Friday, May 1 - 5-7pm - GSLS Spring Carnival
Thursday, May 14 - 6pm - Ascension Service
Sunday, May 17 - 10am - Joint Worship Service at GSLS
June 7 - 11 - 6-8 pm - VBS at GSLS
Peoria Area Lutherans for Life is again sponsoring their annual May Diaper Drive. The purpose is to collect as many disposable diapers and wipes as possible for infants and toddlers (especially sizes 4, 5, and 6); plus, adult protective underwear for use by seniors. These will be distributed to local pregnancy resource centers and senior living facilities. There is a box in Room 10 to put your donations in.
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.”
On Sunday, May 17 we will join together at GSLS with St. John’s Pekin, St. John’s Green Valley and the Good Shepherd staff and students for one combined worship service. There will be a combined choir of the three congregations and the GSLS children will sing. During this service we will celebrate the paying off of the school loan, along with Mrs. Hicks who accepted the called position as principal. There will be a complimentary meal following the service. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in Room 10. Please sign-up so they know how much food is needed. The deadline for signing up is Thursday, May 7.
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 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.