WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Good Afternoon!

 Wow—here comes August!  It's hard to believe it is back-to-school time already.  It is also time for Pastor to begin serving us on a part time basis.  Following worship on Sunday, we've planned to have an informal meeting for an update/discussion on our legal issue, and other church matters.  Please plan to be there, if possible, for the information sharing and discussion.

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

 Sun. Aug 3-Join us in welcoming back Pastor Suzanne at the Connection Café beginning at 8:30am with Worship at 9:00am, and an informal meeting/discussion following worship 

 Sun. Aug 3-Manna orders and money are due today

 Wed. Aug 6-Bring your own light dinner at 6:30pm which will be followed by Bible Study at 7:00pm

 Thursday August 7 to Sunday August 10 is RomeoFest.  Please be sure to see George Sanchez and sign up to volunteer in representing Good Shepherd at the Fest!

 Sun. Aug 10-Connection Café begins at 8:30am and followed by Worship at 9:00am

 Sun. Aug 10-Manna order delivery in church today

 Wed. Aug 13-Bring your own light dinner at 6:30pm and join the Bible Study at 7:00pm

 Fri. Aug 15 and Sat. Aug 16-All church Garage Sale.  Please donate and participate!

 Correction--the M&M's Women's Study will not meet in August as they have just completed their study, and plan to begin a new study in September.  That's a great time to come join them!

 

Remember our "Gifts for Growth" challenge.  Everyone's help is needed in getting our church  much needed financial assistance!

 There's only 2 more weeks before our Garage $ale on August 15-16 at church.  Please contact Lori Haack, Judy Jordan, Bob Kirkland, Dawn Myers, or Wendy Ploense for more information. 

 Roy Jamason wants to hear from anyone interested in participating in a monthly prayer meeting where we would gather to lift up prayers of our church family, as well as prayers for the community, and more.  Prayer is powerful!

 

One week to RomeoFest!  Please see George Sanchez about volunteering to represent Good Shepherd at their booth.  Added this year is our providing assistance with special needs children on Saturday morning.  There are timeslots in 2 hour intervals on each day, and all help would be welcomed and appreciated.

 

ADDED-A One hour VBS for children at RomeoFest on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from 7 to 8pm.  This is something new and special we're offering to the community.  If you can help out, please contact Allen Kirkland or Carrie Worthington soon. 

 

Connection Café comments:  We have gotten away from people providing treats.  Wouldn't you like to treat your fellow worshipers?  How about for special occasions?  Cake, cookies, muffins, breads, that are store bought or homemade, whatever you wish.  Please coordinate this with Lori Haack.  Also, just a reminder that when we are worshiping, the Café is closed.  Please be considerate and give your full attention to our worship time.  God watches over us 24/7.  We can give Him an uninterrupted hour.

 Preschool Registration is going on now.  If you know of anyone interested in getting information or enrolling their 3 year old and/or 4 year old child(ren) in our Preschool program for the 2014-2015 school year, please give them a brochure or have them call Marilyn at the Preschool 815-885-4356.  We seriously need our enrollment to increase, and your help in getting the word out would be great!

 I'm wishing you, as always, peace, hope, love, faith, grace and health.  Welcome back Pastor!

​Renea​

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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Greetings to you!

Isn't this weather beautiful?  Sure hope that you've been enjoying it as much as I have.  It is really quiet around the office with everyone on vacation.  We have had a few people call and visit our Preschool, but we really need several more to enroll for the coming school year.  Please take a few of the newest Preschool flyers from church and give them to prospective families. 

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

Sun. July 27-Connection Café at 8:30am will be followed by Worship at 9:00am

Tue. July 29-90 Day Challenge Part 2 Team meetings at 7pm at the church

Wed. July 30-Bring-your-own light dinner at 6:30pm with Bible Study beginning at 7pm

Sun. Aug 3-Join us in welcoming back Pastor Suzanne at the Connection Café beginning at 8:30am with Worship at 9:00am  

Sun. Aug 3-Manna orders and money are due today

Wed. Aug 6-Bring your own dinner at 6:30pm is followed by Bible Study at 7pm.

Thursday August 7 to Sunday August 10 is RomeoFest.  Please be sure to see George Sanchez and sign up to volunteer in representing Good Shepherd at the Fest!

Correction--the M&M's Women's Study will not meet in August as they have just completed their study, and plan to begin a new study in September.  That's a great time to come join them!

Don't forget your "Gifts for Growth" challenge.  We need everyone to help us get much needed financial assistance!

There's only 3 more weeks before our Garage $ale on August 15-16 at church.  Please contact Lori Haack, Judy Jordan, Bob Kirkland, Dawn Myers, or Wendy Ploense for more information.  

Roy Jamason wants to hear from anyone interested in participating in a monthly prayer meeting where we would gather to lift up prayers of our church family, as well as prayers for the community, and more.  Prayer is powerful! 

Two weeks to RomeoFest!  Please see George Sanchez about volunteering to represent Good Shepherd at their booth.  Added this year is our providing assistance with special needs children on Saturday morning.  There are time slots in 2 hour intervals on each day, and all help would be welcomed and appreciated.

Preschool Registration is going on now.  If you know of anyone interested in getting information or 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 church office at 815-885-4354.  We seriously need to get our enrollment increased and your help in getting the word out would be great! 

Pastor Suzanne and her family have left the hills of upstate New York and are heading for the city once again for sea and sand time.  Remember that we are here for any of your church spiritual needs or emergencies.  You can call the church office and leave a message for me Monday through Friday (815-886-4354), or call our Council President Carrie Worthington  (815-483-6904) or Vice President Judy Jordan (815-210-9967).  All three of us have been instructed on what to do if assistance is needed.  Please refrain from disturbing Pastor so she can enjoy her much needed personal family time away.  She loves all of you and will be back in Romeoville August 2nd.  Come see what a great job our council, with the help of some other talented people, does for worship this Sunday.  I have inside information that there's something special planned just for kids this Sunday.

I'm wishing you, as always, peace, hope, love, faith, grace and health.  Have a wonderful, prayer filled weekend! 

Renea Horn Johnson

Pastoral Assistant

Good Shepherd Church

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Good Afternoon--

 

And Happy Friday to all!  We were so busy yesterday getting prepared for last night's Church Council meeting and Pastor ready for vacation, this report is a day late again this week.

 

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

 

Sun. July 20- Connection Café at 8:30am is followed by Worship at 9:00am

 

Mon. July 21-3^rd Monday Bible Study meets at 7pm at the Sanchez home

 

Wed. July 23-Bring a light dinner at 6:30pm and we'll start Bible Study at 7pm

 

Sun. July 27-Connection Café at 8:30am will be followed by Worship at 9:00am

 

Tue. July 29-90 Day Challenge Part 2 Team meetings at 7pm at the church

 

Wed. July 30-Bring a light dinner to share at 6:30pm with Bible Study beginning at 7pm

 

Sun. Aug 3-Join us at the Connection Café beginning at 8:30am with Worship at 9:00am

 

Sun. Aug 3-Manna orders and money are due today

 

Tue. Aug 5-M & M's Women's Bible Study meets at 7pm at the home of Jan Sanchez

 

Wed. Aug 6-Starting at 6:30pm with a bring-your-own light dinner, we'll have Bible Study beginning at 7pm.

 

Thursday August 7 to Sunday August 10 is RomeoFest.  Please be sure to see George Sanchez and sign up to volunteer in representing Good Shepherd at the Fest!

 

How is your "Gifts for Growth" challenge going?  We want to encourage everyone to help us get much needed financial assistance!

 

Remember to start gathering your gently used good quality items for our Garage $ale being held August 15-16 at church.  Please contact Lori Haack, Judy Jordan, Bob Kirkland, Dawn Myers, or Wendy Ploense for information. 

 

Roy Jamason is waiting to hear from anyone interested in participating in a monthly prayer meeting where we would gather to lift up prayers of our church family, as well as prayers for the community, and more.  Prayer is powerful!

 

RomeoFest help in our booth is needed!  Please talk to George Sanchez about signing up to represent Good Shepherd at their booth.  This year on Saturday morning, we also need volunteers to help with special needs children.  There are timeslots in 2 hour intervals on each day, and all help would be welcomed and appreciated.

 

Preschool Registration is going on now!  If you know of anyone interested in getting information or 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 church office at 815-885-4354.  We seriously need to get our enrollment increased and your help in getting the word out would be great!

 

Pastor Suzanne and her family have officially begun their vacation.  However, rest assured that we are here for any of your church spiritual needs or emergencies.  You can call the church office and leave a message for me Monday through Friday (815-886-4354), or call Council President Carrie Worthington (815-483-6904) or Vice President Judy Jordan (815-210-9967).  All three of us have been instructed on what to do if assistance is needed.  Please refrain from disturbing Pastor so she can enjoy her much needed personal family time away.  She loves all of you and will be back August 2^nd.  Come see what a great job our council, with the help of some other talented people, does for worship the next two Sundays.  Have they got a worship program planned for you!

 

I'm wishing you, as always, peace, hope, love, faith, grace and health.  Have a wonderful weekend!

 

Renea Horn Johnson

Pastoral Assistant

Good Shepherd Church

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Good Afternoon!

Did you miss us yesterday?  We waited until today to send this What's Happening weekly newsletter in order to include a brief report of last night's 90 Day Challenge meeting. 

 

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

Sun. July 13-Connection Café at 8:30am is followed by Worship at 9:00am

Mon. July 14-Women's Care Group will meet at 7:15pm

Mon. July 14-Reports for the Church Council meeting are due in the office today

Wed. July 16-Bible Study night!  Bring your own light dinner at 6:30pm.  We'll eat together then start our Study at 7pm.  All are welcome to attend.

Thur. July 17-Church Council Meeting begins at 7pm.

Fri. July 18-Pastor and her family begin their long awaited summer vacation

Sun. July 20- Connection Café at 8:30am is followed by Worship at 9:00am

Mon. July 21-3rd Monday Bible Study meets at 7pm at the Sanchez home

Wed. July 23-Bring a light dinner at 6:30pm and we'll start Bible Study at 7pm

From the 90 Days Finance Team - Hopefully you received your "Gifts for Growth" challenge letter in the mail, along with the sample letter to share with friends.  We want to invite you to personalize that sample letter.  So, in an effort to make it easy, we're attaching it to this email.  Feel free to use it and, if you need help, contact Pastor Suzanne and she'll be happy to help.

The 90-Days Fundraising Team has asked that you start gathering your gently used good quality items for our Garage $ale that will be held August 15-16 at church.  Please contact Lori Haack, Judy Jordan, Bob Kirkland, Dawn Myers, or Wendy Ploense for information.  

The 90 Days Inreach Team is putting together plans to do a monthly prayer meeting where we would gather to lift up prayers of our church family, as well as 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 signing up to represent Good Shepherd at their booth.  This year on Saturday morning, we also need volunteers to help with special needs children.  There are timeslots in 2 hour intervals on each day, and all help would be welcomed and appreciated.

There's your latest update of the 90 Day Challenge teams.  Thanks so much to all of those who are giving of their time and talents in support of the Good Shepherd family.  It's heartwarming fun to come together to share God's blessings as a family and in the community as well.

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 Monday, July 14th at 7:15pm.  Location to be determined. 

Preschool Registration is going on now!  If you know of anyone interested in getting information or 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 church office at 815-885-4354.  Thanks!

My granddaughter just stopped in with a friend on their way to get a free Slurpie at 7-11 because today is 7-11.  I didn't know they did that.  Stop in your local 7-11 for yours!

I'm wishing you, as always, peace, faith, hope, love, grace and health.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Renea Horn Johnson

Pastoral Assistant

Good Shepherd Church