Happy New Year!
In just over a week we will be winding up our 50th year of ministry with the "Final Fling" on Sunday, January 15th at the Rec Center. Festivities will begin with worship at 9:30am with Rev. Roy Moore, the first Good Shepherd Pastor, attending as our honored guest. Worship will be followed by a catered, free will donation, luncheon. Sign up and come be part of this joyous occasion for our church, and bring a friends and/or relatives as well. All are welcome!
The Rod and Staff newsletter will be sent to you next week , following the Budget Forum this Sunday, January 8, so that we can include a report for you on the Forum. Here is a report of "What's Happening" at Good Shepherd in the next few weeks. . . .
1. TONIGHT-Thur. Jan. 5-G2R (Genesis to Revelation) Bible Study meets at Stoughton's beginning at 7pm
2. Fri. Jan. 6-Friday Bible Study meets at 7pm at Sheri Valentis' home
3. Sun. Jan. 8-Worship at 9:30am followed by a Budget Forum Meeting. The Praise Band will practice following the Budget Forum.
4. Mon. Jan. 9-Monday Study at Suchomel's begins at 7pm
5. Tues. Jan. 10-Ministry Teams Meeting Night at 7pm at the church
6. Wed. Jan. 11-Wednesday Bible Study at 6:30pm at church
7. Thur. Jan. 12-FLY (Finally Loving Yourself) Lady meets at 7pm at Lydia Faber's home
8. Thur. Jan. 12-Church Council gathering
9. Fri. Jan. 13-Friday Bible Study at 7pm at the home of Sheri Valentis
10. Sat. Jan. 14-Shepherd's Food Pantry will be open from 9:30 to 11:30am at 2 Belmont Dr. (at Rt.53). Please contact Kim Hanahan if you can help out.
11. Sat. Jan. 14-'Tweeners Gathering for adults 21 and older, will be meeting at the home of Chris and Audrey to wish Godspeed to our Canadian friend, Marg. This potluck event begins at 6:30pm, so bring some food to share (appetizers , salads, side dishes, desserts, etc) and your own drinks and join the fun! Contact Chris, Audrey or the church office for directions.
12. Sun. Jan. 15-The 50th Anniversary "Final Fling" worship will be held at 9:30am at the Rec Center, with a catered luncheon following worship. Sign up now so we know how many to plan for!
13. Mon. Jan. 16-Monday Bible Study at 7pm at the Suchomel home.
14. Mon. Jan. 16-3rd Monday Study will meet at the Sanchez home at 7pm.
15. Wed. Jan. 18-Wednesday bible Study at 6:30pm at church.
16. Thur. Jan. 19- G2R (Genesis to Revelation) Bible Study meets at Stoughton's beginning at 7pm
17. Fri. Jan. 20-Friday Bible Study meets at 7pm at the Valentis' home. Children are welcome.
18. Sat. Jan. 21-Church Council Meeting at 8:30am at the church.
19. Sun. Jan. 22-Worship at 8:15 and/or 10am at church.
The 50th Anniversary Team has asked that those who purchased 50th Anniversary shirts wear them to the "Final Fling" festivities on January 15th.
"Radical" Book Study Group
Pastor Suzanne will be hosting a book study group based on the book, Radical, by David Platt. Times/dates/meeting place for the group will be determined once our group is established. Pastor is also hoping to offer an online group discussion of the book and possibly adding Skype so those who are not able to be with us in person can also join the group. If you are interested in joining Pastor Suzanne for this group, please sign up at the Information Table and she will be in touch with you. It is our hope to begin the study by the beginning of February. Cost for the book will be $10.
Budget Meeting
The Council will be hosting a Budget meeting this Sunday, January 8, immediately following our 9:30am service (the only service for the day). The purpose of the meeting is to answer questions, gather ideas and suggestions, and go over the proposed 2012 budget. It is our hope that by doing this we can focus our January 29 Annual Congregational Meeting on the ministries of the church.
Wednesday Study Update
The Wednesday Study Group would like to invite you to join them for a 6-week study of the book of James. We will begin next week, January 11. We gather at the church at 6:30pm for conversation and prayer requests and then study the Bible from 7-8:30pm. Our time together concludes with Holy Communion. All are welcome to join us.
Recap from last Sunday: We gathered together on New Year's morning to celebrate the year that was in 2011 and to look forward to the year that will be in 2012. We talked about how, just as in the season of Advent, we often have a time of waiting when it comes to our spiritual journeys, just like Simeon and Anna in the story from Luke 2. We talked about walking into the new year with hope and anticipating all the God will do with, for, and through us.
Preview of this Sunday: As we celebrate Baptism of our Lord Sunday, we'll think about the importance of our own spiritual journeys, which begin in baptism and look at where we are now and where we might be headed as we walk with Jesus. Come, join us as we walk together.
Remember you can call church any time you want more information about our programs or activities. If we don't have the answers, we'll get them for you! I'm wishing you all the blessings of hope, peace, joy, and love always, and pray that 2012 is your best year ever!
Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church
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