I'm getting "What's Happening" out to you this morning so I can finish preparing and printing the October edition of the Rod and Staff newsletter for you to receive on Sunday at church. Sunday is going to be a day full of blessings as we begin our new worship series, "Cultivating Fruitfulness", share an early lunch, then, as part of 50th anniversary commemoration, will be blessing a tree being planted at the location of our former church on the northwest corner of Normantown and Naperville Roads, (across from the library). Pastor will be walking from church and you are welcome to join her. However, if you are unable to walk or prefer not to, you can park across the street in Bible Baptist's parking lot. We hope you'll come out for this event, and bring a friend or two as well!
Here is this week's "What's Happening". . . . . .
1. Fri. Sept. 30-Friday Night Bible Study meets at 7pm at Sheri's home
2. Sun. Oct. 2-Sunday School for children age 3 to 5th grade will meet from 8:45 to 9:25am
3. Sun. Oct. 2-50th Anniversary Celebration Worship. Announcements begin at 9:15am with Worship beginning 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.
4. Tues. Oct. 4-Shepherd's Pantry is open from 6 to 8pm at 2 Belmont Dr. (at Rt. 53)
5. Wed. Oct 5-Wednesday Bible Study meets at 6:30pm
6. Thur. Oct. 6-G-2-R (Genesis to Revelation) Study meets at the Stoughton's at 7pm
7. Fri. Oct. 7-Friday Night Bible Study meets at 7pm at Sheri's home
8. Sat. Oct. 8-Shepherd's Pantry is open from 9:30 to 11:30am at 2 Belmont Dr. (at Rt. 53)
9. Sat. Oct. 8-Annual CROP Walk kicks off from the Rec Center at 10am
10. Sun. Oct. 9-Announcements begin at 9:15am with Worship beginning at 9:30am. Praise Band rehearsal to follow Worship
Reminders about October worship:
Beginning this Sunday, October 2, we will be offering one service at 9:30am. Announcements will begin at 9:15am each week. We are embarking on a special journey together and it's the hope that everyone will do their best to be present with us each Sunday in October. Bring your Bibles and a pen...you'll need them. Also remember that recordings of our worship services are available to anyone who wants to keep up with the journey.
Recap from last Sunday: Pastor Suzanne, in her video sermon, presented us with several challenges: "live your life for Christ," "to let your light shine brightly for Christ," to go where Jesus sends when He sends us". She prayed that our church would join in "one heart and purpose" for Christ as we serve together.
Preview of this Sunday: As we begin our journey of "Cultivating Fruitfulness," we'll talk about what it means to be radically hospitable. Please bring your books that we are reading together (if you didn't get a book, please contact Pastor Suzanne ASAP and she'll get one to you before Sunday, if possible). We'll be sharing our thoughts on the daily challenges and other items discussed in the book. We hope you'll join us as we embark on this experience together.
We are now able to publish the Rod and Staff newsletter on our website! Be thinking about whether you'd rather continue to receive the paper copy or want to download Rod and Staff off the internet. We'll be asking you to indicate your preference in the next few weeks. It is our wish to keep everyone "in the know" and are here to do that however you prefer. On the same note, if you would rather not receive the weekly "What's Happening" or prefer to have it sent to a different email address, please email me back (revassistant@gmail.com) with that information.
Remember that Pastor Suzanne will be walking to the tree blessing location on Sunday. If you prefer not to walk, parking is available across the street at Bible Baptist on Normantown Road.
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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