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The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Lexington, Kentucky
E-News Edition for January 27, 2011
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 From the Interim Rector
Dear ,
The Sermon on the Mount begins with The Beatitudes. The Beatitudes are not a set of rules for living. They are a set of blessings, declarations about the abundant grace of God that brings happiness to people with various virtues and in various circumstances. It is generally held that this blessedness or happiness is the character given to Jesus' followers as the free gift of God. We are blessed from the beginning! READ MORE.
Remember that the deadline for submitting applications for consideration for service on the Rector Nominating Committee is 5:00 p.m. on February 1. More information and the application form are available HERE.
I'll see you in church!
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Preparing for Worship
Sunday, January 30, 2011
The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings
Micah 6:1-8; Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12
Services
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I ~ Celebrant, Ronald D. Pogue; Preacher, Lauren Villemuer; Lector/Intercessor, Terri Koontz; Usher, Wilson Eastland.
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II ~ Celebrant, Elise B. Johnstone; Preacher, Lauren Villemuer; Assisting Priest, Ronald D. Pogue; Verger, Jim Willard; Acolytes, Laura Greenfield, Taylor Beegle, Mary Greenfield, Julia Peoples, Allie Peoples; Eucharistic Ministers, Jim Johnson, Pat Johnson, Elizabeth Leppman, Jim Willard; Lector, Elizabeth Leppman; Intercessor, David Goodpaster; Ushers, Mark Cross, Steve MacNeil, Scott and Sara Smith, Bud Beegle; Greeters, Main St.: David Young, Sandra Wilk, West Door: Laura Lipka; Children's Chapel, Hans Flueck, Dawn Baker.
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II ~ Celebrant, Ronald D. Pogue; Preacher, Lauren Villemuer; Assisting Priest, Elise B. Johnstone; Verger, Martin Woodford; Acolytes, Andrew Derenge, Katie Beal, Anna Stahlman; Eucharistic Ministers, Cary Blankenship, Buzz Carmichael, Guy Graves, Martin Woodford; Lector, Judi Woodford; Intercessor, Lucy Cox; Ushers, Charley and Nancy Davis, Hoppy Hopkins, Jim Martin; Greeters, Main St.: Guy and Terry Graves, West Door: Susan Ware; Children's Chapel, Kristy Deep, Tia Matthews.
Music
Hymns ~ 477, 457, 593, 656, 438
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.
Organ ~
Ciacona in C Minor, BuxWV 159 ~ Dieterich Buxtehude Sonata No. 2 (III: Allegro vivace) ~ Alexandre Guilmant
Others Serving This Sunday
Altar Guild: Janice MacNeil
Vestry on Duty: Chuck Goodpaster, Anne Helmers
Altar Flowers: Sarah Leer
Altar Flower Delivery: Dorothea Tate, Karen and Terry Furlow, Ann Maggard, Anne Peschke. |
 Music Notes for Sunday Sunday's opening and closing Voluntaries represent two different schools of organ composition from two vastly different eras, though both linked to J.S. Bach. Dieterich Buxtehude was famous in his own time as organist of the Marienkirche in Lübeck, Germany. A caveat of accepting that job was to marry the daughter of his predecessor, Franz Tunder, which he did in 1668. Buxtehude later offered his job to J.S. Bach and to Handel with this stipulation, but both men declined the offer. Buxtehude's Ciacona (i.e., chaconne, a term largely interchangeable with passacaglia during this period) features a repetitive bass line that forms the basis for a series of variations. Alexandre Guilmant, active 100 years after Bach's death, was influenced by Bach through studying with Jacques Lemmens in Brussels. Lemmens studied with Hesse, who studied with Bach himself. During the 19th and early 20th multi-movement organ compositions gained great popularity. While Guilmant called these works "sonata," his contemporary Charles-Marie Widor called them "symphony." From 1871-1901 Guilmant was organist at the Church of La Trinité in Paris, and in 1896 succeeded Widor as professor of organ at the Paris Conservatory. F. Bland Tucker wrote the text of Hymn 477 with intent that it be matched with the tune Sine Nomine (287, For all the saints), but the editors of both H40 and H82 chose to match this text with Engelberg. Ironically, the tune Engelberg was written with the text "For all the saints." Hymn 438 has gained a great deal of popularity in recent years. The tune dates from 1919 (The Public School Hymnbook, London), and is named after one of the school houses at Gresham's School, Norfolk, England, where the scomposer, Walter Greatorex, was Director of Music. Benjamin Britten was one of the distin-guished pupils of this school in the early part of the 20th century. The text was written in 1961 by Timothy Dudley-Smith while he was serving the church Pastoral Aid Society, a home missionary society of the Church of England, and is a metrical paraphrase of the Song of Mary (Magnificat). |
 Rector Nominating Committee Application Those who believe they are called to serve on the Rector Nominating Committee must complete an application form and return it to the parish office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2011. The invitation to apply for membership on the Rector Nominating Committee is extended to adult confirmed communicants in good standing in this parish who have not previously served on a Rector Nominating Committee. Click here for more information and the application.
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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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Sunday Adult Christian Formation Opportunities
Missionaries
led by the Rev. Elise Johnstone
January 30 at 10:15 a.m.
Location: Library
A Study of the Gospel of Matthew
led by Mr. Ryan Shrauner
January 30 at 10:15 a.m.
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The Discovery Series: A Christian Journey The Discovery Series: A Christian Journey is an opportunity for those who are exploring their faith and their relationship with the Episcopal Church. If you or someone you know are interested in becoming a member, renewing their membership, or just learning more, consider our upcoming 12-week series beginning on February 13. Sessions will be held on Sunday mornings from 10:15-11:00 in the Undercroft. Our clergy and a team of laity will lead the series, which involves video presentations, talks, and group discussion. Those who complete the series may be presented to the Bishop when he visits Good Shepherd on May 15.
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.
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 Book Discussion Group Everyone is invited to join us on Thursday, February 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Library to discuss the book Zeitoun by Dave Eggers.
Through the story of one man's experience after Hurricane Katrina, Eggers draws an indelible picture of Bush-era crisis management. Abdulrahman Zeitoun, a successful Syrian-born painting contractor, decides to stay in New Orleans and protect his property while his family flees. After the levees break, he uses a small canoe to rescue people, before being arrested by an armed squad and swept powerlessly into a vortex of bureaucratic brutality.
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 Altar Flowers Now is the time to reserve the dates most special to you. Giving altar flowers in memory of a loved one or in thanksgiving for a person or event is meaningful and very easy. The suggested donation is $65. Flower memorials and dedications cannot be taken for the Sundays during Lent (March 13 through April 10) or following a Saturday wedding. Contact parish secretary Cindy McKee at 252-1744 or cmckee@ goodshepherdlex.org to make the arrangements.
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 Al-Anon at Good Shepherd Did you know that we have an Al-Anon group that meets at Good Shepherd? The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. Al-Anon believes alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. If you find that you are the family member or friend of an alcoholic, you are welcome to attend these meetings. The Good Shepherd Al-Anon group meets on Wednesdays at 12 noon in the Bride's Room. You don't have to be a member of Good Shepherd to come. If you have questions, you can contact the local Al-Anon office by clicking here.
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 30 Hours for Haiti
In just 35 seconds, everything in Haiti changed. Entire blocks crumbled. Hundreds of thousands lost their lives. Millions lost their homes. Vina is four. She could not find her parents after the quake. She followed survivors out of the city to get away from things that can fall on you. Days later she arrived at a displacement camp. Her feet were raw from the long trek. She was so thin that her ribs stuck out and so dehydrated her lips were caked in blood. She wonders if she will ever find her parents. What if in 30 Hours you could give food and clean water to Vina? What if you could help a displacement camp filled with children find hope? You can! Adults are needed to help with the Famine on March 4-5 as chaperones, Saturday morning drivers and Saturday afternoon drivers. Can't participate on Friday or Saturday or cannot give the 30 Hours? Then give money. Make checks payable to Good Shepherd with 30 Hours in the memo line. With everyone's help, no other child will continue to suffer like Vina. Help us change the world. See or call Deacon Lauren or sign up in the Loggia. |
It Makes Our Hearts Glad...
Jane Samuel now writes a parenting blog on kentucky.com under the name "Maven Mama." Click here to check it out!
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 What Are Your Spiritual Gifts? On Sunday, February 6 at 10:15 a.m. in the Undercroft, Deacon Lauren will lead all the adult classes, Rite 13 and J2A classes in a session on Spiritual Gifts and Growing Your Ministry at Good Shepherd. She will lead everyone through a Spiritual Gifts test, then review the test results and the ministries at Good Shepherd that fall under the each specific gift. The "test" results will help the search and the incoming rector to know a little bit more about the people of Good Shepherd.
Please bring a pen or pencil to this class. A ministry sheet will be collected from each person and kept in our church records. Contact Deacon Lauren if you have any questions. |
 Boy Scout Sunday Boy Scouts of any age in the congregation are invited to wear their uniforms to church on Boy Scout Sunday, February 6, at the 9:00 a.m. service. |
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 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. |
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
533 East Main Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40508
859.252.1744 phone
859.252.1745 fax
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The Reverend Ronald D. Pogue, Interim Rector
859.252.1744 office
859.309.0488 residence
832.576.9019 mobile
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