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Mid-week Updates from Good Shepherd

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Current Pandemic Protocols

AS OF JANUARY 7

Schedule changes are reflected in our online calendar.

Calendar

2021 ANNUAL MEETING

SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2022

10:30 AM IN THE CHURCH

(and on livestream)

ONE WORSHIP SERVICE AT 9:00 AM

INFORMATION

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 AND NURSERY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2022

GRIEFSHARE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2022

GROW SUNDAY 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.

Sunday Ready

Click below to ready yourself for Sunday's readings!

Theological Book Study

Thursday, January 27, at 4 pm (currently on Zoom until further notice)

All are welcome. We will read 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 first meeting having read the first chapter. For more information or assistance with finding the book, please email the church office mail@goodsheponline.org. Meeting link will be available on the Study page of GoodShepOnline.org

For safety reasons, "The Barn" Door is Temporarily Bolted ...

Youth in grades 6-12 are invited to Good Shepherd's program for teens. You will LOVE our new youth rooms!

Unfortunately, Youth Group will not meet for the month of January. We plan to resume on February 2.

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!!

Visit our web page.

Food Pantry Needs

Going to the grocery store this week? Want to help people?

Please pick up a few extra items at the grocery store for our Food Pantry! We especially need:

Canned chicken and ham

A full color-coded list of needs can be found here.

Today, the Food Pantry served 39 families and an estimated 130 individuals.

Thank you for your generosity!

FOOD PANTRY WILL CONTINUE TO MEET ON ITS USUAL SCHEDULE.

Bible Study with Clergy: My Soul Magnifies the Lord

The Importance of Women in the Gospel of Luke

Eight Week Study - Begins Wednesday, February 2

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 eight- week study. Hope you can join us!

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It's not too late to pledge for 2022! Your estimate of giving for the coming year will inform our planning of programs and ministry. We exist to be a beacon of faith, hope, and love! Thank you for making it possible.

Visit the Giving page at GoodShepOnline.org to find out more.

Pledge Online

Visit the Giving Page for more information about our campaign, our campaign opening Why? video, online estimate of giving options, and frequently asked questions.

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EMAIL: info@goodsheponline.org

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church and School

The Very Rev. Dr. Douglas F. Scharf, Rector

The Rev. Derek M. Larson, Assistant Rector

561-746-4674