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THURSDAY, JANUARY 26th

Sunday Worship

Sunday, January 29th

Joint Worship With RMC &

Chili Cookoff

8:00 AM Worship

In Person

9:00 AM Formation

In Person - Adult and Children

10:15 AM Worship

In Person & Livestream Worship

Sunday Bulletin

Fellowship: Chili Cookoff in Shepherd's Hall Following 10:15am Worship

(details below)

5:30pm EYC

We hope you can join us this Sunday!

Thank you for supporting the life and ministries of The Church of the Good Shepherd.

Virtual Offering Plate

Annual Giving Estimate Card

CGS Mask Guidance

Masks are required for children participating in Children's Ministries offerings, including Children's Chapel and Sunday School.

Parish Life

RMC Joint Worship & Chili Cookoff

On Sunday, January 29th, we'll join together with RMC to worship and break bread at the Chili Cookoff! The Chili Cookoff will be in Shepherd's Hall at 11:30-1:00 (following the 10:15am worship service). All are welcome! There is no cost for the meal, and a donation container will be available.

If you are interested in helping with the Chili Cookoff or would like to bring chili to share, please click the link HERE to sign up! Folks bringing chili can bring their chili to Shepherd's Hall the morning of the Cookoff.

This fellowship time will also provide an opportunity to shower Children & Families Minister Andrew Phillips and wife Sarah with love, good wishes, and gift cards as they eagerly anticipate the arrival of their baby in February. Following the Cookoff event, Andrew will take some off for paternity leave.

Daughters Of The King

The Daughters of the King will be meeting on Sunday, February 5th, immediately after the 10:15 service, in the front parlor in the parish life center. Those with any interest in becoming a daughter, are invited to attend!

Adult

Adult Formation New Schedule

Please view the new 2023 schedule for Adult Formation HERE.

Theology 101

Joins us on Sunday, January 22nd for adult formation series, Theology 101, led by Devin McGinnis. We'll meet in the Ennis Parlor at 9:00am. An introduction into Christian theology, this series studies the divine in topics: what is theology, a deep dive into the Trinity, and Christology.

Sunday Adult Bible Study

Join us Sunday, January 29th for a study of Matthew 1 and 2, led by Debbie Moyer. We'll meet in Room 304. We hope you can join us! Please contact class leader, Debbie Moyer, with questions.

Adult Book Group

Please join us for a good book, a good bagel, and best of all good fellowship and conversation!

We are launching a new book group to meet weekly on Thursday mornings at 8:30 am at Benchwarmers Bagels. Questions? Please contact Jean Knepley. We would love to see you there!

Meredith College Bible Study Event

Meredith College invites you on Wednesday, February 8th, at 6:15pm for a reception (1st floor Cate Center lobby) followed by a 7:00pm lecture (Kresge Auditorium) titled "More than Just Mosaics: The Ancient Synagogue at Huqoq in Israel's Galilee", presented by archeologist Dr. Jodi Magness, which will detail excavations of a monumental, profusely-decorated, and unique Late Roman synagogue, as well as more recent discoveries. Parking will be available in commuter lots #6 and #7, across from the Cate Center. Questions, please email pardues@meredith.edu or kpleasant@meredith.edu

CGS Lenten Retreat

Drawing as Prayer: Using Colors, Shapes and Our Imaginations to Journey Through Lent—and Beyond will be held on Saturday, February 25th, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at Good Shepherd. Lunch will be provided. Join Mike Newton-Ward to explore different ways that making art can be a spiritual practice to use during Lent, and throughout the year…using shapes, colors and Visio Divina—the practice of holy seeing—to engage our religious imaginations. You do not need to draw a straight line or have any artistic experience! All materials would be provided, but if you have a favorite medium, bring it. Questions? Contact Jean Knepley. To register, please click HERE.

Silver Angels Group

St. Ambrose's Senior Ministry, "Silver Angels 60+ years young", has invited our parishioners and any friends you may have to join them on the 2nd Wednesday of each month for fellowship, lunch and often a speaker who talks about subjects of interest to seniors. You must be 60 years old or older to attend. For more information, contact Cindy Voegeli.

Youth

EYC Sunday

This Sunday, January 29th, EYC will meet at 5:30pm in the entrance hall for a game, snacks, and study of the book of John. We hope you can join us! Please contact Devin McGinnis with questions.

EYC Super Bowl Party

On February 12th, the Gilberts, have graciously decided to continue their tradition of hosting the Super Bowl Party at their home, 300 Mystwood Hollow Cir., Holly Springs! All EYC (past, present, future), clergy, and their families are welcome. The game starts at 6:30, come early for fellowship and food (5:30). The Gilbert’s will have BBQ/wings/chips, feel free to bring a side or dessert. Questions, contact Devin McGinnis or the Gilberts.

Pancake Dinner

The annual EYC Pancake dinner will be held on February 21st at 5:30pm in Shepherd’s Hall! We will be using EYC Night on February 19th to decorate.

Confirmation

Youth will be starting the confirmation process in Lent. If you are a high schooler interested in confirmation, or have any questions, please contact Devin McGinnis. There will be a meeting on Sunday, February 5th, following the 10:15am worship service for those interested.

EYC Winter Retreat

Over the weekend of February 24th-26th, our EYC - along with at least 5 chaperones - will be heading to Sugar Mountain, NC for a weekend of skiing and winter fun! Please contact Karen Boyne to RSVP for the trip. Questions? Please contact Devin McGinnis.

Children

Sunday School This Sunday

Sunday School Formation Hour for grades kindergarten through 5th grade this Sunday, January 29th at 9:00am. Grades K-3 will meet in Room 316 and grades 4-5 will meet in Room 329.

Organ Assistants For The Day

Children 3rd-6th grades are welcome to be an Organ Assistant for the Day! It's easy: your child gets to meet with Cliff at 10:00am before the service and learn which stops to pull and which to push in. Cliff will help them with stops and maybe playing a key or a pedal during the voluntary, the opening hymn, and the Gloria. They go with Andrew for Children's Chapel during the service, and return to help at the organ for the closing hymn and the postlude. No experience is necessary! Stops will be color-coded for ease of pulling! Music reading is not needed! Contact Cliff if you have a young one who is interested in being an Organ Assistant for the Day.

Serve Our Parish

CGS Adult Choir

Wanted: Singers for adult choir! We need men and women to fill out the ranks of our choir. Talk with Cliff Badgley (the tall gray-haired guy at the organ) if you have questions. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings 7:00-8:30 in the music room. Come and see!

EYC Volunteers Needed

EYC is looking for leader volunteers! We are looking for individuals to to help create and maintain a community of love, welcome, and acceptance for our 6th-12th grade students. We meet regularly, on Sunday evenings at 5:30pm, and have trips and retreats during the year. If you are interested, please reach out to our Youth Minister Devin McGinnis.

Donate Altar Flowers

Each Sunday parishioners generously donate the beautiful floral arrangements on our altar to the glory of God and, typically, to honor loved ones and in thanksgiving for blessings. Altar Flowers are needed especially for the following dates: February 26, March 5, and March 19. If you would like to donate altar flowers, please contact the church office (919-831-2000) or David Baggett (919-831-2018).

Serve Our Neighbors

Habitat For Humanity/Episcopal Coalition Update

We look forward to the February 4th wall build (starting at 8:15am) and kick-off ceremony (starting at 10am). Join us and get more details by registering HERE. See you on February 4th for the wall build and kick-off ceremony at the construction warehouse!

The Shepherd’s Table Soup Kitchen

The Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen serves a free, hot and nutritious meal to over 275 men, women and children each day. Operating from the basement level of our Parish Life Center on West Morgan St., Shepherd’s Table will feed 76,000 guests this year with the help of 5,000 volunteers. To donate or volunteer visit shepherds-table.org.

From The Diocese

Habitat For Humanity Dialogue

You're invited to join us on Tuesday, January 31^st from 7:00pm – 8:30pm, for a Race & Housing Dialogue at St. Michael’s Episcopal (1520 Canterbury Rd, Raleigh). Hosted by St. Michael’s Episcopal Church and St. Matthew African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bishop Sam will be joining us as well as Mother Joyce! Please register using this link: Race & Housing sign-up - 23.01.31.xlsx.

Adult Confirmation and Inquirers Class

Ready to go deeper in your faith? Want to learn or revisit the basics of our Episcopal tradition? This class is for you. The Diocese of North Carolina is offering diocesan-wide adult confirmation preparation on Tuesdays in March and April at 7:00-8:00pm via Zoom. Register at https://bit.ly/AdultConfirm2023. Contact Jenny Beaumont, missioner for adult and lifelong formation, with questions.

Annual Celebration of the Feast of Blessed Absalom Jones

The annual celebration of Blessed Absalom Jones, the first Black man ordained in the Episcopal Church, is taking place Saturday, February 11th at 10:00am at Saint Augustine's University. The service will feature the preaching of the Rev. Dr. Allen Robinson, rector of Grace Church in Brooklyn Heights and an alum of Saint Augustine’s University. A reception will follow.

The service will be livestreamed, but for those who would like to attend in person, please mark your calendars to join us! REGISTER HERE

Episcopalooza: An Intergenerational Event

Are you looking for a fun and faithful event for the whole family? Look no further than Episcopalooza! An intergenerational event held on Saturday, February 25th from 10:00am - 3:00pm at Haw River State Park, this will be a day of fun and games, music and worship, and lots of fellowship for children, youth, families and the adults who work with them. Register HERE.

2023 Dismantling Racism

The interactive workshop "Introduction to Dismantling Racism" designed to deepen our spiritual commitment to dismantle racism as participants in the Jesus movement. Through presentations, prayer, story sharing, videos, and small group discussion, we will explore how the sin of racism impacts all of our lives. Here are upcoming sessions (Click the link to register for January session):

January 27th, 5:00-8:00pm and January 28th, 9:00am-1:30pm
March 24, 5:00-8:00pm and March 25, 9:00am-1:30pm.
June 23, 5:00-8:00pm and June 24, 9:00am-1:30pm
July 28, 5-8 p.m., and July 29, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
September 29, 5-8 p.m., and September 30, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
November 10, 5-8 p.m., and November 11, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Pilgrimage To International Civil Rights Museum

Join the Diocese on March 11th from 9:30am-1:00pm for a one-day pilgrimage to the International Civil Rights Museum in Greensboro, an iconic landmark in the history of the Civil Rights Movement. The pilgrimage is open to all ages, there will be materials and activities for all. The cost is expected to be between $10-20, and space is limited. For more information, contact Jenny Beaumont, missioner for adult and lifelong formation.

Prayers Of The People

The Prayers of the People can be found in your parish email.

*The Prayers of the People will be refreshed after this Sunday, January 29th. Please submit additions or deletions to the Prayers of the People to the Pastoral Care Coordinator, Lynn Wiss, by noon on Monday, if you wish your name or your loved ones' names to remain on the Prayer List.