The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
7800 W. McCarthy Road
Palos Heights, IL 60463
708.448.4170
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 7800 W. McCarthy Road Palos Heights, IL 60463 708.448.4170
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Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 7800 W. McCarthy Rd. Palos Heights, IL 60463 Rev. Dr. Wayne A. Basch, Pastor (708) 448-4170 October 2009
Oktoberfest – Saturday, October 3rd
Members of the “Mission Team of Helping Hands” is planning an evening of fun and fellowship. Festivities will begin at 6:00 PM with a home cooked German meal, music and dancing. Tickets are $25 and are still available but they are going fast! Tickets can be purchased on Sunday morning in the narthex of the church and are limited to 200. At the event, there will also be a raffle. If you have items that could be included please contact Linda Hubbard 708/448-8743 or the church office at 708/448-4170. If you are interested in participating in this outreach endeavor, please talk with any Mission Team member or call the church office. Please come out and join us on October 3rd.
A Good Shepherd Variety Show – Friday, November 20th
Plans are being made for an all-church variety show entitled: “Whatever Happened to Old Time Radio?” This is an opportunity to bring our church family together for fun, fellowship and to share the gifts of God’s talents and blessings in our lives. The plan is to present the show on Friday, November 20th, under the direction of Shirley Hulse. Everyone is encouraged to participate as we need help with everything from performers to stage crew and all things in-between. This is a fun way to build deeper church family relationships and support our outreach as well! If you have any questions at all please contact Shirley at 708/923-1713 or Pastor Basch.
Our Choirs are back and we are thankful. Their support of our worship has been missed. We are especially thankful for the dedicated efforts of each chorister as they take their part in making a joyful noise to the Lord. If you have ever thought of participating, now is a great time as our choirs prepare new music for the coming season and get ready for the coming holidays. The Adult Choir, Flute Choir and Joy Ringers rehearse on Wednesday nights while the Bells practice on Thursday. The Junior Choir practices on Monday evening. Our youngest choir, the Cherubs, practices on Sunday morning just before Sunday School. All choirs welcome new participants! 2009 List of College Students
Students: 93 in College * 16 in Graduate Programs Thomas Adduci University of Illinois Champaign, IL Clare Arquilla St. Xaiver University Chicago, IL Michael Arquilla Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Will Arquilla University of Illinois Champaign, IL *Chris Bareither University of Wisconsin Madison, WI Alyssa Bartolini University of Illinois Champaign, IL Corey Bergamo Moraine Valley Palos Hills, IL Joseph Bianco Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN Kenneth Boehlke University of Missouri Columbia, MO Stephanie Boehlke Moraine Valley Palos Hills, IL Sarah Bort St. Xavier University Chicago, IL *Allison Brett University of Illinois Champaign, IL Katherine Brett Purdue University West LaFayette, IN Sarah Brett University of Illinois Champaign, IL Juliann Brouette Illinois State University Normal, IL Adam Buerger Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL *Amanda Buerger St. Louis University St. Louis, MO Laura Buerger St. Louis University St. Louis, MO Christopher Capek Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Matthew Capek Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Jillian Carroll Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Kelly Cody St. Xavier University Chicago, IL Kirsten Crowhurst University of Wisconsin Madison, WI Sara DeLeo Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Katerina Dundek Illinois State University Normal, IL Trevor Erickson Washington University St. Louis, MO Laura Facko Illinois State University Normal, IL *Richard Facko UIC College of Dentistry Chicago, IL *Alexandra Faklis Boston College Boston, MA Christina Faklis University of Illinois Champaign, IL Jim Faklis University of Illinois Champaign, IL Michael Fewkes University of Illinois Champaign, IL Teresa Fierke St. Xavier University Chicago, IL Jean Fletcher Loyola University Chicago, IL Eric Foytik Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Mark Foytik Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Kim Fricke University of Illinois Champaign, IL Madison Gailus University of Illinois Chicago, IL Scott Gailus Moraine Valley Palos Hills, IL Katie Gansel Western Illinois University Macomb, IL *Christie Gordon University of Illinois Champaign, IL Eric Gordon University of Illinois Champaign, IL Holly Gustavson Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL David Hackel DePaul University Chicago, IL Timothy Hackel DePaul University Chicago, IL Jim Histed Columbia College Chicago, IL Kelsey Hennessy Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Alexander Holke Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills, IL Erik Holke University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Jodie Hunssinger Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills, IL Melanie Inglis Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills, IL Kathryn Innocenti University of Illinois Chicago, IL Charles Jezek Robert Morris College Orland Park, IL Charlie Johnson Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills, IL Paige Johnson Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills, IL Lindsey Kammer Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL *Karen Kasza Harvard University Cambridge, MA Larissa Kibort University of Illinois Champaign, IL Kalli Kling DePaul University Chicago, IL Nathan Klein Truman State University Kirksville, MO Kathryn Konior Illinois Benedictine Lisle, IL Kristyna Konior Illinois Benedictine Lisle, IL *Matthew Kotlajich University of California Irvine, CA Christopher Lappin Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Kimberly LaToza Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills, IL *Megan Lobsinger Ohio University Athens, OH Julie McCabe St. Louis College of Pharmacy St. Louis, MO *Paul McNaughton John Marshall Law School Chicago, IL Chase McNicholas American Academy of Art Chicago, IL Glenn Nelson Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Lauren Nelson Northwestern University Evanston, IL Thomas Oates University of Illinois Champaign, IL Eddie Pall Bradley University Peoria, IL Ashley Pastore Loyola University Chicago, IL Chloe Pastore Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills, IL *Mark Perry University of Illinois College of Law Champaign, IL *Aryn Pittman UIC College of Dentistry Chicago, IL Cara Pittman Illinois State University Normal, IL Steven Pries DePaul University Chicago, IL Mary Purrazzo Knox College Galesburg, IL Paige Quinlan University of Illinois Champaign, IL Kelly Quinn Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills, IL Ashley Rauch Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Christopher Reda Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL Lindsey Reiser University of Illinois Champaign, IL *Kathleen Rose Valparaiso Law School Valparaiso, IN Samantha Rosenquist Loyola University Chicago, IL Melissa Ruesch Lewis University Romeoville, IL Ellen Sawin University of Evansville Evansville, IN Emily Sawin College of Charleston Charleston, SC Emma Scannicchio DePaul University Chicago, IL Isabel Scannicchio Saint Xaiver University Chicago, IL Alison Schmitt Purdue University West LaFayette, IN Krista Sedder Illinois State University Normal, IL Shaina Sedder Illinois State University Normal, IL *Sarah Sensmeier Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science North Chicago, IL Ryan Sidler Rose Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Alyx Smagacz Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL Michael Smagacz Illinois State University Normal, IL Kimberly Sombraske Illinois State University Normal, IL Alexandria Stark Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL *Ashley Strand DePaul University Chicago. IL Adam Stevenson University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI *Mathew Stevenson St. Xaiver University Chicago, IL Kirsten Swanson Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN Cecily Tinberg Illinois State University Normal, IL Ellen Tinberg Illinois State University Normal, IL Robert Tranowski Purdue University - Calumet Hammond, IN Taylor Wigboldy Loyola University Chicago, IL If you have not done so, please notify the church office of your college student’s current address so They can receive mail from their church and a care package. Thank You.
Mission Committee: Food items donated to the Worth Food Pantry this past month helped to fill their inventory. While donations of any kind of food items are always appreciated, specific needs for October include stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie filling, salad dressing, jello, juice (individual sizes), diapers sizes 4, 5, & 6, and baby food. The Missions Committee encourages the continued enthusiastic support of the congregation.
CROP WALK 2009 is scheduled for October 18th. The walk will begin and end at Christ Lutheran Church in Orland Park. Our Confirmation Youth will be participating in this year’s walk and will be asking for donations in the Narthex on October 11th and 18th. Church World Relief sponsors this 3.1 mile walk to help fight hunger. All walkers will meet following the 11:00 AM service for a light lunch in the Family Life Center. We will drive to Christ Lutheran as a group, leaving Good Shepherd at 1:00 PM. Anyone from the congregation is welcome to join us. If you are interested in participating or helping out, please contact Ron.
REST Cooking is reaching out to those less fortunate! The next date for cooking for the homeless is Tuesday, October 20th at 9:30 AM.
Fall means the return to school for children and adults alike! Our Tuesday groups resume meeting September 29th and are looking forward to many meaningful discussions of faith in the days and weeks ahead. The 9:30 AM Prayer Group will be selecting a new topic while the 10:30 AM Bible Class will continue their journey through scripture. The 4:00 PM Discussion Group is reflecting on The Shack. We are thankful for the opportunity these groups provide for us to grow in faith and share God’s love with each other, and we invite others to come and join us.
The Thursday Evening Bible Discovery Group resumes on October 8th at 7:30 PM. This group has become a close group of searchers sharing the gift of God’s Word. Now is a great time to join and learn more about the Bible and meet some very nice people along the way. The class will be preceded by prayer and devotion in the Sanctuary at 7:00 PM. This opportunity to be still and know God’s love is open to everyone.
“Body and Soul”, our men’s group, continues to meet at 8:00 PM every Monday evening. Discussion follows an hour of basketball every other week. Come and join this exciting group! This group meets October 12th and 26th with basketball only on the 5th and 19th.
“Looking for Women of Faith” – Join a friendly group of women on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:15 PM. We study, discuss and share lessons of faith, and we welcome you. For information contact “Spiritual Fitness” participants or call the church office.
Macular Degeneration Support Group . . . The Macular Degeneration Support Group will be meeting on Tuesday, October 20th at 1:00 PM in the Galilean Room. This group provides people with an opportunity to discuss the frustrations of living with the disease, learn about new treatment options, and to share ways of coping with the disease. If you have any questions, please contact Carole Peterson.
The October “OFF Club” meeting is a “don’t miss” occasion. We will meet at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, the 21st and enjoy delicious Aurelio’s spaghetti for our lunch. Our entertainment for the afternoon will be a very talented teen-age illusionist, Blake Alexander, who has been performing professionally in the Chicago area for several years. He will amaze you! Cost will be $5.00. Do join us!
. . . To every-one who helped at Rally Day, we just wanted to send a heartfelt thank you. Whether you baked, served, called bingo, ran a game, cleaned up, or anything in between, we could not have done it without you. Our sincere thanks to Sue Buerger and her joyful band of helpers.
. . . To the Good Shepherd Weeders, tree and grass trimmers, watering gurus and flowering experts. Thanks for keeping our grounds tip-top!
. . . An on-going tip of the hat to Tom Germany and Tri-State Disposal for taking care of our garbage. Thanks for your generous gift.
Adult Volleyball is scheduled at 7:30 PM on October 9th and 23rd. Come and join us for some light exercise and lots of fun. Play is open to all ages, couples and singles.
The Good Shepherd Bowling Team is off to a great start and their next date to play is October 17th. Subs are always needed.
Greeters Wanted: It isn’t a big job, but it is a very important one. Being a Greeter affirms us as a welcoming community. If you would be willing to take a turn at offering your fellow worshippers a smile and a warm handshake, please contact the church office 708/448-4170 or sign-up on the bulletin board.
This year, flu and pneumonia shots will be available at Good Shepherd. Nurses from Maxim Health Care will be in the Galilean Room on Sunday, October 25th, from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM to administer the shots. The flu shot will cost $28 and the pneumonia shot is $40. Although the flu shot is recommended every year, the pneumonia shot is recom-mended every five years. People age 9 and over may receive the shot this year. The shots are free for eligible Medicare Part B recipients when you present your card at the time of the vaccination. Pre-registration is requested and will be available on the bulletin board and in the Narthex on Sundays. If you are unable to attend the clinic at Good Shepherd, a number of health departments and pharmacies in the area are offering the vaccinations.
Homemade caramel apples, carving pumpkins, and other fun games will be part of the Fall Party for our Confirmation Students. Come to the Life Center from 3:00 – 5:00 PM on Sunday, October 25th for an afternoon of fun and fellowship. Please sign-up on the bulletin board if you plan on attending. Adult volunteers will also be needed to help out during the party. If you have any questions, please see Pastor Basch or Ron Skoglund.
All High School Freshmen are invited to participate in a Lock-in at church on Friday night, October 23rd. The lock-in will begin at 7:30 PM and will end at 8:30 AM on Saturday morning. Please sign-up on the bulletin board if you will be able to participate. If you have any question, please see Ron.
There will be a meeting for all High School students who are interested in participating in next summer’s Mission Trip on Sunday, November 1st at 10:15 AM in the Galilean Room. The dates and location of this year’s trip have not been determined yet but Ron is considering several options. The dates and location will be determined by the end of October. If you are interested in participating in the Mission Trip but will be unable to attend this meeting, please see Ron to obtain the necessary information. Adults who would be interested in participating in this year’s mission trip and spending a week with our high school students should see Ron as well. Sunday School Fall Festival Party is on October 25th from 12 Noon to 1:30 PM in the Family Life Center. A “hot dog and chips” lunch will be served and then it will be on with the activities! Please be sure to sign-up on the bulletin board if your child(ren) plan to attend. Mrs. Lori will need many Moms and Dads to volunteer in order to make this party successful. High School age volunteers are also welcomed. Those able to help should sign-up on the bulletin board. Here’s a small peek at what will be going on. . . design your own goody bag, blindfolded apple picking and then making your own homemade caramel apple, pumpkin putt, pumpkin buckets, Indian corn craft and much more! This is one afternoon you will not want to miss!! R U Ready for some Corny “A-Maze-ing” Fun?! Our first Family Fun Event will be on Sunday, October 4th. Attending Konow’s Corn Maze and Farm is on the agenda for the afternoon. We will have a sandwich and chips lunch in the Family Life Center following the late service and then we will go together as a group to the farm. Each family will provide their own transportation. We will solve the corn maze in groups and enjoy a scheduled group hayride. There is much more to do while we are at the farm, so all age groups will enjoy themselves. Sign-up is important as this allows us to be properly prepared. Sign-up ends October 1st. A fee of $5.00 per person will be payable to Lori Puttkammer on or before October 4th. (If paying by check, please make check payable to Good Lutheran Shepherd Church.) The next family fun event will be on November 6th. We will have an evening filled with strikes and spares with a twist! Please check the bulletin board for more information and to sign-up. HELP! Mrs. Lori needs many 2 liter empty pop bottles for the November family night. Please rinse them out and bring the bottles (with caps) to her office as soon as you are able. |
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