WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Good Afternoon!

And a beautiful afternoon it is (so far)!  I'm going to be on vacation next week and hope the weather allows us to accomplish all we want to get done.  Monday is our 4th wedding anniversary and the 25th anniversary of the night Greg and I met—a night that changed my whole life.

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

Fri. June 27-Preschool Slammer's Ball Game Fundraiser at 7pm.  Have a great time!

Sun. June 29-Come join us for Connection Café at 8:30am with Worship at 9:00am

Tue. July 1- M&M's Women's Bible Study meets at 7pm at the home of Jan Sanchez

Wed. July 2-Bible Study Night!  Bring a light dinner at 6:30pm and we'll start studying at 7pm

Fri. July 4-HAPPY   INDEPENDENCE   DAY!

Sun. July 6-Connection Café beginning at 8:30am with Worship at 9:00am

Sun. July 6-Manna orders for July are due today and will be delivered by next Sunday

Wed. July 9-Bring a light dinner at 6:30pm for Bible Study

Thur. July 10-90-Day Challenge Teams will be meeting at 7pm

At their meeting last Thursday, the Council approved a motion to take $20,000 from the MIF account for the general fund to cover Council-approved operating expenses.  We continually monitor our financial situation and have been doing our best to make ends meet.  Please be on the lookout for a letter from one of our 90-Day teams regarding a new "Gifts for Growth" challenge.

Preschool Registration is now going on, so if you know of anyone interested in enrolling their 3 year old and/or 4 year old child(ren) in our Preschool program for the 2014-2015 school year, have them call the office at 815-885-4354.  Thanks!

The Preschool Slammer's Ball Game fundraiser is tomorrow, June 27th at 7pm and all of the tickets have been sold!  Thanks to all for your support of this fun family event!

Women's Care Group – Are you looking for a place to share the woes of your day or get some support on a more intimate basis with other church women?  If you're interested in the group and want more information, please contact either Carrie Worthington or Rosemary Darguzis.  Their next meeting will be on July 14th at 7:15pm.  Location to be determined. 

Monthly Prayer Meeting – The 90 Days In-Reach Team is putting together plans to do a monthly prayer meeting when we gather to lift up prayers of our church family, prayers for the community, and more.  If you'd be interested in participating in this group, please contact Roy Jamason.

The 90-Days Outreach Team is coordinating a booth for RomeoFest.  Please talk to George Sanchez about volunteering at the Good Shepherd booth.  All help would be welcomed.

LOOKING AHEAD—Start gathering your gently used good quality items for our Garage $ale.  The sale will be held August 15-16 at church and is hosted by the 90-Days Fundraising team.  Please contact Lori Haack, Judy Jordan, Bob Kirkland, Dawn Myers, or Wendy Ploense for information.  

A big THANK YOU to those who came to help the 90-Day Space Committee clean our church on Saturday afternoon.  Everything smells as clean and good as it looks!

I'm wishing peace, faith, hope, love, grace and health for you all.  Be safe and enjoy the 4th of July!

Renea Horn Johnson

Pastoral Assistant

Good Shepherd Church

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Good Afternoon!

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

TONIGHT-Thur. June 18-The Church Council will meet at 7pm

Sat. June 21-Join the 90 Days Space Team at 1p for an afternoon of cleaning the church (see below for more info)

Sun. June 22-Connection Café at 8:30am, Worship at 9:00am followed by our Father's Day barbecue.

Mon. June 23-Care Group will meet at 7:15pm (see information below)

Tue. June 24-The 90 Day Challenge Group Part 2 will meet at 7pm at the church

Wed. June 25-Bring a light dinner at 6:30pm with Bible Study beginning at 7pm – weather-permitting, we'll be meeting in the gazebo behind Bob Stiff's house (call Pastor for more info)

Fri. June 27-Preschool Slammer's Ball Game Fundraiser at 7pm.  Get your tickets now!

Sun. June 29-Come join us for Connection Café at 8:30am with Worship at 9:00am

Tue. July 1- M&M's Women's Bible Study meets at 7pm at the home of Jan Sanchez

Wed. July 2-Bible Study Night!  Bring a light dinner at 6:30pm and we'll start studying at 7pm

Sun. July 6-Connection Café beginning at 8:30am with Worship at 9:00am

Sun. July 6-Manna orders for July are due today and will be delivered by next Sunday

90 Days Space Team needs your help – Join Dave Darguzis and the Space Team as they clean and de-clutter our worship and Connection Café spaces.  We'll meet at 1pm and work together to spruce up our space in preparation for special guests over the summer.

Can you help?  We are going to be doing our own cleaning over the summer and plan to thoroughly clean all the nooks and crannies, as well as stripping, cleaning and waxing the floors.  All talent levels would be welcomed!  Contact Carrie for more details, and thanks in advance for any help you can give.

Father's Day celebrations extended!!  Calling all dads and their kids!  We'll be having a barbecue cookout this Sunday, June 22, following service.  We ask that you please bring a side dish or dessert item to share.  Also, it would be appreciated if you would bring lawn chairs if, weather permitting, we'll be outside.

Preschool Registration is now going on, so if you know of anyone interested in enrolling their 3 year old and/or 4 year old child(ren) in our Preschool program for the 2014-2015 school year, have them call the office at 815-885-4354.  Thanks!

Batter up!  The Preschool Slammer's Ball Game fundraiser is next Friday, June 27th at 7pm.  The game is on Harry Potter Night with a lot of extra happenings.  Get a group together and come out for this night of fun packed fun.  Tickets are available in church from Art Arellano or you can call the church office at 815-886-4354.

Women's Care Group – Are you looking for a place to share the woes of your day or get some support on a more intimate basis with other church women?  Then join us this Monday evening at 7:15pm for our women's care group.  We'll meet in the gazebo behind Bob Stiff's house.  Please call the church office or Pastor Suzanne for his address and more information.  If you're interested in the group and want more information, please contact either Carrie Worthington or Rosemary Darguzis.

Monthly Prayer Meeting – The 90 Days Inreach Team is putting together plans to do a monthly prayer meeting when we gather to lift up prayers of our church family, prayers for the community, and more.  If you'd be interested in participating in this group, please contact Roy Jamason.

Remember that the worship time is 9am for the rest of the summer.  If you would like, you can get a CD recording of any Sunday worship you care to listen to or share.  See Steve Hurdle and he will set you up.

I'm wishing peace, faith, hope, love, grace and health for you all.  Enjoy the Father's Day barbecue!

Renea Horn Johnson

Pastoral Assistant

Good Shepherd Church

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CORRECTION AND ADDITION

Good Afternoon, 

 

In yesterday's What's Happening, we talked about the Social Ministry Discretionary Fund. This is actually the old name for our Matthew 25 Fund. We apologize for any confusion. Again, please consider donating to the Matthew 25 fund so we can help assist those in need. Thank you. 

At our 90 Day Challenge Part 2 meeting last night, it was decided to have a deep cleaning of the church day on Saturday, June 21st beginning at 1 pm.  Come and join us if you can.  More hands make light work!

 Blessings to you all!  Have a good weekend.

--
Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Good Afternoon!

Thanks to all of you who took the time to attend the Special Congregational Meeting following our worship last Sunday.  It was a tough decision to make, I'm sure, but was unanimous following Pastor's explanation.

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

TONIGHT-Thur. June 12-The 90 Day Challenge Group Part Two is meeting at 7pm at the church

Sun. June 15-Connection Café begins at 8:30am with Worship at 9:00am  

                      Happy Father's Day! We'll celebrate with a barbecue next Sunday

Mon. June 16-Third Monday Study meet at 7pm at the home of George and Jan Sanchez

Mon. June 16-Reports for the Church Council Meeting on Thursday are due in the office today

Wed. June 17-Bring-your-own light dinner at 6:30pm with Bible Study following at 7pm.

Thur. June 18-The Church Council will meet at 7pm

Sun. June 22-Connection Café at 8:30am, Worship at 9:00am followed by our Father's Day barbecue.

Mon. June 23-Care Group will meet at 7:15pm (see information below)

Tue. June 24-The 90 Day Challenge Group Part 2 will meet at 7pm at the church

Wed. June 25-Bring a light dinner at 6:30pm with Bible Study beginning at 7pm at the church

Sun. June 29-Come join us for Connection Café at 8:30am with Worship at 9:00am

The 90 Day Challenge Group: Part Two is meeting tonight and 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.    Everyone's help is needed to secure and ensure the future of Good Shepherd Church. Meetings don't last long and your input would be most welcome.

Can you help?  We are going to be doing our own cleaning over the summer and plan to thoroughly clean all the nooks and crannies, as well as stripping, cleaning and waxing the floors.  All talent levels would be welcomed!  Contact Carrie for more details, and thanks in advance for any help you can give.

Happy Father's Day to all of you fathers.  We'll be spending the week getting ready to celebrate with a Father's Day barbecue on Sunday, June 22.  This way you can celebrate twice!  Be sure to invite all your family and sign-up on the sheet at the back of church so we make sure to have enough to go around.  Also, it would be appreciated if you would bring lawn chairs if, weather permitting, we'll be outside.

Preschool Registration is now going on, so if you know of anyone interested in enrolling their 3 year old and/or 4 year old child(ren) in our Preschool program for the 2014-2015 school year, have them call the office at 815-885-4354.  Thanks!

Batter up!  The Preschool is having a Slammer's Ball Game fundraiser at 7pm on Friday, June 27th.  Tickets cost $10 each.  The game is on Harry Potter Night with a lot of extra happenings.  Get a group together and come out for this night of fun packed fun.  Flyers and tickets are available in church from Art Arellano or you can call the church office at 815-886-4354.

Two weeks ago, we prayed over a young boy, Anthony, who was with us.  He and his family had just lost their home to a fire.  The family is related to Lisa Motyka-Allen, one of our members.  Several people asked about how we could help the family, so here is some information we received:  Melvina (grandma)- women's mdm shoe size 7-1/2; Patty (mom) women's XL pants 2XL tops shoe size 6-1/2; Shana (Anthony's mom) XL pants 2XL tops shoe size 8; Sami women's (juniors) sz XS or SM shoe size 6-1/2; Anthony boys size 8 and shoe size 3. Any toys for a 6 year old would also be greatly appreciated!  Right now they are staying in a hotel until the insurance is able to establish a more permanent/temporary housing.  At that time I'm sure they would be appreciative of household items.  As soon as we have more info on household needs, we'll pass it along.

Social Ministry Discretionary Fund - This fund was established several years ago to assist families with various needs such as payments for utilities, prescriptions, gas cards, as well as other needs.  We have been made aware of several church families who are in need of some assistance and we'd like to use the fund, but we need to replenish the fund in order to do that.  So, if you are able, please consider giving a small financial gift directed to this fund in the next few weeks so we can assist those who need it.  And, if you are in need or know someone who is, please talk to Pastor Suzanne.  All requests for assistance are kept confidential.  Thanks in advance for your help.

Care Group - A new small group has been established in our church - a care and support group. For now, the group is for women who are looking for a place for support and a place to share their daily concerns. Members have met 3 or 4 times and will be meeting again on Monday, 6/23 at 7:15pm, location to be announced.  If you're interested in the group and want more information, please contact either Carrie Worthington or Rosemary Darguzis.

Synod Assembly - Please pray for Carrie Worthington and George Sanchez, our delegates to the Annual Synod Assembly, that takes place tomorrow and Saturday.  We pray for safe travel for them and all who will be attending along with wisdom for decisions being made.

Remember that the worship time is 9am for the rest of the summer.  If you would like, you can get a CD recording of any Sunday worship you care to listen to or share.  See Steve Hurdle and he will set you up.

Tomorrow is Friday the 13th and also a full moon, which is an extremely rare occurrence.  The next time won't be until the year 2048.  

I'm wishing peace, faith, hope, love, grace and health for you all, as well as a Happy Father's Day!

Renea Horn Johnson

Pastoral Assistant

Good Shepherd Church

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Happy Day to You!

Isn't the weather we've been having wonderful?  It is so nice to see the green trees, blue skies and sunshine! Remember that our Congregational Meeting is following our 9am Worship on Sunday.  We hope to see you there as we get an update consider some important church decisions.

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

Sun. June 8- Connection Café begins at 8:30am, with Worship at 9:00am, followed by a Special Congregation Meeting.  Make plans to join us!

Sun. June 8-Manna card orders and Texas Roadhouse tickets will be delivered today

Mon. June 9-Women's Care & Support Group is planning to meet at Lake Strini at 7pm (weather permitting)  Alternate location will be at Carrie's.  Come join us ladies!

Wed. June 11-Bring your light dinner at 6:30pm and it will be followed by Bible Study at 7pm

Thur. June 12-The 90 Day Challenge Group Part Two is meeting at 7pm at the church

Sun. June 15-Connection Café begins at 8:30am with Worship at 9:00am  

                      Happy Father's Day! We'll celebrate with a barbecue next Sunday

Mon. June 16-Third Monday Study meet at 7pm at the home of George and Jan Sanchez

Mon. June 16-Reports for the Church Council Meeting on Thursday are due in the office today

Wed. June 17-Bring-your-own light dinner at 6:30pm with Bible Study following at 7pm.

Thur. June 18-The Church Council will meet at 7pm

Sun. June 22-Connection Café at 8:30am, Worship at 9:00am followed by our Father's Day barbecue.

Did you know that a 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 important topics interest you, or you would like further information, please contact a Council member.  Everyone's help is needed to secure and ensure the future of Good Shepherd Church. Meetings don't last long and your input would be most welcome.

Marilyn, our Preschool Director, will be on her summer break as of  tomorrow (Friday) afternoon.  If you know of anyone interested in enrolling their 3 year old and/or 4 year old child(ren) in our Preschool program for the 2014-2015 school year, have them call the office at 815-885-4354.  Thanks!

The Preschool is having a Slammer's Ball Game fundraiser at 7pm on Friday, June 27th.  Tickets cost $10 each.  The game is on Harry Potter Night with a lot of extra happenings.  Get a group together and come out for this night of fun packed fun.  Flyers and tickets are available in church from Art Arellano or you can call the church office at 815-886-4354.

Our Special Congregational Meeting will be held this Sunday, June 8.  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.  

Thanks to everyone who placed Manna orders!  The cards are in and have been sorted, so if you need yours before Sunday, give me a call at the office at 815-886-4354.

Remember that the worship time is 9am for the rest of the summer.  Also be sure to sign up for the Father's Day Barbecue on June 22 to let us know what you'll be bringing and the number of people in your family that are planning to attend.  The sign-up sheet is in the back of church.  All are welcome!

I'm wishing peace, faith, hope, love, grace and health for you all.  

Renea Horn Johnson

Pastoral Assistant

Good Shepherd Church