2012 National Youth Gathering
Dec 12 2011 - 11:00am - Mar 31 2012 - 11:00am

News

Relationship Commitment Sunday--February 12th

Each year on a Sunday near Valentine's Day, we celebrate couples in committed relationships.  On Sunday, February 12th, couples celebrating a relationship anniversary divisible by 5 (i.e. 5th, 10th, 15th, etc.) anytime during 2012 will receive a blessing during worship.  Relationships of all types will be celebrated.  If you are one of those special honored couples, please let the church office know which service you will attend.  It's also helpful to know both of your full names.  Leave a message at the church office, sign up on the YES! Sheet during worship, or drop a note in the church office mailbox.

Celebrate Schubert's Birthday with Stuart Leitch

Saturday, January 28, 2012 - 3:00pm - 9:00pm

PianoForte Foundation is proud to present the 8th annual Schubertiade Chicago, a FREE marathon festival celebrating the music of Franz Schubert. On January 28th, 2012 the music runs from 3:00pm to 9:00pm with over 30 Chicago artists performing. Stuart Leitch plays at 8pm. The historic Fine Arts Building is the perfect environment to recreate the atmosphere of Schubert’s legendary music soirées, where artists and music lovers can commune together.

go to http://www.pianofortefoundation.org/schubertiade/ for more information.

Race to Nowhere

Saturday, January 28, 2012 - 4:00pm

Advance tickets $10 at www.racetonowhere.com. Tickets at the door $15

A concerned mother turned filmaker aims her camera on the high-stakes, high-pressure culture that has invaded our schools and our children's lives. Race to Nowhere is a call to families, educators and policy makers to examine current assumptions on how to best prepare the youth of America to become healthy, bright, contributing and leading citizens of the 21st Century.

A discussion led by a panel of child-development and educational leaders will take place after the film screening.

Annual Meeting of the Congregation

Good Shepherd's Annual Meeting of the Congregation will take place on Sunday, January 29th.  Enjoy a light lunch by Theo Paul immediately following second service, then join us for the meeting.  Prepare for the meeting by reading the Annual Report which covers church activities during the year 2011, as well as the 2012 proposed budget to be voted on by the congregation at the Annual Meeting (only confirmed members may vote).  A vote will also be taken to approve new Council members and delegates for 2012.  A free-will offering will be collected to help cover costs of lunch.  Childcare will be provided during the meeting.  Click on heading for more information ...

KIDZ EXPRESS: 2011 SPRINGBOARD WINNER

The Springboard Foundation improves the quality of life in economically challenged neighborhoods by supporting grassroots nonprofit organizations that have difficulty obtaining financial assistance. This year they recognized the work of Doug Low as Executive Director of Kidz Express.

If you would like to tutor or help at Kidz Express go to www.kidzexpress.org

Check out this news article in Austin Talks about Kidz Express.http://austintalks.org/2011/06/program-shapes-one-kid-at-a-time/

2012 National Youth Gathering

Monday, December 12, 2011 - 11:00am - Saturday, March 31, 2012 - 11:00am

Plans for the Youth Gathering are underway! Six of our youth are diligently working at raising funds and preparing themselves to travel to New Orleans next summer.

Check out our next fundraiser: We are hosting a screening of "Race to Nowhere," a documentary that explores the over-scheduled culture of today's youth and the impact it has on American young people, families and society in general. For information on the documentary and purchasing tickets, please visit http://www.racetonowhere.com/.

Civil Union Blessing

Good Shepherd recognizes that love is a gift from God. As a Christian congregation we celebrate with couples who have found a life-long partner and wish to make a binding commitment to one another. If you wish to undergo a formal Civil Union ceremony in accordance with Illinois Law please contact the pastor.

TOTE BAG

$7.50

It's collapsible! It's portable! It's big enough for two gallons of milk and yet fits in your purse. In celebration of 75 years in faithful service, we've commissioned the production of a tote bag to transport groceries and other objects.

The cost of the tote bag is $7.50. So don't just buy one for yourself...think about friends and relatives who want to help decrease the number of paper and plastic bags in the universe.

Price: $7.50

Super Bowl Subs!

It's delicious!
It's convenient!
Pick up a pre-made Super Bowl sub sandwich on Super Bowl Sunday - February 5th! These tasty sandwiches are only $7 each. Order forms are due January 31st and can be found in the Sunday epistle. This is a fund raising activity held by the high school youth.

Cans of soup are also being collected for the OPRF Food Pantry on Super Bowl Sunday.

GSLC Constitution and Bylaw Amendments

The GSLC Constitution and Bylaw Amendments and the FAQ are posted in the member only section (Other). Please log in to access the member only section. If you have trouble accessing your account, please call Cathy at 708 848 7083 or email cathy.theys@YesTrainingAndEducation.com.

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