A MESSAGE FROM GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Dear Members of Good Shepherd Church,

I'm hoping that you had a most joyous holiday and that you were with family and friends to celebrate the birth of Jesus. 

I would like to remind you that our Annual Congregational Meeting is this Sunday, the 28th after our 9am worship service.  We are asking you to bring 'snacks' to share.

As you have hopefully looked through our packets, we have many decisions to make.  This will not be a short meeting, but it is very important that all of us attend to make decisions about our church.  We have included the budget as submitted by the Budget Committee and Council decided not to present a 'suggested' balanced budget, but rather have the congregation work on this as a whole so we all have some input and say in what happens in our future.

We have so many gifts, we have such a great spirit in church as well as the Reignite meetings and we hope to do so much for our Community.  Please join us Sunday as part of the Good Shepherd family.  Your thoughts, ideas and suggestions are truly wanted and needed.  This is your church, not Council's and not Pastor's.  We all need to be there.  Please pray about what you want the Church to be in the coming years, and share that with all of us on Sunday.

I look forward to very positive, decisive and hopeful discussions as we move forward with Good Shepherd Church of Romeoville.

Love and Peace to you, my church family,

Carrie Worthington

Council President

"I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver."  Maya Angelou

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Good Afternoon,

 

We're just a week away from celebrating the wondrous birth of Jesus!  What an exciting, anticipation filled time of year.  We are offering two worship opportunities on Christmas Eve.  The first will be at noon, for those who prefer to worship in the daylight.  Our second worship will be a candlelight service beginning at 11:00pm and will include Communion.  Come join us.

 

Here's What's Happening around Good Shepherd Church . . .

 

Sun. Dec 21-Connection Café begins at 8:30am with Worship starting at 9:00am with new members received and membership renewal

 

Sun. Dec 21-The second December Manna card orders will be delivered today!

 

Sun. Dec 21-The Church Council will be meeting beginning at 4pm

 

Wed. Dec 24-Christmas Eve Worship at 12:00 noon

 

Wed. Dec 24-Candlelight Worship Service with Christmas Communion at 11:00pm

 

Thur. Dec 25 – M E R R Y   C H R I S T M A S !     Happy Birthday, Jesus

 

Sun. Dec 28-Connection Café at 8:30am with Worship at 9:00am

 

Sun. Dec 28-Following Worship we'll have our 2014 Annual Congregational Meeting

 

New Members and Renewal of Membership on Sunday

A message from Pastor Suzanne and Council President, Carrie Worthington:  In our continuing efforts to get our "ducks in a row" and records in order, we will be offering a special time of receiving new members and renewing "old" memberships this Sunday, December 21 during our Sunday morning worship.  This is your chance to officially join our church or, if you've been a member for a while, renew your membership and commitment to our church.  As part of our church's constitution, all those desiring to be members are supposed to be "approved" by the Church Council.  So, everyone who participates Sunday morning will have their names recorded in the minutes of the Council's meeting on Sunday evening as official members of the church.  If you are already a member and are not able to participate on Sunday, DON'T PANIC.  You'll still be a member and we give thanks for your walking with us.  As we look to 2015, we're excited about the new faces and the not-so-new-faces that we see every Sunday and are hopeful that committing and recommitting ourselves to Good Shepherd will help all of us refocus, renew, and re-energize as we continue to serve God and others with the love of Jesus.  Questions?  Please contact Pastor Suzanne or Carrie.

 

Our 2014 Annual Congregational Meeting date of December 28^th is fast approaching, and folders for the meeting will be passed out to everyone on Sunday (one per family please).  Be sure to look over all of the information you'll be provided so that we can make knowledgeable decisions about the future of our church.  Feel free to contact any Council member with your questions, concerns or if you need clarification.  It is important that all communing members attend the meeting on December 28^th and bring their folder with them.

 

Manna order part 2 just arrived and your cards will be available in church on Sunday.  Thanks to the $6,021.00 total of December orders, we realized a profit for Good Shepherd of $358.67!  Your continued support of the Manna program is certainly appreciated.

 

Christmas Eve Worship

Pastor Suzanne will be offering two services on Wednesday, December 24 to celebrate the birth of Jesus.  She'll be holding a service at noon for those celebrating with family in the evening or those who prefer not to be out at night.  And, she'll be having our traditional candlelight service at 11pm, which will also include the first Communion of Christmas and a special time of transitioning to Christmas "morning."  We hope you'll be able to join us for one of these special services.

 

Storage Item needed

Pastor Suzanne is organizing our various worship banners and is in need of some kind of box or container at least 4' tall or wide in which to store them.  If you have a sturdy box that you aren't using or know someone who does and would be willing to donate it to the church, please get in touch with Pastor Suzanne.   Thanks!

 

Cleaning help needed

One of the responsibilities of our Reignite Space Team is to keep the church clean, scheduling people to clean, etc.  We're looking for a few people to help clean the church before we welcome guests for our special Christmas Eve services.  If you have time between this Sunday and Christmas Eve to clean - the bathrooms, floors, counters, dusting, etc., please contact Dave Darguzis, Pat Hurdle, Lynne Hurdle, or Allen Kirkland.  They will make arrangements with one of our Council members to let you in the facility.  Thanks, in advance, for your help.

 

Prayers

Some of our family members will remember the Deegan family, long-time members of our church who moved away several years ago.   We received word that Dianne passed away this past weekend.   Please pray for her husband, John and their three sons and their families.   John and Dianne served our church faithfully for many years in a variety of capacities and we pray God's comfort can be with Dianne's family in this difficult time.

 

I'm wishing peace, hope, love, faith, grace, health, warmth and a Merry Christmas to you all.

--

Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Hello!

 

WOW!  We had such a fantastic Manna order this week and, by popular request, we will be placing an additional Manna order.  This second order needs to be turned in by Sunday, December 14^th and will be delivered on Sunday, December 21^st—just in time for Christmas giving.  Forms are available in the office or at church on Sunday.

 

Here's What's Happening around Good Shepherd Church . . .

 

TOMORROW-Fri. Dec 12-Buona Beef fundraiser at Buona Beef on Weber Road in Bolingbrook from 3pm until closing time.  Be sure to use a flyer when you order.

 

Fri. Dec 12-All reports for the Annual Meeting are to be turned in to the office TODAY for inclusion in the 2014 Congregational Meeting folders.

 

Sun. Dec 14-Connection Café opens at 8:30am with Worship beginning at 9:00am

 

Sun. Dec 14-Manna card orders will be available in church today and you can turn in another order for delivery next Sunday!

 

Sun. Dec 14-Holiday decorating and ornament painting following worship today.  All are welcome and encouraged to join the fun!  Bring a bag lunch, or we may order pizza.

 

(NOTE:  The 3^rd Monday Study will not be meeting this month)

 

Wed. Dec 17-Advent Bible Study begins at 7pm

 

Sun. Dec 21-Connection Café begins at 8:30am with Worship starting at 9:00am

(IMPORTANT NOTE:  Today is the day to get your 2014 Annual Congregational Meeting folder in church from your Church Council representatives.)

 

Sun. Dec 21-The second December Manna card orders will be delivered today!

 

Holiday decorating/ornament painting!  Just a reminder that we will be decorating the church space and painting ornaments on Sunday after the service.  Please feel free to bring a bag lunch or we may just order pizza.  All ages are welcome and everyone is encouraged to join us.

 

Advent Midweek Worship continues.

At the request of several members, we have had and will have Advent midweek worship.  Our next one will be Wednesday, December 17 at 7p at church.  Join us for this quiet time in the midst of a busy season to reflect on the meaning of Christmas.

 

Christmas Eve Worship survey—What are your thoughts?

Pastor Suzanne and the Inreach team are planning Christmas Eve service times.  As of now, we have one service at 11pm planned, which will include the first Communion of Christmas.  The team, however, is considering doing a morning or noon service, as well.  If you are interested in attending a service at that time, please contact me, Renea, in the church office (815-886-4354) or Pastor Suzanne or Roy Jamason.  Thanks!

 

Manna December order one will be delivered this Sunday, and December order two is due!  Check over the December order form that includes a special card under miscellaneous valued at $50 that is good at 17 different popular places.  See the special attachment which also includes information on ordering gift card boxes.  When giving Manna cards, you don't have to worry about the color, size or style of the gift—the recipient chooses just what they want, making it a win-win for everyone.  Having extra cards for forgotten gifts or giving one as a hostess gift is also an option.  Cards can be kept on hand for any time or occasion, and are a safe way to spend without carrying cash or worrying about a credit card being hacked by a security breach.  There are several vendor cards that will suit everyone's needs.  Best of all, you only pay the face value of the card and never have any extra fees added.  Check out the form and consider placing an order (or another order) on Sunday.  Thanks!

 

I'm wishing peace, hope, love, faith, grace, health and warmth to you all.  Have a good week.  Saturday is 12-13-14.  Have anything special planned?

-- 

Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Hello and Happy December!

 

Where has the year 2014 gone to??  We've entered the wondrous Advent season and begun looking forward to the celebration of Jesus birth.  Good Shepherd will be holding this year's Annual Congregational Meeting on December 28, 2014, a month earlier than we usually do.  Mark your calendars now and watch for your folder of information that will be distributed in church the week before.

 

Here's What's Happening around Good Shepherd Church . . .

 

TONIGHT-Thu. Dec 4-Reignite Teams will meet at church beginning at 7pm

 

Sun. Dec 7-Connection Café will begin at 8:30am with Worship at 9:00am

 

Sun. Dec 7-All Manna orders and money should be turned in today!

 

Wed. Dec 10-Advent Bible Study will begin at 7pm

 

Fri. Dec 12-All reports for the Annual Meeting are to be turned in to the office TODAY for inclusion in the 2014 Congregational Meeting folders.

 

Sun. Dec 14-Connection Café opens at 8:30am with Worship beginning at 9:00am

 

Sun. Dec 14-Manna card orders will be available in church today

 

(NOTE:  The 3^rd Monday Study will not be meeting tonight)

 

Wed. Dec 17-Advent Bible Study begins at 7pm

 

Sun. Dec 21-Connection Café begins at 8:30am with Worship starting at 9:00am

(IMPORTANT NOTE:  Today is the day to get your 2014 Annual Congregational Meeting folder in church from your Church Council representatives.)

 

Manna December orders and payment are due this Sunday.  Check over the December order form that includes a special card under miscellaneous valued at $50 that is good at 17 different popular places.  See the special attachment which also includes information on ordering gift card boxes.  By giving Manna cards you don't have to worry about the color, size or style of the gift—the recipient chooses just what they want, making it a win-win for everyone.  Having extra cards for forgotten gifts or giving one as a hostess gift is also an option.  Cards can be kept on hand for any time or occasion, and are a safe way to spend without carrying cash or worrying about your credit card being hacked by a security breach.  There are several vendor cards that will suit everyone's needs.  Best of all, you only pay the face value of the card and never have any extra fees added.  Check out the form and consider placing an order on Sunday.  Thanks!

 

Have you signed up for I-give or Amazon Smile yet?  If anyone needs assistance in signing up for I-give or Amazon Smile or information about getting gift cards for Christmas (or any time) from our Manna program, please see Carrie after church.  Once these programs are set up they are very easy to use. 

 

I want you to know that, due to personal family and health issues, I may not always be in the office at my scheduled time and it is best to call before dropping in.  Thanks for your patience and understanding.  As always, I'm wishing peace, hope, love, faith, grace, health and warmth to you all. 

 -- 

Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Good Afternoon!

 

Tonight is our Thankful Dinner here at church with a lot of former preschool families joining us!  What a great way to share all sorts of blessed preschool memories and to "catch up" on all the families of our special ministry.  Hope that you can join us!

 

Here's What's Happening around Good Shepherd Church . . .

 

TONIGHT-Thu. Nov 20-Our thankful dinner begins at 6:30pm when we'll be honoring our Preschool ministry including staff members, students, families, church and community members.

 

Sat. Nov. 22-Brookfield Zoo Tree Trimming.  We'll meet at church around 12:30pm (see details below).

 

Sat. Nov. 22-Harvest Saturday begins at 10am (see details below)

 

Sun. Nov 23-Connection Café begins at 8:30am with a traditional Worship service beginning at 9:00am (see information below)

 

Thur. Nov 27-Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

 

Sun. Nov 30-Peace Offering Sunday Worship begins at 9am with a brunch following (see information below)

 

This Saturday - Brookfield Zoo Tree Trimming - looks like the weather might cooperate a bit so we can trim the tree waiting for us at Brookfield Zoo this Saturday.  We'd like to meet at church around 12:30pm, make a few ornaments together and then head out to the Zoo.  We have 20 tickets for those who are not Zoo members, so plenty of room for people who want to join us.  Our tree is on the north side of the Zoo, near the Carousel.  Should be a lot of fun!  So, join us at church around 12:30pm.  We'll plan on leaving for the Zoo around 1:15pm and trees have to be decorated by 4:30pm, as the Zoo closes at 5pm.

 

This Saturday - Harvest Saturday - Community-Wide Food Collection - Be sure to place a bag or two of non-perishable food on your front porch and the volunteers will collect it.  Food will be distributed to a variety of food pantries in Romeoville and Joliet.  If you'd like to volunteer, please go to St. Andrew's Catholic Church around 10am on Saturday.

 

This Sunday - Our "Four-Step Plan to Peace" continues with a traditional service and a special opportunity to give thanks.  We'll also be introducing our Peace Offerings, including an explanation on how you can make plans to present your special Peace Offering to God on November 30.  These Peace Offerings are in place of our traditional pledge/commitment cards and will help our Finance Team plan for our 2015 budget.

 

NO Thanksgiving Eve festivities this year - spend time with your family or traveling safely to them.  

 

Sunday, November 30 - Peace Offering Sunday and brunch after service - our Inreach Team will be coordinating the brunch; you are welcome to bring a food item to share.

 

Manna November orders gained us a total profit of $134.45!  Thanks to those of you who placed orders this month.  The December order form is now available and includes a special card under miscellaneous valued at $50 that is good at 17 different popular places.  See the special attachment which also includes information on ordering gift card boxes.  By giving Manna cards you don't have to worry about the color, size or style of the gift—the recipient chooses just what they want, making it a win-win for everyone.  Having extra cards for forgotten gifts or giving one as a hostess gift is also an option.  Cards can be kept on hand for any time or occasion, and are a safe way to spend without carrying cash or worrying about your credit card being hacked by a security breach.  There are several vendor cards that will suit everyone's needs.  Best of all, you only pay the face value of the card and never have any extra fees added.  Check out the December form and consider placing an order.  Please call the church office (815-886-4354) if you have any questions about the program and we'll be glad to help.  Thanks!

 

Have you signed up for I-give or Amazon Smile yet?  If anyone needs assistance in signing up for I-give or Amazon Smile or information about getting gift cards for Christmas (or any time) from our Manna program, please see Carrie after church.  If you have a tablet or laptop to bring, we can use that, or we will have several computers available.  Once these programs are set up they are very easy to use. 

 

Audit Team help is still needed!  Won't you consider providing assistance?  Contact Carrie for more details.  It is pretty simple and won't take a lot of your time.  Thanks!

 

I wish everyone peace, hope, love, faith, grace, health and warmth. 

Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Good Morning!

 

We have a need for tables for use at the Vendor Fair on Saturday and the Thankful Dinner next Thursday.  Please contact Lori Haack or the church office if you have any you can lend us and we'll arrange for a convenient time to drop them off.  Thanks in advance for your help. 

 

Here's What's Happening around Good Shepherd Church . . .

 

Sat. Nov 15-Our Vendor's Fair will be held today from 9am until 2pm

 

Sun. Nov 16-Connection Café opens at 8:30am with Worship starting at 9:00am

 

Sun. Nov 16-Church Council Meeting begins at 4:30pm

 

Mon. Nov 17-3^rd Monday Bible Study at 7pm at the Sanchez home

 

Wed. Nov 19-Bring-your-own light supper at 6:30pm which will be followed by Bible Study at 7pm

 

Thu. Nov 20-Our thankful dinner begins at 6:30pm when we'll be honoring our Preschool ministry including staff members, students, families, church and community members.

 

Sun. Nov 23-Connection Café begins at 8:30am with Worship starting at 9:00am

 

Manna November orders gained us a total profit of $134.45!  Thanks to those of you who placed orders this month.  The December order form is now available and includes a special card under miscellaneous valued at $50 that is good at 17 different popular places.  See the special attachment which also includes information on ordering gift card boxes.  By giving Manna cards you don't have to worry about the color, size or style of the gift—the recipient chooses just what they want, making it a win-win for everyone.  Having extra cards for forgotten gifts or giving one as a hostess gift is also an option.  Cards can be kept on hand for any time or occasion, and are a safe way to spend without carrying cash or worrying about your credit card being hacked by a security breach.  There are several vendor cards that will suit everyone's needs.  Best of all, you only pay the face value of the card and never have any extra fees added.  Check out the December form and consider placing an order.  Please call the church office (815-886-4354) if you have any questions about the program and we'll be glad to help.  Thanks!

 

Audit Team help is still needed!  Won't you consider providing assistance?  Contact Carrie for more details.  It is pretty simple and won't take a lot of your time.  Thanks!

 

We hope that everyone drops in (and brings family, friends and neighbors as well) to see the variety of vendors who will be participating in the Vendor Fair between 9am and 2pm on Saturday.

 

Please join us for our Thankful Dinner on November 20^th.  We've put a new twist on this Preschool event to allow us to reminisce and share what we're all thankful for.  Be sure to send us your pre-stamped RSVP card if you haven't already so!

 

I wish everyone peace, hope, love, faith, grace, health and warmth. 

 -- 

Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Hello and Happy November!

 

I'm still adjusting to last weekend's time change, how about you?  It is so hard to believe that we are having our Vendor Fair in just over a week.  We hope that everyone drops in (and brings family, friends and neighbors as well) to see the variety of vendors who will be participating between 9am and 2pm on November 15^th.

 

Here's What's Happening around Good Shepherd Church . . .

 

TONIGHT! - Thu. Nov 6-Reignite Teams Meeting at 7pm.

 

Fri. Nov 7-Crafter's Night starts at 7pm  Bring your project and join the fun! 

 

Sun. Nov 9-There will not be Worship at Good Shepherd today.  Your assignment is to visit another church and report back what you like and don't like about their worship.

 

Mon. Nov 10-6:30pm Light Supper and reflection on our worship visits yesterday

 

Mon. Nov 10-7:30pm Special "Worry Burn" service

 

Wed. Nov 12-Reports for the Church Council meeting on Sunday are due in the office today for copying.

 

Sat. Nov 15-Our Vendor's Fair will be held today from 9am until 2pm

 

Sun. Nov 16-Connection Café opens at 8:30am with Worship starting at 9:00am

 

Sun. Nov 16-Church Council Meeting begins at 4:30pm

 

Mon. Nov 17-3^rd Monday Bible Study at 7pm at the Sanchez home

 

Reignite, the name for our 90 Day Teams, will be meeting tonight, November 6^th.  Come help reignite Good Shepherd Church by joining their meeting at 7pm at the church.  All are invited to help in molding the future of our beloved Good Shepherd Church.  There are different areas of interest that would welcome additional support.  Come to the meeting and offer your assistance.

 

Audit help needed!  If you can give us some time to help audit the church financial records, please contact Carrie Worthington for details.  We are now doing quarterly audits of accounts.

 

As part of our Stewardship Campaign, "Four-Step Plan to Peace," we'll be having two special events this week.  First, just a reminder that we will NOT be holding services at our church this Sunday, 11/9.  Instead, we encourage you to visit another church.  Then, on Monday, 11/10, join us at 6:30pm for a light supper and time of reflection on our worship visits.  At 7:30pm, we'll have a special "Worry Burn" service, incorporating our elements from last Sunday's service.  We hope you'll be part of this great program/campaign and bring your ideas from other churches on ways we can do worship and church better.

 

Are you interested in Crafts?  We have a group that meets together at church to work on their various craft projects, as well as socializing and sharing their "crafty" abilities.  Stop by and bring your project(s) along!  All are always welcome.

 

Manna November orders gained us a total profit of $134.45!  Thanks to those of you who placed orders this month.  The December order form is now available.  By giving Manna cards you don't have to worry about the color, size or style of the gift—the recipient chooses just what they want, making it a win-win for everyone.  Having extra cards for forgotten gifts or giving one as a hostess gift is also an option.  Cards can be kept on hand for any time or occasion, and are a safe way to spend without carrying cash or worrying about your credit card being hacked by a security breach.  There are several vendor cards that will suit everyone's needs.  Best of all, you only pay the face value of the card and never have any extra fees added.  Check out the December form and consider placing an order.  Please call the church office (815-886-4354) if you have any questions about the program and we'll be glad to help.  Thanks!

 

Mark your calendars now and plan to attend our Thankful Dinner on November 20^th.  We've put a new twist on this Preschool event to allow us to reminisce and share what we're all thankful for.  Be sure to get your pre-stamped RSVP card into the mail soon!

 

Remember to check Good Shepherd's Facebook page for the latest news or updates, as well as calling the church office (815-886-4354) for information.  Be sure to leave a message if there's no answer and someone will get back to you.  Also, please email me (revassistant@gmail.com) if you prefer not to get this weekly What's Happening report.

 

Don't forget our special "visit another church" is this Sunday and there won't be any worship here.  Please plan to bring your report to the light supper on Monday at 6:30pm and attend the "Worry Burn" service immediately following.  Please also spread the word to everyone you can think of.  We look forward to getting together and sharing on Monday!

 

I am taking a "Honey Do" day off tomorrow (Friday) to accomplish chores we just can't fit in anywhere else, but want to wish everyone peace, hope, love, faith, grace, health and sunshine. 

 

--

Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Good Afternoon!

 

How did you like our Halloween trick of snow flying?  For some it may be a treat, but not for me!  Winter took too long to go away this Spring, and shouldn't be back already.  My "trick" for you was sending this report out today instead of on my usual Thursday reporting date.  Did you miss getting it yesterday?

 

Here's What's Happening around Good Shepherd Church . . .

 

Sat. Nov 1-It's time to set your clocks back an hour when you go to bed tonight and enjoy an extra hour of sleep before you come to church on Sunday!

 

Sun. Nov 2-Connection Café opens at 8:30am with Worship beginning at 9:00am

 

Sun. Nov 2-Manna orders and payments are due today.

 

Tue. Nov 4-M & M's Women's Bible Study at 7pm at the home of Jan Sanchez

 

Wed. Nov 5-Bring-your-own light dinner at 6:30pm and stay for Bible Study at 7pm.  We have a special area available for children to study or quietly watch DVD's, so bring them along.

 

Thu. Nov 6-Reignite Teams Meeting at 7pm.

 

Fri. Nov 7-Crafter's Night starts at 7pm  Bring your project and join the fun! 

 

Sun. Nov 9-There will not be Worship at Good Shepherd today.  Your assignment is to go to another church and report back what you like and don't like about their worship.

 

Wed. Nov 12-Reports for the Church Council meeting on Sunday are due in the office today for copying.

 

Sat. Nov 15-Our Vendor's Fair will be held today from 9am until 2pm

 

Sun. Nov 16-Connection Café opens at 8:30am with Worship starting at 9:00am

 

Sun. Nov 16-Church Council Meeting begins at 4:30pm

 

Reignite is now the name for our 90 Day Teams.  Come help reignite Good Shepherd Church on November 6^th.  Their meeting is at 7pm at the church.  All are invited to join in helping mold the future of Good Shepherd Church.  There are different areas of interest that would welcome additional support.  Come join the meeting and offer your assistance.

 

Audit help needed!  If you can give us some time to help audit the church financial records, please contact Carrie Worthington for details.  We are now doing quarterly audits of accounts.

 

Are you interested in Crafts?  We have a group that meets together at church to work on their various craft projects, as well as socializing and sharing their "crafty" abilities.  Stop by and bring your project(s) along!  All are always welcome.

 

Manna November order forms are due on Sunday.   Since we will be visiting other churches on the 9^th of November, you can get your order at Bible Study on Wednesday, or arrange to pick it up in the office during the week.  (Call before coming.) Manna cards are a safe way to spend without carrying cash or worrying about your credit card being hacked by a security breach.  There are several vendor cards that will suit everyone's needs, and they make excellent gifts as well.  Best of all, you only pay the face value of the card and never have any extra fees added.  We realized an $84.62 profit in October.  Check out the newest form and consider placing an order.  Please call the office (815-886-4354) if you have any questions about the program and we'll be glad to help.  Thanks!

 

Do you know of anyone interested in having a table at our third annual Vendor's Fair coming to Good Shepherd on November 15^th?  Plans are underway now with the cost of a table being $25 plus 10% (or more) of the actual sales.  Sale hours are 9am to 2pm with set-up beginning at 8am.  Please have anyone contact Judy Jordan or Lori Haack for further details and/or a Vendor's contract.  We have several vendors who have scheduled to participate in this year's event.  The more we have, the greater the opportunity for a variety of special one of a kind gifts.  Plan to be there for this unique gift-buying experience, and bring others with you as well!

 

We surprised Pastor Wednesday night with a cake, cards, and cash for Pastor Appreciation Month.  Maybe you saw the pictures on Facebook.  A good time was had by all who attended, and Pastor was grateful to everyone.  You could say she appreciated the appreciation! 

 

Remember to check Good Shepherd's Facebook page for the latest news or updates, as well as calling the church office (815-886-4354) for information.  Be sure to leave a message if there's no answer and someone will get back to you.  Also, please email me (revassistant@gmail.com) if you prefer not to get this weekly What's Happening report.

 

I am wishing peace, hope, love, faith, grace, health and warmth for everyone.  Remember to set your clocks back an hour Saturday night! 

 

--

Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Good Afternoon!

 

Are you ready for a fantastic weather weekend?  It will be the last weekend my husband Greg and I spend in our camper for the season.  I talked him into this last weekend and am thankful it will be pleasant weather-wise! 

 

Here's What's Happening around Good Shepherd Church . . .

 

Fri. Oct 24-Crafter's Night will begin at 7pm at church

 

Sun. Oct 26-Connection Café opens at 8:30am and Worship begins at 9am

 

Wed. Oct 29-Bring your own light dinner at 6:30pm and join the Bible Study at 7pm

 

Sat. Nov 1-It's time to set your clocks back an hour when you go to bed tonight and enjoy an extra hour of sleep before you come to church on Sunday!

 

Sun. Nov 2-Connection Café opens at 8:30am with Worship beginning at 9:00am

 

Sun. Nov 2-Manna orders and payments are due today.

 

Tue. Nov 4-M & M's Women's Bible Study at 7pm at the home of Jan Sanchez

 

Wed. Nov 5-Bring-your-own light dinner at 6:30pm and stay for Bible Study at 7pm.  We have a special area available for children to study or quietly watch DVD's, so bring them along.

 

Thu. Nov 6-Reignite Teams Meeting at 7pm.

 

Fri. Nov 7-Crafter's Night starts at 7pm  Bring your project and join the fun! 

 

Reignite is the name for our 90 Day Teams.  Come help reignite Good Shepherd Church on November 6^th.  Their meeting is at 7pm at the church.  All are invited to join in helping mold the future of Good Shepherd Church.  There are different areas of interest that would welcome additional support.  Come join the meeting and offer your assistance.

 

Are you interested in Crafts?  We have a group that meets together at church to work on their various craft projects, as well as socializing and sharing their "crafty" abilities.  Stop by and bring your project(s) along!  All are always welcome.

 

Manna November order forms are available now.   Manna cards are a safe way to spend without carrying cash or worrying about your credit card being hacked by a security breach.  There are several vendor cards that will suit everyone's needs, and they make excellent gifts as well.  Best of all, you only pay the face value of the card and never have any extra fees added.  We realized an $84.62 profit in October.  Check out the newest form and consider placing an order.  Call the office (815-886-4354) if you have any questions about the program and we'll be glad to help out.  Thanks!

 

Do you know of anyone interested in having a table at our third annual Vendor's Fair coming to Good Shepherd on November 15^th?  Plans are underway now with the cost of a table being $25 plus 10% (or more) of the actual sales.  Sale hours are 9am to 2pm with set-up beginning at 8am.  Please have them contact Judy Jordan or Lori Haack for further details and/or a Vendor's contract.  We have several vendors who have scheduled to participate in this year's event.  The more we have, the greater the opportunity for a variety of special one of a kind gifts.  Plan to be there for this unique gift-buying experience, and bring others with you as well!

 

Remember that you can check Good Shepherd's Facebook page for the latest news or updates, as well as calling the church office (815-886-4354).  Be sure to leave a message if there's no answer and someone will get back to you.  Also, please email me (revassistant@gmail.com) if you prefer not to get this weekly What's Happening report.

 

I am wishing peace, hope, love, faith, grace, and health for everyone!  Have a great weekend. 

 

--
Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Hello!

 

Today is the Hallmark Bosses' Day holiday, and since, technically, all Good Shepherd members are my bosses, Happy Bosses' Day to each and every one of you—especially to the Church Council.  Together we are a mighty team that it's great to be a member of.

 

Here's What's Happening around Good Shepherd Church . . .

 

TONIGHT-Thur. Oct 16-Reignite Teams Meeting begins at 7pm at the church.  All are welcome.

 

Sun. Oct 19-Connection Café at 8:30am with Worship following at 9:00am

 

Sun. Oct 19-Church Council Meeting at 4:30pm

 

Mon. Oct 20-3^rd Monday Bible Study will meet at 7pm at the Sanchez home

 

Mon. Oct 20-Women's Care Group will meet at 7:30pm at Carrie's home

 

Wed. Oct 22-Gather at 6:30pm for a bring-your-own light dinner, followed by Bible Study at 7pm.  All are welcome to attend!

 

Fri. Oct 24-Crafter's Night will begin at 7pm at church

 

Sun. Oct 26-Connection Café opens at 8:30am and Worship begins at 9am

 

Wed. Oct 29-Bring your own light dinner at 6:30pm and join the Bible Study at 7pm

 

Sat. Nov 1-It's time to set your clocks back an hour when you go to bed tonight and enjoy an extra hour of sleep before you come to church on Sunday!

 

Reignite is the name for our 90 Day Teams.  Come help reignite Good Shepherd Church TONIGHT!  Their meeting is at 7pm at the church.  All are invited to join us to help mold the future of Good Shepherd Church.  There are different areas of interest that would welcome additional support.  Come join the meeting TONIGHT and offer your assistance.

 

Are you interested in Crafts?  We have a group that meets together at church to work on their various craft projects, as well as socializing and sharing their "crafty" abilities.  Stop by and bring your project(s) along!  All are always welcome.

 

Manna November order forms are available now.   Manna cards are a safe way to spend without carrying cash or worrying about your credit card being hacked by a security breach.  There are several vendor cards that will suit everyone's needs, and they make excellent gifts as well.  Best of all, you only pay the face value of the card and never have any extra fees added.  We realized an $84.62 profit in October.  Check out the newest form and consider placing an order.  Call the office (815-886-4354) if you have any questions about the program and we'll be glad to help out.  Thanks!

 

Do you know of anyone interested in having a table at our third annual Vendor's Fair coming to Good Shepherd on November 15^th?  Plans are underway now with the cost of a table being $25 plus 10% (or more) of the actual sales.  Sale hours are 9am to 2pm with set-up beginning at 8am.  Please have them contact Judy Jordan or Lori Haack for further details and/or a Vendor's contract.  We have several vendors who have scheduled to participate in this year's event.  The more we have, the greater the opportunity for a variety of special one of a kind gifts.  Plan to be there for this unique gift-buying experience, and bring others with you as well!

 

Information about a free Mortgage Relief Project outreach event, part of the Illinois Foreclosure Prevention Network, to help lower your mortgage and avoid foreclosure, is on the back table at church.  This event will be held on Saturday, October 25^th. 

 

Remember that you can check Good Shepherd's Facebook page for the latest news or updates, as well as calling the church office (815-886-4354).  Be sure to leave a message if there's no answer and someone will get back to you.  Also, please email me (revassistant@gmail.com) if you prefer not to get this weekly What's Happening report.

 

I am wishing peace, hope, love, faith, grace, health and Happy Bosses' Day for everyone!  Have a great weekend.  

--
Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Good Afternoon!

 

Everyone is invited to attend the Northern Illinois Synod Fall Discipleship Gathering tonight at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, 14719 W. 163^rd Street in Homer Glen.  The theme is, "Conversation as hospitality—Helping make the faith connection."   The evening will begin at 6:30pm with registration and a light supper.  Worship and program will follow at 7pm and end at approximately 8:30pm.

 Here's What's Happening around Good Shepherd Church . . .

 TONIGHT-Thur. Oct 9-Synod Fall Discipleship Gathering at Cross of Glory church

 

Fri. Oct 10-Crafter's Night will begin at 7pm at the church

 

Sun. Oct 12-Connection Café opens at 8:30am and Worship begins at 9am.  We will be highlighting our Financial Ministry and honoring Angie Kistinger (and her family) for her service to Good Shepherd as Treasurer. (See information below.)

 

Wed. Oct 15-Reports for the Church Council Meeting are due in the office today

 

Wed. Oct 15-Bring your light dinner at 6:30pm and join the Bible Study at 7pm at church

 

Thu. Oct 16-Reignite Teams Meeting begins at 7pm at the church.  All are welcome.

 

Sun. Oct 19-Connection Café at 8:30am with Worship following at 9:00am

 

Sun. Oct 19-Church Council Meeting at 4:30pm

 

Mon. Oct 20-3^rd Monday Bible Study will meet at 7pm at the Sanchez home

 

Wed. Oct 22-Gather at 6:30pm for a bring-your-own light dinner, followed by Bible Study at 7pm.  All are welcome to attend!

 

Please join us this Sunday morning as we take time to highlight our financial ministries.  We'll be honoring our Treasurer, Angie Kistinger, for her service to the church and installing our new treasurer, Allen Kirkland, and financial secretary, Lynne Hurdle.  The ministry that Angie has done, particularly in the last two years, has been so important in so many ways.  The Church Council wanted to take time to show our gratitude to her and her family.  We hope you'll join us in showing your thanks.

 

Reignite is the name for our 90 Day Teams.  Come help reignite Good Shepherd Church.  The next meeting will take place on October 16^th at 7pm at the church.  All are invited to join us to help make it happen.  There are different areas of interest that would welcome additional support.  Come join the meetings and have some fun as well!

 

Manna orders for October are in and the new November order forms are available now, too.   Manna cards are a safe way to spend without carrying cash or worrying about your credit card being hacked by a security breach.  There are several vendor cards that will suit everyone's needs, and they make excellent gifts as well.  Best of all, you only pay the face value of the card and never have any extra fees added.  We realized an $84.62 profit in October.  Check out the newest form and consider placing an order.  Call the office (815-886-4354) if you have any questions about the program and we'll be glad to help out.  Thanks!

 

Do you know of anyone interested in having a table at our third annual Vendor's Fair coming to Good Shepherd on November 15^th?  Plans are underway now with the cost of a table being $25 plus 10% (or more) of the actual sales.  Sale hours are 9am to 2pm with set-up beginning at 8am.  Please have them contact Judy Jordan or Lori Haack for further details and/or a Vendor's contract, and plan to come to shop on that date as well!

 

Our October 18^th Family Fun Day has been postponed due to unexpected family obligations.  A new date will be decided on at our October 16^th Reignite meeting.

 

We received notice in the office about a free Mortgage Relief Project outreach event, part of the Illinois Foreclosure Prevention Network, to help lower your mortgage and avoid foreclosure.  This event will be held on Saturday, October 25^th.  For more information, check the back table at church.

 

Remember that you can check Good Shepherd's Facebook page for the latest news or updates, as well as calling the church office (815-886-4354).  Be sure to leave a message if there's no answer and someone will get back to you.  Also, please email me (revassistant@gmail.com) if you prefer not to get this weekly What's Happening report.

 

The office will be closed on Monday for Columbus Day.  As always, I am wishing peace, hope, love, faith, grace, and health for everyone.  Enjoy Indian summer!

 -- 

Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Hello!

I guess it is almost time to pack away the summer clothing, start wearing shoes instead of sandals and find the "happy light" once again. Not my favorite time of year.  We haven't turned on the heat in our house yet, have you?

Here's What's Happening around Good Shepherd Church . . .

TONIGHT-Thur. Oct 2-Our Reignite Teams (formerly known as 90 Day Teams) will meet at 7pm at church

Sun. Oct 5-Connection Café begins at 8:30am with Worship beginning at 9am

Sun. Oct 5-Manna order forms and checks are due today

Tue. Oct 7-M & M's Women's Bible Study meets at 7pm at the home of Jan Sanchez

Wed. Oct 8-Bring a light dinner to enjoy at 6:30pm and follow it with Bible Study at 7pm

Fri. Oct 10-Crafter's Night will begin at 7pm at the church

Sun. Oct 12-Connection Café opens at 8:30am and Worship begins at 9am

Wed. Oct 15-Reports for the Church Council Meeting are due in the office today

Wed. Oct 15-Bring your light dinner at 6:30pm and join the Bible Study at 7pm at church

Thu. Oct 16-Reignite Teams Meeting begins at 7pm at the church.  All are welcome.

Sat. Oct 18-Fall Family Fun Day with food, games and fun for everyone!

Sun. Oct 19-Connection Café at 8:30am with Worship following at 9:00am

Reignite is the new name for our 90 Day Teams.  Come let your light shine and help reignite Good Shepherd Church.  Two meetings are planned for October, with the first one happening tonight and the second one on the 16th.  You are invited to join us at any time to help make it happen.  There are different areas of interest that would welcome additional support.  Attend the meetings and have some fun as well!

Manna order forms for October are available now and are due to be turned in by Oct.5th.  Manna cards are a safe way to spend without carrying cash or worrying about your credit card being hacked by a security breach.  There are several vendor cards that will suit everyone's needs, and they make excellent gifts as well.  Best of all, you only pay the face value of the card and never have any extra fees added.  Check out the newest form and consider placing an order.  Call the office (815-886-4354) if you have any questions about the program and we'll be glad to help out.  Thanks!

Do you know of anyone interested in having a table at our third annual Vendor's Fair coming to Good Shepherd on November 15th?  Plans are underway now with the cost of a table being $25 plus 10% (or more) of the actual sales.  Sale hours are 9am to 2pm with set-up beginning at 8am.  Please have them contact Judy Jordan or Lori Haack for further details and/or a Vendor's contract, and plan to come to shop on that date as well!

We received notice in the office this week about a free Mortgage Relief Project outreach event, part of the Illinois Foreclosure Prevention Network, to help lower your mortgage and avoid foreclosure.  This event will be held on Saturday, October 25th.  For more information, check the back table at church.

As always, I am wishing peace, hope, love, faith, grace, and health for everyone.  Keep warm!

--
Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church