Potluck The next potluck will be on May 7th after the 10:30 service, and will be themed International Foods. Please bring your favorite international dish to share but stay for lunch and fellowship even if you don’t.
Welcome! We are happy to announce that Ben and Ronnie welcomed baby Thaddeus on March 25th.
It is the custom at Good Shepherd to help the new family adjust to life with a baby by bringing meals. If you would like to sign up to take them a meal, you can do so here: https://takethemameal.com/IKPE1580.
Congratulations Ben and Ronnie! We are so excited to meet baby Thaddeus and are praying for you all.
Women’s Bible Study Women’s Bible study will not be meeting for the next two weeks. It will resume meeting on May 5th.
Morning Prayer Hiatus Morning prayer will resume meeting on April 24th at 7am.
Are you going to Synod? May 21st is the day following Jon’s ordination as a priest at synod. This will be a very busy weekend for Good Shepherd. We’ll be having our first Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training retreat, and a guest speaker at both of the services. We’ll also have a visit from Darling Lopez, one of our contacts at CHE, one of the missionary organizations that Good Shepherd supports. With everything going on that weekend, we’ll most likely need some hands to help with meals. If you are available, and would be willing to help serve over that weekend, please contact Anna or Anne.
Good Shepherd Food Pantry Needs Please feel free to pick up a few items for the pantry when doing your household shopping if you have the ability.
We are currently running low on:
- Vienna Sausages
- Spam/luncheon meat
- canned fish & meats
- spaghetti sauce & canned meals like ravioli
Thanks to everyone for your continued generosity!
Sunday Worship and Holy Eucharist
The 8am service If you are high risk, or at all nervous to be in social gatherings, this service is designed for you. All those who attend are asked to remain socially distanced throughout the service. The 8am service is not currently being live-streamed.
The 10:30am service You can download a PDF copy of the service bulletin here.
This Sunday’s lectionary readings are: Acts 2:14a,22-32, Psalm 111, 1 Peter 1:3-9, and John 20:19-31.
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 Matthew 28:1-10. You can listen or watch ‘You Seek Jesus Who Was Crucified’ here. You can find previous sermons here.
Christian Education Last Sunday we continued our look at the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Christ.
You can watch that class here.
You can find previous classes here.
Ongoing Ministries
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. Morning prayer is not meeting for the two weeks after Easter, and will resume on April 24.
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 can be viewed in person or online each week by livestream.
This class is currently working on a study focusing on the miracles of Christ. Class will resume on April 18th.
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.
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 studying the book of Judges.
Friday Morning Men’s Bible Study Each week a 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 Jeremiah.
Women’s Bible Study meets at 4:30pm on Friday afternoons in the Parish Hall. Anne Kennedy is leading, and they are currently studying the book of Daniel. If you’d like to join by zoom, please join the church email list and look for a link in the weekly update email.
This study is on hiatus and will resume on May 5th.
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
Youth Group meets Sunday evenings from 6-7:30pm.
Good Shepherd Food Pantry Did you know that Good Shepherd has a member food pantry? This pantry is a small room off the kitchen and is open to all members of Good Shepherd.
If you are in need, please feel free to make use of the pantry. If you’d like more information, please see Jenn Fowler.
Weekly Bible Reading |
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| Monday
April 17 |
Psalm 111, 112
Num 13 Mark 11:1-26 |
| Tuesday
April 18 |
Psalm 115
Num 14 Mark 11:27—12:12 |
| Wednesday
April 19 |
Psalm 119:1-24
Num 15 Mark 12:13-34 |
| Thursday
April 20 |
Psalm 119:49-72
Num 16 Mark 12:35—13:13 |
| Friday
April 21 |
Psalm 119:89-104
Num 17 Mark 13:14-end |
| Saturday
April 22 |
Psalm 119:129-152
Num 18 Mark 14:1-25 |
| Sunday
April 23 |
Psalm 118
Num 20 Mark 14:26-52 |
Serving at Good Shepherd April 16, 2023 |
Serving at Good Shepherd April 23, 2023 |
| 8am Celebrant: TBD 8am Preacher: Micah Lovell 8am Assistant: Jonathan Groves 8am Reader: Terry Ray 8am Usher: Terry Ray 10:30am Celebrant: TBD 10:30am Preacher: Micah Lovell 10:30am Supporting Clergy: Jonathan Groves 10:30am Assistant: Micah Lovell 10:30am Reader: Jenn Fowler 10:30am Intercessor: Scott Pineau 10:30am Crucifer: Gwendolyn Kennedy 10:30am Acolytes: Murielle Kennedy, Evelyn Kovac 10:30am Usher: Ben Murphy Tellers: Tom Dinnel, Eric Radman Altar Guild: Christine Osgood Nursery: Carrie, Timothy, Annabeth Shepherds Bowl: Steph Warner with Team 3 |
8am Celebrant: TBD 8am Preacher: Jonathan Groves 8am Assistant: Anne Kennedy 8am Reader: Colleen Kenny-Kuk 8am Usher: Terry Ray 10:30am Celebrant: TBD 10:30am Preacher: Jonathan Groves 10:30am Supporting Clergy: TBD 10:30am Assistant: Jonathan Groves 10:30am Reader: Christine Osgood 10:30am Intercessor: Carrie Nelson 10:30am Crucifer: Rowan Kennedy 10:30am Acolytes: Elinor Kennedy, Ellie Pineau 10:30am Usher: Ben Manwaring, Silvan Pineau Tellers: Sub, Don Dean Altar Guild: Karen Berman Nursery: Jaime, Abigail, Murielle Shepherds Bowl: Jonathan Groves with Team 4 |
The Staff of Church of the Good Shepherd |
The Vestry of the Good Shepherd |
| The Rev. Matthew Kennedy The Rev. Jonathan Groves Mrs. Anne Kennedy Director of Operations: Mr. Micah Lovell Director of Music: Mr. Michael Berman Admin. Assistant to the Rev. Kennedy: Mrs. Stephanie Warner Janitor: Mr. 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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