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 26^th, 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 14^th - 18^th 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 6^th) *

Youth Ministry 8th Annual Banquet (March 13^th) *

Bike-a-Thon (April 24^th)

Rummage Sale (May 1^st)

Vacation Bible School (June 14^th-18^th)

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 6^th) *

Youth Ministry 8th Annual Banquet (March 13^th) *

Bike-a-Thon (April 24^th)

Rummage Sale (May 1^st)

Vacation Bible School (June 14^th-18^th)

* "The Least of These" will perform a concert in our sanctuary on Saturday evening, March 6^th.  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 8^th Annual Banquet, which will be held on Saturday evening, March 13^th, with dinner beginning promptly at 6:30 pm., followed by a program in the church fellowship hall. 

Please RSVP by Sunday, March 7^th 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