Most of you know that our sister Arlene Bambule passed away Tuesday evening after a long fight with cancer. Information regarding Saturday's visitation and prayer service are noted below. Please pray for the family as they mourn their loss. May she rest in peace.
With all that has been happening around the office this week, (including a power failure on Tuesday) vacation is just a distant memory. We did enjoy our time off, though I think both of us missed our work routines a bit!
The October Rod and Staff newsletter is almost ready for copying and will be available for you in church on Sunday, so this report will be a brief one. Here is What's Happening at Good Shepherd Church...
1. TONIGHT-Thur. Sept 27 Shepherd's Food Pantry will have their quarterly meeting beginning at the Pantry at 7pm. All are welcome to attend.
2. Fri. Sept 28 – Friday Study will be held at the home of Laura Voruz beginning at 7pm. Thanks to Laura for offering her home for the Friday Study, as well as to Sheri Valintis for hosting the group in the past. You are appreciated by many!
3. Sat. Sept 29-Arlene Bambule's visitation will be at Anderson Memorial Chapel from 3 to 9pm, with a prayer service at 7pm. Please try to join the Good Shepherd family for our sister's prayer service.
4. Sun. Sept 30-Worship at 8:15 and/or 10am. Announcements begin 10 minutes before each service with Connection Café between services.
5. Mon. Oct 1-Monday Study at the Suchomel home begins at 7pm
6. Tues. Oct 2-Shepherd's Food Pantry is open 6:30 to 8pm at 2 Belmont Dr. (at Rt. 53)
7. Tues. Oct 2-M&M's (Mary & Martha's) Women's Bible Study meets at the home for Jan Sanchez beginning at 7pm
8. Wed. Oct 3-Wednesday Bible Study at the church begins at 6:30pm
9. Thur. Oct 4-G2R (Genesis to Revelation) Bible Study meets at the Stoughton home beginning at 7pm
10. Fri. Oct 5-Friday Study meets at 7pm at the home of Laura Voruz
11. Sun. Oct 7- Worship at 8:15 and/or 10am. Announcements begin 10 minutes before each service with Connection Café between services.
12. Sun. Oct 7-Sunday School for age 4 through 5th grade will meet in the church office at 9:15am
DO YOU KNOW WHERE THE MOVIE on John is that was in our lending library? One of your study groups would like to use it, so please return it to the office or church for them. Thanks!
LOOKING AHEAD--Elmhurst College Speaking Engagements – During October, Elmhurst College hosts some great speakers on a variety of topics. Here are a few that Pastor Suzanne will be attending. Admission to these events is $10 and tickets are available at the door or online at www.elmhurst.edu/tix. 10/4 - 7:00pm - Bishop Gene Robinson will speak on, "Justice and Compassion in An Age of Demonization." 10/9 - 4:00pm - Simon LeVay will speak on "The Science of Sexual Orientation." 10/11 - 7:00pm - Ross Douthat will speak on "Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics." 10/18 - 7:00pm - Rev. Barbara Rossing (from our own Lutheran School of Theology) will speak on "Apocalypse Now: Revelation - So No One Is 'Left Behind.'" If you're interested in attending, let Pastor know and maybe we can set up car pools.
Recap from last Sunday: Our theme was "Draw Close to God and He Will Draw Close to You." Using James 4, we talked about how we can humble ourselves before God; how we can draw close to God and, as we do, how we begin to feel His presence in a deeper way. We also talked about what it means to put ourselves last instead of first, using Jesus' words from the Gospel of Mark.
Preview of this Sunday: Our theme will be, "The Power of Community." We'll finish our discussion on the book of James, chapter 5. We'll think about what it means to be in community; how we care for each other, pray for each other and how the power of prayer can make a difference in our lives. We hope you'll join us and invite a friend to join us too.
REMINDER-Our Facebook page link is https://www.facebook.com/#!/goodshepherdromeoville for those of you who have been having trouble reaching us.
Be sure to get your October Rod and Staff newsletter at church on Sunday. There is a lot of important information for you to read through.
Last Friday marked 3 years of my being your Pastoral Assistant. The years have truly been a blessing for me—especially your kindness, caring and welcoming. Thanks for making this more than a job. I wish everyone peace, hope, joy, health, and love always.
Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church
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