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SPARKS
Our church's children's program, "SPARKS", is a
group that is open to younger boys and girls. This program continues to grow
with each passing month. Our next event will be on Friday,
March 26th, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Children
are able to learn through games, songs, Bible stories and worship.
Make plans now to send your children to our
annual Vacation Bible School. This exciting event will meet the week of
June 14th - 18th
from 9:00 am to noon. Children ages three through the fifth
grade are cordially invited to attend.
This year's theme is:
High Seas Expedition.

Epic
Sr. High Youth
** EPIC WILL MEET WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT
7:00 PM
(fall thru spring) **
EPIC is the high school ministry at the Church of the Good Shepherd.
During the school year we meet each week on Wednesday evenings from
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. We spend time praising God through
contemporary music and,
in a practical and creative way, discussing issues
that face youth. The students have a great time playing
ping-pong, foosball, sports and, of
course, eating.
In addition, the EPIC group plans a variety of extra activities that
are fun and challenging.

Student Ministries
Spring Schedule ~ 2010
Epic
Important
dates:
"The Least of These" in concert (March 6th)
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Youth Ministry 8th Annual Banquet (March 13th)
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Bike-a-Thon (April 24th)
Rummage Sale (May 1st)
Vacation Bible School (June 14th-18th)
EPIC ordinarily meets from 7:00 - 8:30 pm on Wednesday evenings (fall through
spring).
STATIC (Jr. High Youth)
Static is the Junior High Ministry at Church of the Good Shepherd.
We play high impact (impact sounds so dangerous, so we'll say HIGH
ENERGY) games for over an hour to help students release a week's
worth of school-time frustration. After we've burned up all of their
energy (yeah, right!) we re-fuel them with loads of nutritious
snacks.
Then we gather them together where they sit in complete
silence, keeping their hands to themselves, their minds focused on
the topic being discussed, and raising their hands when they have a
question......oh, I'm sorry, I was day dreaming for a moment!
We actually gather them together to teach them about God, the Bible
and life itself in a practical way that makes sense to a typical Jr.
High student.
The best way to describe a Static Friday Night is FUN!!!
Actually, one notch below a riot type of fun!
Note:
Generally, STATIC meets the first three Fridays of the month, unless
otherwise noted, from 6:30 - 9:00 pm (fall through spring).
Important
dates:
"The Least of These" in concert (March 6th)
*
Youth Ministry 8th Annual Banquet (March 13th)
*
Bike-a-Thon (April 24th)
Rummage Sale (May 1st)
Vacation Bible School (June 14th-18th)
* "The Least
of These" will perform a concert in our sanctuary on Saturday
evening, March 6th. This band is based in the
Chicago area. They have been performing at various locations
in the area since 2004, upon releasing their first full-length
album. Their sound has been described as "newstalgia."
Their music incorporates their life experiences, love of their
family and their passion for the world around them.
Please put this date on your calendar, invite your family and
friends and plan to join us for a spectacular evening of blessings
through their music. Cost is $5.00 per person.
*
The students of EPIC and STATIC request
the honor of your presence at the Youth Ministry's 8th
Annual Banquet, which will be held on Saturday evening, March 13th,
with dinner beginning promptly at 6:30 pm., followed by a program in
the church fellowship hall.
Please RSVP by Sunday, March 7th by calling Youth Pastor,
Jake Bradley, at (815) 483-0649, registering your attendance in the
narthex or via e-mail:
jakebradley@goodshepherdcov.org.
Cost is $8.00 per person.
Church
of the Good Shepherd Evangelical Covenant
2437 Plainfield Road,
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 436-5945
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