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eVOICE for September 16, 2021
GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL CHURCH
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
September 19, 2021
We will be celebrating with Transfiguration Church (via Zoom) at 9:00 am and in-person at Good Shepherd at 10:30 am. Masks are required when in the church building.
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Food Drive this Saturday 11 am until noon. Good Shepherd Parking Lot.
ENJOY -Luther Rice will be continuing the ENJOY computer skills series beginning in October. We will pick up where we left off in the spring. Be thinking about what topics you would like. Maybe “Organizing Your Files “, or Basics of Video, or Presentations Made Easy. Whatever you can think of - let Deacon Kathryn know!
Tending our Soil - Good Shepherd has been chosen as one of twelve churches to take part in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington (EDOW)’s new initiative called “Tending Our Soil.” EDOW describes Tending Our Soil as a program where “leaders, lay and ordained, will cultivate relationships marked by vulnerability, honesty, accountability, and partnership as they build skills and capacities to adapt to changing contexts. Congregations will learn together about themselves, their neighborhoods, and God’s will for them in this time and place as they experiment with innovative ways to fulfill a shared mission to engage in a changing world with an enduring faith in Jesus Christ so that more people may know God’s love. Together, we will strengthen the culture of learning, creativity, and partnership in the Diocese and be transformed to thrive for years to come.” The program will begin in September; look for more information to come. (This announcement was first printed in the eVoice in July.)
Ways to help Afghan refugees from Rev. Kathryn McMahon
There are nine nonprofit agencies contracted by the State Department which help place refugees. (TheHill.com) This situation is different from most in the past because of the rush to get refugees out and find countries to accept them. Church World Services, one of these agencies, says that they normally have a couple of weeks notice to prepare a place for the refugees to say, furnish the housing, and mobilize local groups to help. Not this time. There are many many varied ways to help.
The Diocese of Washington is working with Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (lssnca.org). Episcopal Migration Ministries is also active in this work, and operates in other parts of the country, so they recommend that we work mostly with LSS. “Parishes may sponsor families for six months or a year, alone or in partnership. Others may prefer to focus on furnishing and equipping apartments. Others may conduct fundraising drives (financial support, for LSS and other refugees resettlement groups, is essential for temporary housing just now.) Others may choose to prepare LSS Welcome Home kits or gather other needed in-kind donations (see lssnca.org) or to volunteer time and talent in a variety of ways, such as providing much-needed admin support at LSS offices and other resettlement and non-profits, which provide families with transport, shopping, English training, etc. There will be needs for pro bono legal services and mental health resources for dealing with trauma.” And of course the agencies always need affordable housing options, and job leads. The newest idea to help the refugees (and they are sending a bunch to MoCo in the next few weeks) is to find medical care for them. We are trying to get a list of dental and medical personnel who would do some Pro Bono work. Let me know if you have suggestions or names, please.
We are very fortunate to have Rev. Anne Derse, Deacon at St. John’s Norwood, to work with us and provide mentoring. We have spoken several times and I hope to have her come to speak here at Good Shepherd in the near future. At the moment, I suggest looking at the lsscsa.org website for suggestions about donations.
Shrine Mont Retreat scheduled for October 22-24. Registration Link If you have questions contact Nellie or Brian Thompson 301-572-2317.
EPPN Action Alerts
Telephone prayer meeting every Saturday at 9:15 am. The number to call to join the prayer meeting is 508-924-2778. If you have any questions contact Lynette Clark at 301-357-1726.
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The goal of the following announcements is to raise awareness and offer opportunities. We in Social Ministries understand that it can be easy to become overwhelmed by "the needs of the world," including our own needs and those of our loved ones. We encourage all of us to seek God's guidance in prayer about the particular way or ways in which God might be leading each of us individually and as a faith community to respond.
1. Drive-by Food Collection This Saturday, September 18, 11:00-12:00 Noon - Our recipient from this Saturday's food contributions is Luther Rice, our neighbor across the street. Luther Rice has a twice monthly food distribution for which our food contributions are more than helpful. Deacon Kathryn McMahon has been helping at those food distributions. She would welcome your questions and your participation.
Both Luther Rice and Manna are grateful for all that you contribute at our drive-by food collections. We also check the bins inside the church for any donations left there on Sundays. Our Saturday collection also gives you the opportunity to greet, chat, and engage in Noonday Prayer with others. We are back to wearing masks for everyone's safety.
The following are suggestions, Just remember that all contributions of staples are welcomed:
1. Cans of tuna, chicken, veggies, fruit, beans, and nutritious soups. Pop top cans are welcomed, but not required.
2. Boxed milk, also called shelf stable milk (not powdered).
3. Cooking oil - canola, vegetable, corn - in plastic bottles.
4. Salt, pepper, spices.
5. Bags of rice and/or dried beans.
6. Dishwashing detergent.
7. Firm crackers, such as Wheat Thins or equivalent store brand. (Idea: Box of crackers in a sealed plastic bag with a can or two of tuna or a jar of peanut butter).
8. Pasta sauce in plastic jars or cans. (Idea: Sauce and a box/bag of pasta in a sealed plastic bag).
9. Flour/sugar in a sealed plastic bag.
10 Tea bags or instant coffee (plastic jar)
2, Interested in making fresh grocery items possible? Saint Luke Lutheran Church continues its distribution of Giant gift cards on the third Friday of each month to about 165 families. Amount based on family size. Two ways to contribute: 1. Check written to Saint Luke Lutheran Church with "Purchase of Giant gift cards" on the memo line. 2. Online giving - Go to their church website. Click Giving. Then click Online Giving. Then fill in your amount at COVID 19 Hunger Relief and follow the instructions. The church mailing address is 9100 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Thank you.
3. Response to Needs in Louisiana from the Aftermath of Hurricane Ida - A direct way to offer assistance is through The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana. Google http://www.edola.org. Click on the link that reads: Donate to the Bishop's Hurricane Ida Relief Fund. Unfortunately, flooding is continuing in Louisiana. Thank you.
4. Let Us Not Forget Haiti - Episcopal Relief and Development, with its many workers on the ground, will make sure that contributions reach areas of greatest need. Go to their website to learn more.
5. Social Ministries gives thanks to Phill Scott for making sure that we continue to honor our Monthly Financial Commitment to the feeding programs of the Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless. It is important that we not forget our longstanding commitment to MCCH.
Shepherd's Table
Get your tickets NOW for 'Room at the Table' Sunday October 10 from 5-7 pm. This is an inclusive outdoor community dinner for clients and donors to share a delicious meal together prepared by ST chefs and local restaurants. Music is included and the key speaker will be MD US Rep Jamie Raskin!! Link for tickets: https://secure.givelively.org/event/the-shepherd-s-table-inc/room-at-the-table
Shepherd's Table is now offering 3 meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) a day. Volunteer opportunities include food preparation and food service which you can sign up for individually on the service hub. Since COVID, we have not been organizing as a group out of safety precautions. However, Shepherd's Table follows all safety measures and County restrictions. Link to the hub: https://shepherdstable.volunteerhub.com.
Shepherd's Table also provides prepared meals for community families at Parkland Middle School and Riverdale Elementary School (sign up times on the service hub) through it's Beyond the Table program. 70% of the clients served are members of the LatinX community and 50% are children (on-site at Shepherd's Table serves primarily adults).
Shepherd's Table has expanded its outreach to provide 200 meals weekly to supplement Clifton Park Baptist Church "Mobile Meals Program'.
Shepherd's Table is still not accepting clothes donations BUT they have partnered with New4YouThrift Store in Bethesda (4909 Cordell Avenue; www.New4youthrift.org) and you can donate clothes there!!. or donate through the Wish List link. Good Shepherd continues to donate a portion of the Globe offering to Shepherd's Table and this is another way to help Shepherd's Table.
Donations to the Hunger Globe may be made via check noting "Hunger Globe" in the memo line. Mail check to the church or place in collection tray. Thank you.
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The Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost
First Lesson: Proverbs 31:10-31
Psalm: 1
Second Lesson: James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a
The Gospel: Mark 9: 30-37
The Week of September 19, 2021
Sun 9/19 Virtual Eucharist via Zoom at 9:00 am, GS HE in-person 10:30 am, M de Vida 2:30 pm
Mon 9/20 SDA Week of Prayer 6 pm
Tues 9/21 SDA service 6 pm,
Wed 9/22 HE in-person 11:30 am, SDA Week of Prayer 6 pm
Thur 9/23 M de Vida service 6:30 pm, SDA Week of Prayer 6 pm
Fri 9/24 Office closed, SDA service 6 pm, SDA Week of Prayer
Sat 9/25 Telephone Prayer Meeting 9:15 am, SDA service 9 am, SDA service 5 pm, M de Vida 6 pm
Sun 9/26 Virtual Eucharist via Zoom at 9:00 am, GS HE in-person 10:30 am, M de Vida, 2:30 pm
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OFFER PRAYERS INTENTIONALLY TO GOD FOR ALL HIS PEOPLE:
John Elliott (GS member), Phyllis Radovich (GS member) Lisa Mondori, Stephanie Powell (friends of Florence Walters), Marty Jones, Patricia (friends of Lillian Luksenburg, Alexis Bliss (Don Lewis' daughter), June Samuelian (mother of Linda Campo), Danielle Millican (family of Vonnie Schoppelrei), Mary Konieczny (family of Debbie Beebe), Donna Morton (family of Aaron Morton), Bishop-elect Paula Clark, Timothy Hoover (family of Sue Womack), Kathy Desmond (family of Frank Desmond).
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Zoom Readers ( 9 am):
Sep 19 Laura Meissner, Sue Womack
Sep 26 Jasciel Stamp, Florence Walters
Oct 3 Ray Groshong, Deena Groshong
LEM & Vestry on Duty
Sep 19 Donna Clemons-Sacks, Lynette Clark
Sep 26 Linda Campo, Joe Burckle
Oct 3 Diane Russell, Lynette Clark
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Birthdays and Anniversaries:
September 19 -September 25: Nick Henderson, Geywa Elliot, Shannon Botts, John Rees & Jennifer Sullivan, Jay & Lyn Womack
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Clergy & Staff
Rector
The Rev. David C. Wacaster
rector@gsecmd.org
Deacon
The Rev. Kathryn McMahon
deacon@gsecmd.org
Organist & Choirmaster
George Drumwright
music@gsecmd.org
Parish Administrator
Lynn Hutcheson
assistant@gsecmd.org
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Vestry & Delegates
Senior Warden
Deena Groshong
Junior Warden
Rosemary Addy
Joe Burckle
Boma Fubara
Lynette Clark
Nina Scott
Vanvisa Sivali
Peter Beyer
Garret Nicholson
Florence Walters
Delegates
Cecily Thorne
Ray Groshong
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Counters & Recorders (All serve on a rotating schedule, two counters and one recorder each Sunday)
Ray Battistelli
Frank Desmond
Elisa Elliot
Kirk Franklin
LauraMeissner-Denmark
Becky Parks
John Rees
Vanvisa Sivali
Florence Walters
Greg Wood
Jim Woodhams
Allen Wyrick
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GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL CHURCH
818 UNIVERSITY BLVD. WEST SILVER SPRING, MD 20901
gsecmd.org
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