Welcome!
Cody and Megan welcomed their third child, Sadie Ann on Thursday morning. Both mom and baby are doing very well.
As is the custom at Good Shepherd, we’ve set up a Take-Them-A-Meal page. If you would like to bless their family with a meal, please go to https://takethemameal.com/WRZQ4349.
Above all, please keep them in prayer as they adjust to being a family of five.
Schedule Changes
It’s fall at Good Shepherd, and that means that all of the ministries that were on hiatus for the summer are resuming. Below, you’ll find info on all of the schedule changes coming to Good Shepherd.
Good Shepherd Choir & Music Program – The choir will begin rehearsing three times a week. There will be rehearsals on Sunday evening from 4:30-6pm, Tuesday afternoon from 3:30-4:45, and Wednesday evening from 6:30-8pm.
Good Shepherd Youth Group and Teen Christian Education will begin meeting in the choir loft above the sanctuary. Please see Jon Groves for more information.
Home Groups will all resume meeting this week. Home groups are an excellent way to get plugged into the community at Good Shepherd. Please see Jon Groves or Joe Kovac for more information.
Morning Prayer resumes meeting on Monday. Check out the weekly email to get more information.
Women’s Bible Study will resume meeting on Friday, September 20. While the group does meet in person, there is a zoom option available for online participation.
Thursday Evening Beginners Bible Study will resume meeting with a few changes. Deacon Warren will be leading the study. The class will meet in the sacristy (the room directly behind the altar), and they will be studying the book of James.
EAW Meeting
All women are invited to join the EAW this Saturday from 11-2 for a fall church cleanup. There will be a light soup and bread lunch provided during the business meeting.
New Members & Confirmation Classes
Matt will be offering both new member and confirmation classes this fall. If you are interested in taking either of these series of classes, please email the office or let Jon or Steph know.
Prayer Book Purchase Opportunity
If you do not yet own a copy of the 2019 Book of Common Prayer and would like to have a personal copy, the ACNA has released the deluxe edition, which features a faux leather binding with a larger font, and ribbon place markers.
These books are $41 individually but can be ordered in bulk for about $35 per copy. If you would like your own copy at the discounted rate, please send a message to Stephanie at gs.binghamton@gmail.com.
If you’d like more information on the deluxe prayer book, you can go to the official site here.
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.
| All Things Pumpkin | October 6, 2024 |
| *TBD | November 3, 2024 |
| Cookie & Pie Bakeoff | December 1, 2024 |
*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 (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
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 50:4-9, Psalm 116:1-9, Acts 21:17-26, Mark 9:14-29.
Next Sunday’s lectionary readings will be: Isaiah 64:1-8, Psalm 54, Acts 21:27-40, Mark 9:30-37.
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 Acts 21:1-16. You can listen to “Let the Will of the Lord Be Done” 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 will resume on Monday, September 16th.
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 resume meeting this week.
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 James. They meet at 6pm. Everyone is welcome.
This study has resumed meeting. 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 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 will resume meeting on September 20.
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 resumes meeting this Sunday in the choir loft.
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: Tuna, Chicken, spaghetti sauce, Parmesan cheese, canned soup (no tomato please).
| Daily Lectionary, Year II 60 Day Psalter Cycle | |
| Monday September 16 | Psalm 42, 43 Zephaniah 1 Matthew 13:1-23 |
| Tuesday September 17 | Psalm 45 Zephaniah 2 Matthew 13:24-43 |
| Wednesday September 18 | Psalm 47, 48 Zephaniah 3 Matthew 13:44-58 |
| Thursday September 19 | Psalm 50 Haggai 1 Matthew 14 |
| Friday September 20 | Psalm 52, 53, 54 Haggai 2 Matthew 15:1-28 |
| Saturday September 21 | Psalm 56, 57 Zechariah 1 Matthew 15:29-16:12 |
| Sunday September 22 | Psalm 59 Zechariah 2 Matthew 16:13-28 |
| 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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