I hope this finds you enjoying our first signs of spring weather—just in time for Spring Break for Valley View School District and our Preschool as well. If you didn't get the April calendar and Church Council member information last weekend, please be sure to get one this Sunday, or stop in the office for your copy. We plan to publish a newsletter later this month that will cover April and May, but wanted you to have the calendar and council information now.
Here is What's Happening at Good Shepherd over the next few weeks. . . .
1. Fri. April 5-Friday Study meets at 7pm at the home of Laura Voruz
2. Sat. April 6-A C T (A Community Together) Planning Meeting at 12pm at church for the June 29 event. Lots of help needed so come on out and see how you can use your gifts.
3. 'Tweeners "outing" – the movie we were going to see has been pushed back for its opening so, we're going to head to the home of Lynne Hurdle for pizza and games. We'll meet around 4:00 p.m. Call Lynne at 815-886-6078 if you need her address and/or directions. Please bring your own drinks and some desserts to share. 'Tweeners is open to all adults "'tween" the ages of 21 and ????. Join us!
4. Sun. April 7-Worship at 8 and/or 10am with Connection Café between services
5. Sun. April 7-Sunday School for children age 4 through 5th grade will meet at 9:15am in the office
6. Sun. April 7-Final orientation/informational meeting regarding the Making Disciples program will meet immediately following the 10am worship service
7. Sun. April 7-Deadline for submitting Manna order forms and money
8. Mon. April 8-Monday Bible Study meets at 7pm at the Suchomel home
9. NO WEDNESDAY STUDY – Our new study, on the book of Revelation, begins at 6:30pm on Wednesday, 4/17. Come at 6pm for a light supper.
10. Thur. April 11-FLY (Finally Loving Yourself) Lady meeting at 7pm at Lydia Faber's home
11. Fri. April 12-Friday Bible Study meets at 7pm at Laura Voruz' home
12. Sat. April 13-Shepherd's Food Pantry will be open from 9:30 to 11:30am at 2 Belmont Dr. (at Rt.53)
13. Sun. April 14-One Worship Service will be held at 9 am today
14. Sun. April 14-Irresistible Revolution Book Study will meet at 4pm
Making Disciples - A final informational meeting on this program will be held this Sunday, immediately following the 10am service. The Making Disciples program is designed for anyone who is interested in strengthening their faith and connecting 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.
Preschool Registration for the 2013-2014 school year is now open. Anyone interested should contact Marilyn Pierce at the Preschool (815-886-4356) for details or to arrange for a tour of the Preschool.
Manna Gift Card orders (printed on the sunshine yellow paper) should be turned in either at church or in the office by April 7. These cards are useful for gifts as well as your everyday purchases, and pay a percentage of their face value to Good Shepherd Church as well. Need more information? Please ask Carrie Worthington or call the church office.
Recap of last Sunday: As we gathered together to celebrate Easter, the Resurrection of our Lord, Pastor challenged us to think about the story of the Resurrection in a new way, imagining which character we most related to: Mary, who makes the first announcement of the Resurrection, "He is risen;" Peter, who went into the tomb and then went home; John, the beloved disciple, who looked into the tomb but didn't go in. How do you carry on the message of Easter and the spirit of the Resurrection, of new life?
Preview of this Sunday: This Sunday, we'll continue the Easter celebration, as we hear the story of Jesus' appearance to the disciples and the infamous Thomas, the doubter. We'll think about the role that doubt plays in our faith journeys. We'll also hear the story of how the disciples carried on the Easter story, telling others about Jesus, even when faced with physical harm. And we'll hear important words from a Pharisee named, Gamaliel, who says some pretty important, and prophetic, words about those early disciples. Join us!
Pastor Suzanne on vacation: Pastor Suzanne and her kids will be leaving on vacation Sunday afternoon for a full week. If you have a pastoral emergency, please call or text on Pastor's cell phone (815-355-2397) and she will return your call as quickly as possible, or you can call a Church Council member for immediate assistance. Non-emergency calls can be made to the church office (815-886-4354) and I will be happy to direct your call to the appropriate person.
I'm wishing you peace, faith, hope, love, joy, and health always as well as a blessed Easter.
Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church
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