April 3, 2020

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way, and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea...

-  Psalm 46:1-2 (NIV)
Greetings to our Good Shepherd family!
We hope you're enjoying our new online ministry opportunities. Please join us for worship as we enter Holy Week!

THIS WEEK'S SPOTLIGHT

FOR HOLY WEEK, DECORATE YOUR DOOR WITH A PALM OR GREEN BRANCH. 
Palm Sunday, April 5
We invite everyone to put a branch on the door of their house or window, and take a photo to share on social media. It can be any green branch that you can find or make. This would help, to be connected as we enter Holy Week, despite the social distancing! We may be physically isolated, but we are not separated.
WORSHIP

MORE HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES
Maundy ThursdayApril 9, 1:10pm CST
  • Special Edition of the 1310 Prayercast on our YouTube channel (Live commenting)
Good FridayApril 10, 2pm CST and 7pm CST 
  • Worship service on Facebook Watch Parties (Live commenting) 
  • Worship service also available on YouTube
Easter |  Saturday, April 11, 5:05pm CST and Sunday, April 12, 8am, 9:30am & 11am CST
  • Worship service on Facebook Watch Parties (Live commenting) 
  • Worship service also available on YouTube
CONNECT WITH US
We'd love to meet you! Please fill out our  Connect Card.
GIVING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Generosity is a way of life! As we worship together  online, we invite you to the offertory moment as an act of worship to God who loves us and will never leave us. 


Learn about other giving options here
MISSIONS
REGISTER  WITH  TEAM WORLD VISION
FOR THE 2020 CHICAGO MARATHON 
This weekend,  Steve Spear will be joining us during worship to talk about 2020 Team World Vision. For more details text "Good Shepherd" to 44888 or email Tom Anderson.
FAMILY LIFE
Information about all of our Family Life Ministries, including Children's, Students, Special Needs and Weekday Preschool can be found on our website.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
BIRTH - 5TH GRADE (SPARKS)
Visit the Family Worship Resources page for tools to help lead in-home worship this week, including a video story time led by Sparks leaders, lesson plan, coloring sheet, and more!  
STUDENT MINISTRIES
6TH-8TH GRADE (FUEL) AND 9TH-12TH GRADE (IGNITE)
Weekly online ministry, Sundays, 6:30pm CST, YouTube Live

Stay connected with our text announcements. If you are a student or a parent and would like to receive text announcements, please  email Ryan Schaible.
FUSION MINISTRIES
ONLINE MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
1310 PRAYERCAST 
Pray with us  Monday-Friday   at 1:10pm CST (13:10 military time)  on our  YouTube channel .
RIGHTNOW MEDIA VIDEO BIBLE STUDIES
Our church has access to an extensive video library called RightNow Media. Think of it as the "Netflix of Video Bible Studies."  It has videos for everyone, all aimed at helping you grow in faith. 

Text "Rightnow GSLCNI " to 41411 or visit RightNow Media to register for your FREE account today. 
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES (YAM)
Join us for w eekly online teachings and small groups, Mondays at 7pm on YouTube Live. Text GSC SmallGroup to 313131 to learn more.
SMALL GROUPS
Interested in joining or leading a virtual small group? We'd love to help you do so! Let us know here.
SUPPORT
HOPE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
During tough times, you are not alone, you are valued, and you are loved. While it can't take the place of medical professionals, the church can offer something unique, and that is  hope . Learn more and find resources
here.

ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT: STEPHEN MINISTRY
Are you going through a tough time, emotionally and spiritually? Completely confidential, you can trust a Stephen Minister to walk with you through it all.
PRAYER TEAM + REQUESTS
Join the Prayer Ministry or submit prayer requests! Contact [email protected]
REQUEST OR PROVIDE SUPPORT
If you'd like to receive support from our Good Shepherd family, or if you're able to help others, please sign up  here !