Once again this week, there is a lot to report on the many opportunities to reach out and participate in the activities of Good Shepherd Church ministries. This Saturday, beginning at 3pm at the church, we'll be playing board and card games for our Game Day which is open to everyone! We'll have snacks and soda to keep you playing until 6pm. Contact Lea Anne Stoughton if you have any questions.
Here is more information on "What's Happening" at Good Shepherd in the following weeks. . . .
1. TODAY-Thur. Feb 16-G2R (Genesis to Revelation) Bible Study at the Stoughton's begins at 7pm.
2. Fri. Feb 17-Friday Bible Study at the Valintis home begins at 7pm.
3. 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!
4. Sun. Feb. 19-Worship at 8:15 and/or 10am (Announcements begin 10 minutes prior to each Worship service) Connection Café will be open between services.
5. Sun. Feb 19-Sunday School for children age 3 through 5th grade will meet at 9:15am
6. Sun. Feb. 19-Youth (6th grade through high school age) Bowling after the 10am worship service. Check with Debbie Suchomel for details.
7. Sun. Feb. 19-Radical Study will be at Lydia Faber's home starting at 4pm. (See details below.)
8. Mon. Feb. 20-3rd Monday Study at 7pm at the Sanchez home
9. Mon. Feb. 20-Monday Study at 7pm at the Suchomel's home
10. Tues. Feb. 21-Community Resource Provider's Fair at the Rec Center from 8:30am to 1pm.
11. Tues. Feb. 21-Pastor Suzanne and Judy Jordan will host a Matthew team development meeting beginning at 7pm. Come see if this isn't something you can help in planning.
12. Wed. Feb 22-Ash Wednesday. Worship services will be held at 7:30am and 7:30pm NOTE: There will not be a Wednesday Bible Study this week
13. Thur. Feb. 23-Deadline for submitting articles for the March edition of the Rod and Staff
14. Fri. Feb. 24-Friday Bible Study at 7pm at the Valintis home. Parents are welcome to bring their children
15. Sat. Feb. 25-Shepherd's Food Pantry, located at 2 Belmont Dr. (at Rt. 53) will be open from 9:30 to 11:30am.
16. Sat. Feb. 25-A Baby Shower to welcome newborn Devin Ray Kirkland will begin at 2pm at the church. Allen and Bob Kirkland would like to invite all to attend and share in their joy! (They are registered at Target if you need a hint of what they can use.)
17. Sun. Feb. 26-Worship at 8:15 and/or 10am (announcements begin at 8:05 and 9:50am) with Connection Café between services. Praise Band rehearsal follows.
18. Sun. Feb. 26-Radical Book Study meets beginning at 4pm. Location to be determined.
Radical Book Study info - If you signed up for the book study group, just a reminder that we will hold our first group this Sunday, 2/19 at 4:00pm at the home of Lydia Faber (1025 Montego Bay Court in Romeoville). Dinner will be provided. If you did not receive the email information from Pastor Suzanne, please email her (revhurdle@sbcglobal.net) for more details. You are asked to read the first chapter and be prepared to discuss it. We will meet until 6:00pm. Our schedule for future sessions are: 2/26, 3/11, 3/18, 4/15, 4/29, 5/6, and 5/20.
Matthew 25 Group - If you have a passion for compassion, if you enjoy helping the least among us, we'd like to invite you to attend a meeting for a new group that's starting at our church. The Matthew 25 group will be based on the verses from Matthew 25:31-40 and will have as its purpose to find ways to serve and help the least among us in our communities. We are looking for people of all ages, with bold ideas and new ways to serve. Join us on Tuesday, February 21 at 7:00pm at the church. Feel free to bring a friend or non-church member who might have a desire to serve in this kind of group as well. All are welcome!
Ash Wednesday services - We hope you'll join us as we begin the season of Lent. Pastor Suzanne will offer two services on Wednesday, February 22 at 7:30am or 7:30pm at the church. This is a special opportunity to reconnect with the traditions of the church and our spiritual walk with Jesus. If you've never experienced Ash Wednesday services, we invite you to try this year. These services will be more somber and reflective than our usual services, so please bear that in mind. We respectfully ask that you refrain from using cell phones or other technology devices during these services. Thank you.
LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF (LWR) Sunday, February 26, will be our last gathering day of supplies for the Lutheran World Relief Personal Care Kits. A few things are still needed. If you can help out with an item or a whole kit, please pick up information at the table. If you have any questions, talk to Lydia Faber or Pat Hurdle. Thanks.
Lenten Suppers, Book Study, and Worship - Starting Wednesday, February 29 and going through March 28, we will be offering midweek opportunities to connect during the season of Lent. Our theme for 2012 Lent is "Journey with Jesus...to the cross." Sign-ups for the suppers will be available on the Info Table at church. It is important to sign up for the suppers, as volunteers will be providing the meals and need to know how many to cook for. The book that we will be studying is "Practice Makes Perfect: A Lenten Renewal of a Lifelong Journey." If you are interested in joining us for the study, please sign up by next Wednesday, 2/22 or contact Pastor Suzanne, so she knows how many books to purchase. Cost for the books are $9. (As always, if money is an issue and you'd like to participate, please let Pastor Suzanne know, as we have funds available to assist you.) Suppers begin at 6:00pm, followed by the study at 6:30pm, and worship at 8pm. We hope you'll make it a priority to join us for these special times of fellowship, learning, and worship.
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 from last Sunday: Using the story of the healing of Naaman from 2 Kings 5 and the story of the healing of the leper in Mark 1:40-45, Pastor talked about "Doing What You're Told." She talked about the importance of doing what God tells us to do, even if we don't understand it, it doesn't make sense, etc. She also reminded us that we need to be obedient in doing what we are told, not trying to cut corners or do things "our" way. So, what are we told to do by God? Keeping it simple, it's loving God and loving others (the Great Commandment) and going and making disciples (the Great Commission). How are you doing this week on doing what you're told?
Preview of this Sunday: This week, our theme is "We Preach Christ." Pastor Suzanne will be using the text from 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 to remind us of the important role that we all play in making Christ known. She'll challenge us to think about how much of a priority that role has become in our lives and how we use our individual personalities to do this. She'll also talk about how God can use our weaknesses to let His strength and glory be known. We hope you'll join us and invite a friend to join us too!
Wishing you all the blessings of peace, hope, joy and love always. Enjoy the sunshine!
Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church
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