WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

 Good Afternoon!

Our 3 year old Preschool class had their end of the year picnic today, and what a beautiful day they had.  The two 4 year old classes went yesterday.  Bet that everyone slept well last night, including Miss Marilyn and Miss Judith! The school year has certainly flown by.  Now we are looking for summer camp registrants.  If you know of anyone who might be interested in having their child(ren) attend, have them call Miss Marilyn at the Preschool (815-886-4356).  We need to make a decision soon regarding this day camp opportunity. 

 

Here is What's Happening at Good Shepherd Church over the next few weeks. . . .

 

1.      Fri. May 25-Friday Bible Study at 7pm at the Valintis home.  Children are welcome!

 

2.      Sat. May 26-Shepherd's Food Pantry is open from 9:30-11:30am at 2 Belmont Dr. (at Rt.53)

 

3.      Sun. May 27- Worship Services at 8:15 and/or 10am (announcements begin 10 minutes before each service).  Connection Café offered between services.

 

Have a safe Memorial Day!  There will not be a Monday Bible Study this week.

 

4.      Wed. May 30-Wednesday Bible Study at 6:30pm at the church

 

5.      Fri. June 1-Friday Bible Study at 7pm at the Valintis home

 

6.      Sat. June 2-Praise Band rehearsal at 1pm

 

7.      Sun. June 3- Worship services at 8:15 and/or 10am (announcements begin 10 minutes before each service) and Connection Café between services

 

8.      Sun. June 3- Radical book study meets from 4pm to 6pm

 

9.      Mon. June 4- Monday Bible Study at 7pm at Suchomel's home

 

10.  Tues. June 5- Food Pantry is open from 6:30 to 8pm at 2 Belmont Dr. (at Rt. 53) Any helpers would be welcome!

 

11.  Wed. June 6- Wednesday Study at 6:30pm at the church

 

12.  Thur. June 7- G2R (Genesis to Revelation) Study at Stoughton's beginning at 7pm

 

13.  Fri. June 8- Friday Study at the Valintis home begins at 7pm

 

14.  Sat. June 9- Shepherd's Food Pantry is open from 9:30-11:30am at 2 Belmont Dr. (at Rt.53).  Helpers are always welcomed!

 

15.  Sat. June 9-Music for Malaria final planning meeting at the Romeoville Municipal Center at 12:30pm

 

16.  Sun. June 10- Sun. May 27- Worship Services at 8:15 and/or 10am (announcements begin 10 minutes before each service).  Connection Café offered between services.

 

17.  Sun. June 10- Radical book study meets from 4pm to 6pm

 

BATTER UP!

Friday, August 17 at 7 p.m. is the Preschool's Slammers Baseball Fundraiser in Joliet!  Sign up at the Information Table on Sunday to reserve your pre-paid tickets.  Checks can be made out to Good Shepherd Preschool - $10.00 each (we will make $5.00 a ticket for our school!). We must sell 50 tickets to participate in this fundraiser program.  If you have any questions, talk to Art and Chris Arellano, Lydia Faber, Pat Hurdle, or Dolores Logan.  Thanks for your support.

 

Music for Malaria Event

We had our planning meeting on Tuesday, and Pastor commented, "Last night's meeting was AWESOME!  I went away so inspired.  I'm so excited for this event and all that God will do through us."  Won't you consider joining in to make this a spectacular event for a very needy cause?  There will be a final planning meeting on Saturday, June 9 at 12:30pm at the Romeoville Municipal Center.

 

HELP NEEDED FOR LOCAL FAMILY

In case you didn't see our appeal for help, Pastor Suzanne has knowledge of a one parent family with 4 children and the parent is suffering with cancer.  Clothing is needed for the children in the following sizes:

Girl – age 3   size 3-4T                  Girl – age 6    size 7-8

Boy – age 8   size 8                        Boy – age 12  size 12

 If you have anything in these sizes, please drop them off here at church.  I will be here from 9am until 12pm tomorrow, or bring them to church on Sunday.  You can also call Pastor's cell phone (815-355-2397) and she will arrange to get your donations to the family.  Even if you don't have any of the needed clothing, please pray for this family in their time of need.

 

Play and Pray Summer Plans

Mark your calendars now for our three summer "Play and Pray" events.  They will take place on June 13, July 11, and August 15 at the church.  We'll start at 6:00pm with a bring-your-own-supper time and then worship together at 7:00pm.  There will be lots of time for conversations and getting to know each other better and maybe even some games.  We'd like to try to promote these events in the neighborhood surrounding the church prior to them.  If you have time to help us deliver flyers to homes, please let Pastor Suzanne know.  We would like to deliver them on the weekend before, so June 9/10; July 7/8; August 11/12.

 

Recap of last Sunday - Our theme was "Practice makes ???"  Pastor Suzanne challenged us to think about what it means to sin vs. practicing sinning.  Practice may not make perfect, but it might make permanent (thanks, John P.).  We need to repent of our sins and seek God's forgiveness continually so we don't make a practice of sinning.

 

Preview of this Sunday- Wear red in honor of Pentecost.  We'll read the story of Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit, and talk about how the Spirit moves today.

 

Now that summer is upon us, remember to request a CD recording for any worship services you might miss.  Feel free to call church if you have any questions regarding any of our activities or to arrange for CD's of worship services.  If I don't answer, leave a message and I'll return your call.

 

Wishing you the blessings of peace, hope, joy and love always!  Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!

 

Renea Horn Johnson

Pastoral Assistant

Good Shepherd Church