Now that Labor Day has passed, several of our small groups have resumed their schedules. Check over the list and try them out. All are always welcome! Sunday kicks off the annual Preschool Cookie Dough Fundraiser, and they have added special incentives this year. Be sure to look for details Sunday at church!
Here is a summary of What's Happening at Good Shepherd Church. . .
1. TONIGHT- Thur. Sept 6-G2R (Genesis to Revelation) Bible Study meets at 7pm at the Stoughton's
2. Fri. Sept 7-Friday Bible Study meets at 7pm at the home of Sheri Valintis
3. Sat. Sept 8-Shepherd's Food Pantry is open from 9:30 to 11:30am at 2 Belmont Dr. (at Rt. 53)
4. Sun. Sept 9-One Worship Service will take place at 9:30am and be followed by a Special Congregational Meeting. All are encouraged to attend this important follow-up to the August 19th Congregational Meeting.
5. Sun. Sept 9-The Book Study will meet at 4pm at the home of Carrie Worthington. They are starting on a new book, "Irresistible Revolution" by Shane Claiborne. All are welcome. Extra books are available.
6. Mon. Sept 10-Monday Bible Study at 7pm at the Suchomel's.
7. Tue. Sept 11-Special Ministry Night Activity begins at 6:30pm with a light supper. Wear walking shoes—all are welcome!
8. Wed. Sept 12-Wednesday Bible Study at 6:30pm at the church
9. Thur. Sept 13-Reports for Church Council meeting are due in the office today
10. Thur. Sept 13-FLY (Finally Loving Yourself) Lady meets at 7pm at Lydia Faber's home
11. Fri. Sept 14-Friday Bible Study meets at 7 pm at the home of Sheri Valintis
12. Sat. Sept 15-Church Council Meeting at 8:30am
13. Sat. Sept 15-Family Fun & Food Bags Tournament at the home of Laura Voruz
14. Sun. Sept 16-Worship at 8:15 and/or 10am. Announcements begin 10 minutes before each service with Connection Café between services.
15. Sun. Sept 16-Sunday School for children age 4 through 5th grade will meet in the church office at 9:15am
Special Congregational Meeting – This Sunday, Sept. 9th we'll have one service at 9:30am, followed by a Special Congregational Meeting. This is a follow-up to the August 19th meeting and we'll be discussing and possibly voting on the proposal Pastor Suzanne presented, as well as discussing concrete ideas for growing our church - numerically, spiritually, and financially. Hope you will make it a priority to join us for this meeting.
Bags Tournament - Looking for a fun activity and a place to informally get to know other church members? Then join us on Saturday, Sept. 15 at the home of Laura Voruz for a family bags tournament. See Laura or the Info Table at church for more info on time, location, etc.
Wednesday Study Group - The Wednesday Study group is up and running again and has decided on what they'll be studying. They'll begin next Wednesday, 9/12 with a study on the book of Ruth, followed by a study on the book of Ephesians. The study meets at 6:30p for prayers, 7p for Bible study, and 815ish for closing prayers and communion. Join us! All are welcome!
Sunday Book Study - Just a reminder that our study is starting a new book this Sunday and we'd love to have you join us for the discussion. We'll be reading Shane Claiborne's book, "The Irresistible Revolution." Books can be purchased at Amazon.com and hpbmarketplace.com for a reasonable cost. If you don't have time to get a book, join us anyway, as several extra copies were ordered. This week's study will take place at the home of Carrie Worthington - her address is 638 Kingston Drive in Romeoville. Questions about the group? Contact Pastor Suzanne.
September 11 Ministry Night - Mark your calendars now and plan on joining us for this special Ministry Night. We'll begin at 6:30pm with a light supper and invite/encourage those coming to wear your walking shoes. Join us and invite someone to come with you! All are welcome!
Matthew 25 Group - Pastor Suzanne will host another meeting of this group on Thursday, September 20. She will be sharing the ideas discussed by her and Rodney at the last meeting, notes regarding a dairy fundraiser to assist our pantry families. We'll also be looking at other opportunities to serve our communities. If you have the gift of serving, helping, compassion, etc. and are looking for a place to use your gifts, please join us. The meeting will begin at 7pm.
Are you missing a Bible? There is one in our office that's in a black zippered case. It was left in church several weeks ago and as yet is unclaimed. HINT—There's a bookmark in it and a small piece of paper with a certain young lady's name printed on it. Please call the office if you think it might be yours.
Recap of last Sunday: Last week, our theme was, "Let the 'James' Begin." We started a study on the New Testament book of James. Pastor shared that the book of James would challenge us into thinking about what it means to live out our faith in our daily lives. We also spent time looking at Jesus' words from the Gospel of Mark, chapter 7, regarding how it is not what we put into our body that defiles us and makes us unclean but, rather, it is what comes out of our mouths - from our hearts and our thought-life - that makes us unclean. We talked about big "T" traditions versus little "t" traditions and how man-made rules and traditions can get in the way of us living a life with God. It was a great discussion. Weren't able to be with us? Check out a CD from our 10am service.
Preview of this Sunday: This week, our theme will be, "Dead or Alive...Faith." We'll continue our study on the book of James, looking deeper into the idea of how our faith is connected with our works and deeds. We'll also hear words of faith from a woman who talks to Jesus and be reminded of how our faith has the power to heal us and those around us. Join us for another lively discussion!
My husband Greg and I are planning to take a vacation the week of Sept. 17th, so you won't be getting a What's Happening report that week. Be sure to keep your report or refer to your Rod and Staff newsletter for the latest report of events. We're hoping to do some camping and boating that week, weather permitting.
Wishing you the blessings of peace, hope, joy, health, and love always.
Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church
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