This Sunday at Good Shepherd: We welcome Melissa Courtwright from C-U at Home to share her story and the story of this important ministry with our neighbors without addresses. Of course, we'll connect these stories with God's story and Jesus' call. Following worship, our Adult Forum will learn more about the men's ministry from Cedar King. Worship begins at 9 AM and will include Holy Communion, connections for children, and great music. Come and see! #elca #champaignurbana #savoyillinois

How long have you been a part of Good Shepherd?
40 years this December.

Finish the sentence: Discipleship is……. Or Following Jesus means……
Sharing the love of Jesus through word and deed.

What are you passionate about? How did you discover that passion?
Faith, family and friends.
When our daughter Erin was diagnosed with a fatal cancer, I examined what was truly important in my life. Faith tops all.

You were recommended by a member of GSLC. Does that surprise you? What should people know about the community service work/work that you do?
I have been active throughout my 40 years at Good Shepherd. I regard this congregation as my faith family. I have taught Sunday School and sung in choir for multiple years. I have gone on service trips to Biloxi, MS and El Salvador. I am actively involved with WELCA since retiring from teaching. I drove people to appointments for Faith in Action and now drive food for Empty Tomb.

What is one thing you’re deeply grateful for right now?
My health. I have taken it for granted.

What about your work (volunteer or paid) is the most fulfilling to you?
Sharing God’s love with others.

Why are you a part of this congregation?
I love the Faith and fellowship we share here. “I know that my Redeemer lives. What comfort this sweet sentence gives.”

What is a favorite memory you have here at GSLC?
There are so many, but the best was when Good Shepherd had a fundraiser to help Erin when her insurance company was denying her medical claims.

Who do you think we should know more about here at Good Shepherd? Who would you recommend that we interview/talk to?
Laurie Johnson
Nancy Holm

We are blessed! We welcomed Sas as a new sibling through Holy Baptism and her partner Stephen as a new sibling through Affirmation of Faith yesterday. May we grow in faith and serve our God together! ❤️ 💕 Pictured: Catherine L. (Sponsor), Stephen, Pr. Lynette Chapman, Sas / Sascha, Katrina Widholm (sponsor)

The Fellowship Committee hosted a fun event today at the Yard in Urbana. We had a great food, played games, enjoyed talking and watching an Illini men's basketball win on the tv! Thank you to everyone who was able to join us! #champaignurbana #SavoyIL #elca

Scan the QR code for Good Shepherd’s giving page for "One Winter Night" the annual fundraiser for C-U at Home!
Two other ways to donate:
• write a check to Good Shepherd, with
One Winter Night in the memo line.
• contribute through Good Shepherd’s website.
Click on GIVE and scroll to the bottom.
There’s a link for One Winter Night.
secure.myvanco.com/YK64/home
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Congratulations and thank you to Leon and our Bell Choir who put on a special performance for our neighbors at Autumn Fields! #champaignurbana #SavoyIL

GSLC MeetUp
Where: The Yard in Urbana (an indoor food court with games and a relaxing vibe)
When: Sunday, January 11 @ 11:30am
After Sunday School, let’s meet up in Urbana at the Yard. There’s a variety of food and beverages for purchase with common tables to sit and socialize. Grab coffee, lunch, or just come hang out!
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The Boy Jesus in the Temple
Now every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the festival of the Passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up as usual for the festival. When the festival was ended and they started to return, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but his parents were unaware of this. Assuming that he was in the group of travelers, they went a day’s journey. Then they started to look for him among their relatives and friends. When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for him. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. When his parents saw him they were astonished, and his mother said to him, “Child, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously looking for you.” He said to them, “Why were you searching for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” But they did not understand what he said to them. Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was obedient to them, and his mother treasured all these things in her heart.

And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years and in divine and human favor.

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This Sunday, January 11, at Good Shepherd: We welcome new siblings in Christ - one through the waters of baptism and one through affirmation of faith! Come and celebrate with them and us. Remember your own baptism and feel the waters of forgiveness, grace, and love fall fresh on you! C-U in church! #elca #champaignurbana #savoyillinois

The Return to Nazareth
When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom, and the favor of God was upon him.
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