The Weekly Announcement Page
Friday, October 23, 2020
WORSHIP CONNECT GROW SERVE
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Generosity and Grace in October: focus on Grow ministries.
Save the date: St. George's Center "Together We Serve."
Here's what's happening.
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It’s October, which means it’s time for our annual Giving Campaign -- the time to consider our estimate of giving for the coming year. This season, we are continuing to explore the question “Why?” Why do we follow Jesus? Why do we share in ministry together? Why do we support the mission of Good Shepherd? In many ways, the most basic answer to all of these questions is grace – we have freely received, so freely we give. As part of this year’s campaign, we will be focusing each week on one particular area of ministry (Worship, Connect, Grow, and Serve). This Sunday, we will be celebrating our GROW ministries. Check out this short video about worship at Good Shepherd!
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Watch the video (at left) about what generous giving of time, talent, and treasure looks like in the context of our Grow ministries.
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In-person Sunday worship
We return to offering in-person worship, with limited attendance, this Sunday.
Click on the video link for requirements for registering and in-person worship.
For those not attending in person: the service will be air live at 10:00 am. Access live-stream from the Worship Page. Consecrated bread from the reserved sacrament will now be offered each Sunday from 1:00 - 1:30 pm.
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Sunday Communion, 1:00 - 1:30 pm |
Holy Communion is offered each Sunday from 1:00 - 1:30 pm at church. This is social distanced, safety compliant, and brief. While you'll only be here for 5-10 minutes, you will still experience the sacred space in a different and wonderful way.
Please wear a mask and expect a temperature check before entering.
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Morning Prayer
Live Each Weekday at 9:00 am on Facebook or watch it later on our YouTube Channel.
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Print or download the bulletin for each day on our Prayer & Study page.
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Sunday Coffee Hour Fellowship |
This week we will discuss and celebrate our Grow ministries in our virtual courtyard. Who will you see this week?
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Sunday evening Youth Group |
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We had a great time tie dying T shirts - even in spite of the pouring rain! - at our first gathering last week. Join us again this Sunday for in-person Youth Group on campus from 5:00pm - 6:00pm.
We are still going to provide the option to Zoom on Wednesday nights from 7:30pm-8:00pm and everyone is encouraged to join in. If you have any questions please feel free to contact David Dixon at ddixon@goodsheponline.org or 864-541-1861.
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GriefShare fall series continues Monday, October 26 at 6:00 pm |
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For anyone who has gone through one of life's most difficult experiences -- the loss of a loved-one. Visit or join at any time. Please register below for invitation. You can join at any time!
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You can help us to bring digital content to others in a very easy way. Please share our posts, videos, services, website, messages, blogs, and events! We're on You Tube, Facebook, and Instagram. (links at bottom of email)
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Rector's Round Table, Wednesdays at 7:00 pm |
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This week, our discussion about civility continues - the art of maintaining mutual respect as we air our difference of opinion. The Episcopal Church is blessed to have a membership comprising a broad range of political beliefs, and can act as a model for difficult discussions.
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Wednesday Bible Study at 11 am or 3 pm |
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Please join us for our four-week study of the Book of Ruth!
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11:00 am & 3:00 pm sessions
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Rise and Shine at Sunday School
Children and Families: continue to connect to church and each other on Sunday mornings through Sunday School !
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Download the Together@Home weekly virtual lesson - available now!
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Read the lesson as a family, then do some of the related fun activities
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Watch the video lesson, featuring a teacher or family, which will premiere at 8:00 am Sunday; be the first to discover our weekly guest star(s)!
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This week's lesson:
Moses' Death
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Youth Christian Formation |
Calling all Youth! We have Christian formation that you may view at a time of your choosing. We'll post by 9:00 am Sunday but you can watch at 11:00 pm Monday! Just come prepared to join the discussion at Wednesday Youth Group.
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Pennies For Heaven
Pennies for Heaven, Good Shepherd's on-site thrift shop, is now open for business, masked and socially distant! Thanks to everyone who supports this important ministry!
Pennies will be open Tuesday through Friday, from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm. We are accepting donations during these hours, too! And, we have a new phone number: 561-406-2932. Give us a call!
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Save the Date!
St. George's Center will be having a virtual celebration and fundraising event!
Together We Serve
Thursday, November 12
7:00 pm
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"For I was hungry, and you gave me food." - Matt. 25:35
This week, the Food Pantry continued to see heavy traffic, serving 42 families. We are still seeing some new clients. Through your food donations, you are helping real people, many of whom never expected to ever have to ask for assistance. Remember: needs change rapidly!
Supply request of the week:
In addition, we always welcome:
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Reusable cloth bags to distribute food
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Publix gift cards in $5 or $10 amounts help folks supplement with milk and eggs, too!
Your faithful support of this ministry is truly a blessing. Please keep our team of dedicated volunteers in your prayers.
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The Food Pantry is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon - 2:00 pm.
Food Donations may be left with an attendant during those hours OR may be left at Pennies for Heaven during their business hours of Tuesday through Friday, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.
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WE ARE IN LEVEL 2 OF REOPENING
In accordance with Diocesan guidelines, continuation of improved metrics, and acceptance of our Reopening Plan, the following are scheduled:
In-person Worship BY RESERVATION ONLY
& Livestream Worship for ALL
Sundays, at 10:00 am
In-person Communion from the Reserved Sacrament
Sundays, from 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Office Reopening (limited hours)
Weekly Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Pennies For Heaven Thrift Shop Now Reopened
Weekly Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Note: limited hours, limited customers at any one time
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Beware of phone and internet scams!! |
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PLEASE be alert to telephone and internet scams. We have received information about a few phishing scams that send emails to parishioners as if Fr. Doug has written them. He has not. Fr. Doug will never ask you to buy gift cards or other items for him because he's too busy. To be sure a message is from the real Fr. Doug, always look for the @goodsheponline.org and not Gmail, Comcast, Yahoo, or any other email server.
AND...also be careful about phone calls you receive from callers identifying themselves as the IRS or Social Security. They will never call you either. And they certainly will not ask for credit card information or bank account numbers. Don't worry about being polite. Just hang up.
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Church Online
Each Sunday, the worship service broadcasts live on our website, YouTube, and Facebook at 10:00 am. Visit our Virtual Church website at the link below. You can find weekly services, resources for daily prayer, service opportunities and other important updates about how we can stay connected during this time of social distance.
Daily Morning Prayer
We gather online every weekday for Morning Prayer on Facebook. You can access an Order of Service for Morning Prayer on the Virtual Church website. Not on Facebook? Watch the recording on our You Tube channel.
Online Giving
Your continued giving during the pandemic allows us to bring church into your living room each week. We love you and miss you and can't wait to be together again, but until that happens we are still working to bring you digital content, community support, fellowship, and pastoral care. Even if you are not utilizing digital resources fully, know that in this uncertain time, people everywhere are hungry for spiritual connection and are visiting Good Shepherd from around the country and around the world. Please visit the Giving Page on our virtual website for ways you can be a beacon of faith, hope, and love.
Office Hours
Church offices are open 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday, as part of our LEVEL ONE reopening plan. Outside of these hours, the staff will work remotely from home and will continue to check phone messages and e-mails daily.
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Good Shepherd Episcopal Church and School
The Rev. Dr. Douglas F. Scharf, Rector
561-746-4674
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