Potluck Schedule
As summer is upon us, this seems like a good time to introduce the 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
| Chili & Cornbread Competition | August 4, 2024 |
| Church Picnic | *TBD |
| All Things Pumpkin | October 6, 2024 |
| *TBD | November 3, 2024 |
| Cookie & Pie Bakeoff | December 1, 2024 |
*Please keep in mind that these 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 (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.
Summer and Autumn Dates
August 17 Flower Arranging and Flower Guild Introduction
September 21 Church Fall Cleaning Day
October 19 Potluck and Altar Guild Presentation
November 16 Advent/Christmas Wreath Making
December Christmas Tea in Lieu of a 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 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: Isaiah 57:14-21, Psalm 22:23-31, Acts 19:1-10, and Mark 6:30-44.
Next Sunday’s lectionary readings will be: 2 Kings 2:1-15, Psalm 114, Acts 19:11-20, and Mark 6:45-52.
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, Matt preached on Acts 18:24-28. You can listen to “An Eloquent Man Competent in the Scriptures” 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. Morning Prayer is on hiatus through July & August
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 II Samuel.
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 to get connected.
Home groups are on hiatus until the fall.
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 Youth Room and is currently in Galatians. They meet at 6pm. Everyone is welcome.
This study is on hiatus until the fall.
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 Revelation.
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. WBS is on hiatus through July & August.
Good Shepherd Youth Group meets Sundays at 6pm. This is an engaging context for kids to grow in:
1) Knowledge of scripture and doctrine
2) Faithfulness to Christ
3) Service to others
The youth group is on summer hiatus and will resume in September.
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, spaghetti sauce (especially with meat), Parmesan Cheese, Canned Soups other than tomato & chicken noodle, Canned Ravioli, and Tuna.
| Daily Lectionary, Year II 60 Day Psalter Cycle | |
| Monday July 22 | Psalm 56, 57 Ezra 10 John 1:1-28 |
| Tuesday July 23 | Psalm 59 Nehemiah 1 John 1:29-51 |
| Wednesday July 24 | Psalm 61, 62 Nehemiah 2 John 2 |
| Thursday July 25 | Psalm 68:1-18 Nehemiah 3 John 3:1-21 |
| Friday July 26 | Psalm 69:1-18 Nehemiah 4 John 3:22-36 |
| Saturday July 27 | Psalm 66 Nehemiah 5 John 4:1-26 |
| Sunday July 28 | Psalm 71 Nehemiah 6 John 4:27-54 |
| 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 |
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