WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

 

Good Afternoon!

Are you enjoying the break from the heat?  I'll admit I miss the sunshine, but look forward to cooler sleeping weather this evening. 

 

The G2R Study will not be meeting tonight.  Please help spread the word that the Stoughton's had to cancel tonight's meeting. 

 

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

 

1.      TONIGHT-Thur. June 21-Church Council meets at 6pm

 

2.      Fri. June 22- Creativity Unleashed from 7-9pm for youth in grade 6 to 12 at the church

 

3.      Fri. June 22-Friday Bible Study meets at Sheri Valintis' home at 7pm

 

4.      Sat. June 23-Shepherd's Food Pantry is open from 9:30-11:30am at 2 Belmont Dr.

 

5.      Sat. June 23-Fellowship Game Day from 4 to 7pm hosted by our friend and neighbor Russ at 504 Dalhart.  (See details below)

 

6.      Sun. June 24- Worship Services at 8:15 and/or 10am (announcements begin 10 minutes before each service)

 

7.      Sun. June 24 thru Thurs. June 28 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL will meet at church from 6:00 to 8:30pm

NOTE:  Because of Vacation Bible School and the Malaria Concert, there won't be any other meetings or study groups this week

8.      Fri. June 29-Music for Malaria Concert Event will start at 6pm at Deer Crossing Pavilion by Romeoville City Hall.

 

FAMILY FUN AND GAME TIME THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 23.  Our Fellowship Team has put together another family game event.  Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided, and side dishes, salads or snacks would be welcome.  Our friend and neighbor Russ is hosting the event 'round the corner at his home at 504 Dalhart.  So dig out your favorite board and/or outdoor games and come join the fun. 

 

SKY Vacation Bible School: Where Everything is Possible With God! The Sky's the Limit!  Next week come join us for VBS Sunday, June 24 – Thursday, June 28 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Registration is FREE and open for children aged 4 through 5th grade.  Please call Debbie Suchomel at (815)341-6135 or register on-line at www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/welcome432   Invite your family, friends, and neighbors!  We look forward to seeing you there!  (P.S. We are also still looking for a few servants of God to help!)

 

Recap from last Sunday:  Our theme last week was "Telling Stories."  Using Mark 4:26-34 and 2 Corinthians 5:6-21, Pastor Suzanne talked about the importance of telling our stories about how our lives in Jesus have made a difference to who we are.  She also talked about how important it is to listen to others and encourage them to share their stories so we can help them find places where their stories intersect with God's story.  Being a storyteller, much like Jesus was, means telling stories and listening to stories to find those common places.  Pastor challenged us to tell our stories and invite others to share their stories with us too.

 

Preview of this Sunday:  This Sunday, we'll hear the story of Jesus calming the storm.  Our theme, "Fear and Faith," will help us explore the things we are afraid of and how our faith can help us deal with these fears.  We'll also hear from the apostle Paul and think about how our lives reflect our faith to others, even in difficult circumstances.  Join us and invite a friend to join us too!

 

We are working on having an abbreviated Rod and Staff newsletter for July available for you in church this Sunday.  Keep your fingers crossed we can get it ready for you.

 

Wishing you the blessings of peace, hope, joy, health, and love always!  

 

Renea Horn Johnson

Pastoral Assistant

Good Shepherd Church