At Good Shepherd Advent, and Christmas, was more than a day…It was more than a season… more than a celebration…Advent, and Christmas, was and is, a reflection of the JOY that is evident at our church!...  Read More

Good Shepherd Family,Not to brag, but for the first time in as long as I can remember, I’m actually prepared for Christmas! Our kids each arrived home from college within the last 36 hours, my shoppin...  Read More

Thank you all for the wonderful response two weeks ago as well as your prayer support for our project! We had a great meeting with Aspen yesterday, so here are a few updated prayer requests to add to ...  Read More

There's something about December that makes me slow down, even when my schedule refuses to cooperate. Yesterday I found myself standing in the kitchen, coffee in hand, watching the sky lighten through...  Read More

Gifts of Impact — Celebrating God’s Love at WorkAs we enter the season of Advent, we are reminded that even in the darkestplaces, God’s light still breaks through to bring comfort, hope, and restorati...  Read More

Thirty years ago, my first husband passed away when my boys were 7 & 12. Weneeded to find a new church as our current church was making it difficult for us to heal.We checked out Good Shepherd, and I ...  Read More

Sometime in 2019, we walked into the narthex at GS for the very first time and were greeted with open arms and welcoming smiles.  This was the invitation and confirmation we needed to make Good Shephe...  Read More

This afternoon we had our bi-weekly "Construction Update" with Aspen to go over progress, talk about next steps, etc.As we were reviewing the details, our Building Team had the idea of ending each of ...  Read More

It was early December of 2009, and I was teaching 5th grade at River Woods Elementary in Naperville. One afternoon, while settling in after school to map out lesson plans, it hit me: because of the wa...  Read More

I love Christmas. Not just because of the holiday and the lights and the presents. I love Christmas because I love Advent. Somehow, as I enter into this liturgical season each year, my weary soul find...  Read More

For many, this time of year is filled with joy and anticipation. We gather with loved ones, carry out our favorite traditions, and enjoy the festiveness of the season. We have expectations of warmth, ...  Read More

Dear Good Shepherd Family,Gifts of Impact — Sharing God’s Love Near and FarWhen we look at the world today — the conflict, division, suffering, and uncertainty — ourhearts can grow heavy. The needs ar...  Read More