There is a lot to report today since the weeks ahead are filled with opportunities to reach out and to participate in the many activities of Good Shepherd Church ministries. Check these out here in "What's Happening" at Good Shepherd. . . .
1. TODAY-Thur. Feb. 9- FLY Lady (Finally Loving Yourself) meets at the home of Lydia Faber at 7pm
2. Fri. Feb. 10-Preschool Annual Sweetheart Dance 6:30 to 8pm. (More information below.)
3. Sat. Feb. 11-Shepherd's Food Pantry is open from 9:30 to 11:30am at 2 Belmont Dr.
4. Sat. Feb. 11-Long Range Planning Committee Meeting at noon
5. Sat. Feb. 11-Praise Band rehearsal at 4:30pm
6. Sun. Feb. 12-Worship at 8:15 and/or 10am with Connection Café between services. (REMINDER-Announcements begin 10 minutes before each Worship Service.)
7. Mon. Feb. 13-Monday Bible Study at Suchomel's at 7pm
8. Tues. Feb. 14-Ministry Night at 7pm at church. (See information below)
9. Wed. Feb. 15-Wednesday Study at 6:30pm at church
10. Thur. Feb 16-G2R (Genesis to Revelation) Bible Study at the Stoughton's begins at 7pm.
11. Fri. Feb 17-Friday Bible Study at the Valentis home begins at 7pm.
12. Sat. Feb. 18-Games Play Date at church begins at 3pm. All are welcome to attend this family friendly fun game playing time. Bring your favorite game to share if you would like. Get away from the front of the TV, bring a friend or two and join us! All are welcome.
13. Sun. Feb. 19-Worship at 8:15 and/or 10am (Announcements begin 10 minutes prior to the Worship service) Connection Café will be open between services.
14. Sun. Feb 19-Sunday School for children age 3 through 5th grade will meet at 9:15am
15. Sun. Feb. 19-Youth (6th grade through high school age) Bowling after the 10am worship service. Check with Debbie Suchomel for details.
16. Sun. Feb. 19-Radical Study will be at Lydia Faber's home starting at 4pm. (See details below.)
The Annual Preschool Sweetheart Dance is taking place tomorrow evening. A few tickets, at a cost of $2.50 per person, are still available. Children under 2 years of age are free. Also, we are still looking for volunteers to provide cookies, either store bought or home baked, for this event. If would like to help out, please drop your treats off at the Preschool this afternoon or tomorrow morning. Thanks!
Long-Range Planning Team Meeting - We will be meeting this Saturday, February 11 at noon at the church. Team members-- please bring your calendars so we can set up future meeting and event dates. Thanks!
Ministry Night, Council Reports, and Newsletter Deadlines - Attention all team leaders and members...just a reminder that this month's Ministry Night is next Tuesday, February 14 at 7pm. Yep, Valentine's Day! Come and show love for your God and your church as we plan our future events together. Not on a team but have ideas for church activities and events? Then come out and join us! Team leaders and/or Council Liaisons, please remember that reports for the Church Council are due to Renea, via email, by 9pm on February 16. Please copy the Council members on the email so they can read the reports as well. Likewise, information for the March newsletter is due to Renea, via email, by 9pm on February 23. Anything received after that time will NOT be included.
Radical Book Study - Just a reminder that the Radical book study begins on February 19. Our first gathering will be held at the home of Lydia Faber. We'll be meeting from 4-6pm. We'll share a meal together, talk about the book, and pray together. If you are interested in participating in this study and you did NOT sign up, please email Pastor Suzanne ASAP so she can get you a book. We're planning on reading all of chapter one and some of chapter two in preparation for our 2/19 group time.
Matthew 25 Group - Pastor Suzanne and Judy Jordan will be hosting a meeting on Tuesday, February 21 at 7pm for a new group, Matthew 25. The purpose of this group is to find ways in which we can serve the greater community, using Matthew 25:31-40 as our foundation. If you have a passion for compassion, please join us for this meeting. All are welcome!
Ash Wednesday Services - Pastor Suzanne will host two services on Ash Wednesday at 7:30am and 7:30pm. These services will kick off the season of Lent, a time for introspection and reflection on our faith and our journeys with Jesus. Please plan on joining us. Both services will take place at the church.
Lenten Worship - Mark your calendars and plan on joining us for our 2012 Lenten Worship Series, "Journeys with Jesus...to the Cross." Services will be held on Wednesday evenings at 8pm from February 29-March 28. These midweek services offer an opportunity for quiet reflection and worship as we journey with Jesus to the cross. Services will last no longer than an hour.
Lenten Book Study and Supper - Pastor Suzanne is currently choosing a book that will be studied on Wednesdays during Lent. The study will go from 6:30-7:45pm. She is also looking for people interested in providing a light supper at 6:00pm during this season. There will be more information to come on both of these activities at our Ministry Night meeting next week.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Road Crew Meeting on Saturday, March 3; at 4:00pm
Steve Hurdle, Road Crew leader and Audrey McDaniel, Worship Chair, will be hosting a meeting for all current road crew members and those interested in learning more about the road crew on Saturday, March 3 at 4pm. They will be talking about the expectations of crew members, schedules for the next few months, set-up times/days, proper set-up and take-down methods and arrangements, etc. If you are a current member of a road crew or are interested in serving in this vital ministry area, please plan on being at this meeting. Thanks for your help!
Recap of last Sunday: Using both 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 and Mark 1:29-39 our theme was "Meeting People Where They Are." Pastor Suzanne talked about how important it is to find common ground when we are talking with people. She encouraged us to think about when we first met Jesus and to remember how He met us right where we were. We need to let people know that Jesus and God do not expect us to be perfect before we meet them. In fact, as we allow them, they will transform us and change us into the people they want us to be. We just need to be open to it. We heard thoughts from various people about the challenges and benefits of sharing your faith stories and the importance of just being good listeners. Great conversation, everyone! If you missed services, feel free to pick up a CD of the 10am service.
Preview of this Sunday: This week our theme will be "Doing What You're Told." We'll be looking at the story of the healing of Naaman in 2 Kings 5:1-14 and the healing of the leper in Mark 1:40-45. We'll also take a look at Paul's words to the Corinthian church in 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. Do you do what you're told when it comes to Jesus' words and commands? Why or why not? This will be the basis of our conversation. Invite a friend to join us!
Whew, didn't I tell you we had a lot to report! Everything we do is much more successful with the help of many hands. Won't you consider stepping forward and offering your God-given talents? You'll be glad you did!
Wishing you all the blessings of peace, hope, joy and love always.
Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church
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