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The Church of the Good Shepherd
231 North Church St.
Rocky Mount, NC
eShepherd May 1, 2024
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This Sunday at Good Shepherd
The Sixth Sunday of Easter
Day School Sunday
May 5, 2024
8:00 AM
Rite 1 Holy Communion
10:30 AM
Contemporary Language Service of Holy Communion
with choir and congregational hymns.
Live streamed at gslive.org
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Happening at Good Shepherd
We welcome the Rev. Eric Tuttle to both services this Sunday.
Children are invited to join Children's Chapel during the 10:30 service, returning in time for the peace.
Tours of the Day School will be available after the 10:30 service, with Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall lobby!
Wednesday, May 8
- Morning Prayer at noon. This short service is a wonderful way to center your week on those things that matter most. Please join us.
- Cherub Choir Practice from 5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
- Alleluia Choir Practice from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
- Good Shepherd Choir Practice at 7 p.m.
We welcome the following priests to Good Shepherd through the end of June:
May 12
Rev. Bill Bennett
May 19
Rev. Eric Tuttle
May 26
Rev. Bill Bennett
June 2
Rev. Lauren Kilbourn
June 9
Rev. Bill Bennett
June 16
Rev. Shawn Schreiner
June 23
Rev. Bill Bennett
June 30
Rev. Adele Hatfield
Youth Sunday, May 19th, 2024 followed by Wisdom Lunch!
We cordially invite all elders of the congregation to a luncheon on Sunday, May 5th, 2024 after the 10:30 a.m. service to join our youth for conversation and a meal. Church is one of the few places where the generations mix. We want to take this opportunity to listen, to tell stories, and to get to know each other. RSVP by May 15 to Britt Myers 252-266-7046 or brittmyers@yahoo.com
Tuesdays on the Town Returns!
Please mark your calendar and plan to join our church family for social hour at Rocky Mount Mills on the following dates:
Tuesday, May 28th
Tuesday, June 11th
Tuesday, July 9th
Tuesday, July 23rd
Tuesday, August 13th
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Happy Birthday
to those celebrating this week!
May 1
Frank Edmondson
Hal Peck
May 2
Alice Frohbose
May 3
Avery Peck
May 4
Clarke Weeks
Ernest Wills
May 5
Alex Warren
May 7
James Barkley
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Children and Youth Activities | |
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Gatekeepers Workcamp
July 7 to 12
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The Mission of Gatekeepers Workcamp is to provide a hands-on, Christian mission experience for rising 7th through 12th graders in an ecumenical setting, and to provide free repairs for homeowners who are unable to maintain their homes because of financial or physical limitations. As they are exposed to the needs of their community, the young people participating will become involved in the lives of others, especially those different from themselves. If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Brenning Daughtridge.
Also, as a church we have to provide at least one adult per six youth participants. If you are an adult who is interested in volunteering for the week, please let Brenning know (it’s great if you have special skills but not required)
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Sunday, May 19th: Youth Sunday and Wisdom Lunch
The youth will help lead worship at the 10:30 a.m. service on May 19th, the Feast of Pentecost. Please contact Lawrence Goering at lgoering@goodshepherdrmt.org or 252-442-1134, ext. 5 if you would like to participate. There is space available for youth to play musical instruments, read lessons, lead the prayers, serve as greeters or ushers, and possibly serve in other ways. The younger children who participate in Children's Chapel will be sent information about how they can participate in Youth Sunday as well. We hope to have many youth participate in this service!
Immediately following the 10:30 a.m. service youth age 9 to 18 are invited to participate in the annual Wisdom Lunch on Sunday, May 19th. Youth will eat a catered lunch with senior members of our congregation. This is a fun tradition at Good Shepherd that youth and seniors always enjoy. Please email brenningj@gmail.com if your child/teen is interested in joining us.
Sunday, June 2nd: Popsicles in the Park
Good Shepherd will partner with St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and First Presbyterian Church to offer social activities for youth this summer. Please join us for popsicles and playtime at the St. Andrew’s playground on Sunday, June 2nd from 2 - 4 p.m. All ages are welcome!
Sunday, July 14th: Youth Bowling Party
Good Shepherd, St. Andrew’s and First Presbyterian youth will meet at Rocky Mount Bowling Center. Time TBD. All ages are welcome!
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Around the Diocese
World Labyrinth Day
May 4
World Labyrinth Day is Saturday, May 4. Those wishing to explore the ancient spiritual practice of walking a labyrinth can find labyrinths across the Diocese of North Carolina.
St. Luke's, Durham, invites you to explore their labyrinth with the Rev. Kate Wisz, deacon at St. Luke's. Gather at 12:45 p.m. for a 1 p.m. walk for peace, experiencing labyrinth walking as a form of prayer, movement, and collective intention.
Read about diocesan labyrinths
Learn about World Labyrinth Day
HUGS Camp: Staff and Buddy Camper Applications Open
The planning for HUGS Camp, taking place July 8-13 at Haw River State Park, is underway, and applications for both staff and buddy campers are now open.
Learn more about HUGS Camp and Staff/Buddy CampersStaff ApplicationBuddy Camper Application
Want to learn more about other
events and opportunities the Diocese is presenting?
Click here for information
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Fostering Animals in Need
Would you have room in your heart and home to temporarily foster an animal in need? Sometimes, all that's needed is just a little time to get the dog or cat to his new home. All costs are covered, so your care is all that is needed. For more information, please contact parishioner Kaity Gardner at 770-843-1005 or email kaitygardner@gmail.com
Exchange Students
High School age students from around the world want to come to Eastern North Carolina! For more information, please click on this link: Exchange Students
Shelter Donations
The United Community Shelters need twin XL sheets (only twin XL as regular twin sheets don't fit their mattresses), kitchen towels and dish- cloths, cleaning supplies, and new bed pillows. A basket to collect items will be in the Narthex. Thank you for your support of this ministry.
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For those in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity: especially Willie Skinner, Gregory Strickland, Debbie Freas, Ron Coone, Bobbi Weeks, and Bill Hudgins.
For continued health and healing: Mary W. Dawson, Bob Hyatt, Frank Meadows, Becky Bryan, Elizabeth "Sister" Cherry, Albert Ervin, Frances Gaither, Dwight Johnson, Corinne Landis, Reid McAuley, Boo White, and Brent Wilson
For the blessings of this life:
For those expecting the birth of a child:
For those who have died: Billy Etheridge, Elsie Crisp, Lib Blackburn, and John Tulloss.
To add or remove people on the Prayer List please contact Cheryl Coppedge at coppedgecheryl@gmail.com. Please ask their permission before submitting.
In case of illness, a death in the family, for other pastoral emergencies, or to request a pastoral visit please contact church leadership via email at office@goodshepherdrmt.org
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