The Weekly Announcement Page
Friday, September 17, 2021
WORSHIP CONNECT GROW SERVE
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GROW Sunday: Formation for Everyone, Sunday at 9:00 am!
Bible Study, Blessing of the Animals, and a Baby!
Here's what's happening.
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Current Pandemic Protocols |
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In-person Sunday worship at 8 and 10.
Masks required in all campus buildings.
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In-person worship every Sunday morning at 8:00 AM (Rite I) and 10:00 AM (Rite II).
The 10:00 service will livestream. Access livestream from the Worship Page. Please note, there is no reasonable expectation of privacy when attending a livestream service in person. There is no livestream at the 8:00 service.
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Morning Prayer
Live weekdays at 9:00 am.
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Print or download the bulletin for each day on our Prayer & Study page.
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Sunday Ready Podcast
Posts mid-week
Be ready for Sunday services with this informal discussion about the appointed readings. Click HERE for this week's discussion.
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Transitus of St. Francis
Sunday, October 3 at 5:00 PM in church
Join us on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 5:00 PM to celebrate the Transitus of St. Francis and the Holy Eucharist of Saints Francis and Clare. As a member of the Third Order, Society of St. Francis, Fr. Derek brings with him to Good Shepherd the Franciscan tradition of the Transitus—an annual service commemorating the anniversary of Francis’ death on October 3, 1226. This service uses readings from Francis’ biography, liturgical prayers adapted from the Third Order Devotional, and special music. After the service almond cookies will be provided, Francis’ favorite treat which he requested on his death bed.
In addition to the Transitus, join us on Wednesday, October 6 at 6:00pm for Good Shepherd’s annual Blessing of the Animals. All God’s creatures welcome (leashed or caged, please).
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Blessing of the Animals
Wednesday, October 6, at 6 PM
Paws on the Path Labyrinth Walk, at 6:30 PM
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Haiti Earthquake Relief through the Bishop's Appeal
We have been following the news from Bondeau since the 7.2 magnitude earthquake last month. To help our friends in Bondeau and the surrounding areas recover, your donations are greatly appreciated. Please select Haiti Earthquake Relief as the dropdown fund.
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GriefShare Hybrid In-person/Zoom Meeting
Monday, September 20 at 6:30pm
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Do you know someone who is grieving the recent loss of a loved one? Connect them with a community of those who understand.
GriefShare is now a hybrid in-person/zoom format. Join us in person on Monday at 6:30 in the library of the Ryon building or join us on Zoom. Please register online and receive program materials in advance:
(561) 746-4674
You can find the link to the meeting on the GriefShare page at GoodShepOnline.org
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Baby Larson...
coming March 2022!
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The Larson family is excited to announce they’re expecting a baby!
Join us in congratulating Fr. Derek, LauraAnn, and Bear and let us pray for a healthy pregnancy and birth.
Loving God, giver of life, hear our prayer for LauraAnn and for the child she has conceived, that, by your grace, they both may come in safety to a timely and healthy birth, and rejoice in your gracious providence. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (Prayer from Enriching Our Worship 5, pg. 20)
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GROW Sunday: Formation for Everyone
Sunday, September 19, at 9:00
Every third Sunday monthly
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GROW Sunday September 19 Formation at 9:00 AM
The Rector's Forum: Spiritual Gifts: Discovering God’s Purpose
We all have spiritual gifts. At our baptism, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to exercise our ministry in the church and equipped with spiritual gifts for the building up of the Body of Christ. However, many people have not fully discovered the gifts they have received, or they don’t realize how they can use their gifts to serve God. This Rector’s Forum will provide an overview of spiritual gifts, which will include an individual “spiritual gifts assessment” to help us more fully discover God’s purpose in our lives.
Youth (and Doughnuts): For Grades 6-12, meet in the new youth room (The Barn) of the Ryon building. You will LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this new space for our teens!
GS Kids Story Time: Grades Pre-k through 5th, meet in the Kid's Ministry Room of the the Ryon Building. This space got a beautiful refresh as well! We can't wait for you to see it!
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Clergy Bible Study
Count It All Joy: A Five-week Study of the Letter of James
Wednesdays 11 AM in-person / 3 PM on Zoom
Series start - Sept. 8 Join Anytime
How do we respond to pain and suffering? How do we deal with conflict? Why should we closely monitor what we say and how we speak? How should we think about and plan for the future? These are just some of the practical questions that are addressed in the New Testament Letter of James. Join Fr. Doug for this important study of one of the Bible's most celebrated and controversial books.
For the online link at 3:00 PM, please visit the Study page.
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Rise and Shine at Sunday School Online Sunday School
Children and Families: continue to connect to church and each other on Sunday mornings through Sunday School !
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Download the Together@Home weekly virtual lesson - available now!
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Read the lesson as a family, then do some of the related fun activities
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This week's lesson:
Don't Argue
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Adventure Kingdom for Kids Pre-k - 5th Grade
Every Sunday morning at 10:00
Doors open at 9:50; children will join their families in church for communion
Adventure Kingdom is an engaging way for children to discover their own special place in Christian community. Read more.
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Safeguarding God's Children
All Sunday school and Youth Volunteers, and all Staff
If you are a Sunday school or Youth volunteer, or a staff member, training and instructions for certification in Safeguarding God's Children will be coming to your inbox soon. If you haven't been certified in the past four years, you will be required to update the certification to continue to assist with the program. Please direct questions to Julie Brown.
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St. George's Request
Your recent donations of clothing and personal items for our friends at St. George's were greatly appreciated! We were able to deliver many bags of shirts, shorts, hats, ponchos, and much more. The unmet hygiene needs are currently:
- sample size soaps
- shampoo
- toothpaste
- toothbrushes
- comb/brush
- mouthwash
- lotions
- hand soap
Items may be delivered to the church office, brought to church on Sunday, dropped off at the Food Pantry on Tuesdays from 11-2, or left with the Pennies For Heaven marked "For St. George's." Your assistance means more than you think.
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Pennies For Heaven
Pennies for Heaven, Good Shepherd's on-site thrift shop, is open and offering great deals on everything from clothes to housewares, jewelry to furniture. Thanks to everyone who supports this important ministry!
REGULAR HOURS: Tuesday through Friday, from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm. We are accepting donations during these hours, too! Like us on Facebook!
NEW HOURS 11-4, TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
Remember that we also have a new phone number:
561-406-2923. Give us a call!
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@Penniesforheaven400
Or, from any browser, you can search 'Ebay Stores' and enter 'Pennies For Heaven Thrift' to find us!
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"For I was hungry, and you gave me food." - Matt. 25:35
This week, we served 34 families and an estimated 120 individuals. Your food donations make a real difference: you are helping real people, many of whom never expected to ever have to ask for assistance. Remember: needs change rapidly!
Supply request of the week:
- Peanut butter; pasta; crackers
In addition, we always welcome:
- Reusable cloth bags to distribute food
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Publix gift cards in $5 or $10 amounts help folks supplement with milk and eggs, too!
Your faithful support of this ministry is truly a blessing. Please keep our team of dedicated volunteers in your prayers.
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Notice: The Food Pantry is open on Tuesdays only from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Food Donations may be left with an attendant during those hours OR may be left at Pennies for Heaven during their business hours of Tuesday through Friday, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, OR just bring items to church on Sunday!
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WE ARE IN LEVEL 2 OF REOPENING
In accordance with Diocesan guidelines, continuation of improved metrics, and acceptance of our Reopening Plan, the following are scheduled:
In-person Worship
Sundays, at 8:00 am, Rite I
In-person Worship
& Livestream Worship for ALL
Sundays, at 10:00 am, Rite II
Office (limited hours)
Weekly Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Pennies For Heaven Thrift Shop
Weekly Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Beware of phone and internet scams!! |
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PLEASE be alert to telephone and internet scams. We have received information about a few phishing scams that send emails to parishioners as if Fr. Doug has written them. He has not. Fr. Doug will never ask you to buy gift cards or other items for him because he's too busy. To be sure a message is from the real Fr. Doug, always look for the @goodsheponline.org and not Gmail, Comcast, Yahoo, or any other email server.
AND...also be careful about phone calls you receive from callers identifying themselves as the IRS or Social Security. They will never call you either. And they certainly will not ask for credit card information or bank account numbers. Don't worry about being polite. Just hang up.
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Church Online
Each Sunday, the worship service broadcasts live on our website, YouTube, and Facebook at 10:00 am. There is no livestream of the 8:00 am service. Visit our website at the link below. You can find weekly services, resources for daily prayer, service opportunities and other important updates about how we can stay connected during this time of social distance.
Morning Prayer
We gather online weekdays at 9:00 a.m. for live Morning Prayer on the Prayer page (under the Worship tab) of our website. You can access an Order of Service for Morning Prayer there, too. Can't make it at 9:00? Watch the recording on our You Tube channel, Facebook, or on our site at 10:00.
Online Giving
Your continued giving allows us to bring church into your living room each week. We are still working to bring you digital content, community support, fellowship, and pastoral care. Even if you are not utilizing digital resources fully, know that in this uncertain time, people everywhere are hungry for spiritual connection and are visiting Good Shepherd from around the country and around the world. Please visit the Giving Page on our for ways you can be a beacon of faith, hope, and love.
Office Hours
Church offices are open 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday, as part of our LEVEL TWO reopening plan. Outside of these hours, the staff will work remotely from home and will continue to check phone messages and e-mails daily.
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Good Shepherd Episcopal Church and School
The Very Rev. Dr. Douglas F. Scharf, Rector
The Rev. Derek Larson, Assistant Rector
561-746-4674
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