Good Shepherd Weekly Update, June 15, 2024

Potlucks Recently, Good Shepherd has gained many new members.  It seems like a good time to introduce a new feature in the update: the potluck schedule.  

The first Sunday of most months, Good Shepherd hosts a potluck or cooking competition.  In an effort to make it a little bit easier for the congregation to keep track, we’ve decided to list the dates and themes of the remaining potlucks for 2024.

Everyone is welcome to attend the potlucks. Please do bring a dish to pass, but come and have lunch whether you do or not! The hospitality crew usually provides something to make up for any folks that aren’t able to participate.

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 the cooking competitions.

*Please keep in mind that these dates and themes are subject to change.

Many Thanks! The team at Community Health Evangelism, Nicaragua sends heartfelt thanks to you all for support and donations for the yard sale to benefit their work. They continue to be thankful for ongoing support from Good Shepherd, and always keep you in their prayers. If you would like to receive the newsletter, let Anne Thompson know by email.

Congratulations! Ken and Kit welcomed their fifth child, a son, last week.  Please pray for the family while they settle into being a household of seven, and if you are able, please consider taking them a meal.  You can find the sign up sheet at: https://takethemameal.com/MMFC0265

Good Shepherd Food Pantry

Having a bit of a hard time making ends meet?  Could use a bit of help with the groceries?  The Good Shepherd Food Pantry is there to help.  This is an internal food pantry for church members-with food provided by the congregation.  If you could use some help, please feel free to pop into the food pantry (just off the kitchen) and grab a few items. 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. 

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.

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: Ezekiel 31:1-6, 10-14, Psalm 92, Acts 17:16-21, and Mark 4:26-34.

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 17:10-15. You can listen to “They Received the Word with All Eagerness” 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 any given Sunday, you may notice a person standing at the side altar rail as you come forward to receive the bread and wine.  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 This group meets online by Zoom at 7am Monday through Friday.  The liturgy and readings are available each day 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 9:05am to walk through different books of the bible, verse by verse.  Taught by a member of the pastoral staff in the main room of the parish hall.  This class is currently studying 2 Samuel, and can be viewed in person or online each week by livestream.

Home Groups Home Groups exist to glorify God and build up the church through weekly gatherings where members of Good Shepherd and non-members alike may come to grow in fellowship and discipleship around God’s word.

All homegroups are on hiatus until September.

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 free and delicious meal.

Thursday Evening Bible Study This is a great place to connect with others and learn more about what God has to say to us through his word.  The class is taught by The Rev. Jon Groves, and they are currently studying the book of Galatians. They meet in the youth classroom at 6pm.

Friday Morning Men’s Bible Study Each week men gather at 6:30am to share bible study and prayer time together.  Men of any age are welcome to attend.  If you are interested in learning more about this study, please email Pastor Matt, Jonathan Groves, or contact the church office. This class is currently studying the book of Revelation.

Women’s Bible Study meets at 4:30pm on Friday afternoons in the Parish Hall.  Anne Kennedy teaches this study, and they are currently studying the book of Luke. If you’d like to join by zoom, please join the church email list and look for a link in the weekly update email.

The women’s bible study is currently studying the book of Luke.

Good Shepherd Youth Group The Good Shepherd Youth Group serves young adults by providing an engaging context for them to grow in:
1) Maturity in doctrine
2) Faithfulness to Christ
3) Service to others

Good Shepherd Food Pantry Did you know that Good Shepherd has a member food pantry?  The pantry is a small room off the kitchen and a small basket in the kitchen freezer.  Everyone is welcome to make use of the church pantry regardless of income.  No questions asked.

The food pantry is a great way to directly (and anonymously) help fellow members by donating shelf stable food and frozen items, farm fresh unwashed eggs, and personal hygiene items.

If you are in need, please feel free to make use of the pantry.  If you’d like more information, please see Jenn Fowler.

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