WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Greetings from Construction Central!

Currently the water is shut off for water main valve repair and the road is torn up as well.  We have one lane access to our parking lot, and it is expected to be that way for six weeks!!  With school starting tomorrow, it will be interesting to see the traffic jam resulting from having both Alexander Circle and Town Hall Road closed.  

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

Sun. Aug. 18-Worship at 8 and/or 10am with Connection Café between services

Mon. Aug. 19-All Ministry team reports are due today for the next Council meeting

Tue. Aug. 20-Bands and Bags for Breezy fundraising event at At's A Nice Pizza from 10am to 10pm.  Please get a coupon to present to cashier or driver so we receive 20% or your purchase. Be on the lookout for a schedule of other fundraising events that you can attend to support our efforts for our 9/27 event.

Wed. Aug. 21-6:30pm Potluck cookout supper followed by our Amish Grace book study @ 7pm

Thur. Aug. 22-Church Council will meet beginning at 5:30pm

Fri. Aug. 23-Crafter's Night at the church beginning at 7pm.

                   -Friday Study will meet at the home of Laura Voruz at 7pm

Sat. Aug. 24-Family Bags Tourney at the home of Laura Voruz beginning at 1pm

Wed. Aug. 28-6:30pm-Potluck supper followed by a "Grace" worship service at 7:30pm-Note that this will be our final event, for now, for our "Amish Grace" study.

Thur. Aug. 29-6:30-8pm-Preschool Open House

Coming to good shepherd soon:

M&M's Women's Bible Study-This monthly small group study for women resumes on Tuesday, September 3 at 7:00pm at the home of Jan Sanchez.  All women of the church are welcome to join us.

12-week Bible Study on Romans – Join us September 4-November 20 on Wednesday evenings for a study on the New Testament book of Romans.  We'll start at 6:30pm with supper and the study will run from 7:00-8:30pm, followed by Holy Communion.  We will conclude no later than 9:00pm.  Bring your Bibles and join us!  All are welcome!

Discipleship Gathering-Thursday, September 5; The Synod is hosting this annual event at New Life Lutheran on Route 53 in Bolingbrook.  It goes from 6:00-8:00pm and will include a discussion on giving, stewardship, etc.  Several of our Council members will be attending so if you'd like to go and need a ride, please contact one of them.

Founder's Day Parade-We will again be participating in this annual community event.  If you are interested in helping us with a float or our presence in the parade, please contact Carrie Worthington.  Our preschool will also be participating and would love to have you join them!

The Prayers for Schools went well last Sunday.  We were even joined by some school district personnel at a few of the schools.  This is such a great way to begin the school year. Let's plan to do it again next year!

Remember to enjoy a meal out at At's A Nice on Tuesday from 10am to 10pm and support the Bands and Bags for Breezy Event planned for September 27, 2013.  A coupon is attached and we have more available at church and in the office.  Share them with your friends and neighbors as well.  Thanks in advance for your continued support!

I'm wishing you peace, faith, hope, love, grace and health always.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Renea Horn Johnson

Pastoral Assistant

Good Shepherd Church