Good Morning and Happy Spring!
Hasn't this been unbelievable weather? I am beginning to worry though about what we have in store for summertime. Guess we should just enjoy it now and face summer when it comes.
Today is the day all our ministry teams need to submit their reports for the April Rod and Staff newsletter, which will be available on Palm Sunday, April 1st. While you get updates frequently via "What's Happening", having the more in depth newsletter articles serves as a reference and keeps all who read it aware of past and present programs and activities. We understand you can't be everywhere and want you to know all that Good Shepherd is planning, has done, and the results of, our many ministry efforts.
Here is the report on What's Happening at Good Shepherd Church over the next few weeks. . . .
1. TONIGHT-Thur. Mar 22-Quarterly Food Pantry Meeting will take place at the Pantry. T-shirts will be distributed at the meeting.
2. Thur. Mar 22-Deadline to submit Rod and Staff newsletter information for the April edition
3. Fri. Mar 23-Friday Bible Study group is attending the play, Into the Woods at RHS.
4. Sat. Mar 24-Shepherd's Food Pantry will be open from 9:30-11:30am at 2 Belmont Dr. (at Rt. 53)
5. Sun. Mar 25- Worship at 8:15 and/or 10am (announcements will begin 10 minutes before worship) with Connection Café between services.
6. Mon. Mar 26-Monday Study meets at 7pm at the Suchomel home
7. Wed. Mar 28- Wednesday Bible Study will meet at 6pm for a meal to be followed by their Lenten Study beginning at 6:30pm
8. Wed. Mar 28-Lenten Worship begins at 8pm at the church (this is our last Wed. Lenten Worship)
9. Thur. Mar 29-Long Range Planning Team Forum begins at 6:30pm at the church. (See information below) All are encouraged to attend!
10. Fri. Mar. 30-Friday Bible Study at 7pm at the Valintis home
11. Fri. & Sat.-March 30-31-Pastor will be away on a Retreat
12. Sun. Apr 1-Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday Worship at 8:15 and/or 10am (announcements will begin 10 minutes before worship) with Connection Café between services. April Rod and Staff newsletters will be available at church today.
13. Sun. Apr 1-Sunday School for age 3 through 5th grade will meet at 9:15am
14. Tue. Apr 3-Shepherd's Food Pantry will be open from 6:30 to 8pm this evening at 2 Belmont Dr. (at Rt. 53). Tuesday's have proven to be very busy evenings and any help you can lend would be greatly appreciated!
15. Tue. Apr 4-M&M's Women's Bible Study meets at Jan Sanchez' home at 7pm
16. Wed. Apr 5-"The Passion of the Christ" movie will be shown at church beginning at 6:30pm as part of our Holy Week events. This is an adults only movie.
17. Thur. Apr 6-Maundy Thursday Worship at 7:30pm at church.
18. Fri. Apr 6-Good Friday worship services will be held at 10am and 7:30pm at church
19. Sat. Apr 7-Easter Vigil Service at 10:30pm at church
20. EASTER SUNDAY Apr 8-Sunrise Service at 6:30am at Resurrection Cemetery. Worship at 8:15 and/or10am at the church.
Long-Range Planning Team Forum
Next Thursday, March 29, the Long-Range Planning Team will host a forum beginning at 6:30pm. We'll talk about ways to grow our church, give an update on the renovation of our space, and talk about plans for our future. The team will provide a light supper (donations accepted). We hope you'll make every effort to join us for the meeting. This is your opportunity to ask questions, give suggestions and ideas, etc. All are welcome! Join us! If you're not able to make it but would like to share something, please contact Pastor Suzanne and she'll pass it on to the team.
Pastor Out of Town
Pastor Suzanne will be on a Pre-Holy Week Retreat next Friday and Saturday (March 30-31). In her absence, if you have an urgent need, please contact Renea in the church office (Friday from 9am-noon), or Sue Hattimer, our Council President. Pastor will return emails and phone messages sometime after she gets back.
Thank You from Pastor and family
Pastor Suzanne and her family would like to thank everyone for their compassion and prayers in the loss of their dog, Lucky. Thank you, especially, to all who attended our worship services on 3/18 - for your flexibility and understanding. Lucky passed away on Monday afternoon, just minutes before Justin got to him. This is a tough loss for Pastor and her family, as it was very unexpected. Those of you who are pet owners know how hard it can be to lose a 4-legged member of the family. Special thanks to Audrey McDaniel, who led a prayer over Lucky on Sunday before the vet took him to his home. As Laura and others have said, "God spelled backward is dog." They really do teach us about unconditional love.
Recap from last Sunday: Our theme last Sunday was, "A Master Plan for a Masterpiece." Using both Ephesians 2:10 and John 3:1-21, Pastor shared God's plan to reconcile His people to Himself. We talked about how we are all God's masterpieces and how important it is to see ourselves, and each other, in the light of that. We discussed how important it is for us to reach out, beyond ourselves, to those who live in darkness so that they too, can experience the light of God's love and grace. Pastor challenged us to ask God to give us the words to speak to someone in our lives who is in darkness so that they can move, through God's Spirit, to the light. How's your challenge going?
Preview of this Sunday: Pastor Suzanne will talk about what it means to be a disciple. Our theme, "Do You Want to Be a Disciple," will use John 12 as a foundation for our discussion. We'll think about and discuss what it means to follow Jesus and we'll find ourselves challenged by Him, through God's Word.
Well, this list takes us through Holy Week and all the traditions of the Easter season. Be sure to join us on the journey to the cross, and bring others as well. All are welcome!
Wishing you peace, hope, joy and love always!
Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church
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