October/November 2014 - Good Shepherd Church in Naperville

Hope of the WORLD
B
ill Hybels, founding pastor of Willow Creek
Community Church, has a saying that I have long
held as very true, “The local church is the hope of the
world.” A few years ago he extended that thought as he
said, “There is nothing like the local church when the local
church is working right!”
With these words as a backdrop I want to say to our
community here at 1310 Shepherd Drive, “Way to be the
local church!” The dedication, intensity, compassion,
sincerity, and joy while trusting the promises of God are all
over this place. You are to be commended for working
together and getting it right! AND core to this journey is the
exploration into and development of what it means to be
generous. This has been a foundational part of this journey
that has allowed Good Shepherd, the local church, to be the
hope of the world. As a community we have listened to what
God has said a generous life looks like and responded.
“Generosity is a way of life” is one of our core values, and
this community has stepped up big time and has allowed
God to help it “work right.”
Daylight Saving Time ends
November 2nd,
remember to turn your clocks
back on Saturday
The future is filled with God-directed exploration. As teams
are being formed to explore how we reach more people
through worship, care in extraordinary ways for our children,
reach an often-disenfranchised part of our community--those
with special needs children, develop the deepening faith life
found in small groups, reach those crying out for help with
our missions gifts, and stay strong as a body financially while
we forward ministry to all ages, there is an exciting journey
ahead!
I want to encourage you not to sit on the sidelines or become
a spectator to this adventure of a lifetime. Respond with joy
as you serve, engage in much-needed conversation, and
continue to bring your best financial gifts of generosity to the
journey. Worship regularly, pray with fervor, and be the local
church… the hope of the world!
Well done, good and faithful servants… . Now is the time
that God calls us to continue the journey.
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Looking forward to what God has planned in the days to
come –
-Pastor Greg
Worship News
Thankful Hearts
Our Thanksgiving service will be in the
Sanctuary on Wednesday,
November 26th at 7:00 pm.
Immediately following will be our beloved tradition, “The Pie Thing.” This is
an opportunity to share fellowship and a
‘plethora of pies’ in the Activity Center—
be there to give thanks and share with
each other.
Starting on October 5th we will take a
thoughtful look at what it means to
witness for Jesus.
Have you been reluctant to tell others
about your faith? Have you wondered
how to invite people to a life in Christ?
You're not alone! Join us for a four-part
series that dispels fear and opens new
dialogue.
New Small Groups
start in October
October 5, 12, 19, 26
“Born for This”
practical suggestions for being a
witness.
Featuring “Just Walk Across the Room” a
connection to “Born For This” the new
sermon series about practical ways to share
our faith with others.
November 2, 9, 16, 23
“Seasons”
the seasons of life and changes that
they bring.
If you are interested in joining a new small
group for this study or if you are in a small
group that would like to do this study, please
contact
Pastor PJ at 630-961-9220 or
[email protected].
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“If I could only put a face with the name”.
Help us update Good Shepherd’s Pictorial Directory
Instead of hiring an outside firm to update our directory, we are asking you
to submit a digital family picture.
Please send a digital jpg format in good resolution (minimum 200 KB) of
your favorite family photo. Photos that accentuate the faces will be best
suited for the directory. Professional photos need permission
from the photographer, which you may already have if you have a digital
file. Forward this permission along with your digital photo to:
[email protected]
View the directory on your mobile device, have the directory constantly updated
and always at your fingertips when you need it.
Email and name must match what we have in our database before you can obtain access to our
database for security. If you have questions, or no computer, please call the office during the
work week at: 630-961-9220.
To download the directory to your mobile device you need to receive a password for our database provider. Skip step 1 if you already have a password for Access ACS.
1. Need a password? Find the link on our website:
goodshepherd-naperville.org
2. Once you have registered and Access ACS has emailed you a password, you can install
Church-Life as an app from: http://www.acstechnologies.com/products/acs/features/
acs-church-life, chose Android or iPhone application. Site 2663
Older phones can download the app from
http://www.churchlife.mobi Site 2663.
Our goal is 100% participation.
Growth starts by making a connection…
Let's Connect!
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Fall & Holiday Hours!
Monday through Thursday, 8:00am – 8:00pm
Friday, 8:00am – 12:30pm
Sunday, 8:00am – 12:30pm (& during Fuel/Ignite)
THANKSGIVING WEEK: Closed from 12:30pm on Wednesday November26th
Open again on Sunday November 30th
Meeting a friend
at Panera or Starbucks?
!
Think Cornerstone Café instead!
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Every purchase made here helps support Good
Shepherd ministries and missions.
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We serve up delicious soups, grilled Panini,
freshly prepared gourmet salads, and kid’s
meals, too!
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Many people will come for a friendly cup of
coffee (or smoothie!) who might otherwise not
step through the doors of a church.
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We are open during the week, have free wi-fi,
comfy seating, friendly baristas, and a cozy
Did you know…
Almost $17,000 has been
donated to causes since the
Café opened in August 2010!
There are many ways to get
involved with the Café
Ministry. Help out with our
hospitality coffee on Sundays,
be one of our Star Shoppers, or
get trained as a barista…in
whatever capacity, you will
play a critical role in
welcoming guests to the Good
Shepherd community.
Contact Maureen Caballero or
Kris Barker at 630-364-7996
or email
[email protected]. We’d love to
hear from you!
fireplace for those cold winter days!
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New Member
Orientation Classes
Good Shepherd invites all visitors to learn more about our church family by attending a New Member Orientation. Each orientation has three
class sessions taught by our pastors and is offered in
February, June and October each year.
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The orientation sessions provide the opportunity to:
Build relationships with our pastors, staff and other members.
 Learn our vision, purpose and core values.
Understand our spiritual foundations and how they are lived out in practice and sacrament.
Discover what it means to become a member at Good Shepherd: connecting through worship, learning,
caring, fellowship and outreach.
Engage in the journey of Good Shepherd--where we’ve been and the vision for the future.
Following each orientation, new members are celebrated on Recognition Weekend during worship and at a special
luncheon. Look for specific dates of the next orientation in the weekly prayer and action guide.
For more information regarding the New Member Orientation, please contact Julie Utter at 630-961-9220, ext.
3031 or [email protected].
A little update on Christus:
We are building a new website for the church, christuscamden.org. It is up and running but we are in the process
of adding content, but we invite you to check it out. We are currently in the middle of our Summer VBS: Hunger
Body and Soul. We are bless with an abundance of neighborhood children (we had to stop registration at 48 to fit
in the bus and church van for trips). We will have some pictures from the VBS posted next week. I think some
are
already out on Facebook: Christus Lutheran Church. It is a joy to work with the dedicated all volunteer staff of the
VBS, and it’s quite a learning experience for us all as we grow together in Christian community and give up ourselves to one goal, sharing the love of Christ with our neighbors.
In addition, we are getting ready to start a new school year at Christus Academy. We graduated all 3 Seniors last
June all of whom start college next month. You may wonder why students elect a small Christian family
environment to the traditional high school experience. Sometimes that is because their parents are committed to
Christian education. More often than not, however, it’s because they or their families have been victims of
violence. Most of our students have known someone who died in the streets, some of them have lost siblings
and/or parents. I know that Chicago is no stranger to gun violence and it’s devastating aftermath. Many of our
students have been bullying and are seeking a safe place to learn. Others have just not done well in the underperforming Camden public schools. The school website is christusacademy.org. We are hoping to rebuild this website soon, so we haven’t updated it this summer. I’ll let you know when the new site is up.
God Peace,
Pastor Carol Book
Christus Lutheran Church, Camden, New Jersey is Pastored by
former Good Shepherd member Carol Book. Good Shepherd is a
mission partner with Christus.
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Naperville Area Crop Walk
is an ecumenical and
interfaith effort of
nearly 20 area congregations and organizations to help
hungry families in
our community and around the world. The
annual walk distributes funds to
LOAVES and Fishes food pantry and the
Northern Illinois Food Bank and helps hungry
around the world through Church World Service.
Operation Christmas Child
Our goal is 600 walkers and
raising $75,000.
Sign up to walk on SUNDAY
October 19, 200 at 12:30 p.m.
or sponsor someone else. If you need
more information, contact
Linda Fuhrer @630-369-6321.
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es, the days are getting shorter, the cool breeze
of Autumn is in the air, and the Harvest Moon
colored our night sky with incredible beauty. Pumpkin
Spice Lattes are on the menu board of your local
coffee shop, but have you heard your favorite
Christmas Carol playing yet on your local radio
station? Probably not, but planning is underway for
the Operation Christmas Child Ministry held yearly at
Good Shepherd Church. Last year our church family
packed nearly 700 shoeboxes, and we pray for even
more this year!!!! This powerful ministry brings more
than shoeboxes filled with hygiene products, school
supplies, and toys to children in crisis. It provides joy,
smiles, hope, and most of all the Good News of Jesus
Christ to children all over the world. This year the
National Collection Week is November 17th - 24th.
Please be part of this rewarding ministry, and spread
God’s love and grace to one of His children. Look for
displays in mid-October across from the Connect
Center. Any questions, contact
[email protected]
Sleep Out Saturday (S.O.S.) is
Saturday, November 1st
S.O.S at Good Shepherd Parking Lot
Sleep Out Saturday raises awareness and funds for the
homeless in and around DuPage County!
Participants and volunteers are needed at this
wonderful event!
For more information or to help volunteer,
please contact Chris Chenoweth by email at
[email protected].
Sign up to participate at the
Bridge Communities Website:
https://www.bridgecommunities.org/sleep-outSaturday/register.html
(join existing Group: Good Shepherd Naperville).
See you in the
Parking Lot!
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Mental Health First Aid
Want to gain skills on how to be a first responder?
Wish you knew how to encourage someone
experiencing mental health challenges?
Topics to be covered:
Depression, Anxiety, Pyschosis, Suicuide, and
Substance Use Disorders.
This certification course is being offered at Good Shepherd with
Janice Rubin and Kathy Schank as certified instructors.
Wednesday, October 22 & 29th
From 9:00am-1:30pm
Cost for class is $40 including box lunch.
Registar at www.kidsmatter2us.org or contact at:[email protected] 630-567-6981.
The Chicago Marathon
is Oct 12
Rebuilding
Together
Aurora
A group from Good Shepherd is
running as part of “Team World
Vision” to raise money to build water
wells in Africa. $50 provides a lifetime
of water for one person!
RTA is hosting a two-day work event on
Monday, Oct. 13 and Tuesday, Oct. 14
from 8:00am – 4:00pm.
We will be working on two homes in Aurora, doing
exterior painting, window installation, building a back
porch and installing a walk-in shower. Skilled and
unskilled workers are needed to help these
wonderful homeowners stay in their homes safely.
Supplies and LUNCH will be provided.
Come and make a difference in the lives of two other
families.
Contact Shay or Erin at 630-585-7510 or
[email protected] with questions.
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The Chicago group has a goal of $1.3
million to provide water for 26,000
people!
To help make a donation stop by our
World Vision Table at the Connect
Center or call the church office:
630-961-9220.
We “Thank you” for your support!
(Rich Miller, John McGarry, Holly &
Chris Jacobsen)
Shining Star Gifts
Local At Risk School Children
DuPage Convalescent
Nursing Home
Gift Requests
for Children & Elderly
Robin Schoolman
630-499-8819
[email protected]
Sign Up at Connect Center
Angel Tree Gifts
Gift Requests ($20-25)
for Children of Incarcerated
Parents
Sign Up at Connect Center
Prison Fellowship
Amy Bruner
630-904-8040
[email protected]
Friends of the Lakota
Visa Gift Cards
for Pine Ridge Reservation
Families
Donate $5, $10, $25, $50…
Re-Member.org
Diane Savage
630-636-9139
[email protected]
Mitten Tree due by December 19th
Good Shepherd Preschool
Collecting Kids’ or Adults’
Mittens, Hats, Scarves, etc.
Tree locations: at Connect Center
or Preschool by kitchen
Caryn or Kim
630-961-9055
[email protected]
Gift Mart, December 13th
Help families in East Aurora & Joliet with the gift of your time on Saturday, December 13th. The toy drop
off at Gift Mart Site is due December 5th. All information available online at www.communitygiftmart.org.
All Gifts Need to be Returned
by December 7th to the Connect Center.
Volunteers are needed to
help sort & distribute9 all the gifts collected.
Quilts – A Mission of Love!
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hen God calls us to something, it not only transforms the world,
it also transforms us.
us, too.” What a gift — to be able to give ourselves away and yet
somehow not be diminished, but rather grow.
Recently, 102 quilts were dedicated during worship services. Most of
the quilts, made by our Quilt Ministry team, are destined for distribution
by Lutheran World Relief (LWR) and its affiliates to people in need
around the world--people affected by war,
disasters, and poverty. A quilt may soon be used
in a third world hospital, might wrap an orphan,
could be used as a sack to carry a refugee’s goods,
serve as a baby carrier, may become a sunshade
or a warm blanket, or be used as a room divider.
Challenged by a growing need for quilts, efforts around the country
were doubled in the last year. Some groups met more frequently and
invited friends to join. Summer camps joined in, making hundreds of
quilts over the course of several weeks. One
church invited college students to come make
quilts as part of their service projects.
“The Quilts you provided show how loving and
empathetic you are,” said the officer in charge of the
Nunge home for the disabled, near Dar Es Salaam,
Tanzania. “The residents have been so comforted
by the materials you provided. Thank you very
much, and may God bless you.”
Nearly 490,000 quilts were distributed last year by
LWR. Good Shepherd is one of many churches
with a Quilt Ministry. God’s love is shown with each
quilt, and all this quilting is having a powerful
impact on the world.
Quilts for USA. Good Shepherd quilters were also
touched by a dire need in the USA. Earlier this year,
28 quilts and about 50 purchased blankets were
In Thailand, families sleeping in temporary shelters
sent to Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South
far from home are sheltered from the wind and rain,
This Peruvian mother received a LWR Quilt Dakota, where winters are brutally cold and homes
and protected from drafts that blow through the
are inadequately heated. Each year, people die
through the Mother of Mercy Women’s
slats of bamboo that make up their floors and walls.
from the cold. More Good Shepherd quilts are
House, which welcomes youth, single
destined for the Reservation this fall.
mothers,
orphans
and
the
elderly.
In Tanzania, people living in state-run elder care
Pine Ridge Request. Members of a Pine Ridge
facilities are able to keep warm at night, and
Reservation church recently requested our Quilt Ministry help them with
children recovering from surgery are comforted by soft fabric and
supplies so they can start a Quilt Ministry of their own. Their goal is to
bright colors.
make more quilts to help keep their elders and children warm. Our Quilt
In the Philippines, those who lost everything in the recent typhoon
Ministry team is currently accepting donations of cotton fabric larger
have something warm to sleep under while they work to repair and
than ¼ yard size for this purpose. In addition, sewing machines and
rebuild their damaged homes.
supplies will be sent.
The need for quilts in the USA and around the world remains large.
Over the years, our Good Shepherd mission teams to Kenya,
Guatemala, Honduras and Madagascar have seen quilts in use.
How you can help The Quilt Ministry team welcomes helpers on
Thursday mornings to tie quilts. No experience is necessary. Another
way to help is to sew one or more quilt tops. Finished size should be 60
X 80 inches made of cotton material, any design. Twelve 21-inch
squares sewn together is one easy option. Deliver the tops to the
church any time. Another way to help is to donate large pieces (1/4
yard or bigger) of cotton fabric. Contact the church office or Linda
VanderKolk (630-305-0975) for more information.
The impact isn’t just on the other side of the ocean. According to
LWR, “Over and over, we’ve heard how the Quilt Campaign
transformed your congregations, quilting groups, communities and
families. Through this project, we’ve been reminded that when God
calls us to something, it not only transforms the world but transforms
-Photo courtesy of Craig Vander Kolk
Over 100 quilts were dedicated at Good Shepherd. Prayers of the congregation go with each quilt.
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Feed My Starving Children
Mark Your Calendar and Sign Up Online Today!
When you volunteer at Feed My Starving Children, you will hand-pack meals
specially formulated for starving children like Nelson in Haiti (left photo above).
These meals restored his health and hope for a future (right photo).
UPCOMING PACKING SESSIONS
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Saturday, January 24, 2015
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
To Sign Up Online:
1. Go to http://www.fmsc.org and click on 'Volunteer Registration'.
2. Click on 'Permanent Site' and select 'Join a Group'.
3. Under 'Search for Group', enter ‘Good Shepherd Church’ for the group name
and select 'Aurora, IL' for the location. Click Search.
4. Find the packing session date you want, click 'Join' and follow the prompts.
Questions? Contact Mary Miller at [email protected]
Save the Date!
2015 FMSC MobilePack at North Central College
Sunday & Monday, February 15 & 16, 2015
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The Ebola crisis needs your help
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,
In the past several months, the Ebola outbreak has claimed thousands of lives. The virus has spread rapidly, and
with no approved vaccine and a high fatality rate, the World Health Organization is now calling it "one of the
world’s most lethal diseases." Ebola has spread to multiple countries, the hardest hit being Liberia, Sierra Leone
and Guinea.
In addition to health care, one of the most urgent needs is food. As people in affected areas are quarantined to
their homes, towns are being shut down to limit the spread of the disease and people are not able to work, harvest
crops or purchase food. The shipment of food has also stopped because people from other countries fear
contracting the virus.
“We need food,” says the Rev. D. Jensen Seyenkulo, bishop of the Lutheran Church in Liberia. "There is a saying
now: 'If we don’t die of Ebola, we will die of starvation.'"
You can help. Your gifts to the Ebola Outbreak Response will be used, 100 percent, to assist those
impacted by this crisis. Our partners and companion churches have requested our help in responding to the
outbreak with food distributions, shipment of personal protective equipment, training health workers, outreach
through education about prevention, and construction of an isolation unit at Phebe Hospital and School of Nursing
in Liberia.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and its predecessor church have walked with the people of
Liberia for more than 150 years. Our long-standing relationship with our companions in Liberia and Sierra Leone
provides a strong foundation to respond holistically to the needs of those who are suffering and living with the
threat of Ebola.
Thank you for your prayers, your partnership and your gifts.
Sincerely,
Please make checks out to:
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Memo line: Ebola Response
The Rev. Daniel Rift
Director, ELCA World Hunger and Disaster Appeal
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Preschool News
Preschool is off to a Great Start
Enrollment continues to grow with 112 students starting off the 2014-2015
school year. The students are led by 20 staff. Limited openings are
available, for the current year, in the afternoon for 3-5 year olds. Please
check out our website, www.gslp-naperville.org and like us on Facebook.
Manna Gift Cards:
A fundraiser that does not require spending additional money
Gift Cards are back!
What are they?
The Manna Group acts on behalf of nonprofit organizations to purchase large numbers of cards from
grocery stores, restaurants, department stores and other retailers. Our school buys the cards at a
discount and resells them at face value. A purchase of a Manna card channels 2 – 30% of the face value
of the card to the preschool! Last year gift card sales brought the preschool over $3000!
How does the program work at Good Shepherd?
Order forms are available at the Connect Center. Orders are due on Sunday, October 19th and
November 16th. Please include your check made payable to Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool.
Some of the cards are available for cash and carry. Check with the preschool office to see what is
available. Downtown Naperville gift cards are also available, along with hundreds of other options,
including Target, Amazon.com, Whole Foods, Mariano’s Fresh Market and Panera Bread.
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(Preschool News - cont’d)
2015-2016 Preschool
Registration Dates
Registration for next fall will begin in December.
If you are considering our preschool for your child’s early education,
plan now to make an appointment to
preview our classrooms in actions.
Please contact Caryn Schatz or Kim Jeske
in the preschool office for more
information at 630-961-9055 or
e-mail [email protected].
Enrollment Dates:
Wednesday, December 3rd
Thursday, December 4th
Friday, December 5th
Sunday, December 7th
Monday, December 8th
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9:15am – 1:00pm Current Enrolled Families and Siblings
11:00am – 1:00pm Current Enrolled Families and Siblings
9:30am – 11:30am Alumni Families
(previously enrolled sibling in our program)
12:30am – 1:30pm Church Families
9:30am
*Open Registration - by Appointment Only
If a person is not a church member and is interested in enrolling – please call the preschool office now to be put on a list of
interested families for the 2015 – 2016 school year. Non-member enrollment appointments are made on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Culver’s Family Day/Night Out
to benefit Good Shepherd Preschool
Wednesday, October 8th
10:00am - 10:00pm
Culver’s of Aurora, 509 S. Route 59 (Rt. 59 and 75th Street)
Please make sure to mention “Good Shepherd Preschool”
when ordering (eat in, drive thru and carryout included).
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Children’s Ministries
Providing a foundation for spiritually distracted families to discover and embrace a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
UPCOMING DATES
Friday, November 21st | ADVENTure Night! Pizza, Praise, and a Project to take home to celebrate the time of
advent.
Saturday, January 24th | 4th graders and above, alone with their parents, participate in a 1 st Communion Retreat
from 8:30am - 1:00pm. Registration begins in November.
Saturday, February 7th @ 2:00pm | 1st Communion Service
Great Fun This Year
Thanks to the team of people, plus the 100+ team
members who came together to put on such a fun,
family day!
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Student Ministries
6th - 12th grade
Hope you made it for the “For Your Glory” album release by the Eleven:Eleven Band, Friday, August 1st.
The night started with a family tailgate in the parking lot with food, games and fellowship. The band
prepared a night of worship with familiar tunes and and a whole set of original songs for a packed out
worship center. Pastor Glen taught on the topic of surrender, as it is the album’s theme. The project
started as music for the people of Good Shepherd; Hammer and LJ wrote the songs with the
congregation in mind. The heart for the album was that God be praised and that we would all surrender
day to day to God who offers an abundant life of freedom! “For Your Glory” is available for purchase in
the Cornerstone Café and is available on iTunes. Thank you to everyone who supported the wonderful
evening and we hope you enjoy the album!
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Blessing of the Backpacks” was on August 25th this year. This was a time for students to receive prayer and
encouragement for the new school year. Each student was given a tag for his backpack, with a paraphrase of
Matthew 28:19-20, reminding them that God is always with them, even at school. Matthew 28:19-20 says,
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of
the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always,
to the very end of the age.”
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Fall Bash:
Color Fest 2014 was an
amazing color celebration of
God’s promises on September
7th. In Genesis 9:13 God said,
“I will put my rainbow in the
clouds to be a sign of my
promise to the earth.” Student
Ministries FUEL and IGNITE
kicked off their year with this
proclamation. 268 students
attended that evening with over
70 adult volunteers. The
values of Good Shepherd were displayed in the student-led
worship, community building opportunities, friends invited by
the car loads, students and adults engaging in fun activities
and God being praised with every color powder blast! Student
Ministries vision is to partner with parents to raise students
who know, love and serve God. This year we are encouraging
ministry small groups and families to embark on a journey into
God’s word. Spiritual growth is expected and we find the Bible
is the number one catalyst for growth in all of us. Join us as we
start a whole new year in learning
more about our AWESOME God!
FUEL and IGNITE ministries are
every Sunday night 6:30-8:15PM.
Email Donna Wandke or Laura Jean
Martin with questions.
[email protected] [email protected]
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Parents…. Do you want a safe place to share ideas, feel supported and
empowered and get real life parenting tools?
Please join KidsMatter for a
ParentsMatterToo Conversation Circle near you this Fall!
What are Conversation Circles? A group of 8 to 12 parents meet in various locations in the
Naperville area to engage with a trained facilitator and other parents with similar concerns,
learning effective tools in a safe and comfortable atmosphere. This four week, free series
offers positive, practical strategies for parents with children and teens of all ages to become
more confident and empowered parents as we raise resilient kids that can find balance and
strength amidst the challenges and temptations of everyday difficult choices. We encourage
honest discussions about everyday parenting, as we learn to communicate more effectively
with our kids and teens, as well as parenting with the hard topics like drug and alcohol
misuse, peer pressure and stress and anxiety.
There are sessions for:
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parents of Preschool through Early Elementary,
parents of Junior High and High School Students,
parents of Junior High and High School Students,
parents of Elementary School Kids,
parents of 10-14 Year Olds, and
parents of High School Teens
Pick one that is appropriate for you. New Circles are added every month! For more
information and to register for a Conversation Circle, please go to
www.parentsmattertoo.org or contact Kathy Schank, Community Outreach Coordinator, at
[email protected] or 630-567-6981.
ParentsMatterToo.org
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Scrap n Time
Come meet new
friends on the
Second Saturday of
each month right
here at Good
Shepherd. At Scrap
n Time we have
learned that working
with pretty paper is great fun, especially if you get to
work with friends. Scrap n Time is the place to make
cards, sort those many pictures you have in boxes and
then put them into albums, or you might like to do
quilling, or you may have another paper project you like.
We work with all sizes and shapes of scrap papers to
make something the family and others will enjoy. You
bring your project supplies and lunch and there will be a
table for you to work at and someone will bring dessert
for all to enjoy. For $5.00 (this goes toward missions the
church is involved with), we will supply some tools for
anyone to use and you can enjoy the hours of 9 to 4 the
second Saturday of each month in rooms 116-117 to
work on your project while with friends.
Scrap n Time is hosted by Diane Shelbrock and Ronda
Burt. You may contact
Diane at: [email protected] or
Ronda at: [email protected]
if you need more information or if you would like to join
the fun group. Be warned, some days you may leave
with your sides hurting from lots of good laughter.
We would love to have you join us.
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably
more than all we ask or imagine, according
to his power that is at work within us, 21 to
him be glory in the church and in Christ
Jesus throughout all generations, for ever
and ever! Amen
Ephesians 3: 20-21
Time for Pie!
Wednesday,
November 26th
Please join us immediately after the
Wednesday Thanksgiving Eve
service in the Activity Center, for the
annual “Pie Thing.”
Bring your favorite homemade pie,
try a new recipe or buy one from a
store...all are welcome.
If you are interested in serving cider,
coffee, slicing the pies, or setting up/
cleaning up, please look for these
opportunities in the bulletin in
November.
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July 27
Benjamin Albert Metzdorf
Adelaid Jane Paxson Slezak
August 3
Paul Joseph Hogan
Ethan Daniel Metcalf
August 10
Michael James Bauer
Sarah Lynn Bauer
Noah Andrew Bretz
Elliot Michael Gamez
Nicholas Edward Kramer
Addison Julianna Malin
Jodie Lynn Rains
Larissa Avery Elizabeth Vian
August 17
Dean Robert Anders
Grace Anne Puumala
August 24
Conner Michael Hoge
June 5
Bryson Ryan Phelan
Born to
Ryan & Brandy Phelan
August 22
Bella Bajar
and
Luke Berndl
June 8
Lillian Grace Zouvas
Born to
Nick & Jessica Zouvas
August 30
Sonia Pedapati
and
Christoph Bakke
June 27
Thayer Michael Meiresonne
Born to
Derek & Rebecca Meiresonne
July 15
Tristan Scott Duncan
Born to
Ashley Wittman & Scott Duncan
September 3
Jacob Nicolai Schatz, Jr.
Born to
Jacob & Hilary Schatz
September 14
Charley Lee Johnson
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Our Worship Schedule:
Sunday Worship
traditional services ......... 8:00am & 9:30am
contemporary service .... 11:00am
alternative services ........ 9:29 & 11:01am
Saturday Worship
contemporary ................. 5:30pm
Christian Education
Preschool
2 years to adult .............. September - May
ages 3, 4 & 5 .................. September - May:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday ............ 8:30am - 5:00pm
Good Shepherd Church Staff:
Pastors: Gary Olson, Greg Wenhold, PJ Malin, Glen Wagner
Office
Roberta Carzoo - Office Manager,
Peter Edgers - Facilities-Operations Director,
April Fecht - Financial Administrator,
Support Team - Kim Bennema, John Harrison,
Laura Ostrovecky, Julie Utter, Debra Vian
Children’s Ministries
Caryn Schatz - Preschool Director,
Director of Family Life - Bethany Hammer
SPARKS - Kari Bardelli, Norma Johnson,
Laura Kofron-Roberson;
NURSERY - Jenn Anderson
Special Needs
Danielle Schaeffer - Director of Family Life
Worship & Music Craig Parsons - Director
Worship Team - Jeannine Allen, Steve Caballero,
Ryan Hammer, Kate Kalthoff, Michael Madick,
Steve McGraw, Lori Sonnenberg, Paul Wood
Student Ministries
Director of Family Life - Janice Rubin
6th - 8th Grade FUEL; High School IGNITE Sue Halford, Laura Jean Martin, Donna Wandke
Café
Directory of Café Ministry - Maureen Caballero
Café Manager - Kris Barker
Church Council:
President - Tom Anderson; Vice President - Karen Brothers;
CFO - Steve Mansmith; Secretary - Jayne Rollins
Chris Chenoweth, Karl Cordes, John Felton, Christine Myka, Patrick Rogers
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