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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, ELCA
We are hosting the Women of the ELCA (WELCA) Fall Gathering here at Good Shepherd on Saturday, September 20th from 9 am to 3 pm. Please sign up and join us for a day of fellowship. The theme is "My Cup Overflows!" #champaignurbana #savoyillinois #ELCA
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, ELCA
Please join us on Friday, August 15th at 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall for a fun night playing board games and enjoying an ice cream sundae bar! #champaignurbana #savoyillinois #ELCA
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, ELCA
Who encourages you and gives you strength when troubles come? This Sunday, August 17, Jesus reminds us that following him won't be easy, but that we are not alone. Join this community of disciples as we gather for worship at 9 AM in person and online. You can find our livestream on our website or our YouTube channel. Holy Communion is part of our weekly worship and you are always welcome! #elca #champaignurbana #savoyillinois
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, ELCA
Sandy Reifsteck
How long have you been a part of Good Shepherd? Since 1985 when I married my husband, he belonged to a Lutheran Church in Mahomet and I a Lutheran church in Thomasboro. We wanted to start together in "Our Church", thus GSLC! He passed away 10 years ago. We felt so at home and I continued.
Finish the sentence: Following Jesus means "Walking the Talk" being a disciple whenever I can but not pushing family and friends and strangers unless they are ready to hear.
What are you passionate about? How did you discover that passion? When working as an RN I taught courses in Clinician Patient Communication which breaks down to asking an individual their opinion, listening skills and giving a hug if that works too. I am also passionate about my family. They are SO IMPORTANT and come first after my God. We are going on a family trip in August this year!
You were recommended because of a nomination from a member of GSLC. Does that surprise you? I felt honored! When I am in CU for 7 months in the summer and fall, I conduct" Ask a Nurse" prior to the Sunday services, and give communion to shut ins. I love this part of being a Faith Community Nurse for GSLC. This involvement may be resulting in this nomination.
What should people know about the community service work that you do? I volunteer at Carle Health as a Compassionate Visitor to patients in the hospital that are from out or town and need someone to care. I also am on the Nurse Honor Guard team who conduct a short 15 minute service prior to a nurse passing at their memorial or funeral service.
What is a favorite memory? When we started a training for the Parish Nurse program in 1998 coming to then Pastor Schneider and asked for his support. He said of course and we held the first training at GSLC, followed by others and Commission’s also. The program went on to train 500 volunteer nurses and continues today with support from Carle Health.
#champaignurbana #savoyillinois #ELCA
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, ELCA
Do you like to sing? ALL VOICES WELCOME!
God gave you a voice, use it for His glory!
September is the perfect time to take up a new practice for worship. Grab a friend and try out a choir rehearsal. The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm. #champaignurbana #savoyillinois #ELCA
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, ELCA
Order your GSLC gear by Monday, August 31st! Adult, Youth & Women's tee shirts along with canvas tote bags can be purchased at gslc.breezechms.com/form/c23f43 or using the QR code. #champaignurbana #savoyillinois #ELCA
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, ELCA
We're collecting plastic bottle caps/lids (all sizes; 2-liters, milk jugs, peanut butter, etc.) for upcoming beautification projects. Bring them to church anytime before September 5th. #champaignurbana #savoyillinois #elca
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, ELCA
We are hosting the Women of the ELCA (WELCA) Fall Gathering here at Good Shepherd on Saturday, September 20th from 9 am to 3 pm. Please sign up and join us for a day of fellowship. The theme is "My Cup Overflows!" #champaignurbana #savoyillinois #ELCA
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, ELCA
The GSLC Ringers handbell choir performs once a month on Sundays during our 9am worship service.
People of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate. You do not need to be a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church to participate. All are welcome!
Please fill out this form: gslc.breezechms.com/form/0eaf1950 and attend any Wednesday night rehearsal from 6-6:45pm to learn more and receive a bell assignment.
Rehearsal commitment is flexible! You may participate in between 1 to 4 Wednesday night rehearsals a month between August 27-October 26.
Ringing is a great cardio workout!
Contact handbell director Leon Harrell at leon@gslc-cu.org for questions.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, ELCA
Back-to-School Blessing for all ages! This Sunday, August 10, during our 9 AM worship service.