Shepherd Collinsville Facebook Group Page.
Join us for Lenten Worship this Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Our theme this year is The Psalms of Lent.
This Sunday's Adult Bible Class will begin at 9:15 a.m. Pastor Adle will be teaching on the Book of Lamentations. You can participate via conference call. Just call in at 618-942-0025.
Sunday School begins at 9:15 a.m. and is available for children age 3 through 6th grade. Hope to see you then!
Join us for Men's Bible Study each Monday morning at 6:30 a.m. We meet in-person in the Lower Level. You can also join us via conference call 618-942-0025.
Portals of Prayer for January-March 2021 are available in the Narthex.
2021 Flower Chart – The flower chart for 2021 is on the bulletin board. The cost for flowers is $40/vase. Please sign up at your convenience.
Palms – Please call the church office at 618-344-3151 if you would like to sponsor the palms for a month in 2021. The cost is $40 per month.
2020 Giving Statements are available on a requested basis. If you want your statement, please send a request to churchoffice@gslcs.org and it will be provided. See Marty Hoffman with any questions.
Online New Member Classes- Since we are unable to conduct our normal classes, we are shifting to online classes. If you are interested, please check it out on the website.
Good Shepherd Youth Group Presents- "Worth Dying for: A New Model for Dating" By Brandon Metcalf. We focus so much on dating and relationships in today's world and yet it is an area of struggle and heartache for so many. Perhaps we need a new model for relationships- dating from your value rather than for your value. Come learn how being "worth dying for" changes not only your current/future relationship but also your whole life! Join us on February 21st, 5 p.m. Designed for 7th-12 graders. Parents are encouraged to attend! Please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d44a9ab29a0fa7-worth
Sausage Supper - St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Troy, Illinois is hosting a drive thru Sausage Supper on Sunday, March 7th from Noon-6 p.m. Additional Information can be found on their website.
Higher Things Youth Conference - GSLC youth will attend the Higher Things Youth Conference "Forgiven" at Calvin University in Grand Rapids Michigan Tuesday, July 20th through Friday, July 23rd, 2021. Please visit goodshepherdcollinsville.org/higherthings for more details and contact Mr. Stegman at zstegman@gslcs.org to register.
Standing in Prayer for Life - On Saturday, March 13th we will join the ranks of one million in 816 cities across 61 nations for this peaceful, life-saving campaign. With God's help, 40 Days for Life has witnessed 16,742 babies saved from abortion. Good Shepherd will stand in prayer on Saturday, March 13, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Planned Parenthood Fairview Heights, 317 Salem Place, Fairview Heights, IL. Please volunteer for a 2 hour time slot. If you have questions, please email lcookparishnurse@charter.net.
Employment Opportunity - Good Shepherd Early Childhood Center is looking for teacher aids for morning classrooms. For more information please call 618-344-3513 and ask for Rebecca Nobbe, or email Rnobbe@gslcs.org.
Employment Opportunity - Concordia Publishing House is looking for an Associate Copy Editor – This position will serve as quality control for products and promotional pieces published by CPH. This position will carefully edit and proofread developed manuscripts, implementing any needed changes. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, theology, or a related field along with one or more years of experience editing. For a more complete description of the duties and qualifications or to apply for this position, please go to www.cph.org.
Employment Opportunity - Concordia Publishing House is looking for a Manager, Accounting – This position is responsible for managing the Accounts Payable and Inventory Control departments, in addition to assisting with the implementation of a new ERP system. Specific duties include assisting with the process design and testing of the new system, managing the disbursement of funds for good and services, and analyzing inventory. The successful candidate will have five or more years of experience in accounting (CPA or MBA preferred), experience with Microsoft Business Central or Microsoft Dynamics NAV software. For a more complete description of the duties and qualifications or to apply for this position, please go to www.cph.org.
Please pick up an Adopt-a-Bag from the narthex and bring it back to the collections cart in the connecting hallway by March 14. Notice the New COVID Guidelines on the note on the bag to assist you with the items needed. Please check the “use by” date on the food, as we cannot distribute outdated food. And, to prevent possible breakage, do not include food in glass jars. Your generous donation of groceries and cash will help fill 10-15 Easter baskets for friends and members of GSLC to be distributed on March 27, and will also be shared with the Concordia Seminary and area food pantries. Put cash donations in envelope marked “Easter food baskets” in offering plate. Thank you!
Family Campout - Join us at Jellystone Park at Pine Lakes in Pittsfield, IL, Friday June 4th thru Sunday June 6th. This will be a fun weekend with friends and family. Enjoy a relaxing weekend of swimming, games, fishing and more. Activities include a potluck and church service in a beautiful outdoor setting. Visit www.jellystonepinelakes.com for camping and accommodation options. You can reserve your campsite or cabin online or call 877-808-7463. Don’t wait, spots will fill up fast! Be sure to mention you are part of the Good Shepherd group. Please email Beth Italiano at bethitaliano@gmail.com after you have made your reservation, to help keep an accurate count of who is going. Covid-19 rules and restrictions will be followed at the time of the Campout.
Good Shepherd Lutheran School is excited to announce that we will again be hosting a Virtual Auction this year. Our online auction will be held from Saturday, March 13th to Saturday, March 27th! Check out the School Page on our website to read more about how to donate and attend the auction.
Good Shepherd Lutheran School Registration for the 2021-2022 School Year Registration began January 1, 2021! Please don’t wait to register as we need to plan for staffing! Scholarship applications for LESA’s Building Blocks Assistance, Good Shepherd, and Empower Illinois are available through FACTS. Details on LESA’s scholarship requirements can be found on the website.
Metro-East Lutheran High School’s 41st Annual Auction is going virtual. The Night of Knights Virtual Auction will be held February 19th-20th. Check out Metro-East Lutheran High School on Facebook to participate in this event, which is the school’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Your generous contribution helps support our mission of delivering academic excellence to develop Christian leaders.
Metro-East Lutheran High School is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year. Any new students (freshmen or transfer) interested in seeking enrollment at MELHS are invited to go to www.melhs.org to download an admissions packet or contact the school office at 618-656-0043. For more information, contact admissions@melhs.org.
Life Quote from Lutherans For Life - “God controlled your salvation from start to finish. He gave you faith in Baptism and strengthens faith through the Word. You can trust that He will continue to keep control of your life because you rest in the palm of His loving hand. Stand firm because God is in control.” Rev. Peter Sulzle, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Redwood Falls, Minnesota – A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life • www.lutheransforlife.org
Issues, etc. - Sacred music for the season of Lent - "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross,” “In the Cross of Christ I Glory,” “My Song Is Love Unknown,” “A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth.” You can listen to sacred music for the Lenten season 24/7 at lutheranpublicradio.org, TuneIn, Amazon Echo, Google Home and the Lutheran Public Radio mobile app.
LCMS Foundation - Certain assets we hold, things like 401(k)s, IRAs or even annuities can carry a tax burden not related to a federal estate tax. These special accounts have never been taxed, and so when money is withdrawn, either in life or through inheritance, there will not be an estate tax but an income tax event. If you have never discussed the taxation of your assets, you may be missing an opportunity to maximize your gifts to family and ministry. Your LCMS Foundation Gift Planning Counselor can help. Contact Scott A. Radden at (618) 977-4049 or Scott.Radden@lfnd.org for more information.
Attendance last week was 228 with 169 Communing. The offering was: General fund $12,096, Specials $10,787, including $10,150 in Memory of Barb Burstadt. Total $22,883.
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) George & Lynn Cook (8:00) Kathy Bohnet & Marie Wudtke (10:30) Amy & Rose Beyer
Worship Opportunities at Good Shepherd
Saturday 5:30 p.m. In-Person or Parking Lot
Saturday 5:30 p.m. Facebook Live Stream
Sunday 8:00 a.m. In-Person or Parking Lot
Sunday 8:00 a.m. Video (App or Website)
Sunday 10:30 a.m. In-Person or Parking Lot
Sunday 10:30 a.m. Facebook Live Stream
Monday 6:00 p.m. All Mask, No Singing Service
Wednesday 6:15 p.m. In-Person or Parking Lot
Wednesday 6:15 p.m. Facebook Live Stream
A Reminder for Our Health Policy
Every month our boards review our health policy because of the COVID Virus. We believe the following procedures will allow us to worship and carry out our ministry without causing unnecessary risk of spreading the virus.
1. We urge everyone to pray for God's help to overcome this disease and to protect and preserve life in every way by continuing to worship and work as much as possible in healthy ways.
2. For all "in-person" activities (worship, Bible study, meetings, etc.) we ask everyone to maintain social distancing (six feet between persons/families), keeping room capacity at 25% or less, and to wear a mask when unable to maintain social distancing.
3. Anyone who has higher risk factors for COVID should worship via the FM broadcast (parking lot) or by video and/or via the Monday evening all mask, no singing communion service. Anyone with COVID symptoms should worship via the FM broadcast or by video.
4. Please talk to the pastors if you have any questions.
