New Members Class Session Tomorrow evening (October 5), Matt will be holding Session 3 of the New Members classes by Zoom at 4:30pm. There will not be a physical meeting. Each class lasts roughly an hour.
These classes are designed to introduce people to the structure of Good Shepherd, to talk through what we believe, and what it means to be a member of Good Shepherd. If you would like more information, or to sign up for the class, please send an email to the office and we will add you to the mailing list.
The Jeremy Orton Chili Cookoff As many of you know, earlier this year Jeremy Orton passed away. Jeremy loved the Chili Cookoff, and even took home a win last year. This year, we have decided to hold the cookoff in memory of Jeremy.
Please stay after the 10:30 service today to enjoy some chili and cornbread. If you have the ability, please bring a dish to pass, but stay and have lunch even if you don’t.
If you would like to enter your chili and/or cornbread into the competition, please make sure it is labeled with your name and the name of your dish, and in the kitchen prior to the 10:30 service.
Allhallowtide This year we are going to be holding a service in preparation for Allhallowtide on Tuesday, October 28th at 6:30pm, in place of our usual Trunk-or-Treat event. It will be a somber candlelit service in remembrance of those we have lost personally, collectively, and the saints who have gone before us.
Allhallowtide encompasses the observance of All Hallow’s Eve, All Saint’s Day, and All Soul’s Day. These days are set apart in the midst of Ordinary Time to reflect on our mortality and the end of life here on earth, and how Christ has conquered death to bring us life everlasting. We mourn those we have lost, while we praise God for their time here on earth, and look forward to the day we will see them again.
We will be including a Necrology, honoring and reading out the names of those we have lost as a community. If there is anyone dear to you you’d like to be included in this reading, please contact Angel Groves in person or by text/phone at 570.561.9074. Please include the name of the deceased as well as their connection to you or our church. (Ex. John Smith, cousin of Jonathan Groves).
Sunday Lunch Each Sunday after the 10:30 service, there will be lunch served in the parish hall. Everyone is welcome to go down after the service and enjoy a light lunch before heading home.
Upcoming Episcopal Visit Bishop Dobbs will be visiting Good Shepherd on October 26th. Preceding that, Matt will be running a Christian Ed series on the 39 Articles, the Anglican articles of faith. If you would like to be confirmed in the Anglican tradition and formally become a member of the Anglican Church of North America, you must complete these classes. Bishop Dobbs will perform the confirmations during his visit. If you would like to be confirmed, please talk with Matt or Jon.
Potluck Schedule The first Sunday of most months is a potluck or cooking competition. Bring a dish to pass, or just come and have lunch after the 10:30! You’ll notice below that some of the months have a theme assigned to the meal. This doesn’t mean you can only bring a dish that includes those items or fits into those categories. It’s just an added element of fun if you’re up for it.
If you’re a person that enjoys competition, or judging other people (heh), please see Steph or Claudia to sign up as a judge for cooking competitions.
| October 5 | Chili Cookoff & Cornbread Competition |
| November 2 | (TBD) |
| November 30 | Thanksgiving Leftovers & Cookie Competition |
* No potluck in June, September, or December
**Please keep in mind that dates and themes are subject to change.
Mary & Martha Guild Open to all women (and girls) of any age. Meetings are usually on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 11 to 1. Contact Jenn Fowler for more information.
2025 Meeting Schedule
| October 18 | TBD |
| November 15 | Advent/Christmas Wreath Making |
| December TBD | Christmas Tea in lieu of meeting |
Sunday Worship and Holy Eucharist
The 8am service This service includes readings from the Bible, a sermon, offering, confession, and communion. There is no music during this service. The 8am service is not currently being live-streamed.
The 10:30am service This is a full traditional Anglican service of Holy Eucharist, including music, readings from the Bible, a sermon, confession, and communion. This service is available for livestream on our Facebook page. You can download a PDF copy of this week’s service bulletin here.
This Sunday’s lectionary readings are: Habakkuk 1:1-13, 2:1-4, Psalm 37:1-17, 2 Corinthians 3:7-18, Luke 17:5-10
Next Sunday’s lectionary readings will be: Ruth 1:1-19a, Psalm 113, 2 Corinthains 4:1-6, Luke 17:11-19
You’ll also notice that there are links in the offertory section to take you out to two different means of giving electronically. You can give online through Breeze or you can text a donation through Breeze at 607-882-6551. Good Shepherd also has a PayPal account. As always, thank you for your great generosity and kind support.
Catching Up…
Last Sunday’s Sermon Last week, Matt preached on II Corinthians 3:1-6. You can listen here.
You can catch up on older sermons here.
Adult Christian Education Last week’s Christian Education class can be listened to or viewed here.
The Cranmer Fellows Podcast (CFP) explores pastoral ministry and theology from an Anglican perspective. CFP is a project that Jon and Matt have undertaken in order to 1) encapsulate the pastoral training Matt has given men over the years into an accessible resource and 2) serve as a door to, we pray, a future program to train more people for ministry. Though geared toward the pastor, ministry leader, and pastor-in-training, what Jon and Matt talk about is applicable to all Christians.
Here is a link where you can listen to previous episodes. https://anchor.fm/thecranmerfellowspodcast.
You can subscribe to CFP on all major platforms.
Ongoing Ministries
Intercessor Ministry On Sunday at both the 8 and the 10:30, you may notice a person standing at the side altar rail as you come forward to receive Communion. That person is part of the Prayer Ministry, people trained to pray for any anxieties or troubles you may have. If you would like prayer for any reason, please feel free to stop as you pass.
Audio-Video Team Are you a technologically capable person who would like to serve the church with your gifts? Good Shepherd is adding a volunteer team to run sound and the livestream for the 10:30 Sunday service. If this is a ministry that interests you, please reach out to Micah.
Morning Prayer meets online by Zoom at 7am Monday through Friday. The liturgy and readings are available at www.dailyoffice2019.com. Join the parish email list and look for a weekly email invitation in your inbox.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study meets at 9:05 am in the Parish Hall to walk through the bible, verse by verse. It meets in person and is available online by livestream. They are currently studying the book of Proverbs.
Home Groups meet weekly around the Binghamton area. They study the readings for the Sunday coming up, pray, and build relationships. Check in with Jonathan or Joe Kovac to get connected.
Shepherd’s Bowl Community Dinner Good Shepherd offers a free nutritious meal to the people of Good Shepherd and the wider community on Thursday evenings from 5:30-6:30. If you are able, this is a great time to get to know others and enjoy a delicious meal.
Thursday Evening Bible Study meets directly after Shepherd’s Bowl in the sacristy and will be studying Ezra. They meet at 6:15pm. Everyone is welcome. Please see Jon Groves or Warren Musselman for more information.
Friday Morning Men’s Bible Study meets at 6:30 am for breakfast, study, and prayer. If you are interested, please email or text Matt or Jonathan, or contact the church office. This class is currently in the Book of Genesis.
Women’s Bible Study meets at 5:15pm on Wednesdays in the Parish Hall. They are currently studying the book of Ezra.
Holy Group Squad (Young Adult Ministry) Post high-school aged people meet together Sunday evenings (6pm) in the Sacristy for book studies and conversation.
Good Shepherd Youth Group meets Sundays at 6pm in the choir loft. This is an engaging context for kids to grow in:
1) Knowledge of scripture and doctrine
2) Faithfulness to Christ
3) Service to others
Good Shepherd Food Pantry Having a bit of a hard time making ends meet? The Good Shepherd Food Pantry is for church members stocked by food provided by the congregation. If you could use some help, please feel free to pop into the food pantry (just off the kitchen). We also have a small basket in the freezer that might have a few items as well.
Everyone’s generous donations are appreciated! Even a can or two can help. If you are in need, please feel free to make use of the pantry. If you’d like more information, please see Jenn Fowler.
Food Pantry current needs are: Canned fruit, Tuna, Vienna sausages, Spaghetti sauce, Parmesan cheese, Canned soup (except tomato), and Hamburger helper type box mixes.
| Daily Lectionary, Year I 60 Day Psalter Cycle | |
| Monday October 6 | Psalm 90 1 Kings 20 1 Pet 4:7-end |
| Tuesday October 7 | Psalm 92, 93 1 Kings 21 1 Pet 5 |
| Wednesday October 8 | Psalm 95, 96 1 Kings 22 2 Pet 1 |
| Thursday October 9 | Psalm 99, 100, 101 2 Chron 20 2 Pet 2 |
| Friday October 10 | Psalm 103 2 Kings 1 2 Pet 3 |
| Saturday October 11 | Psalm 105:1-22 2 Kings 2 Jude |
| Sunday October 12 | Psalm 106:1-18 2 Kings 3 1 John 1:1—2:6 |
| The Staff of Church of the Good Shepherd | The Vestry of the Good Shepherd |
| Rector: Matthew Kennedy Assistant Rector: Jonathan Groves Assisting: Anne Kennedy Director of Operations: Micah Lovell Director of Music: Michael Berman Admin. Assistant to Matt Kennedy: Stephanie Warner Director of Children’s Ministry: Anna Dreher Janitor: Mike Roseboom | Senior Warden: Tom Dinnel Junior Warden: Scott Pineau Treasurer: Greg Myer Mary Restino Kariah Manwaring Christopher Jones Bill Lane Bryan Hill (interim) |
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