WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Happy Cold Day to you!

Aren’t you tired of the cold and snow?  It is the end of February, and we’re still in a deep freeze.  This has been the longest winter I can remember, how about all of you?  Spring has got to be close by—Dairy Queen has been open for two weeks, and we “spring forward” to begin daylight savings time again on March 9^th!

 

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

 

TONIGHT-Thur. Feb. 27-Our Planning Teams will be meeting beginning at 7pm at the church.  Come and help the team of your choice plan the future of our church.  Your input will be welcomed.

 

Sun. March 2-Connection Café will open around 8:45am with Traditional Worship beginning at 9:30am

 

Sun. March 2-Preschool Pastry Puffins Fundraiser kicks off with a “taste” provided at the Connection Café (see details below)

 

Tue. March 4-M&M’s (Martha & Mary’s) Women’s Bible Study meets at 7pm at the home of Jan Sanchez

 

Wed. March 5-Lent begins! Ash Wednesday Services will be held at 7:30am and 7:30pm

 

Sat. March 8-Be sure to “spring your clocks forward” an hour before you go to bed as we begin daylight savings time!

 

Sun. March 9-Connection Café will open around 8:45am with Worship beginning at 9:30

 

Sun. March 9-Manna order forms and money are to be turned in today and will be delivered by March 16^th

 

At the Annual meeting, the general consensus was to take the following 90 days to review all aspects of our budget and spending to see where things could be changed, cut, etc.  We will be having several meetings and we would like everyone in our congregation to be a part of one of these planning teams.  They are:

 

Salary/Benefits-Bruce Texley is Council liaison.  This will be a complete review of all of our Staffing options which include benefits, Pastoral status, etc.

 

Source of Income-Carrie Worthington is Council liaison.  This will include a Stewardship drive, Fundraising, grants, etc.

 

Membership/Outreach-Roy Jamason and George Sanchez are Council Liaisons.  This will include a review of what immediate solutions can be done to reach those who are not attending, reaching out to the community, planning for evangelism and growth.

 

Space Usage-Dave Darguzis and Judy Jordan are Council Liaisons.  This includes a review of our space, what can be changed, what we need.  A review of Preschool and DCFS and what changing our space configurations would mean to the future of the Preschool.

 

Please prayerfully consider where you can best serve in planning the future of our church.  Each of these four areas will meet at 7pm on February 27^th (tonight), March 18^th, and April 3^rd at the church.  Any questions should be directed to the Council liaison member shown above.  Your help would be sincerely appreciated as the clock is ticking!

 

Ash Wednesday and Lenten services…Lent is almost here!  Mark your calendars for all the Wednesdays in March.  We’ll begin with Ash Wednesday worship and the imposition of ashes on March 5 at 7:30am and/or 7:30pm.  Then, join us March 12 through April 9, as we offer midweek Lenten soup suppers and services.  Suppers start at 6:30pm with a service to follow at 7:30pm.  Put it on your calendars and make it a priority to be a part of these special, solemn seasonal services.  Please sign up for soup suppers so we know how many to plan for, as soup will be provided by church members.  The sign-up sheet will be placed by the prayer request form on the table at the back of the church.  All are welcome!

 

Manna order forms, which are green for the month of March, are now available in church and the office.  These forms will need to be turned in by March 9, 2014 and delivery will be made the following week on March 16^th.  Share them with your friends and family.  It’s a great, practical way to help raise funds for the church.

 

Mmmmm!  Something good is coming your way, with free samples at the Connection Café this Sunday!  The Preschool is launching their Pastry Puffins Spring Fundraiser, with orders being taken between this Sunday and March 16, and delivery on Wednesday, April 2^nd.  There are 12 individual freezer-to-oven French pastries in each box with 8 flavors to choose from.  A box of a dozen costs $13.  These are great for special occasions including Easter breakfast.  Please take an order blank and sell them to your relatives, co-workers, and friends.  Please talk to Pat Hurdle or Chris and Art Arellano if you have any questions, and thanks in advance for your support.

 

I’m wishing you all peace, hope, faith, joy, love, grace, and health.  Think Spring!

 

Renea Horn Johnson

Pastoral Assistant

Good Shepherd Church

 

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Greetings to you!

 Alexander Circle has become Alexander Stream and the retention pond is beginning to fill as well.  There are actually high waves when someone speeds past!  Hurry Spring and sunshine!!

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

 Fri Feb 21-Reports for the Church Council meeting on Tuesday need to be in the office today!

 

Fri. Feb 21-Friday Study will meet at 7pm at the home of Laura Voruz.  All are welcome!

 

Sun. Feb 23-One Blended Worship Service will take place at 9:30am with Connection Café beginning around 8:45am

 

Tue. Feb 25-Church Council will be meeting at 7pm

 

Wed. Feb 26-Wednesday Study begins with a bring-your-own supper at 6:30pm and the Study begins at 7pm.

 

Thur. Feb 27-Our four “90 Day Challenge” teams will meet at 7pm at the church.  Come join us as we take a serious look and plan for the future.  (See information below.)

 

Fri. Feb 28-Friday Study will meet at 7pm at the home of Laura Voruz

 

Sun. March 2-Connection Café will open around 8:45am with Traditional Worship at 9:30am

 

Tue. March 4-M&M’s Women’s Bible Study meets at 7pm at the home of Jan Sanchez

 

Wed. March 5-Ash Wednesday Services at 7:30am and 7:30pm

 

At the Annual meeting, the general consensus was to take the following 90 days to review all aspects of our budget and spending to see where things could be changed, cut, etc.  We will be having several meetings and we would like everyone in our congregation to be a part of one of these planning teams.  They are:

 

Salary/Benefits-Bruce Texley is Council liaison.  This will be a complete review of all of our Staffing options which include benefits, Pastoral status, etc.

 

Source of Income-Carrie Worthington is Council liaison.  This will include a Stewardship drive, Fundraising, grants, etc.

 

Membership/Outreach-Roy Jamason and George Sanchez are Council Liaisons.  This will include a review of what immediate solutions can be done to reach those who are not attending, reaching out to the community, planning for evangelism and growth.

 

Space Usage-Dave Darguzis and Judy Jordan are Council Liaisons.  This includes a review of our space, what can be changed, what we need.  A review of Preschool and DCFS and what changing our space configurations would mean to the future of the Preschool.

 

Please prayerfully consider where you can best serve in planning the future of our church.  Each of these four areas will meet at 7pm on February 27^th, March 18^th, and April 3^rd at the church.  Any questions should be directed to the Council liaison member shown above.  Your help would be sincerely appreciated as the clock is ticking!

 

Manna order forms, which are green this month, were distributed in church last Sunday and are now available in church and the office.  These forms will need to be turned in by March 9, 2014 and delivery will be made the following week on March 16^th.  Share them with your friends and family.  It’s a great, practical way to raise funds for the church.

 

Looking ahead…Lent is almost here!  Mark your calendars for Wednesdays in March.  We’ll kick off our midweek Lenten services with Ash Wednesday services on March 5 at 7:30am and 7:30pm, with the imposition of ashes.  Then, starting March 12 through April 9, we’ll offer midweek Lenten soup suppers and services.  Suppers begin at 6:30pm with a service to follow at 7:30pm.  Put it on your calendars and make it a priority to be a part of these special seasonal services.  All are welcome!  

 

I’m wishing you all peace, hope, faith, joy, love, grace, and health.  Keep warm and dry!

 

Renea Horn Johnson

Pastoral Assistant

Good Shepherd Church

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Good Afternoon!

I’m pleased to inform you that the 3^rd Monday Bible Study has returned to Monday’s!  They tried other options that just didn’t work as well as Monday.  All are welcome to attend at the home of George and Jan Sanchez beginning at 7pm!

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

             TOMORROW-Fri Feb 14-7pm - Friday Study at the home of Laura Voruz

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Sat Feb 15-4pm - Commitment to Love event (see below for more info)

 

Sun. Feb 16- Finish off your Valentine Weekend with Connection Café around 8:45am followed by Worship at 9:30am

 

Mon. Feb 17-Third Monday Bible Study will meet at 7pm at the home of George and Jan Sanchez

 

Wed Feb 19- Wednesday Study 6:30pm-Bring your own supper; 7pm-Bible Study

 

Fri Feb 21-Reports for the Church Council meeting on Tuesday need to be in the office today!

 

Fri. Feb 21-Friday Study will meet at 7pm at the home of Laura Voruz.  All are welcome!

 

Sun. Feb 23-One Blended Worship Service will take place at 9:30am with Connection Café beginning around 8:45am

 

Tue. Feb 25-Church Council will be meeting at 7pm

 

Wed. Feb 26-Wednesday Study begins with bring-your-own supper at 6:30pm and Study begins at 7pm.

 

Thur. Feb 27-Our three “90 Day Challenge” will meet at 7pm at the church

 

Fri. Feb 28-Friday Study will meet at 7pm at the home of Laura Voruz

 

Sun. March 2-Connection Café will open around 8:45am with Traditional Worship at 9:30am

 

Commitment to Love – On Saturday, February 15 - 4pm – we’ll enjoy an evening of celebrating and committing to love - of spouse/partner, child, family, friends, brothers and sisters in Christ, etc.  as well as a family-style dinner, musical entertainment, and a memento to take home.  Our time begins with a special time of worship, followed by dinner and entertainment.  It's sure to be an afternoon/evening of fun, laughter, and memories.  

 

At the Annual meeting, the general consensus was to take the following 90 days to review all aspects of our budget and spending to see where things could be changed, cut, etc.  We will be having several meetings and we would like everyone in our congregation to be a part of one of these planning teams.  They are:

 

Salary/Benefits-Bruce Texley is Council liaison.  This will be a complete review of all of our Staffing options which include benefits, Pastoral status, etc.

 

Source of Income-Carrie Worthington is Council liaison.  This will include a Stewardship drive, Fundraising, grants, etc.

 

Membership/Outreach-Roy Jamason and George Sanchez are Council Liaisons.  This will include a review of what immediate solutions can be done to reach those who are not attending, reaching out to the community, planning for evangelism and growth.

 

Space Usage-Dave Darguzis and Judy Jordan are Council Liaisons.  This includes a review of our space, what can be changed, what we need.  A review of Preschool and DCFS and what changing our space configurations would mean to the future of Preschool.

 

If you haven’t already, please prayerfully consider where you can best serve in planning the future of our church.  Each of these four areas will meet at 7pm on February 27^th, March 18^th, and April 3^rd at the church.  Any questions should be directed to the Council liaison member shown above.  Your help would be sincerely appreciated as the clock is ticking!

 

Wednesday Study - This Bible Study will continue to meet through the month of February.  Join us at church at 6:30pm for a bring-your-own-supper, followed by Bible study at 7pm.  All are welcome!  Bring your supper, a Bible, and join us!

 

PRESCHOOL NEWS FROM MISS MARILYN & MISS JUDITH

   We just wanted to share the good news with the congregation that our new Department of Children and Family Services Licensing Representative showed up Friday, February 7^th, for our surprise inspection. We are happy to announce that we had no violations!      

   Friday, February 7^th was also the day of our Sweetheart Dance. The preschool would like to thank everyone for help making it a success! Seventy-six people plus workers danced the night away. Seventeen preschool families attended plus one church family. We also had six former students show up with friends or relatives because they wanted to attend!

Miss Judith and I would like to send a special thank you to the following people for being such “Sweethearts” and helping out:

·         Steve Hurdle our DJ / Courtney Hurdle our song mixer

·         Bob Hurdle our photographer / Lynne Hurdle our picture printer, and for donations of cookies and ink cartridges

·         Pat Hurdle, who helped with set up, donated cookies and chaperoned

   

Art and Chris Arellano for donating cookies and chaperoning the dance

·         Shirley Anderson and Lisa Motyka for donating cookies

·         Andrew Stec for blowing up 50 balloons for the last dance/ Sarah Stec for helping out with the dance and tearing down after the dance

·         Tamara Stirn, Jesus Macias, and Tarra Duffy who donated Silent Auction items

Thank you everyone!

I’m wishing you all peace, hope, faith, joy, love, grace, health and a happy Valentine’s Day!

 

Renea Horn Johnson

Pastoral Assistant

Good Shepherd Church

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Good Afternoon!

 Hope that you are all staying nice and comfy warm.  There’s been a lot happening since our new Church Council took over.  Be sure to read all of the details below and be ready to step forward and accept the “90-day Challenge” by signing up and serving on one of the four planning teams.

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

             TOMORROW-Fri. Feb 7-6:30-8pm Annual Preschool Sweetheart Dance

 

            Fri. Feb 7-Friday Study at 7pm at the home of Laura Voruz

 

Sun. Feb 9- One Worship Service at 9:30am - PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN SERVICE TIME  The Connection Café will be open around 8:45am for your enjoyment.

 

Sun. Feb 9-Manna orders will be available in Church.  Thanks to all who placed orders!

 

Tue. Feb 11-All-Church Planning Session at 7pm (see below for more info)

 

Wed. Feb 12 – Provider’s Fair from 11:30am to 3pm at the Romeoville Recreation Center

 

Wed Feb 12 - Wednesday Study 6:30pm-Bring your own supper; 7pm-Bible Study (see below for more info)

 

Fri Feb 14-7pm - Friday Study at the home of Laura Voruz

 

Sat Feb 15-4pm - Commitment to Love event (see below for more info)

 

Sun. Feb 16- Finish off your Valentine Weekend with Connection Café around 8:45am followed by Worship at 9:30am

 

Wed Feb 19- Wednesday Study 6:30pm-Bring your own supper; 7pm-Bible Study

 

Fri Feb 21-Friday Study will meet at 7pm at the home of Laura Voruz.  All are welcome!

 

LAST CHANCE for this year’s Preschool Sweetheart Dance - The Preschool is hosting their annual Sweetheart Dance tomorrow night from 6:30-8:00pm.  Our very own Pastor's "wife," Steve (with a little help from Courtney) will be our DJ; there will be plenty of opportunities for dancing, trivia, and lots of fun!  Start your Valentine's celebration early; bring your favorite Valentine(s) to our dance and make it a special night.  Call the Preschool (815-886-4356) to reserve a ticket or more and join us as we dance the night away!  Tickets cost $2.50 each, with children under 2 free!

 

Commitment to Love – next Saturday, February 15 - 4pm - Join us for an evening of celebrating and committing to love - of spouse/partner, child, family, friends, brothers and sisters in Christ, etc.  Tickets are $12 each and include a family-style dinner, musical entertainment, and a memento to take home.  Our time begins with a special time of worship, followed by dinner and entertainment.  It's sure to be an afternoon/evening of fun, laughter, and memories.  Join us!  And invite a friend or two to join us too.  All are welcome.  Please note that tickets must be purchased in advance so we know how much food to buy!  Thanks, and hope to see you there!

 

One Service Sundays continue - NOTE TIME CHANGE - Starting this Sunday, February 9, our services will begin at 9:30am.  They will be a blending of traditional hymns and contemporary songs.  As always, we'll offer Holy Communion.  Our Connection Cafe will be open around 8:30am, so come early and join us for a time of conversation and light snacks.  Help spread the word!

 

At the Annual meeting, the general consensus was to take the following 90 days to review all aspects of our budget and spending to see where things could be changed, cut, etc.  We will be having several meetings and we would like everyone in our congregation to be a part of one of these planning teams.  They are:

 

Salary/Benefits-Bruce Texley is Council liaison.  This will be a complete review of all of our Staffing options which include benefits, Pastoral status, etc.

 

Source of Income-Carrie Worthington is Council liaison.  This will include a Stewardship drive, Fundraising, grants, etc.

 

Membership/Outreach-Roy Jamason and George Sanchez are Council Liaisons.  This will include a review of what immediate solutions can be done to reach those who are not attending, reaching out to the community, planning for evangelism and growth.

 

Space Usage-Dave Darguzis and Judy Jordan are Council Liaisons.  This includes a review of our space, what can be changed, what we need.  A review of Preschool and DCFS and what changing our space configurations would mean to the future of Preschool.

 

Please prayerfully consider where you can best serve in planning the future of our church.  We will have sign-up sheets in church on Sunday for each of these four areas, with meetings being held at 7pm on February 11^th & 27^th, March 18^th, and April 3^rd at the church.

 

Wednesday Study - This Bible Study will continue to meet through the month of February.  Join us at church at 6:30pm for a bring-your-own-supper, followed by Bible study at 7pm.  All are welcome!  Bring your supper, a Bible, and join us!

 

Recap from last Sunday:  Last week we heard about superheroes and thought about the extraordinary powers we've all been given by God.  Pastor Suzanne shared some of the traits of superheroes and how these traits can be found within each of us.   We heard from the prophet, Micah, about what God requires of us - "To do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God."  How are you living that out and "saving the world" today?

 

Preview of this Sunday:  One of our favorite songs, "Salt and Light" comes directly from the text we'll be reading from Matthew this week.  We'll also hear important words from the prophet, Isaiah, about what God looks for in us - in our worship and in our daily living.  Come, join the discussion!

 

As always, I’m wishing everyone peace, hope, faith, joy, love, grace, health and warmth!

--
Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church