News

Last Updated June 15, 2021
 

Our Sermon for the Saturday Service Will Be Available on Sunday at 8:00 a.m.

Our Video for the Sunday 10:30 a.m. Service will Be Available Live Stream on our Youtube Channel

Videos of past services are available on our website or Good Shepherd Collinsville app.

Parking Lot Listening Available for All Services - Tune to FM 88.3

Bulletin for Sunday, June 13, 2021

Scripture Readings for Sunday, June 13, 2021

Worship Opportunities at Good Shepherd 

Saturday 5:30 p.m. In-Person or Parking Lot
Saturday 5:30 p.m. Facebook Live Stream (Good Shepherd Collinsville)
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 (Good Shepherd Collinsville)
Wednesday 6:15 p.m. In-Person or Parking Lot
Wednesday 6:15 p.m. Facebook Live Stream (Good Shepherd Collinsville)
 

We would really appreciate it if you would indicate your Attendance at worship either in person, car, or online. You can also add comments or questions about the service! Thanks!

Good Shepherd will be live streaming the worship services and Bible studies to our Youtube Channel as well as our Facebook Group. Please subscribe! 

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.

Adult Bible Class this week will be on Preaching in the Book of Acts, taught by Pastor Adle. It will begin at 9:15 a.m. in the Lower Level fellowship hall.

Family Bible Study will be held this Sunday. During the summer the pastors meet with the children and parents in the school cafeteria from 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. We begin with a Bible story followed by snacks and a craft. Everyone is welcome.

The June Newsletter is available in the narthex. Please pick up one to keep up with the news at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church & School. 

Our next regular Voter's Assembly will be held on Wednesday, June 30th at 7:00 p.m. In this June meeting we will approve our Spending Guidelines for the next fiscal year. All members 18 years and older are invited to attend.

Good Shepherd Youth Group - Check out the Youth Page on the website to keep up to date with the latest youth news.

Portals of Prayer for July-September are available in the narthex tract rack.

Lutheran Service Book- Would you like a personal copy? They are available for purchase at Good Shepherd for $25.00. See Marty Hoffman if interested.

Looking for Volunteers to Greet Members as they enter the church for worship at the services on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. This would be on a rotating basis. Please call the church office if interested.

The Saturday Men's Ministry will not be meeting in July. We will resume again the second Saturday in August.

Summer Choir for All Ages! - All ages are invited to join us (kids, college, parents, grandparents), even if you only bring a family of one. Summer Family Choir has one rehearsal and then we sing the following weekend in services.  We will normally all sing melody (not a lot of parts to practice). Some portions of our music will be simple enough for even very young children to remember. If you cannot come to the rehearsal, please let Zach Stegman know by emailing at zstegman@gslcs.org and he will provide a recording for your family to practice with so that you can jump in on Sunday. 
     - Wednesday, June 23rd 7:00 p.m. Rehearsal for Sunday, June 27th services
     - Wednesday, July 7th 7:00 p.m. Rehearsal for Sunday, July 11th services
     - Thursday, July 29th 6:00 p.m. Rehearsal for Sunday, August 1st services

Thank You for keeping our family in your prayers. We appreciate the beautiful cards. They bring smiles to our face and warmth in our hearts. God's blessings. The Yokubat Family

Vacation Bible School this year will be June 28th - July 2nd from 9 a.m. to Noon. This year’s theme is God’s Wonder Lab. Go to the church website to register either as a student or volunteer. VBS is one of our best outreach efforts at Good Shepherd. There are many children today who have never attended Sunday School or worship. This may be their first opportunity to learn about God’s plan for this world! 

Local Summer Mission Opportunity Join Rev. Dr. Willie Stallworth and the members of Unity Lutheran in East St. Louis every second Saturday. Help with tasks such as yard cleanup, painting, and neighborhood beautification, etc. Get your church friends together and bring a group. If you can’t personally be there you can always donate materials or provide other financial support. To learn more about the various ways that you can participate and/or contribute to this project with your gifts, time, and talents, please contact Rev. Willie Stallworth, at 314-724-9949 or 618-874-6600.

The Life Team is sponsoring Lutherans for Life  First Annual Walk 4 Life.  Join Step Up 4 Life campaign and make a difference by helping raise awareness and funds 4 Life.  Go to lutheransforlife.org/stepup4life and register for yourself or join the Life Team's team under Lynn.   After paying a $25.00 registration fee you are good to go.  You can also just make a donation under Lynn.  Registration and the Event are open until July 5th.

The Lunch Bunch is meeting at Zapata’s on Tuesday, June 15th at 11:30 a.m. Zapata’s address is 8 Eastport Plaza Drive, and masks are still required upon entering the restaurant. Please call Linda Luebbert at 618-830-8190 or Karen Adle at 618-855-9590 and let us know if you plan on joining us for this great time enjoying Christian Fellowship. All are welcome!

Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML) is collecting Baby items for the June 2021 LWML convention. Baby items are : baby washcloths, burpcloths, baby wipes, shampoo, lotion, clothes (newborn - 12 months), and monetary gifts. The box is located in the connecting hallway. We will be collecting thru the 20th of June.

LWML will be having a planning meeting for new program ideas and thoughts in the fellowship hall on July 1st at 6:30 p.m. If anyone would like to, email Lucy Thompson at  mrsrt3@gmail.com with your thoughts and ideas.

Life Quote from Lutherans For Life - Godly fathers protect and preserve and provide (Psalm 124:1-6; Job 38:4, 8-11). Godly fathers do not suggest their daughters abort surprise pregnancies. Godly fathers do not stand idly by and let the mothers of their children make life-ending choices. Godly fathers do not keep silent as a culture of selfishness threatens their loved ones. Godly fathers speak truth and show love and share life!  www.lutheransforlife.org

Frankenmuth Trip - We have been blessed with a number of new registrations for the trip to Frankenmuth scheduled for October 10th-14th. But we still have plenty of room on the bus so feel free to invite friends or family members, you don’t have to be from Good Shepherd to join these trips. Pick up an information brochure in the narthex or call Lynn Sengele at 618-401-8100.

Youth Fundraiser - Help our Youth Stuff the Truck! Youth attending Higher Things, National Youth Gathering, and other events will benefit from our upcoming soft goods drive. We will happily accept clothing, shoes, belts, purses, household linens, blankets, curtains, and so forth. You can drop off your donations at the truck in the Good Shepherd parking lot starting on Sunday, June 27th from 3:00-5:00 p.m. You can also drop off donations before and after VBS on Monday and Tuesday, June 28th & 29th.  If you have questions about what we accept or need additional information contact Lynn Sengele at 618-401-8100

Good Shepherd Lutheran School is looking for Substitute Teachers for the 2021-2022 School Year. Please call 618-344-3153 and ask for Andrea Hites or Mr. Mayhew if you are interested in additional information or to apply.

Metro-East Lutheran High School is accepting letters of interest and resumes for a Part-Time Upper Level High School English position available starting August 2021.  If you are interested please contact Dr. Jay Krause, Principal, at jay.krause@melhs.org

Metro-East Lutheran High School is looking for Host Families for International Students who are interested in attending Lutheran High for the 21/22 school year.  If you are interested in finding out more about opening your home to a foreign student please contact Dr. Jay Krause at jay.krause@melhs.org.

Issues, etc. - This week’s topics include: A Christian Response to Progressive Ideology, Religious Liberty in Crisis, Media Coverage of Religion, Freedom of Conscience and more.  You can tune in live weekdays from 3-5 p.m. on KFUO, 850 AM in St. Louis.  You can also listen at your convenience at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app and your favorite podcast provider.

LCMS Foundation - We have financial goals for today. But what are your financial goals for the day the Lord calls you home to heaven?  How does that change things?  Do you have a heart consumed by love for one or more ministries of the Church?  Your LCMS Foundation Gift Planning Counselor can help by asking you questions to begin your planning process.  Contact Scott A. Radden at (618) 977-4049 or Scott.Radden@lfnd.org for more information.

The new Pentecost season banners hanging in the sanctuary are in memory of Barb Burstadt.

Palms - In Memory of Roger Drique, from Gloria Drique

Altar Flowers – In Honor of Our Pastors

Church Offering Fiscal Year to Date through May - General Fund $1,000,289 against our budget of $936,923

Attendance last week was 337 with 280 Communing. The offering was: General Fund $25,826, Specials $370, Total $26,196.

Thanks to those who serve this week:

    Usher Team: (5:30) D. Ulkus (8:00) M. Kober (10:30) K. Splaingard

    Altar Guild: (5:30) George & Lynn Cook (8:00) Kathy Bohnet & Marie Wudtke (10:30) Amy & Rose Beyer

    Greeters: (8:00) Jeanie Lomax (10:30) Andrew Streuter
 
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. Upcoming dates that are still open are: August 8, 15, & 22

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. Month open: August.

Download Good Shepherd’s App so that you have easy access to announcements, videos, online giving, and much more. Also, you can join our Good Shepherd Facebook Group to see additional announcements from the church and individual members

Prayer List

Brenda Crisler, Member, Battling an Infection

Mick Cox, Member, Broken Shoulder

John Morris, Grandfather of Debra Downing, Undergoing treatment for multiple Cancers

Beth, Friend of Susan Kober, Liver Failure

For the Family of Mary Rodgers, mother of Brian, Asleep in Jesus, Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Beth Italiano, Member, Surgery 

Barb Fedorsak, Member, Recovery from Eye Surgery

Viola Turner, Member, Recovery from a fall

Wendy Brown, Friend of Ken & Kay Jones, Brain Tumors

Leora Lapolice, Member, Surgery

For the birth of Aniela Corrine Skosky, April 25, 2021, to Katie and Nathan Skosky

Morgan Rodgers Hinson and New Baby

Erma Hartke, Member, Recovery from a fall

For Teacher Keith Rincker, Spinal Surgery April 15th

Thanks for Anna Gain's acceptance of our call to serve at teacher

Julie Holkenbrink, Sister of Kay Jones, Cancer

Hannah Ritter, Member, Eye Surgery on Monday, April 5th

Dan Deppe, Friend of Bill and Lee Curtis, Pancreatic Cancer

For the Family of Bob Teichgraeber, Asleep in Jesus March 8, 2021

For the Family of Susan Ciarrocchi, Sister-in-law of Dottie (Jones) Ciarrocchi, Asleep in Jesus March 10, 2021

Dennis Pulvirenti, Member, Surgery

Eddie Antonovich, Health issues

Thanksgiving for the birth of Miriam Homann, granddaughter of Marty & Pam Hoffman, born to Emily and Brian Homann

For the family of Rose Teichgraeber, Asleep in Jesus February 22, 2021

Family of Connie Feddick, Sister of Burke Latch, Asleep in Jesus February 25, 2021

Karen Dall, Member, Continued Healing and Rehabilitation

For the family of Ed Goldsmith, age 54, who died of a heart attack on Thursday, son of Ron and Ann

Thanks for Caleb Betts' acceptance of our call to serve as teacher

Michael Wiese, Friend of Larry Shasteen, Serious Medical Problems

For the family of Jim Scott, husband of Chris, Asleep in Jesus February 8, 2021

Joanne Kraner, grandmother of Lyndsey Schelp, hospitalized with COVID & Pneumonia 

Pastor Raymond Koh and other Christians in Malaysia, who have disappeared

Dan Antonovich, Father of Ryan Antonovich, recovery from knee replacement

Family of Barb Burstadt, Asleep in Jesus February 3, 2021

Thanksgiving for Birth of Jack Lucas to Samantha Javurek

Cindy Morris, Cousin of Nancy Schilbe, Cancer

Harold & Melanie Hartke, Family of Erma & Jon Hartke, COVID

Family of Shirley King, Sister of Richard Luebbert, Asleep in Jesus January 14, 2021

Kevin Price, Uncle of Nikki Boyles, Cancer

Barb Carnaghi, hospitalized with blood clot

For the family of Blythe Leer, niece of Mary and Jim Kruta, died in a car accident

Family of Lorene Hart, Mother of Nancy Schilbe, Asleep in Jesus January 4, 2021 

Family of Rick Moore, Asleep in Jesus January 3, 2021

Family of Carolyn Blasingame, Step-Mother of Jeff and James, Asleep in Jesus December 25, 2020

Family of Blanche Macha, Member, Asleep in Jesus December 30, 2020

Tayler Pulvirenti, Member, COVID

Heather Bell, Friend of Lela Anderson, Stage 4 Cancer

Ed Kovach, Member, COVID

Lila Keller, Granddaughter of Sherry Mays, Recovery from Throat Surgery

Kathy Frost and son Jason, Friends of the Gindlers, COVID 

Family of Loretta Ley, Mother of Mark, Asleep in Jesus November 6, 2020

Family of Jean Kosten, Member, Asleep in Jesus November 6, 2020

Joe Strieker, Friend of Ken and Kay Jones, Prostate Cancer

Wayne Kemp, Member, Prostate Cancer

Marguerite Krenning, Mother of Carrie Kober, Healing from Hip Surgery

Family of Bill Whittmore, Member, Asleep in Jesus October 22, 2020

Family of Harold Ulkus, Asleep in Jesus September 27, 2020

Allen Hartmann, Father of Ron Hartmann, Hospitalized with Health Issues

Family of Helen Jett, Asleep in Jesus September 25, 2020

Grant, Friend of Terri Blasingame, Health Issues

Luke Reichert, Grandson of Laurine Mandeville, Medical Issues  

Ann Eckert, Member, COVID

Erik Johansson, Nephew-in-Law of Burke Latch, Stroke

Family of Paul Matzat, Uncle of Rachel Forden & Karen Witschie, Asleep in Jesus August 18, 2020

Janice Isbell, Sister-in-law of Judy Pries, cancer surgery

Dorothy Rogers, Sister of Eddie Antonovich, Kidney Disease

Anita Render, Friend of Eddie Antonovich, Hospitalized

Barb Tourville, Member 

For the family of Shirley Chapman, Sister of Wayne Kemp, Asleep in Jesus July 21, 2020

Mike Korte, Member

For the family of Jackie Provaznik, Asleep in Jesus July 16, 2020.

Janet Lock, sister of Katie Robinson, diagnosed with breast cancer

Bill Werth, son of former members Jeannie and Gerald Werth, hospitalized in serious condition from an airplane crash

Bo Pritchard, Member, Surgery

Tony Zedolek, Brother-in-law of Bonnie Blasingame, Heart Issues

Betty Moeller, Member, Surgery recovery

For the family of Donald Roth, Father of Catherine Streuter, asleep in Jesus June 10, 2020

Donna Asbeck, Mother of Kim Gindler, Shoulder surgery May 27, 2020

For the family of Albert Fischer, asleep in Jesus May 12, 2020

For the family of Mary Ann Nicol, asleep in Jesus May 17, 2020

For the family of Archie Schoenbeck, Asleep in Jesus May 2, 2020

Tom Skosky, Br. of J. Skosky – Health Issues due to Cancer Treatment

Anthony Kober, S. of M. Kober – Kidney Failure

Richard & Elaine Kruger, Br. & Sis-in-Law of J. Pries – Recurring Cancer

Richard Wallace, Mem. – Rehab

Irene Moretti, Member – Hospice

Rufus  Downing, F. of B. Downing – Lung Cancer

Emil Biegler, F. of N. Skosky – Dementia 

Mary Ann Biegler, M. of N. Skosky – Health Issues

Jimmy Maine, Mem. 

Judy Rodden, M. of J. Wright – Leukemia

Lydia Fenton, Gr. D. of J. Pries 

Gary Peludat, Br. of D. Peludat - Cancer

Edward Stephens, Br. of K. Johnson – Cancer

Mike Ruger, Mem. – Memory Loss

Cheryl Metzler, Dau of D & J Metzler - Cancer