WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Hello!  

I was so busy working on the Rod and Staff newsletter, I almost walked out the door without sending you this report!  Guess I'm just anxious to get out and enjoy the sunshine.

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

1. TONIGHT-Thur. March 7- Making Disciples orientation/informational meeting at 7pm at church

2. TONIGHT-Thur. March 7-G2R (Genesis to Revelation) Bible Study at the Stoughton's home

3. Fri. March 8-Crafter's Night begins at 6pm at church.  Bring your craft project and join us for a crafty evening of fellowship!  Learning advice regarding scrapbooking is available

4. Fri. March 8-Friday Bible Study begins at 7pm at the home of Laura Voruz.

5. Sat. March 9-Shepherd's Pantry is open from 9:30 to 11:30am at 2 Belmont Dr. (at Rt. 53)

                     Remember to set your clocks forward an hour before you go to bed tonight!

6. Sun. March 10- Worship at 8 or 10am (announcements will begin at 9:50am) with the Connection Café between services

7. Mon. March 11-Monday Study at 7 pm at the Suchomel home

8. Tue. March 12-Ministry Night at 7pm at the church

9. Wed. March 13-Mosaic Book Study at 6:30pm preceded by a light supper at 6pm and followed by Worship at 8pm

10. Thu. March 14-FLY (Finally Loving Yourself) Lady meeting at 7pm at Lydia Faber's home

11. Fri. March 15-Friday Bible Study beginning at 7pm at Laura Voruz' home

12. Sat. March 16-Preschool Book Fair and Open House from 10am to 2pm at the Preschool

Making Disciples - The Learning Team and Pastor Suzanne will hold a second informational meeting about this program tonight, Thursday, at 7:00p at church.  This program is open to youth in grades 7 and older, as well as adults of any age.  This program pairs up people to walk on a faith journey together, as we dig deeper into what we believe, why we believe, and how we share that belief with others.  If you've been looking for a program to help you better understand your faith; if you've been looking for a way to more deeply connect with others in our church, then this program might just be for you.  Come tonight to our meeting and see.  All are welcome!  if you are interested in the program but unable to attend the meeting, please email Pastor Suzanne and she will send you the information sheet.

"How To" Event Planning Meeting - Our next planning meeting for our 7/13 "How To" event will be on Saturday, March 23 at 12:30 p.m.  This event is designed to assist those in our community who need assistance with interviewing for jobs, working a computer, applying for benefits - seniors, veterans, children, and much more.  If you have ideas or just want to help serve at this event, please join us for the meeting.  We're hoping to have a food truck that day too.  Want to be involved but not able to be at the meeting?  Please talk to Pastor Suzanne and she'll add you to the email list of volunteers.

Recap from last Sunday:  Last Sunday, the third Sunday of Lent, we discussed the story of the fig tree, as told by Jesus.  We talked about bearing fruit, about how many chances God gives us, and how, when Jesus tends to us and nurtures us, in good times (sun) and not-so-good (poop/fertilizer), we have a better chance for bearing fruit.  We also heard Paul's words from 1 Corinthians 10 about how we need to be careful because, when we think we are standing strong, temptation can gain a hold of us.  We talked about the importance of walking with others so that, when we are tempted, we will not have to face it alone.  And we were reminded, by Paul's words, of the most important thing we have when we are faced with temptations - God's faithfulness.  How are you doing in remembering that this week?

 

Preview of this Sunday:  This Sunday, we'll hear one of the most famous stories in the New Testament - the story of the Prodigal Son.  We'll also hear, again, from Paul, as he reminds us that we should stop evaluating people from a human point of view and, rather, see them as God sees them - new creations in Christ.  We hope you'll join us!

Remember that time Springs forward this weekend, so be sure to set your clock ahead an hour before you go to sleep on Saturday, and look for the Rod and Staff newsletter in church this Sunday.  I'm wishing you peace, faith, hope, love, joy, and health always.  Now it's time to head out into the sunshine!!

Renea Horn Johnson

Pastoral Assistant

Good Shepherd Church