WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Good Afternoon and Happy New Year!

Since I was out of town last week, this is my first What's Happening report for 2014.  What a year it has started out to be, too!  With all of the weather related cancellations, you have probably been averaging an email a day from church.  Personally, I cannot wait for winter to be history!

Here's the latest information on What's Happening at Good Shepherd Church. . .

TONIGHT-Thur. Jan 9-FLY Lady at Lydia Faber's begins at 7pm

TOMORROW, Fri. Jan 10-Crafter's Night at church begins at 7pm

TOMORROW, Fri. Jan 10-Friday Study meets at 7pm at the home of Laura Voruz

Sun. Jan 12-One Worship Service will be held at 9am followed by the Budget Forum which was postponed from last Sunday.  

Sat. Jan 12-Open House at the Romeoville Rec Center following the Budget Forum.  Come help Pastor represent Good Shepherd at this annual neighborhood event.

Tue. Jan 14-Ministry Night will be at church beginning at 7pm

Wed. Jan 15-Wednesday Study will meet at 6:30pm to have a bring-your-own supper and followed by the study on the book of Romans and finishing with communion.

Fri. Jan 17-Friday Study will meet at 7pm at the home of Laura Voruz

Sun. Jan 19-One Worship Service will be held at 9am followed by Connection Café

Reports for the 2013 Annual Meeting on January 26th will be distributed

Cottage Meetings - The Church Council has made the decision to postpone the scheduled Cottage Meetings.  With the weather cancellation of worship and the budget meeting last week and other needs being tended to, they felt it would be better to hold off on these meetings.  As soon as they can be rescheduled, we will let everyone know.  Thank you for your patience.

Budget Forum - This Sunday, the Church Council will host a budget forum to discuss the proposed 2014 budget.  They will present what the Finance Team worked on and answer any questions related to the budget.  There will be handouts available on Sunday.  Please feel free to bring a light breakfast item to share as we gather between church and the forum.

Wednesday Study - The Wednesday Study will meet this Wednesday, January 15.  We'll gather at 6:30pm with a bring-your-own supper and then begin the study at 7pm.  We'll finish our time together with communion around 8:30pm and be on our way no later than 9pm.  All are welcome as we continue our study on the book of Romans.

Christmas Greenery - If you are interested in any of the live greenery used to beautify our worship space during the Advent and Christmas season, the Worship Team invites you to "make an offer" and one or more of the little trees can be yours.  Questions?  Please talk to one of our team members:  Wendy Ploense, Jan Sanchez, or Pastor Suzanne.

Well, this report is pretty much split between What's Happening and What's Not, isn't it?!  We appreciate your being flexible and want to assure you we are doing our best to keep to a schedule and keep you informed as well.  However, your safety is most important and we prefer not to take chances in extreme weather conditions like those we've been experiencing.  If you ever have a question or want the most up-to-date information, feel free to call the church office.  Please leave a message if there is no answer and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

As always, I'm wishing you all peace, hope, faith, love, grace and health.  Happy 2014!  

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Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church