I visited Shepherd's Food Pantry on Tuesday, and what a wonderful facility it is. God's hand was certainly present in bringing us together with United Presbyterian Church to provide an expanded location to serve the Romeoville community. The team has done an outstanding job of clean-up, paint-up and fix-up. They do still need your help in providing some of their staple items. Why not get a bag from them with the list of needed items? It won't cost much and you'll feel good to help by contributing needed food! Here is this week's "What's Happening". . . . . .
1. TODAY-Thur. Sept. 22-Deadline to submit articles for the October Rod and Staff Newsletter. Newsletters will be distributed on Sunday, October 2.
2. Fri. Sept. 23-Friday Night Bible Study meets at 7pm at Sheri's home
3. Sat. Sept. 24-Shepherd's Pantry is open from 9:30 to 11:30am at 2 Belmont Dr. (at Rt. 53)
4. Sun. Sept. 25-One worship service at 9:30am
5. Mon. Sept. 26-Monday Bible Study meets at Suchomel's home at 7pm
6. Wed. Sept. 28-Wednesday Bible Study meeting at 6:30pm
7. Fri. Sept. 30-Friday Night Bible Study meets at 7pm at Sheri's home
8. Sun. Oct. 2-Sunday School for children age 3 to 5th grade will meet from 8:45 to 9:25am
9. Sun. Oct. 2-50th Anniversary Celebration Worship at 9:30am, followed by a brunch, then the planting of a tree at our former church location on the corner of Normantown and Dalhart.
10. Tues. Oct. 4-Shepherd's Pantry is open from 6 to 8pm at 2 Belmont Dr. (at Rt. 53)
11. Wed. Oct 5-Wednesday Bible Study meets at 6:30pm
12. Thur. Oct. 6-G-2-R (Genesis to Revelation) Study meets at the Stoughton's at 7pm
13. Fri. Oct. 7-Friday Night Bible Study meets at 7pm at Sheri's home
14. Sat. Oct. 8-Shepherd's Pantry is open from 9:30 to 11:30am at 2 Belmont Dr. (at Rt. 53)
15. Sat. Oct. 8-Annual CROP Walk kicks off from the Rec Center at 10am
16. Sun. Oct. 9-Worship at 9:30am with Praise Band rehearsal afterward
Reminders about October worship:
Beginning Sunday, October 2, we will be offering one service at 9:30a. We'll be embarking on a special journey together and it's the hope the everyone will do their best to be present with us each Sunday in October. Bring your Bibles and a pen...you'll need them. More information will be presented to you on Sunday from Lynne Soja.
50th Anniversary Celebration Continues...
Join us on Sunday, October 2 for a special tree blessing at our former location - the NW corner of Normantown and Naperville Roads. A tree will be planted there and we'll be adding a plaque and a blessing in honor of the 40 years of ministry at that location. The blessing will take place after our brunch, which will happen after our one service at 9:30a. Please help spread the word!
Good Shepherd Preschool's Fall Fundraiser featuring Cookie Dough, Popcorn, Lava Cakes, and Pound Cake is ending soon!!! Orders and money must be turned in this Sunday, September 25th. If you have any questions, please talk to one of team members: Art and Chris Arellano, Lydia Faber, Pat Hurdle or Dolores Logan. What a flavorful, tasty way to support our Preschool!
Empties4Cash is another ongoing fundraiser for the Preschool. The recycling company is also accepting empty laser toners as well as the empty inkjet cartridges. There is a collection box by the children's cubbies. Thanks again for your support. We sincerely appreciate it.
Recap from last Sunday: Last Sunday, our theme was, "What Kind of Worker Are You?" Using the story of the vineyard workers from Matthew 20, we talked about how we look at others when it comes to our "work" - both secular and in the life of the church. We had a very lively discussion at both services. Pastor Suzanne challenged us to think about who we are in the vineyard story, which workers are we? And, how our perspective in this effects how we see God and how we see God's grace for ourselves and for others. And, she further challenged us to go out and find workers to come work in the vineyard with us. We hope you are continuing to work on the previous week's challenge of offering forgiveness to someone who has hurt you. We know that's a process that can take a long time but we must make the choice to begin the process.
Preview of this Sunday: This Sunday, we'll continue to look at both the vertical and horizontal relationships we have that are reflected in the cross; our relationship with God and each other. We'll hear Jesus' words from Matthew 21, as well as from Paul in Philippians 2. We'll think about what it means to be a people who encourage each other, love each other, and work together with one heart and purpose.
After all the work and anticipation of the Founder's Day Parade, last Sunday's rain caused it to be cancelled until next year.
Yesterday marked the 2nd anniversary of my service as Pastoral Assistant at Good Shepherd. It has been a joy to be here, and become acquainted (and re-acquainted in some instances) with everyone. Thank you to all of you for making me a part of the Good Shepherd family!
Here's wishing everyone the blessings of peace, hope, faith, joy, health and love!
Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church
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