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From Death Row to Freedom |
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Written by Pastor Sue
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Monday, 30 August 2010 12:27 |
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Beyond Repair: True Stories of Illinois' Death Penalty Speaking Tour
Join us to hear directly from people touched by our state's death penalty system in “Beyond Repair: True Stories of Illinois' Flawed Death Penalty”.
Arlington Heights
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1234 North Arlington Heights Road
Thursday, September 16 at 7pm
This live presentation will feature compelling testimony of men who were wrongfully convicted and later freed from Illinois' death row, like Randy Steidl of Charleston, Illinois, who was released in 2004 when evidence emerged that he had been framed after spending 17 years on death row. Family members of murder victims like Cathy Crino whose sister Stephanie was murdered in 1995, will also share their experience with the system after the death of their loved one.
Sponsored by the Illinois Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty, this educational event will reveal stories of redemption, forgiveness, and betrayal from those personally affected by the death penalty. It is part of a two-week suburban speaking tour aimed at revisiting the issue of the death penalty ten years after the moratorium.
If you would like to carpool to the event, or for more information, please talk to Pastor Sue.
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Sunday School -- Not Just for Children |
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Wednesday, 18 August 2010 14:03 |
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It’s for everyone! From the day we are born until the day we die, we need the spiritual nurture that Sunday school, Adult Education or Youth Group can provide.
Worship is glorious and inspirational, but you cannot have creative discussions about the text while sitting in the pews. Attending a Sunday Education program is a great way to learn and discuss the bible with other disciples in the congregation. It’s a special place where people can go to connect with others, study God’s word and prayerfully discern how God’s word applies to us. It’s a fellowship – a place to share laughter as well as tears, as we figure out together what it means to follow Jesus and to live as a community of faith.
All of life is a journey – make it a spiritual journey - attend Sunday school, Youth Group and Adult Education sessions regularly.
The spiritual journey begins Sunday, September 12th.
Young Shepherd Sunday School & Youth Group meet before service 8:30 -9:20 a.m.
Adult Ed - For dates and times see Pastor’s blog.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 18 August 2010 16:47 |
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Blessing
of the Animals
In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd will be hosting a pet blessing service on Sat., Oct. 2, 2010 at 10 a.m. You are invited to bring your feathered, furry, or scaley friends to a service being held, for practical reasons, in the parking lot. |
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We extend a warm welcome to all our visitors. If you are seeking a church home, we invite you to become a part of the Good Shepherd family.
We welcome to the Lord's table, all communing baptized Christians who desire to receive the body and blood of Christ, believe the words "given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins", and intend to respond in faith and thankful obedience to the Gospel.
Please browse through our website. It is filled with histories, pictures, and ministry events that represent the community family found at Good Shepherd. We hope you enjoy your time here, and we look forward to someday meeting you in person.
Good Shepherd is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and a Stephen Ministry congregation. Our mission is to make Christ known everyday in all we do and say.
Thank you for visiting!
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