WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Good morning!

 

 Isn't it hard to believe that 2011 is almost gone?  We will be sending a letter out shortly regarding a meeting on January 8 following worship to discuss the 2012 budget. 

 

Here's a report of "What's Happening" at Good Shepherd in the next few weeks. . . .

 

1.       TONIGHT-Thur. Dec. 15-G2R (Genesis to Revelation) Bible Study at the Stoughton's

 

2.       Fri. Dec. 16-Friday Bible Study at 7pm at Sheri Valintis' home.  Parents are welcome to bring their children.

 

3.       Sat. Dec. 17-Church Council will be meeting at 8:30am

 

4.       Sun. Dec. 18-Worship at 8:15 and/or 10am.

 

5.       Sun. Dec. 18-Sunday School for age 3 through 5^th grade will meet at 9:15am.

 

6.       Mon. Dec. 19-Monday Advent Study at 7pm at the Suchomel home.

 

7.       Mon. Dec. 19-3^rd Monday Study meets at 7pm at the Sanchez' home.

 

8.       Wed. Dec. 21-Wednesday Advent Study at 6:30pm

 

9.       Wed. Dec. 21-Advent Worship at 8pm

 

10.   Fri. Dec. 23-Friday Night Bible Study at 7pm at Sheri Valentis' home

 

11.   Sat. Dec. 24-Christmas Eve Worship Services will take place a 4pm for families and a candlelight service at 11pm

 

12.   Sun. Dec. 25-Christmas Worship will take place at 10:30am.

 

13.   Mon. Dec. 26-Monday Study at the Suchomel's begins at 7pm

 

14.   Fri. Dec. 30-Youth Lock-In begins at 7pm.  See Debbie Suchomel for details

 

15.   Fri. Dec. 30-Friday Night Bible Study at 7pm at the home of Sheri Valentis

 

16.   Sat. Dec. 31-Shepherd's Food Pantry will be open from 9:30 to 11:30am at 2 Belmont Dr. (at Rt. 53).  Contact Kim Hanahan if you can lend a hand.

 

17.   Sun. Jan. 1, 2012-New Year's Day Worship at 10:30am

 

PERSONAL CARE KITS FOR LWR collection date has been extended to the end of February.  This will give everyone interested in providing the basic personal care supplies a chance to gather them.  The list was in December's Rod and Staff newsletter, and is also available on the back table at church.  You would be surprised by how appreciated these basic items are to those served by Lutheran World Relief.  If you have any questions on how you can help, please contact Lydia Faber, Pat Hurdle, or call the church office. 

 

Have you checked our display board with various holiday help pleas from several local organizations?  These will provide you with an opportunity to extend assistance in many ways, large and small, that are guaranteed to warm a lot of hearts (including your own).   Isn't that what the season is all about??

 

The 50th Anniversary Team will be passing out invitations to the January 15^th "Final Fling" at church this Sunday.  The team is also looking for photos from any of our events to be placed on a display board for the January 15^th "Final Fling".  If you have any pictures that you are willing to share, please let one of the team members know.  Also, if you would like your pics returned after the event, the team will be glad to do so.  Remember to get your invitation at church this Sunday and mark your calendar now for our "Final Fling" on Sunday, January 15^th at 9:30am at the Rec Center.  Thanks!

 

WISE MEN ON THE MOVE!  Find out how they can come and visit your home as they make their way back toward Good Shepherd for the birth of Jesus.  Chris Daniels can give you more information.

 

Our friends at United Presbyterian Church, who jointly sponsor Shepherd's Food Pantry, are holding a "Breakfast With Santa" this Saturday, Dec. 17 from 9 to 11:30am.  Their all you can eat menu includes sausages, pancakes, fruit, juice, coffee, tea and toppings for the cost of $3.00 for children to age 11 and adults $5.00.  In addition, for $2.00 you can get a picture with Santa!

 

Recap from last Sunday:  Last Sunday we lit our 3^rd candle of Advent, the candle of Joy.  Pastor talked to us about the importance of having joy in our hearts and how true joy comes from knowing Jesus Christ.  She challenged us to be" joy-sharers", not "joy –suckers", by sharing the joy with others.

 

Preview of this Sunday:  This Sunday we will light the 4^th and final candle of Advent, the candle of love.  Join us as we hear about Gods love for us and all people.

 

Have a warm, wonderful week and remember the real reason for the season!  I'm wishing you all of the Advent blessings of hope, peace, joy, and love always.

 

Renea Horn Johnson

Pastoral Assistant

Good Shepherd Church