In Challenging Times, Good Shepherd Steps Up

No doubt about it, these are challenging times for many people. Good Shepherd has a long history of responding to the needs of our community and our world. Here is just a brief list of things Good Shepherd has done in the last few months or are currently doing.

• Collected shoes for Soles For Souls, an agency that works to bring footwear to international locations where shoes are not easily accessible for most people.

• Working to provide over 100 foster children with Christmas presents through Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI).

• Collecting toiletries, facial tissues and paper towels for UCP Seguin to help their clients during the government shutdown.

• Supporting the Metro Chicago Synod's Latinx strategy as it works to provide food and medicine for vulnerable people in Chicagoland.

• Accepting donations of various supplies for the Manteno Veterans Home the help support those who have supported our country.

These are but a sampling of the ways Good Shepherd has a continues to share God's love. If you would like to find out more about these great ministries, contact the church office. Together we can keep shining the light of God's love to people in times of need.