Preparing for Worship
Sunday, December 26, 2010
The First Sunday After Christmas Day
Collect
Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Readings
Isaiah 61:10-62:3 / Psalm 147 / Galatians 3:23-25;4:4-7 / John 1:1-18
Services
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I ~ Celebrant & Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Eucharistic Minister, Scott Drexler; Lector/Intercessor, Wilson Eastland; Usher, John Kingsley.
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II ~ Celebrant, Elise B. Johnstone; Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Deacon, Lauren Villemuer; Verger, Jim Willard; Acolytes, Andrew Derenge, Grace Campbell, Katie Beal; Eucharistic Ministers, Nancy Thompson, Jim Johnson, Pat Johnson, Jim Willard*; Lector/Intercessor, Reba Roberts; Ushers, Bill Farmer, Guy Huguelet, Steve Branham, David Jones; Greeters, Main St.: Steve and Renee Branham West Door: Ray and Betty Larson; Children's Chapel, Brenda Goodpaster, Dawn Baker, Ann Miller
Music
Hymns ~ 110, 112, 99
Click HERE for a link to an online index to the 1982 Hymnal that will allow you to read the texts and listen to the tunes for Sunday's hymns.
Anthems ~
The Birthday of a King by William H. Neidlinger
O Mary, What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby? Arr. by Uzee Brown, JR
Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming by Michael Praetorius
Organ ~
Do You Hear What I Hear? by Noel Regney & Gloria Shanye
Whit Whitaker, Tenor
NoÎl Suisse by Louis-Claude Daquin (1695-1772)
Others Serving This Sunday
Altar Guild: Nancy Jackson
Vestry on Duty: Barbara Groves, Anne Helmers
Altar Flowers: Sarah Leer
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Scheduled to Serve on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and December 26
Those serving on Christmas Eve
LECTOR/INTERCESSOR:
5:00 Brian Wright, Erin Young
11:00 John Linker, Elizabeth Leppman
ACOLYTES:
5:00 Rachel Elliott, Liz Samuel, Clay Huguelet, Sarah Elliott, Olivia Brewer
11:00 TBA
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
5:00 Amanda Stark, John Tarrant, Tony Baxter, Hans Flueck*
11:00 Elizabeth Leppman, Barbara Messer, Shannon Messer, January Haile*
USHERS:
5:00 Art and Jan Hellebusch, Jim and Pat Johnson, Guy Huguelet
11:00 Bill Cox, Hoppy Hopkins, Dan Primm, Guy Graves
ALTAR GUILD: Nancy Jackson
VESTRY ON DUTY:
5:00 Chuck Goodpaster, Graeme Wilson
11:00 Lee Jenkins, Ed Tipton
Those serving on Christmas Day
LECTOR/INTERCESSOR:
Amanda Hendrick
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
Shannon and Barbara Messer
USHERS:
Bill Cox
ALTAR GUILD:
Nancy Jackson
VESTRY ON DUTY:
Barbara Groves
Those serving on Sunday, December 26
LECTOR/INTERCESSOR:
8:00 Wilson Eastland
10:00 Reba Roberts
ACOLYTES:
10:00 Andrew Derenge, Grace Campbell, Katie Beal
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
8:00 Scott Drexler
10:00 Nancy Thompson, Jim Johnson, Pat Johnson, Jim Willard*
USHERS:
8:00 John Kingsley
10:00 Bill Farmer, Guy Huguelet, Steve Branham, David Jones
ALTAR GUILD:
Nancy Jackson
VESTRY ON DUTY:
Barbara Groves, Anne Helmers
CHILDREN'S CHAPEL:
10:00 Brenda Goodpaster, Dawn Baker, Ann Miller
GREETERS:
10:00 Main St.: Steve and Renee Branham / West Door: Ray and Betty Larson
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Stewardship Campaign Update
As of Thursday, December 23, We have 257 pledges for $794,670. There are 69 increases for $297,026; 29 decreases for $51,290; 142 unchanged for $405,469 and 17 new for $40,885.
We are still hoping 60 pledges totaling almost $60,000 will be turned in! Pledge cards are available in the pews and in the parish office.
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Christmas Offering for Darfur School Project
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In 2003, a horrible genocide started in Darfur. Because of the color of their skin, no one was safe from being ripped from their home and being brutally murdered. Children have suffered the most. Almost eight years later, the war still continues. Anyone under the age of 9 who is still alive has never known a home without fear, loss, and horrors that we will never have to face.
Last year, Good Shepherd Youth led us to begin a project to build an elementary school in the Djabal Refugee Camp in Chad. There are 632 elementary aged children living in this camp without a school, without electricity, and without hope. We are $3,000 short of our goal for building the school. This school will give the children something to do during the day besides hate. It will educate the children so they can have a future. It will bring hope.
This Christmas, we ask you to consider making a special Christmas offering to our Darfur School project. Any money raised in excess of the amount needed for the school will be used for school furnishings and books. The school will be built in conjunction with the UN. |
 Come to our Christmas Pageant Sing carols and see the Christmas story come to life as told by our children on Sunday, January 2 at the 11:15 a.m. service. Children and youth of all ages are encouraged to participate and need to arrive at 10 a.m. to prepare for the pageant. Adults are also needed to help by sitting with the children and reminding them of cues. No one is too young or too old to be in the cast. A party in the Undercroft follows the 11:15 service. |
The Discovery Series: A Christian Journey
Watch this Introductory Video.
The video series is much like a History Channel or A&E cable television format with video footage and voice over. It is designed to help every Christian - new or lifelong, young or old - discover their own path to a life in Christ.
Like our lives, careers and relationships, our spiritual growth is also a journey. This series is intended to help everyone forge a lifelong relationship with God.
The series addresses the spiritual life stage of virtually everyone - from the beginner to those seeking more advanced levels of knowledge. It takes a basic look at our faith and the history and beliefs that bring us together as Christians. It is an invitation to spiritual growth and lays the groundwork to begin or continue a spiritual journey. Here's what we'll cover:
The Path to Episcopal Worship includes an instructed Eucharist, a history of the Episcopal Church and information about the Church's traditions and governance.
A Journey of Faith includes basic information about the Bible, the Trinity, the Kingdom of God, who Jesus is, the Creeds and Baptism.
A Path to Spiritual Maturity includes an in-depth discussion about the importance of Bible study and different forms of prayer, both personal and corporate.
Our Spiritual Gifts provides a guided tour of assessing spiritual gifts, defining ministers as "all of us" and instilling the importance of personal involvement in ministry, both in and beyond the congregation.
The Great Commission shows how our stories are reflections of ancient stories in the Bible and teaches participants how to share their own stories with friends, neighbors and coworkers, making disciples who make disciples.
For more information or to register, contact Joyce Roth or one of the clergy. |
Find us on facebook!
Church of the Good Shepherd has a presence on facebook with 200 persons who have already signed on. This is an opportunity to strengthen our community of faith and share information about our life together. Click the logo to join.
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Prayer for the Election of a Rector
Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a rector for this parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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New Adult Christian Formation Classes begin January 2
Missionaries
led by the Rev. Elise Johnstone
Sundays, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:15 a.m.
Location: Library
A Study of the Gospel of Matthew
Sundays, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:15 a.m.
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 Sorrow in Our Parish Family
Sophie Kephart, wife of Bill Kephart, died on December 19. Her funeral was at the Milward Funeral Home on December 22, with interment in the Camp Nelson National Cemetery.
Let us pray.
For Sophie
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant Sophie, and grant her an entrance into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
For Those Who Mourn
Almighty God, Father of mercies and giver of comfort: Deal graciously, we pray, with Bill and all who mourn; that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. |
Highlights of the Vestry Meeting
December 14
The last meeting of the 2010 Vestry was a very productive one.
· Jack Brown was elected to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Joseph Jacobs due to health.
· An Organ Committee was appointed to work with John Linker to assess the condition of our pipe organ, explore options, and report back with a recommendation by March 15. The committee members are: Schuyler Robinson, George Zack, John Bloomfield, David Goodpaster, Dorothy VanMeter, Joe Jones, Mary Campbell and Lee Jenkins.
· Adopted a Budget of $1,017,000 for 2011. Some of the major changes in this year's budget include $10,000 for Outreach (nothing was budgeted in 2010), a 5% increase in staff salaries (which haven't been increased in the last two budgets) and $2,500 to cover the cost of leasing new computer equipment to replace our antiquated 5-year-old computer system. Some measures taken to achieve a balanced budget include a hiring freeze and removing budgeted bonuses for staff.
· Recommended Karen Workman Booth for ordination to the Sacred Order of Deacons.
· Thanked those members of the Vestry who are rotating off after serving three years: Barbara Groves, Lee Jenkins, Liz Hinz, Ed Tipton, and Laura Lipka.
Following the adjournment of the 2010 Vestry, the 2011 Vestry convened briefly.
· Elected Officers: Senior Warden, Kathy Gross (confirmed her appointment by the Interim Rector); Junior Warden, Guy Huguelet; Clerk, Elizabeth Leppman; Treasurer, Barbara Baldwin; Chancellor, Guy Graves.
· Adopted a Banking Resolution authorizing signatories on parish accounts effective January 1.
· Reviewed January dates for meeting with the Bishop and Transition Officer to review the process of selecting a Rector Nominating Committee.
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 Dancing Under the Stars
January 29, 2011 at Fasig-Tipton Gala committee representatives will be available in the Loggia this Sunday for silent auction and gift basket sign-up. If you have not already done so, please sign up to donate an auction item or a themed basket. Items can be as simple as gift certificates to local restaurants or as fancy as fine jewelry or a piece of original art work. The possibilities are endless!
2011 Gala wish list: UK basketball tickets, beach condo or beach home.
Contact Leeann Murphy at 859-368-7216 with questions or to donate an auction item. |
 Help Wanted We are in search of persons to assist with the following:
Information Technology (Computer) Skills - We will be expanding our IT Committee in January and need people with computer skills.
Photography - Our Communications Committee will be working to improve internal and external communications and development of a password protected online parish directory. We need people with good cameras and good photographic skills.
Childrens' Chapel Coordinator - We need someone to working with Deacon Lauren to provide coordination for Childrens' Chapel leadership.
11:15 a.m. Service Acolyte Coordinator - It will be very helpful to have someone who will work with the Vergers to coordinate the scheduling of Acolytes at the 11:15 a.m. service.
If you have not already responded to the appeals for help, please contact the parish office today!
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Looking Ahead
Friday, December 24 ~ Christmas Eve
4:30 p.m., Carols
5:00 p.m., Holy Eucharist with Children's Sermon
10:30 p.m., Carols
11:00 p.m., Festival Holy Eucharist
Saturday, December 25 ~ Christmas Day
10:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist
The church office will close at noon on Friday, December 24 and December 31 and be will closed on Monday, December 27 and Monday, January 3.
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 Engaged to be Married?
Expecting a Baby?
Entering Military Service?
How About the House?
When you are readying yourself for a change in life such as preparation for marriage or anticipating the arrival of a new child, there are practical preparations that take place, but much of what is happening is hard to define.
The Church has been available to communicate God's blessing at times of major transition, like a baptism, a marriage, and a burial, and now the church is available to communicate God's blessing as a couple is preparing to be married as well as when a family is preparing to welcome a child into the world. We will use a set of supplemental rites published by The Episcopal Church when we honor a betrothal or a pregnancy.
We also have a new rite for entering military service or deployment.
Also consider this: our homes are where we spend a great deal of time. Since it is the place where we base our lives in so many ways, why not affirm God's presence in your home by having a house blessing? House blessings have taken place for many, many years and they are a wonderful way to celebrate that a home is where God is.
If you feel called to have the Church join you in honoring any times of transition in your life and that of your family, please contact Father Ron or Mother Elise! |
 Planning for Bad Weather If you are concerned about cancellation of church activities due to weather conditions, please check the local media and the church voice mail for the latest information. Generally speaking, church services (including Christian Formation) will not be cancelled. However, auxiliary activities may be cancelled when the weather is bad. |
 A New Year in the Spirit
December 27-30 Between Christmas and the New Year the youth of the diocese (grades 7 through 12) are invited to attend a 4-day, 3-night event at the Cathedral Domain. Check-in is on December 27 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The event concludes on December 30 at 10:00 a.m. The cost is for the entire event is $115. This includes meals, lodging, program with teaching by Canon Sam McDonald, favorite activities plus a great t-shirt. "A New Year in the Spirit" refers to an attitude, a challenge, an effort to increase our awareness of God's will, and the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Download a registration form at www.diolex.org/youth. For more information, contact Canon Sam McDonald at 859-252-6527. |
 Outreach Opportunities
Moveable Feast Needs Drivers
Have you been searching for a ministry opportunity that is simple to do and has an immediate, positive impact on many people in need in our community? Then we have a job for you.
Moveable Feast is a non-profit organization delivering hot meals to critically ill people in Hospice and people living with HIV/AIDS every weekday, 52 weeks a year.
We need your help to deliver meals once a week, once a month, or whenever you can. You can choose to volunteer on a particular day, or you can be a substitute driver to be called on when needed. All you need is a vehicle, a driverís license, and a couple of hours to bring nourishment to dozens of people around Lexington. Please call Rick Bertelson at 859-539-2501 or Terry Mullins at 252-2867. You can also visit www.feastlex.org to find out about more ways you can help.
Cold Weather Coverage Needed at Kentucky Refugee Ministries
Kentucky Refugee Ministries is in desperate need of coats, warm outerwear, and blankets as we move into this cold weather. Donations can be brought to KRM offices in Arlington Christian Church at 1206 North Limestone. With the cold weather, their warm-weather clients have need of extra coverage!
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 Mission Trip Stock Sales Stock sales for the Summer 2011 mission trip to Chicago go are now on sale. Stock starts at $10 a share to help purchase tools and paint. Stock of $100 per share goes to repair a home in a low-income neighborhood. This is the fourth CARE (Christ Appointed Repair Episcopalian) trip for our youth. They will spend a week working hard, making a difference in families' lives, and learning leadership and work skills.
The second mission trip is a World Vision college-age trip to Africa. Shares start at $20 which will be used for immunizations, teaching about Malaria prevention, and safe drinking water for African children. Please support our young people in this wonderful ministry of hands-on mission. See Deacon Lauren for more information. |
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