June 7 - 11 - 6-8 pm - VBS at GSLS
Sunday, June 14 - 4:00 pm - Church Picnic
Meat, table service and drinks will be provided. Bring a dish to share. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in Room 10. Please sign-up by June 7 so we know how many to prepare for.
Vacation Bible School will be held Sunday, June 7 - Thursday, June 11 at Good Shepherd Lutheran School from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sign-up sheets are available on the table below the screen in Room 10. Forms can be given to Kelly Link. Please sign-up by May 16. If you are interested in helping please contact Kelly Link.
The Boards of Evangelism/ Christian Service are taking donations during the month of May to benefit the children’s summer lunch program. This is a much needed program used to feed less fortunate children during the summer months. To make a donation, just mark a pew envelope “Pekin Township.”
GSLS Auction results are in! An incredible $80,000 was raised. Approximately $50,000 will go toward purchasing Chromebooks for students through 4th grade and they are exploring Smart TVs for every classroom. Thank you to the committee co-chairs and everyone who supported this effort.
Ewe's Treasures Resale Shop and Ewe's Home Furnishings would like to say thank you for your donations to our stores in support of Good Shepherd Lutheran School! Whether its donating items or shopping in our stores, it all makes a difference! Because of you we were able to give $104,600 in 2025 to Good Shepherd! Without you this would not be possible! We ask that you continue to donate so that together we can continue this mission. We are also looking for more volunteers! If you would be interested please call Penny Bollinger at 309-231-7180.
The 2026 flower chart is up on the bulletin board in the hallway by the 4th Street entrance. Simply sign your name by the date you wish to donate flowers. A form will be sent to you when your date is near. Dates are chosen on a first come first serve basis.
Click here to view photos from the 75 & Over Dinner held on October 26, 2024.
Click here to view photos from the 75 & Over Dinner held on October 21, 2023.
There is a container on the chair in the back of the sanctuary for you to put your dollars in. Additional information regarding the Dollars for Missions Projects can be found on the district website at https://www.cidlcms.org/ministry-a-dollar-for-missions.html
Volunteers are needed each Sunday for the following. 1) Giving rides to members wanting to come to church but do not have any transportation. If you can help with this please contact Debbie Fornoff or the church office at 309-346-1391. 2) Picking up donuts. 3) Helping in the kitchen Sunday to serve donuts, coffee and juice. Please consider volunteering for one of these service opportunities. Take a look here to learn more.