It is hard to believe we have only two more months left of 2012. Be sure to read over the Rod and Staff newsletter to keep informed about all the planned activities and watch our What's Happening reports for any additions or changes. Of course, you can always call the office if you're uncertain and we'll be happy to update you.
Here is What's Happening at Good Shepherd Church over the next few weeks...
1. TONIGHT-Thur. Nov 1-G2R (Genesis to Revelation) Bible Study at 7pm at the Stoughton's home (NOTE: This is the only G2R Study that will be held this month)
2. Fri. Nov 2-Estate Sale Set-Up begins at 4pm at the church
3. Fri. Nov 2-Friday Bible Study will meet at 7pm at the home of Laura Voruz
4. Sat. Nov 3-Estate Sale at church from 9am to 4pm
Remember to set your clocks back an hour before you go to bed tonight!
5. Sun. Nov 4-One Worship Service at 9:30am at Romeoville Fire Station #3, 698 N. Birch Lane (just off Normantown and east of Weber Road)
6. Sun. Nov 4-Estate Sale from noon to 5pm at the church
7. Mon. Nov 5-Last day of Estate Sale at church from 10am to 4pm (Institute Day-No school attendance)
8. Mon. Nov 5-Monday Bible Study will meet at 7pm at the Suchomel home
9. Tue. Nov 6-Clean-up from Estate Sale begins at 1pm (following Preschool class) ELECTION DAY
10. Tue. Nov 6-Shepherd's Food Pantry will be open from 6:30 to 8pm at 2 Belmont Dr. (at Rt. 53)
11. Wed. Nov 7-Wednesday Bible Study meets at church at 6:30pm
12. Fri. Nov 9-Friday Bible Study meets at 7pm at Laura Voruz's home
13. Sat. Nov 10-Shepherd's Food Pantry will be open from 9:30 to 11:30am at 2 Belmont Dr. (at Rt. 53)
14. Sun Nov 11-One worship service will be held at 9:30am at the church
15. Sun Nov 11-Book Study will meet at 4pm at Lydia Faber's home
Message from Pastor Suzanne: Pastor Suzanne would like to thank the congregation for their generous gift and the beautiful flowers given to her in honor of Pastor Appreciation month. It was very unexpected and she is very grateful. "Serving at Good Shepherd for 15 years has been a blessing, for me and for my family. I am grateful for the support of my family in doing ministry and grateful to the people of Good Shepherd who have walked this journey with me. I know it hasn't always been easy and I haven't always said or done the right thing, but I hope everyone knows where my heart lies - it is centered on 'loving God and loving others with the heart of Jesus.'"
Sunday Offering Tellers would like to remind folks that we cannot accept a large amount of coins because they do not fit in the night depository. If you would please exchange any offering coins to currency or a check that would be greatly appreciated.
Estate Sale - We would welcome more volunteers/servants for our Estate Sale. The set-up will begin at 4:00 on Friday, 11/2 (if you are able to help earlier in the afternoon to transport items from storage, please contact Steve Hurdle at 815-355-2549). The sale will run on Saturday, 11/3 - from 9am-4pm; Sunday, 11/4 - from noon-5pm; Monday, 11/5 - from 10am-4pm. We will then clean up from the sale on Tuesday, 11/6, beginning at 1pm. We may be in need of assistance getting unsold items to places like Goodwill, etc. If you are able to help with this, please contact Jan Sanchez or Pastor Suzanne, who are coordinating the sale. Remember, all the money we raise for this sale goes to assist our sister in Christ, Darlene, with her medical bills and nursing home costs.
Worship Changes/Reminders - We will have ONE service at 9:30am for the next two Sundays. This Sunday's service will be held at Romeoville Fire Department Station #3 on Birch Lane, just off of Normantown Road, to accommodate the Estate Sale we are having at church. Remember that Daylight Savings time ends, so be sure to change your clocks back an hour Saturday night! Sunday, Nov. 11th the worship service will be held at church. Please help spread the word so we don't miss anyone!
Operation Christmas - Pastor Suzanne and Pat Hurdle are once again coordinating the Village's Operation Christmas program, which provides gifts and a holiday meal to needy families. They are in need of help registering families next week. Days/times are: Monday, 11/5 from 5-7pm; Tuesday, 11/6 from 10am-noon and 5-7pm at the Romeoville Recreation Center. All you need to do is help them take the registration forms and make sure all the required documents are provided. If anyone is bilingual and can help, that would be GREAT! Please contact Pastor Suzanne to help out!
Heroin Awareness Event - The Romeoville Police Department and Valley View School District are hosting an event on Wednesday, November 14 at 7:00pm at Romeoville High School. This event is to raise awareness among our communities about the increase in the use of heroin especially among our youth. Many of you may recall the phone call Pastor Suzanne received during one of our last Special Congregational Meetings, about a young man who died from an overdose of heroin. His mother will be speaking at the event and is sure to need some support. There will be other speakers including the Will County State's Attorney, police representatives, a judge, other family testimonies, etc. The Council thinks this is an important event to support and hopes that you'll find the time to be there. If we are going to make change in our communities, we have to know where the changes are needed and how we can help. Please help spread the word about this important community event. Questions? Please contact Pastor Suzanne.
Pastor Suzanne on vacation--Pastor Suzanne will be out of town on vacation from Thursday, 11/8- through Monday, 11/12. If you have an urgent church matter during this time, please contact our Council President, Sue Hattimer. If you have an urgent, confidential pastoral matter, please call or text Pastor Suzanne on her cell phone and she will get someone to you to help you. Non-urgent matters/messages can be left with our Pastoral Assistant, Renea, in the church office. Please pray for safe travel for Pastor Suzanne and her family.
Recap from last Sunday: Last Sunday our theme was, "Faith and Reforming." Pastor Suzanne would like to thank the Pastor's "wife," Steve, for his willingness to "preach" the sermon she wrote. The message was about Martin Luther's influence on the church, as we celebrated Reformation Sunday. It was also about how God can rescue, restore, and reform us, just as Jesus did to Bartimaeus, the blind man. Pastor Suzanne challenged us to think about the places in our hearts and spirit where we need God to rescue, restore and reform us and then ask Him to do this. She also warned us not to ask if we don't want God to really do it.
Preview of this Sunday: This Sunday our theme will be, "It's All About Love." We'll be hearing about the Great Commandment and hearing the disciple, John, speak about love. We'll also have the opportunity to hear from both our Stewardship Team and some fellow church folk on what giving means to them. We hope you'll join us and invite a friend!
The Evangelism Team has asked me to let you know they've received a new shipment of crosses—just in time for sharing or holiday gifting!
Here's wishing you all peace, hope, joy, health, and love always. Remember to set your clocks back an hour when you go to bed Saturday night, and enjoy that extra hour of sleep Sunday morning!
Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church
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