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Friday, January 21, 2022
WORSHIP CONNECT GROW SERVE
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ANNUAL MEETING IS JANUARY 30 AT 10:30 AM
This Sunday's services as usual at 8 am, 10 am, and 5 pm!
Temporary Covid Safety Protocols (1/7/22) continue
Weekday programming changes through February 2
Food Packing For Haiti tomorrow: Register last minute!
Here's what's happening.
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Visit our online calendar for dates, times, links, and information on programs and ministries of all kinds. Just click on the event to see details or registration forms.
Calendar has been updated to reflect recent changes.
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POSTPONEMENTS
WE ARE TENTATIVELY PLANNING A RETURN TO THESE MINISTRIES ON THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE:
HOLY EUCHARIST AND HEALING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2022
CLERGY BIBLE STUDY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2022
YOUTH GROUP WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2022
SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2022
GRIEFSHARE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2022
GROW SUNDAY WITH RECTOR'S FORUM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2022
ARTIE'S PARTY POSTPONED UNTIL AFTER EASTER - DATE TBD
SCHOOL CHAPEL WILL LIVESTREAM ONLY UNTIL FEBRUARY 2, 2022
FOOD PANTRY WILL MEET ON ITS USUAL SCHEDULE.
PENNIES FOR HEAVEN WILL REMAIN OPEN WITH SAFETY PROTOCOLS
SUNDAY WORSHIP WILL CONTINUE WITH SAFETY PROTOCOLS
CHURCH ON THE GREEN WILL CONTINUE OUTDOORS ON THE SECOND AND FOURTH SUNDAYS OF EACH MONTH
Please visit our online calendar for current status on all scheduled events.
Meetings held exclusively on Zoom will continue as planned.
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CURRENT PANDEMIC PROTOCOLS |
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2021 ANNUAL MEETING
Sunday, January 30, 2022
10:30 AM
The business to come before this meeting will be:
- The election of Vestry members
- Consideration of the 2022 parish budget
- Presentation on the State of the Parish
- Any other business that may rightfully come before this parish
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ONE SERVICE AT 9:00 AM!
9:00 AM Holy Eucharist (Rite 1.5) Livestream
10:30 AM 2021 Annual Meeting Livestream
GoodShepOnline.org
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In-person Sunday worship at 8 and 10. Masks required.
Love Thy Neighbor
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In-person worship every Sunday morning at 8:00 AM (Rite I) and 10:00 AM (Rite II).
The 10:00 service will livestream. Access the service from the Livestream page. Please note, there is no reasonable expectation of privacy when attending a streaming service in person. There is no livestream at the 8:00 service.
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Church on the Green
Sunday, January 23 at 5:00 PM
Outdoor service
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January 23 Theme: Winter Stillness
Join us for the next Church on the Green on Sunday, January 23, 2022 as we recognize the theme of Winter Stillness. In the natural world, the season of winter is one of quiet and stillness. Nights are long, plants lie dormant, and animals hibernate. Here in Florida the changes are subtle, but still present! What might winter stillness have to teach us about the life to which God calls us?
Bring a pillow to hold during the service for a special blessing over your rest!
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Weekday Services
Wednesday Holy Eucharist and Healing will not meet on Wednesday, January 26. We plan on resuming February 2 if conditions allow.
Good Shepherd School Chapel will livestream only on Wednesday, January 26. We plan on resuming in-person chapel February 2 if conditions allow.
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Morning Prayer
Live weekdays at 9:00 am.
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Print or download the bulletin for each day on our Prayer page.
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Sunday Ready Podcast
Sunday Ready is back!!
Prepare for the scripture readings for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany with our Sunday Ready team!
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Missed Giving Sunday? Pledge now! |
We are so grateful for the terrific response to our Generosity 2022 campaign!
A couple reminders:
- If you make an automated recurring gift through your bank or through our giving platform, we would still like to know your annual pledge amount for 2022.
Visit the Giving Page for complete information including online pledge forms and giving FAQs.
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Annual Giving Statements
A statement of your giving for the 2021 calendar year will be mailed by January 31. To get your statement more quickly, log on to Realm and print it from the Giving tab.
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Spring GriefShare Session
Begins Monday, February 7
"You don't have to go through the grieving process alone."
The next 13-week session of GriefShare, will begin on Monday, February 7, at 6:30 PM. Please register. There is no charge for the series and only a nominal donation request for the workbook.
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Good Shepherd School Employment Opportunities
Good Shepherd School is looking for a part-time and a full-time teaching assistant. We are also in need of substitute teachers and aides. Please contact Acting Head of School, Heather Vaughn, for information. 561-746-4674
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Wednesday Bible Study with Clergy: My Soul Magnifies the Lord
The Importance of Women in the Gospel of Luke
Begins Wednesday, February 2 if conditions allow
In-Person at 11 AM (Location: TBD)
Online at 2 PM
Of the four canonical gospels, the Gospel of Luke uniquely highlights the significant role that women played in the ministry of Jesus and early Christian movement. The Gospel of Luke shows us women from a wide range of social standings, and often portrays their interactions with Jesus in parallel with similar interactions he had with men. These women include well-known figures such as Mary and Elizabeth as well as many unnamed women who are empowered to serve and lead as disciples of Jesus. Fr. Doug and Fr. Derek will be co-leading this study. Hope you can join us!
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Theological Book Study
Thursday, January 27, at 4 pm (currently on Zoom until further notice)
All are welcome. We are reading The Church Cracked Open: Disruption, Decline, and New Hope for Beloved Community by Stephanie Spellers. The book explores how a global pandemic and once-in-a-generation reckoning with white supremacy—on top of decades of systemic decline—have spurred Christians everywhere to ask who we are, why God placed us here and what difference that makes to the world. Please come to the second meeting having read the first and second chapters. Meeting link will be available on the Study page of GoodShepOnline.org . For more information or assistance with finding the book, please email the church office mail@goodsheponline.org.
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Youth and Family Ministries
Sunday School (Adventure Kingdom) will not meet on Sunday, January 23 or 30. We plan on resuming February 6 if conditions allow.
Youth Group will not meet on Wednesday, January 26. We plan on resuming February 2 if conditions allow.
Please watch your email for updates or changes to this schedule.
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Food Packing for Haiti Registration is OPEN!
Saturday, January 22, 2022
St. Mark's Palm Beach Gardens
Good Shepherd is participating in this important project to bring food to the children of Bon Samaritan School in Bondeau Haiti. As in years past, we will be packing at least 75,000 meals and we need your help!
New safety protocols have been announced. Indoor and Outdoor options now available. Please see the link here.
We are seeking at least 40 people (adults and kids) from Good Shepherd to go to St. Marks in Palm Beach Gardens and join our team! It's only $25 per person to make a huge difference to our friends in need. Can't attend in person? You can make a donation at the link below.
Please see the registration information at the link below and if you have any questions, please contact our project liaison, Teresa. Thank you!!
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Pennies For Heaven Thrift Shop
Volunteers and shop customers are currently required to wear masks when in the shop. Our hours this week are Tuesday - Friday, 11-4.
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Pennies for Heaven, Good Shepherd's on-site thrift shop, is open and offering great deals on everything from clothes to housewares, jewelry to furniture. Thanks to everyone who supports this important ministry!
REGULAR HOURS: Tuesday through Friday, from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm. We are accepting donations during these hours, too! Like us on Facebook!
NEW HOURS 11-4, TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
Remember that we also have a new phone number:
561-406-2923. Give us a call!
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Pennies For Heaven Request |
Cleaning out your jewelry box? We are currently collecting jewelry including necklaces, brooches, earrings, and bracelets in all styles.
You can drop items off at the shop during business hours, Tuesday - Friday, 11-4. Proceeds from all sales benefit Good Shepherd mission and ministry. Thank you!!
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Shop our Ebay Store
@Penniesforheaven400
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"For I was hungry, and you gave me food." - Matt. 25:35
This week, we served 41 families and an estimated 132 individuals. Your food donations make a real difference: you are helping real people, many of whom never expected to ever have to ask for assistance. Remember: needs change rapidly!
Your cash and online donations to the Food Pantry help to sustain this ministry when we are low on certain items. We are so grateful for your generous gifts.
Supply request of the week:
- Pasta & Spaghetti Sauce, Peanut Butter, Crackers
In addition, we always welcome:
- Reusable cloth bags to distribute food
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Publix gift cards in $5 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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Notice: The Food Pantry is open on Tuesdays only from 11:00 am - 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 - 4:00 pm, OR just bring items to church on Sunday!
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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
Sundays, at 8:00 am, Rite I
In-person Worship
& Livestream Worship for ALL
Sundays, at 10:00 am, Rite II
Outdoor Church on the Green
Second and Fourth Sundays at 5:00 PM
Office (limited hours)
Weekly Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Pennies For Heaven Thrift Shop
Weekly Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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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. There is no livestream of the 8:00 am service. Visit our 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.
Morning Prayer
We gather online weekdays at 9:00 a.m. for live Morning Prayer on the Prayer page (under the Worship tab) of our website. You can access an Order of Service for Morning Prayer there, too. Can't make it at 9:00? Watch the recording on our You Tube channel, Facebook, or on our site at 10:00.
Online Giving
Your continued giving allows us to bring church into your living room each week. 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 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 TWO 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 Very Rev. Dr. Douglas F. Scharf, Rector
The Rev. Derek Larson, Assistant Rector
561-746-4674
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