JANUARY 30, 2020

ANNUAL MEETING

This Sunday | 9 AM | Nave

All are encouraged to attend our Annual Parish Meeting as we recap 2019 and look ahead to Good Shepherd’s future.

A part of our annual meeting each year is electing a new class of vestry members to lead our parish. We are grateful to have four capable candidates step into this role and look forward to seeing the gifts and talents they each offer.

This year's candidates are Joe Curtis, Jason Groen, David Kauffman, and Scott Matheson. Get to know a bit more about them here , where you will also find recommendations for each candidate from a current vestry member.

We hope to see you this Sunday and join with us in celebrating last year's ministry as we press on into 2020.

Regular formation classes will still meet for children and youth at 9:15 AM.

THIS SUNDAY

CONFIRMATION MEETING

This Sunday | 11:45 AM | Youth Room

Mentors to confirmation students and small group leaders will meet following the 10:30 service. We will review the structure of our program and answer questions. Parents who missed the informational meeting are invited to attend as well as anyone with questions regarding this year’s confirmation program. 

THE FIELD - CURRENT SERMON SERIES

This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation. Mary and Joseph take Jesus to the temple shortly after his birth because it is the custom, the right thing to do, what is expected.

But what ends up happening are life-changing encounters for two people at the temple, Simeon and Anna. That’s the way it goes sometimes; what begins in obligation becomes an opportunity for transformation. The things that we do because we are supposed to become the seeds for what we are meant to be and to do. 

REMINDERS

YOU COMPLETE US - TAKE OUR SURVEY

Our parish isn't the same without you and our Spiritual Life Inventory won't be complete unless you give your input. If you haven't take our RenewalWorks survey yet, there is still time. Give yourself 30-45 minutes and take the survey here.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT

Tomorrow | 6 - 9 PM | Parish Hall

Remember to join us for games and quality time with our church family at our second annual Family Game Night! Bring your own games or play one of ours.

COUPLES CLUB SUPER BOWL PARTY

This Sunday | 5 PM | Parish Hall

All adults are invited to this year's watch party hosted by the Couples Club. A main dish and a salad will be provided so please bring an appetizer or dessert to share and the beverage of your choice. RSVP to Bob and Bunny Trimble.

RSVP: 972-418-2045 or via email .

TWO WAYS TO SERVE AT THE GATHERING

Now until Sunday, February 9 | 11:45 AM - 2 PM | Thanks Giving Square

We are collecting warm clothes (hats, gloves, scarves, etc.) to take with us to hand out. You may drop items off in the box outside the Bride’s Room from now until January 9th.

Take a trip with us down to Thanks-Giving Square to worship and serve with those in need. Good Shepherd youth will make sandwiches during the Sunday School hour and then volunteers will gather following the 10:30 AM service to head downtown. This is a great opportunity for families to serve together; children and their parents are welcome to attend along with the youth and adult volunteers. A bus is available for families to ride together. Grab a spot here.

THE FORUMS

Adult Forum

Resumes February 9 | 9:15 AM | Parish Hall

After a quick break for the annual meeting, we will pick back up in two weeks with our discussion on 1 Corinthians.

Family Forum

Resumes February 9 | 9:15 AM | Kincaid

In our final session on "What’s Urgent? What’s Important? What’s Required?" we will wrap up discussion on how to refocus and find true success as families of faith.

MEN'S BIBLE STUDY

Tuesdays Year-round | 7 - 8 AM | Conference Room

Are you an early bird on Tuesdays? Gather for coffee and a preview study of the Bible readings for the next Sunday. No preparation is required, so drop in whenever you can. Need more information? Jim Stetter (214-352-9215) or Charles Tompkins (703-395-8505).

MARRIAGE: THE FOUNDATION

Begins Sunday, February 16 | 9:15 AM | Kincaid

Nurturing and preserving your connection with your partner can be challenging in today’s busy world. Join us for a four-week marriage series led by Dr. Jodie Elder. Learn helpful information about powerful marital connection based on the work of Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Brené Brown, along with practical exercises for applying it to improve your relationship. The time to devote energy to your marriage is now! 

FINDING CHRIST IN THE WORLD - RETREAT

Begins Wednesday, February 5

Beginning next week, Good Shepherd will host a retreat put on by the Ignatian Spirituality Institute. Finding Christ in the World is a prayer experie nce meant to invite you to see where and how God concretely breaks into your daily life. Learn more and register here .

SAVE THE DATE

The season of Lent is on the way. Mark your calendar for these events that help us usher in the time of preparation before Easter.

Shove Tuesday Pancake Supper | Tuesday, February 25

Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 26

HAPPENING IN YOUTH MINISTRY

Get involved with what's going on for our students!

Read all about it in our latest Youth Ministry e-news .

BIRTHDAYS (FEBRUARY 2 - FEBRUARY 8)

Jenny Wier, Thomas Nelson, Will McCaddon, Margeaux Maurer, Muriel Mimura, Ian Wright, Ella Tomaselli, Emily Yanley, Olivia Blakelock, Alex Olmedo, Nancy Eisenhardt-Wenning, Ty Nelson, Austin Chester, Grace Kelsoe, Nathan Brown, Claire Podbury, Don Barker, Jackson Pyke, Peggy Knight, Ryan Betz, Jessica Gillen, Dylan Reilly, Liam Reilly, Joshua Betanzos, Pat Robuck, Janey Nash, Nancy Lawrence, Bill Wilcox, Leigh Ann Runyan, Matthew Sanderson

PRAYER LIST (Update or make a prayer request here)

Sherri Addington and family, Barbara Allegri, Kerstin Almquist, Amara, JK Baber, Lorne & Jeanet Berg, Bob Bowling, Lindsey Bucey, Chuck Cargill, Colosky/Brown family, Travis Cook, Barbara Crysdale, Rick Cuddihy, Kristen DeGraffenried, Becky & Bruce DeGrasse, Kevin Dodson & family, George Duke, Bill Elkins, Mandy Elmore, Ron Gard, Harry Garschagen, Vern Hammack, Harrison, Mary Beth Hughes, Taylor Jennings, Keith, Donte Kehler, Michael Krepper, Laura and Phil and children, Lee Lett, Julie Liesenfelt, Everett Madurai, Mitra, Chris Montemayor, Sandy Moore, Harley Mimura, Janie Nash, Uriah Nolan, Karen Payne, the Pennington family, Anita Platt, Pat Poland, Jason Prichard & family, Ginger Reeder, Tommy Richeson, Gabriel Romo, Donna Setzer, Ann Sizemore, Griffin Smith, Evelyn, Susan, Tamsin, Lynn Thompson, Tommy Thompson, Joan Walker, Lois Waller. And the faithful departed, especially Wilma Jean Sargent and Yolanda Barragan.