WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Happy Thursday!

And what a beautiful day it is!  When I picked up my twin grandchildren at the Preschool, they were so excited to show me their Mother's Day gifts, and tell me about being at the park (aka as playground).  Almost all the students had shorts on today—finally!  Let's hope this great weather lasts.

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

TONIGHT-Thur. May 8-90 Day Challenge Group: Part Two will meet at 7pm at the church-see below for more info and come help us plan for Good Shepherd's future.

Sunday, May 11-Worship at 9:30am will be followed by our Mother's Day Brunch

Sunday, May 11-Manna orders will be delivered today

Mon. May 12-The Care and Support Group will meet at 7:30pm at Carrie's house.

Mon. May 12-Reports are due in the office this afternoon for the Church Council Meeting on Thursday.

Wed. May 14-We'll have a bring your own light supper at 6:30pm followed by Bible Study at 7pm

Thur. May 15-The Church Council will meet at church tonight at 7pm.  Please pass along any of your questions or concerns to a Council member before tonight's meeting.

Fri. May 16-Everyone is encouraged to pause at 9:30am and say a prayer for Good Shepherd Church

Sunday, May 18-Connection Café is open at 8:30am with Worship at 9:30am

Sunday, May 18-Preschool Stepping Up Ceremony at 2pm at the Rec Center

Mon. May 19-3rd Monday Bible Study at 7pm at the home of George and Jan Sanchez

Tue. May 20-90 Day Challenge Group: Part Two will meet at 7pm at the church-see below for more info and come join us.

Wed. May 21- We'll have a bring your own light supper tonight at 6:30pm followed by Bible Study at 7pm

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

As a result of the Congregational Meeting, a new 90 Day Challenge  Group: Part Two is being developed to address the following areas in a more in-depth way:  -Outreach,  -In Reach (membership), -Finance (including research into establishing a line of credit), -Fundraising, and –Church/Office Space.  See anything that would interest you, or would you like further information?  Please contact a Council member, or come to the first 90 Day Challenge Group: Part Two meeting tonight at 7pm at the church.  Everyone's help is needed to secure and ensure the future of Good Shepherd Church. 

It was also decided at the Congregational Meeting to keep our Preschool running for the 2014-2015 school year.  Please help to spread the word that 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 meeting again and has decided to study 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!

For Mother's Day on Sunday, we've planned a brunch following worship.  Please come and share this special day with your Good Shepherd family.  Lori Haack would appreciate knowing what you'll bring to ensure we don't have too much of one good thing.  We're all looking forward to gathering together to honor our mothers' and sharing stories of bygone days!

You're invited to the Preschool's Stepping Up Program at the Rec Center on Sunday, May 18th at 2pm.  Come see the four year old class as they cross over the bridge to kindergarten.  This is one of the first big steps they take in their life journey, and a very special time for sharing.  If you would like to help provide  big cookies for the reception afterward by donating or baking, please see Pat Hurdle.

Pastor away on retreat – Pastor Suzanne is away for some much-needed retreat time until Saturday, May 10.  During this time, if you have an urgent church matter, please contact our Council President, Carrie Worthington at 815-483-6904 or Vice-President, Judy Jordan at 815-210-9967.  You can also contact them if you are in need of a pastor and they will make arrangements to get someone to you.  Thank you. 

I'm wishing peace, faith, hope, love, grace and health for you all.  I will be out of the office until Monday.  Have a great weekend, and Happy Mother's Day!

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Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church