WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Hello and Happy Spring!

Though I can't say this is weather is very much like spring, can you?
Maybe next week?? Last Saturday I had the pleasure of meeting
Clifford the big red dog and his pal, Geronimo Stilton at the
Preschool Book Fair and Open House. Even though they were both very
friendly, some of the little ones were a bit overwhelmed by their
size. However, the book fair was successful and you can look for some
of the new selections appearing in our lending library. Remember to
tell anyone who might be interested that our Preschool is now taking
registration for the 2013-2014 school year, and would welcome their
calling the Preschool for details and to set up a tour.

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

1. TONIGHT-Thur. March 21-Church Council meets at 6:30pm

2. TONIGHT-Thur. March 21-G2R (Genesis to Revelation) Study meets at
7pm at the Stoughton's home

3. Fri. March 22-Crafter's Night at 6pm at the church

4. Fri. March 22-Friday Bible Study meets at the home of Laura Voruz at 7pm

5. Sat. March 23-Shepherd's Food Pantry is open from 9:30 to 11:30am
at 2 Belmont Dr. (at Rt.53)

6. Sat. March 23-"How to" Planning Meeting at 12:30pm at church (see
information below)

7. Sun. March 24-Palm Sunday Worship at 9am followed by a potluck brunch

8. Sun. March 24-Sunday Book Study will meet at 4pm

Holy Week begins—no activities/studies will meet during Holy Week
except those listed below
9. Wed. March 27-The Passion of the Christ movie beginning at 6:30pm
at church. No children please.

10. Thur. March 28-Maundy Thursday worship will be at 7:30pm at the church

11. Fri. March 29-Good Friday worship services will be held at 11am
and also at 7:30pm at church

12. Sat. March 30-Easter Vigil worship will be at 10:30pm at church

13. Sun. March 31-Sunrise Easter Worship service at 6:30am at the church

14. Sun. March 31-Easter Worship services at 8am and/or 10am at the church

15. Mon. April 1-Monday Night Study at 7pm at the Suchomel home

16. Tue. April 2-Shepherd's Food Pantry is open from 6:30 to 8pm at 2
Belmont Dr. (at Rt. 53)

17. Tue. April 2-M&M's (Mary & Martha's) Women's Study at 7pm at the
home of Jan Sanchez

18. Thur. April 4-G2R (Genesis to Revelation) Study meeting at
Stoughton's beginning at 7pm

19. Fri. April 5-Friday Study meets at 7pm at the home of Laura Voruz

Prayer team: Pastor Suzanne would like to put together a prayer team,
a small group of people who will commit to praying as urgent needs
come up. Renea and Pastor often receive requests throughout the week
and would like to be able to share them with some prayer warriors, as
we've done in the past. If you are interested in being a part of this
team, please contact Pastor Suzanne via email and she will send you
the expectations. Thanks.

"How To" Event Planning Meeting - This Saturday, March 23, at 12:30pm,
we will have our next planning meeting for our summer "How To" Event.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 13 from 10am-2pm. Lots of
ideas are being considered and lots of help will be needed. If you
are interested in helping with this outreach event, please join us for
the meeting. Can't attend? Please contact Pastor Suzanne and she'll
put you in touch with one of our team members so we can get you
connected.

Wednesday Night Study - Please note that we will NOT be meeting on
April 3 or 10. Our next study will be on April 17, when we'll begin a
study on the book of Revelation. We'll continue our schedule of
having a light supper before our study, at 6pm; the prayer portion of
our study will begin around 6:20pm, and the Bible study will run from
around 6:45pm until 8:30pm. We will conclude our time together with
communion at 8:30pm. All are welcome - all ages, Bible "rookies,"
Bible "veterans" and everyone in-between. This study meets at the
church weekly.

Making Disciples - A final informational meeting on this program will
be held on Sunday, April 7, immediately following the 10am service.
This program is designed for anyone who is interested in going deeper
in their faith walk and sharing the journey with fellow believers.
The program will kick off on May 19 and will run through the end of
the year. It is open to youth in grades 7 and up, along with adults.
Adults will be paired together and youth will be paired with an adult
mentor. Questions? Can't make the meeting? Please talk to Debbie
Suchomel, Learning Chair, or Pastor Suzanne.

Recap of last Sunday: Using words from Paul's letter to the
Philippians, Pastor Suzanne talked about the importance of letting go
of the past so we can look forward to the future God has in store for
us. From the prophet, Isaiah, we heard God speak, "Forget all
that...For I am about to do a brand-new thing. See, I have already
begun!" What is blocking you from seeing the brand-new thing God is
doing in your life? Our weekly challenge was this: as you drive or
ride in a car this week, notice if you spend more time looking in the
rear-view mirror or looking through the windshield and think about how
that relates to your own life - emotional and spiritual? Are you
"forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead
(Philippians 3:13)?"

Preview of this Sunday: We'll share in one service as we begin Holy
Week together with a special Palm Sunday service. Come, hear the
story of Jesus' walk to the cross. As always, our service is bound to
be an interactive one filled with songs and readings and plenty of
time for personal reflection too. All are welcome. Invite a friend
to join you!

I'm wishing you peace, faith, hope, love, joy, and health always.
Please be sure to call the office if you need any information about
the schedule or anything else church related.

Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church