It looks like fall has come to us. Right now the forecast for Sunday's Pet Blessing is for sunny with a high of 63 degrees. Pack up your family and pets and join us from 3 to 5pm in the Petco parking lot at Weber and Airport Roads. Bring your friends and neighbors and their pets as well. All are welcome to come recognize the special blessing that our pets bring to our lives!
Here is this week's "What's Happening". . . . . .
1. TONIGHT-Thur. Oct. 13-FLY Lady (Finally Loving Yourself) meets at 7pm at Lydia Faber's home
2. Fri. Oct 14-Friday Night Bible Study meets at 7pm at Sheri's home
3. Sat. Oct. 15-Church Council Meeting at 8:30am
4. Sun. Oct. 16-Sunday School for age 3 to 5th grade 8:45-9:25am
5. Sun. Oct. 16-Worship at 9:30am (NOTE: Announcements begin at 9:15am)
6. Sun. Oct. 16-Pet Blessing from 3 to 5pm in the Petco parking lot at Weber & Airport Roads. All pets and their families are welcome!
7. Mon. Oct. 17-3rd Monday Study meets at the Sanchez' home beginning at 7pm.
8. Wed. Oct. 19-Wednesday Bible Study meets at 6:30pm at the church
9. Wed. Oct. 19-Monthly Wednesday Evening Worship Service at 8pm at the church
10. Fri. Oct. 21-Romeoville Halloween Fest at Village Park from 6-9pm. Come volunteer at the Good Shepherd booth. (NOTE: The Friday Study will not meet tonight)
11. Sat. Oct. 22-Shepherd's Food Pantry will be open from 9:30 to 11:30am at 2 Belmont Drive
12. Sat. Oct. 22-Long Range Planning Committee will meet at 1pm
13. Sun. Oct. 23-Worship at 9:30am (Announcements will begin at 9:15am)
14. Mon. Oct. 24-Monday Bible Study meets at Suchomel's beginning at 7pm
15. Wed. Oct. 26-Preschool Fundraiser Cookie Dough pick-up from 3 to 6pm today
16. Fri. Oct. 28 & Sat. Oct 29-Adult Retreat at the Suchomel home Fri. from 6 to 10pm and Sat. from 8:30am to 3:30pm (see details below)
MATTHEW 25:35 FUND (formerly the Social Ministry Discretionary Fund) is used to assist those in need, both in our congregation and those in the larger community. In the past we've assisted with utility bills, prescriptions, fuel for cars, etc. The name changed to Matthew 25:35 fund so it more clearly represented what the fund is for; "For I was hungry, and fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home." We recently learned of one of our own families being in need and are trying to raise as much as possible to assist in buying a furnace. As we quickly approach colder temperatures, hopefully we can all come together to assist this family. If you feel inclined to give to give to this family and/or the Matthew 25:35 Fund, please put your gift in an envelope clearly marked Matthew 25:35 Fund, and the monies collected will be given to this family and others in need. Also, if you know of someone in our congregation (including yourself) in need of something, please let Pastor know. It will be held in confidence and we'll seek resources whenever and wherever possible, starting right here within our church family.
Adult Retreat: Pastor Suzanne will be leading a retreat for adults on Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29. The Suchomel's will be hosting the retreat. A sign-up will be available on Sunday and we hope you'll make every effort to join us. The retreat times will be from 6-10p on Friday and 8:30a-3:30p on Saturday. Meals will be provided on Friday evening (dinner) and Saturday (breakfast and lunch). There will be a small fee requested to cover these costs. Retreats are a great way to connect intimately with God and others on our journeys with Jesus. Join us! And invite a friend!
Recap from last Sunday: Last week, as we continued our "Cultivating Fruitfulness" theme, we discussed "Passionate Worship," looking at the various Biblical references from our daily readings. Pastor challenged us to think about what it means to worship together and how important worship is in the life of our church and in our personal journeys with Jesus. Haven't been to worship lately? Why not let this be the week that you come back? You are missed and our worship is enhanced when ALL our church family is with us.
Preview of this Sunday: As we continue sharing readings from the "Cultivating Fruitfulness" book, we'll be discussing "Intentional Faith Development." We'll have the opportunity to think about why growing in our faith, intentionally, is so important to our journeys with Jesus. We'll talk about why small groups and Bible studies are a great way to walk together in our faith development. And, we'll use Jesus' time on earth with the disciples as our own example as to how we should be growing and maturing in our personal journeys with Jesus. We hope you'll join us. We have something different in mind for our "small group" time this week, so don't miss a week!!!
An important note about this Sunday's programming: If you haven't had a chance to be with us yet in October, PLEASE know that you can come at any time. Even though you may feel like you've missed a week or two, you can still get something out of it...and we know you will! So, if you still don't have the book, we ordered a few more and we'd love to get one to you. Please let Pastor Suzanne know via email or text and she will do her best to get it to you before or on Sunday. Thanks!
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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