WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Good Afternoon!

 

How did you like our Halloween trick of snow flying?  For some it may be a treat, but not for me!  Winter took too long to go away this Spring, and shouldn't be back already.  My "trick" for you was sending this report out today instead of on my usual Thursday reporting date.  Did you miss getting it yesterday?

 

Here's What's Happening around Good Shepherd Church . . .

 

Sat. Nov 1-It's time to set your clocks back an hour when you go to bed tonight and enjoy an extra hour of sleep before you come to church on Sunday!

 

Sun. Nov 2-Connection Café opens at 8:30am with Worship beginning at 9:00am

 

Sun. Nov 2-Manna orders and payments are due today.

 

Tue. Nov 4-M & M's Women's Bible Study at 7pm at the home of Jan Sanchez

 

Wed. Nov 5-Bring-your-own light dinner at 6:30pm and stay for Bible Study at 7pm.  We have a special area available for children to study or quietly watch DVD's, so bring them along.

 

Thu. Nov 6-Reignite Teams Meeting at 7pm.

 

Fri. Nov 7-Crafter's Night starts at 7pm  Bring your project and join the fun! 

 

Sun. Nov 9-There will not be Worship at Good Shepherd today.  Your assignment is to go to another church and report back what you like and don't like about their worship.

 

Wed. Nov 12-Reports for the Church Council meeting on Sunday are due in the office today for copying.

 

Sat. Nov 15-Our Vendor's Fair will be held today from 9am until 2pm

 

Sun. Nov 16-Connection Café opens at 8:30am with Worship starting at 9:00am

 

Sun. Nov 16-Church Council Meeting begins at 4:30pm

 

Reignite is now the name for our 90 Day Teams.  Come help reignite Good Shepherd Church on November 6^th.  Their meeting is at 7pm at the church.  All are invited to join in helping mold the future of Good Shepherd Church.  There are different areas of interest that would welcome additional support.  Come join the meeting and offer your assistance.

 

Audit help needed!  If you can give us some time to help audit the church financial records, please contact Carrie Worthington for details.  We are now doing quarterly audits of accounts.

 

Are you interested in Crafts?  We have a group that meets together at church to work on their various craft projects, as well as socializing and sharing their "crafty" abilities.  Stop by and bring your project(s) along!  All are always welcome.

 

Manna November order forms are due on Sunday.   Since we will be visiting other churches on the 9^th of November, you can get your order at Bible Study on Wednesday, or arrange to pick it up in the office during the week.  (Call before coming.) Manna cards are a safe way to spend without carrying cash or worrying about your credit card being hacked by a security breach.  There are several vendor cards that will suit everyone's needs, and they make excellent gifts as well.  Best of all, you only pay the face value of the card and never have any extra fees added.  We realized an $84.62 profit in October.  Check out the newest form and consider placing an order.  Please call the office (815-886-4354) if you have any questions about the program and we'll be glad to help.  Thanks!

 

Do you know of anyone interested in having a table at our third annual Vendor's Fair coming to Good Shepherd on November 15^th?  Plans are underway now with the cost of a table being $25 plus 10% (or more) of the actual sales.  Sale hours are 9am to 2pm with set-up beginning at 8am.  Please have anyone contact Judy Jordan or Lori Haack for further details and/or a Vendor's contract.  We have several vendors who have scheduled to participate in this year's event.  The more we have, the greater the opportunity for a variety of special one of a kind gifts.  Plan to be there for this unique gift-buying experience, and bring others with you as well!

 

We surprised Pastor Wednesday night with a cake, cards, and cash for Pastor Appreciation Month.  Maybe you saw the pictures on Facebook.  A good time was had by all who attended, and Pastor was grateful to everyone.  You could say she appreciated the appreciation! 

 

Remember to check Good Shepherd's Facebook page for the latest news or updates, as well as calling the church office (815-886-4354) for information.  Be sure to leave a message if there's no answer and someone will get back to you.  Also, please email me (revassistant@gmail.com) if you prefer not to get this weekly What's Happening report.

 

I am wishing peace, hope, love, faith, grace, health and warmth for everyone.  Remember to set your clocks back an hour Saturday night! 

 

--

Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Good Afternoon!

 

Are you ready for a fantastic weather weekend?  It will be the last weekend my husband Greg and I spend in our camper for the season.  I talked him into this last weekend and am thankful it will be pleasant weather-wise! 

 

Here's What's Happening around Good Shepherd Church . . .

 

Fri. Oct 24-Crafter's Night will begin at 7pm at church

 

Sun. Oct 26-Connection Café opens at 8:30am and Worship begins at 9am

 

Wed. Oct 29-Bring your own light dinner at 6:30pm and join the Bible Study at 7pm

 

Sat. Nov 1-It's time to set your clocks back an hour when you go to bed tonight and enjoy an extra hour of sleep before you come to church on Sunday!

 

Sun. Nov 2-Connection Café opens at 8:30am with Worship beginning at 9:00am

 

Sun. Nov 2-Manna orders and payments are due today.

 

Tue. Nov 4-M & M's Women's Bible Study at 7pm at the home of Jan Sanchez

 

Wed. Nov 5-Bring-your-own light dinner at 6:30pm and stay for Bible Study at 7pm.  We have a special area available for children to study or quietly watch DVD's, so bring them along.

 

Thu. Nov 6-Reignite Teams Meeting at 7pm.

 

Fri. Nov 7-Crafter's Night starts at 7pm  Bring your project and join the fun! 

 

Reignite is the name for our 90 Day Teams.  Come help reignite Good Shepherd Church on November 6^th.  Their meeting is at 7pm at the church.  All are invited to join in helping mold the future of Good Shepherd Church.  There are different areas of interest that would welcome additional support.  Come join the meeting and offer your assistance.

 

Are you interested in Crafts?  We have a group that meets together at church to work on their various craft projects, as well as socializing and sharing their "crafty" abilities.  Stop by and bring your project(s) along!  All are always welcome.

 

Manna November order forms are available now.   Manna cards are a safe way to spend without carrying cash or worrying about your credit card being hacked by a security breach.  There are several vendor cards that will suit everyone's needs, and they make excellent gifts as well.  Best of all, you only pay the face value of the card and never have any extra fees added.  We realized an $84.62 profit in October.  Check out the newest form and consider placing an order.  Call the office (815-886-4354) if you have any questions about the program and we'll be glad to help out.  Thanks!

 

Do you know of anyone interested in having a table at our third annual Vendor's Fair coming to Good Shepherd on November 15^th?  Plans are underway now with the cost of a table being $25 plus 10% (or more) of the actual sales.  Sale hours are 9am to 2pm with set-up beginning at 8am.  Please have them contact Judy Jordan or Lori Haack for further details and/or a Vendor's contract.  We have several vendors who have scheduled to participate in this year's event.  The more we have, the greater the opportunity for a variety of special one of a kind gifts.  Plan to be there for this unique gift-buying experience, and bring others with you as well!

 

Remember that you can check Good Shepherd's Facebook page for the latest news or updates, as well as calling the church office (815-886-4354).  Be sure to leave a message if there's no answer and someone will get back to you.  Also, please email me (revassistant@gmail.com) if you prefer not to get this weekly What's Happening report.

 

I am wishing peace, hope, love, faith, grace, and health for everyone!  Have a great weekend. 

 

--
Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Hello!

 

Today is the Hallmark Bosses' Day holiday, and since, technically, all Good Shepherd members are my bosses, Happy Bosses' Day to each and every one of you—especially to the Church Council.  Together we are a mighty team that it's great to be a member of.

 

Here's What's Happening around Good Shepherd Church . . .

 

TONIGHT-Thur. Oct 16-Reignite Teams Meeting begins at 7pm at the church.  All are welcome.

 

Sun. Oct 19-Connection Café at 8:30am with Worship following at 9:00am

 

Sun. Oct 19-Church Council Meeting at 4:30pm

 

Mon. Oct 20-3^rd Monday Bible Study will meet at 7pm at the Sanchez home

 

Mon. Oct 20-Women's Care Group will meet at 7:30pm at Carrie's home

 

Wed. Oct 22-Gather at 6:30pm for a bring-your-own light dinner, followed by Bible Study at 7pm.  All are welcome to attend!

 

Fri. Oct 24-Crafter's Night will begin at 7pm at church

 

Sun. Oct 26-Connection Café opens at 8:30am and Worship begins at 9am

 

Wed. Oct 29-Bring your own light dinner at 6:30pm and join the Bible Study at 7pm

 

Sat. Nov 1-It's time to set your clocks back an hour when you go to bed tonight and enjoy an extra hour of sleep before you come to church on Sunday!

 

Reignite is the name for our 90 Day Teams.  Come help reignite Good Shepherd Church TONIGHT!  Their meeting is at 7pm at the church.  All are invited to join us to help mold the future of Good Shepherd Church.  There are different areas of interest that would welcome additional support.  Come join the meeting TONIGHT and offer your assistance.

 

Are you interested in Crafts?  We have a group that meets together at church to work on their various craft projects, as well as socializing and sharing their "crafty" abilities.  Stop by and bring your project(s) along!  All are always welcome.

 

Manna November order forms are available now.   Manna cards are a safe way to spend without carrying cash or worrying about your credit card being hacked by a security breach.  There are several vendor cards that will suit everyone's needs, and they make excellent gifts as well.  Best of all, you only pay the face value of the card and never have any extra fees added.  We realized an $84.62 profit in October.  Check out the newest form and consider placing an order.  Call the office (815-886-4354) if you have any questions about the program and we'll be glad to help out.  Thanks!

 

Do you know of anyone interested in having a table at our third annual Vendor's Fair coming to Good Shepherd on November 15^th?  Plans are underway now with the cost of a table being $25 plus 10% (or more) of the actual sales.  Sale hours are 9am to 2pm with set-up beginning at 8am.  Please have them contact Judy Jordan or Lori Haack for further details and/or a Vendor's contract.  We have several vendors who have scheduled to participate in this year's event.  The more we have, the greater the opportunity for a variety of special one of a kind gifts.  Plan to be there for this unique gift-buying experience, and bring others with you as well!

 

Information about a free Mortgage Relief Project outreach event, part of the Illinois Foreclosure Prevention Network, to help lower your mortgage and avoid foreclosure, is on the back table at church.  This event will be held on Saturday, October 25^th. 

 

Remember that you can check Good Shepherd's Facebook page for the latest news or updates, as well as calling the church office (815-886-4354).  Be sure to leave a message if there's no answer and someone will get back to you.  Also, please email me (revassistant@gmail.com) if you prefer not to get this weekly What's Happening report.

 

I am wishing peace, hope, love, faith, grace, health and Happy Bosses' Day for everyone!  Have a great weekend.  

--
Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Good Afternoon!

 

Everyone is invited to attend the Northern Illinois Synod Fall Discipleship Gathering tonight at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, 14719 W. 163^rd Street in Homer Glen.  The theme is, "Conversation as hospitality—Helping make the faith connection."   The evening will begin at 6:30pm with registration and a light supper.  Worship and program will follow at 7pm and end at approximately 8:30pm.

 Here's What's Happening around Good Shepherd Church . . .

 TONIGHT-Thur. Oct 9-Synod Fall Discipleship Gathering at Cross of Glory church

 

Fri. Oct 10-Crafter's Night will begin at 7pm at the church

 

Sun. Oct 12-Connection Café opens at 8:30am and Worship begins at 9am.  We will be highlighting our Financial Ministry and honoring Angie Kistinger (and her family) for her service to Good Shepherd as Treasurer. (See information below.)

 

Wed. Oct 15-Reports for the Church Council Meeting are due in the office today

 

Wed. Oct 15-Bring your light dinner at 6:30pm and join the Bible Study at 7pm at church

 

Thu. Oct 16-Reignite Teams Meeting begins at 7pm at the church.  All are welcome.

 

Sun. Oct 19-Connection Café at 8:30am with Worship following at 9:00am

 

Sun. Oct 19-Church Council Meeting at 4:30pm

 

Mon. Oct 20-3^rd Monday Bible Study will meet at 7pm at the Sanchez home

 

Wed. Oct 22-Gather at 6:30pm for a bring-your-own light dinner, followed by Bible Study at 7pm.  All are welcome to attend!

 

Please join us this Sunday morning as we take time to highlight our financial ministries.  We'll be honoring our Treasurer, Angie Kistinger, for her service to the church and installing our new treasurer, Allen Kirkland, and financial secretary, Lynne Hurdle.  The ministry that Angie has done, particularly in the last two years, has been so important in so many ways.  The Church Council wanted to take time to show our gratitude to her and her family.  We hope you'll join us in showing your thanks.

 

Reignite is the name for our 90 Day Teams.  Come help reignite Good Shepherd Church.  The next meeting will take place on October 16^th at 7pm at the church.  All are invited to join us to help make it happen.  There are different areas of interest that would welcome additional support.  Come join the meetings and have some fun as well!

 

Manna orders for October are in and the new November order forms are available now, too.   Manna cards are a safe way to spend without carrying cash or worrying about your credit card being hacked by a security breach.  There are several vendor cards that will suit everyone's needs, and they make excellent gifts as well.  Best of all, you only pay the face value of the card and never have any extra fees added.  We realized an $84.62 profit in October.  Check out the newest form and consider placing an order.  Call the office (815-886-4354) if you have any questions about the program and we'll be glad to help out.  Thanks!

 

Do you know of anyone interested in having a table at our third annual Vendor's Fair coming to Good Shepherd on November 15^th?  Plans are underway now with the cost of a table being $25 plus 10% (or more) of the actual sales.  Sale hours are 9am to 2pm with set-up beginning at 8am.  Please have them contact Judy Jordan or Lori Haack for further details and/or a Vendor's contract, and plan to come to shop on that date as well!

 

Our October 18^th Family Fun Day has been postponed due to unexpected family obligations.  A new date will be decided on at our October 16^th Reignite meeting.

 

We received notice in the office about a free Mortgage Relief Project outreach event, part of the Illinois Foreclosure Prevention Network, to help lower your mortgage and avoid foreclosure.  This event will be held on Saturday, October 25^th.  For more information, check the back table at church.

 

Remember that you can check Good Shepherd's Facebook page for the latest news or updates, as well as calling the church office (815-886-4354).  Be sure to leave a message if there's no answer and someone will get back to you.  Also, please email me (revassistant@gmail.com) if you prefer not to get this weekly What's Happening report.

 

The office will be closed on Monday for Columbus Day.  As always, I am wishing peace, hope, love, faith, grace, and health for everyone.  Enjoy Indian summer!

 -- 

Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH

Hello!

I guess it is almost time to pack away the summer clothing, start wearing shoes instead of sandals and find the "happy light" once again. Not my favorite time of year.  We haven't turned on the heat in our house yet, have you?

Here's What's Happening around Good Shepherd Church . . .

TONIGHT-Thur. Oct 2-Our Reignite Teams (formerly known as 90 Day Teams) will meet at 7pm at church

Sun. Oct 5-Connection Café begins at 8:30am with Worship beginning at 9am

Sun. Oct 5-Manna order forms and checks are due today

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

Wed. Oct 8-Bring a light dinner to enjoy at 6:30pm and follow it with Bible Study at 7pm

Fri. Oct 10-Crafter's Night will begin at 7pm at the church

Sun. Oct 12-Connection Café opens at 8:30am and Worship begins at 9am

Wed. Oct 15-Reports for the Church Council Meeting are due in the office today

Wed. Oct 15-Bring your light dinner at 6:30pm and join the Bible Study at 7pm at church

Thu. Oct 16-Reignite Teams Meeting begins at 7pm at the church.  All are welcome.

Sat. Oct 18-Fall Family Fun Day with food, games and fun for everyone!

Sun. Oct 19-Connection Café at 8:30am with Worship following at 9:00am

Reignite is the new name for our 90 Day Teams.  Come let your light shine and help reignite Good Shepherd Church.  Two meetings are planned for October, with the first one happening tonight and the second one on the 16th.  You are invited to join us at any time to help make it happen.  There are different areas of interest that would welcome additional support.  Attend the meetings and have some fun as well!

Manna order forms for October are available now and are due to be turned in by Oct.5th.  Manna cards are a safe way to spend without carrying cash or worrying about your credit card being hacked by a security breach.  There are several vendor cards that will suit everyone's needs, and they make excellent gifts as well.  Best of all, you only pay the face value of the card and never have any extra fees added.  Check out the newest form and consider placing an order.  Call the office (815-886-4354) if you have any questions about the program and we'll be glad to help out.  Thanks!

Do you know of anyone interested in having a table at our third annual Vendor's Fair coming to Good Shepherd on November 15th?  Plans are underway now with the cost of a table being $25 plus 10% (or more) of the actual sales.  Sale hours are 9am to 2pm with set-up beginning at 8am.  Please have them contact Judy Jordan or Lori Haack for further details and/or a Vendor's contract, and plan to come to shop on that date as well!

We received notice in the office this week about a free Mortgage Relief Project outreach event, part of the Illinois Foreclosure Prevention Network, to help lower your mortgage and avoid foreclosure.  This event will be held on Saturday, October 25th.  For more information, check the back table at church.

As always, I am wishing peace, hope, love, faith, grace, and health for everyone.  Keep warm!

--
Renea Horn Johnson
Pastoral Assistant
Good Shepherd Church