WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Good Afternoon!

What a beautiful day it was for the Preschool grand finale picnic!  As a Grandma, I walked along and enjoyed every minute of the children's chatter and excitement.  The children even got their picture taken next to a fire truck on the way to the park.   It is hard to believe that summer is upon us.  We'll all miss their busy, excited, smiling faces and hope to be able to reach out to even more students next year.

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

Sun. May 25-Connection Café beginning at 8:30am followed by Worship at 9:30am

Wed. May 28-Light bring-your-own dinner at 6:30pm followed by Bible Study at 7pm

Sun. June 1-Connection Café begins at 8:30am and is followed by Worship at 9:30am

Tue. June 3-M & M's Women's Bible Study at 7pm at the home of Janice Sanchez

Wed. June 4-Bring-your-own light dinner at 6:30pm followed by Bible Study at 7pm

Sun. June 8- Café begins at 8:30am, with Worship at 9:30am, followed by a Special Congregation Meeting.  Make plans to join us!

A new 90 Day Challenge Group: Part Two is addressing the following areas in an in-depth way:  -Outreach,  -In Reach (membership), -Finance (including research into establishing a line of credit), -Fundraising, and –Church/Office Space.  If any of these interest you, or would you like further information, please contact a Council member.  Everyone's help is needed to secure and ensure the future of Good Shepherd Church. The meetings don't last long and your input would be most welcome.

It was decided at the April Congregational Meeting to keep our Preschool running for the 2014-2015 school year.  Please help us spread the word we'll be here and have anyone interested in enrolling their 3 year old or 4 year old child(ren) in our Preschool program call Marilyn at 815-885-4356.  Thanks!

Wednesday Bible Study – Our Wednesday Bible Study is studying the Bible from the beginning, learning or relearning old stories of our ancestors, hearing new stories, etc.  We meet at 6:30pm with a bring-your-own-supper and start studying at 7pm.  All are welcome!  Join us!

Thanks to those who donated money for cookies at the Preschool's Stepping Up reception last Sunday.  It was sincerely enjoyed and appreciated.

A Special Congregational Meeting has been called for Sunday, June 8.  You should have received the notification letter earlier this week.  Please plan to attend this important meeting of the Good Shepherd family.  Also please consider working with the 90 Day Challenge Group:  Part Two to set us on the right path for the future of our church.  If you did not receive a letter, please call the office (815-886-4354) and we'll make arrangements for you to get any information you may need.

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th, Pastor Suzanne will be doing the opening and closing prayers at the Romeoville Memorial Day Ceremony being held at 10 am at the Edward "Doc" McCartan Veterans Memorial on Montrose Drive.  

I'm wishing peace, faith, hope, love, grace and health for you all.  Enjoy the weekend and be sure to pray for those who have fought or are fighting for our country.  

Renea Horn Johnson

Pastoral Assistant

Good Shepherd Church