Greetings!
We had a great, productive Ministry Night on Tuesday. There were a lot of ideas shared and programs planned and reported on. As with our church theme, all are welcome to attend Ministry Night and share their thoughts and help plan our programs.
Here's What's Happening around Good Shepherd. . . . .
TONIGHT- Thursday, 5/16 - G2R (Genesis to Revelation) Study meets at 7pm at the Stoughton's
Friday, 5/17 - Craft Night at church begins at 6pm
Friday, 5/17 – Friday Study meets at the home of Laura Voruz at 7pm
Saturday, 5/18 - 1pm - Clever Containers party at church - raises money for the church - contact Lynne Hurdle (hostess for the event) or Pat Hurdle for more info
Sunday, 5/19 - 8am & 10am – Worship with Connection Café between services;
Sunday, 5/19 - 2pm – Preschool Stepping Up Ceremony at the Romeoville Recreation Center
Sunday, 5/19 – Sunday Study will be meeting at 4:30pm at the home of Carrie Worthington
Monday, 5/20 - Third Monday Study will meet at the Sanchez' home at 7pm
Monday, 5/20 – Reports are due in the office for the Church Council meeting
Tuesday, 5/21 – VBS Planning meeting at 7pm
Wed. 5/22 & Thurs. 5/23 - Last days for Preschool/Preschool Picnics
Wed. 5/22-All-Church Book Study at 6:30pm. (See below for more information.)
Thursday, 5/23 - Church Council meeting at 6:30pm
Saturday, 5/25 - 9:30am - Food Pantry open at 2 Belmont Dr. (at Rt. 53)
Sunday, 5/26 - 8am & 10am – Worship with Connection Café between services
Sunday Study - Meets this Sunday at 4:30pm at the home of Carrie Worthington. Contact Carrie or Pastor Suzanne for more info. NOTE: At Ministry Night it was decided the Sunday Study would not meet on May 26th due to it being the Memorial Day Weekend.
All-church Book Study - Pastor Suzanne has been finding resources for us to use for our All-church Book Study, which is set to begin in the coming week. She has decided to offer both a daytime and an evening option to try to accommodate as many people as possible. It is the hope of the Council, along with Pastor, that you will make this group a priority, as we go through the healing process together. (Please note that the Monday and Wednesday Studies will not be meeting for the time being.) We will begin the evening study this Wednesday, 5/22. The daytime group will begin meeting on 5/29. We would like to encourage everyone to attend this Wednesday's evening "program," as we'll share a meal together, get to know each other, and then share in Communion together. Questions about the group? Please contact Pastor Suzanne. Pastor Suzanne will be sending a follow-up email in the next day or so with information on the book we will be studying – how/where to order it, cost, etc.
Bible Studies/Groups on Hold - The weekly Monday Study and Wednesday Study groups will be on hold during the summer months. Instead, we are encouraging regular group members to attend the all-church book study. See above for more info.
Vacation Bible School - We're excited to be offering another Vacation Bible School (VBS) this summer. The program will take place from Sunday, 6/23-Thursday, 6/27. We'll start the week with a special "welcome to the camp" supper at 5:00pm on Sunday and end the week on Friday, 6/28 with a special "backyard" campout to go with our VBS theme of "God's Backyard Bible Camp - Where Kids Have a Blast Serving Jesus!" We're excited about the possibilities this program will offer, not just for the kids and families, but also for our church family; just another way for us to connect with each other and a fun way to move us beyond ourselves. This year, we'll work to get our VBS parents involved too, instead of just dropping off their kids. Want to help serve at the event? Join us for one, or both, of our upcoming meetings - Tuesday, 5/21 and Thursday, 5/30 - both at 7pm. Please contact our coordinator, Carrie Worthington. All ages are welcome!
Making Disciples - Due to unforeseen circumstances, this program has been put on hold. As announced at Ministry Night, the Learning Team and Pastor Suzanne hope to be able to begin the program in the fall.
Grace Was on the "Moove...!" Be sure to ask Jackie Esquivel about the special field trip that Grace, our "Holy Cow," recently took to one of our local middle schools. Needless to say, she made a big, eggscellent, moooving impression. The Pantry has sent a call out for anyone with a rototiller who would be willing to till the garden at the Pantry. Please contact Teresa Linaweaver if you can help.
Newsletter - Be on the lookout for our next newsletter to arrive in the mail next week, filled with some early "summer" activities and events. As always, if you are online, stay connected through the church's Facebook page, along with our website.
Financial Update - As was shared at our update/check-in meeting last Wednesday evening, our finances continue to be an issue for us. And, because of some of new issues that have come up for us, the finances will continue to be a source of discussion at monthly Council meetings, etc. So, if you feel moved to give above and beyond on your pledge, please do so. Likewise, if you are not currently pledging, why not start now?
Recap of last Sunday: Last Sunday, Pastor Suzanne talked about the "God-quake" which happened while Paul and Silas were in prison (Act 16). It was a great story that reminds us of the importance of witnessing despite our circumstances or maybe even witnessing through them. Pastor challenged us to think about the kind of attitude we have when things happen to us.
Preview of this Sunday: This week, we'll begin the season of Pentecost by hearing the story of how the first believers received the Holy Spirit; about how God grew their church; we'll ask God's Spirit to be with us as we move forward and work to make Jesus name known in our community and throughout ll he communities in which we live. Join us!
Our Preschool "Step Up" Program is on Sunday afternoon at 2pm at the Rec Center. We want to say thank you to those who contributed toward cookies for their special program, and extend an invitation to everyone to come see our 4 year old class cross over the bridge to kindergarten.
Watch for your Rod and Staff newsletter in the mail next week. There is a lot we'll be reporting on!
The office will be closed tomorrow (Friday). Here's wishing you all the blessings of peace, faith, hope, love, and good health always. Enjoy the sunshine and mild temperatures!
Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church
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