St. Nicholas Fair Announcement
This year the St. Nicholas Fair will be on December 14th from 10am-3pm. We are raising funds for Sarah Day to combat the devastation her community is experiencing from flooding in Thailand. Join us for a winter marketplace full of goods made by our church family, a service auction, live music and entertainment throughout the day, maybe even some visits from St. Nicholas himself! We’ll be serving delicious food at our St. Nick café along with some baked goods and specialty drinks. Contact Angel Groves or Anna Dreher if you’re willing to make items, offer your skills at the service auction, or volunteer with food, music, or setup/tear down. We appreciate your generosity every year – both in your physical donations and in your giving on the day of. Thank you!
“We Celebrate His Birth!”
Join Brio Vocal Ensemble on December 22 as We Celebrate His Birth with a free Christmas concert featuring choral pieces, an organ prelude, harp music, and bassoon selections. The program also includes congregational carols so everyone can join in the singing!
The concert takes place at 3 p.m. at Endwell United Methodist Church, 3301 Watson Boulevard, Endwell. No tickets necessary. A freewill offering will be taken at intermission.
Christmas Schedule
December 24 – Christmas Pageant, 5pm
December 25 – Christmas Service 11am
Communion Change
As Good Shepherd continues to grow, we find a need to change the administration of communion. Beginning this Sunday, you will notice that there will be two stations for wine. Please be patient as we institute this new system.
The Greening of the Church
This year Good Shepherd will be greening the church on Friday, December 13 @ 10am. If you would like to help with decorating, please see Angel or Jon Groves.
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! 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.
*Please keep in mind that dates, times, and themes are subject to change.
Pastries on the Portico
For the summer, Coffee Hour is on the porch facing Saratoga Ave. Stay after the 10:30 to catch up with old friends and make some new ones. If you like to bake, there’s a sign up by the coffee urns.
Good Shepherd’s Women’s Group (The Mary & Martha Guild, formerly the EAW)
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.
Winter Dates
December 22 1:30-4pm Christmas Tea @ the Manwaring home.
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 Holy Eucharist service, including readings from the Bible, music, 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: Malachi 3:1-5, Psalm 126, 1 Corinthians 4:8-21, Luke 3:1-6.
Next Sunday’s lectionary readings will be: Zephaniah 3:14-20, Psalm 85, Philippians 4:4-9, Luke 3:7-20.
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 Sunday, Jon preached on Luke 21:25-33 . You can listen to “Straighten Up and Raise Your Heads” 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 in I Kings.
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 Philemon. 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 Psalms.
Women’s Bible Study meets at 4:30pm on Friday afternoons in the Parish Hall. They are currently studying the book of Luke. Text Anne for a zoom link if you can’t make it in person.
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: peanut Butter, Canned Chicken & Tuna, Spaghetti Sauce, Parmesan Cheese, Corn and Baked Beans.
| Daily Lectionary, Year II 60 Day Psalter Cycle | |
| Monday December 9 | Psalm 102 Isa 52 Luke 12:54—13:9 |
| Tuesday December 10 | Psalm 104 Isa 53 Luke 13:10-end |
| Wednesday December 11 | Psalm 105:23-44 Isa 54 Luke 14:1-24 |
| Thursday December 12 | Psalm 106:19-46 Isa 55 Luke 14:25—15:10 |
| Friday December 13 | Psalm 107:23-43 Isa 56 Luke 15:11-end |
| Saturday December 14 | Psalm 109 Isa 57 Luke 16 |
| Sunday December 15 | Psalm 113, 114 Isa 58 Luke 17:1-19 |
| 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: Christopher Emmons Mary Restino Kariah Manwaring Christopher Jones Bill Lane Sarah Dreher |
Have an item for the Update or Announcements?
send an email to gs.binghamton@gmail.com by Monday evening.
Want more info? Sign up for the email list, and stay current on all things Good Shepherd.