Children of the Cross
The youth of Good Shepherd, ages Jr.
High through High School, are known as Children of the Cross. We do many fun
activities such as: Youth OWL night (lock-ins), Lutheran Outdoor Ministries
Center (LOMC) retreats, Children’s Christmas program, Youth Sunday, Easter
Breakfast, and Vacation Bible School.
We believe that the youth experience God’s grace throughserving others.
Community service is important part of ourr
youth ministry. Our youth
participate in Souper Bowl of Caring, food pantry collections, baking
cookies for Operation Good Fellow, nursing home visits, making cards for
homebound members as well as taking leadership roles in worship services..
Contact the church for more info..
1-815-369-5552 or1-815-369-5552 or
goodshepherdlc@mediacombb.net

2016 Mission Trip to Pine Ridge Reservation in South
Dakota
 
Summer 2015 Mission Trip to Pine Ridge Indian
Reservation
The Mission Trip Team traveled to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South
Dakota August 7th-15th. While in Pine Ridge, the team spent time with the
Lakota people, listening, learning, serving, and sharing. The team is so
thankful for the Mission Trip Prayer Team and for the support from the
congregation and community! This is a ministry of the whole congregation.
Thank you! Please see the September 2015 issue of the newsletter for many
more details!
Click here.

Youth
OWL Night
Our doors are open all night |
National Youth Gathering, Houston, TX |
Snack all night |
LOMC Swing Choir Concert |
Mid-Week Lent Service |
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Synod Assembly |
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Confirmation Class of 2022
Youth & Children's Ministry Registration &
Conduct Form
Click here to download.
Lutheran
Youth Organization (LYO) With Christian Rock Band “Lasting Hope” At Youth
Synod Assembly June 18 & 19 Augustana College in Rock Island.
Youth Group Nights at Good Shepherd!
7th-12th graders, come join in the Fun and Connection
on Wednesday nights at 7pm! Prayer, Games, and Conversation. Let’s grow
together! Feel free to invite friends! Who will you invite?
Confirmation Classes for 7th - 8th Graders
Sundays at 10:45am-11:30am. During the
school year.
There are additional activities in summer.
Thank you
Youth group has received a matching fund from Mitek Corp. We thank them for
their generosity.

Youth
In Action!
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30
Hour Famine Thank You
Thank You! To Good Shepherd Lutheran church youth group who collected 218
Items-308 lbs of food and $35.00 for the Lena Food Pantry during the 30 Hour
Famine Service Project. Thank You for your effort on behalf of the needy in
our community Great Job! Larry Buchenau

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