 From the Interim Rector
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The Transfiguration is a story about transition. Anytime we see in a new light, something within us changes. We, too, need those epiphanies when God helps us to see people, places, events, and circumstances in a new light. Read more.
I'll see you in church!
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 Preparing for Worship
Sunday, February 27, 2011
The Eighth Sunday after the Epiphany
Collect
Most loving Father, whose will it is for us to give thanks for all things, to fear nothing but the loss of you, and to cast all our care on you who care for us: Preserve us from faithless fears and worldly anxieties, that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from us the light of that love which is immortal, and which you have manifested to us in your Son 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 49:8-16a; Psalm 131; 1 Corinthians 4:1-5; Matthew 6:24-34
Services
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I ~ Celebrant and Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Lector/Intercessor, Nancy Jackson; Eucharistic Minister, Nancy Jackson; Usher, John Kingsley.
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II ~ Celebrant, Elise B. Johnstone; Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Deacon, Lauren Villemuer; Verger, Hans Flueck; Acolytes, Rachel Elliott, Spencer Branham, Julia Peoples, Christian Branham, Thomas Ward; Eucharistic Ministers, Jim Johnson, Pat Johnson, John Tarrant, Hans Flueck; Lector, George VanMeter; Intercessor, Pat Johnson; Ushers, Mark Cross, Steve MacNeil, Scott and Sara Smith, Bud Beegle; Greeters, Main St.: David and Nancy Thompson, West Door: George VanMeter; Children's Chapel, Pyddney Jones, Cathy Penberthy.
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II ~ Celebrant, Elise B. Johnstone; Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Verger, Dorothy Van Meter; Acolytes, Ellie Fogg, Katie Beal, Charlotte Cruze; Eucharistic Ministers, Judy Endicott, Barbara Messer, Shannon Messer, Juanita Peterson, Dorothy Van Meter; Lector, Judi Woodford; Intercessor, Janie Catron; Ushers, Charley and Nancy Davis, Hoppy Hopkins, Jim Martin; Greeters, Main St.: Kevin and Christy Ellis, West Door: Bill and Lucy Cox; Children's Chapel, No Chapel today.
Music Hymns ~ 388, 380, 701, 709, 543
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 ~
Fugue on B-A-C-H ~ Johann Ludwig Krebs Fantasia and Fugue on B-A-C-H ~ Jan Nieland Others Serving This Sunday Altar Guild: Nancy Jackson
Vestry on Duty: Jon Linder, Anne Helmers
Altar Flowers: Sarah Leer
Altar Flower Delivery: No flower delivery. |
 Music Notes for Sunday One of the most prolific composers in the Episcopal Church is David Hurd, who is professor of church music at General Theological Seminary in New York. Among his several settings of the Communion Service are the familiar New Plainsong settings (S277, S124, S154), and the rousing and syncopated Gloria in excelsis found at LEVAS 241. The Anglican chant used for this morning's Psalm and the Anthem are also by David Hurd. His Anthem, It is a good thing to give thanks, employs a balance of plainsong recitative with measured SATB singing. Verses of Psalm 94 are distributed in turn to each of the four voices of the choir and answered by an organ postlude that brings the work to a meditative close. Hymn 388 is one of our old beloved "classic" hymns, which first appeared in the 1871 Hymnal. The text is a metrical version of Ps. 104, which first appeared in London in 1833. The tune was first attributed to William Croft, then to G.F. Handel, and has since graced the "anonymous" list. Regardless of who actually wrote the tune, the popularity throughout its history has been phenominal. Since about 1750 it has been in almost every major hymnbook in the English-speaking world. Second only to Old 100th, it was the tune most frequently found on English organ barrels in the period of their widespread use (ca. 1790 to 1860). Hymn 543, a paraphrase of Canticle 11, was first printed in London in 1951. Written to celebrate the 80th birthday of the composer's mother, the tune was originally designed as a setting for the Charles Wesley text "Rejoice, the Lord is King." Both Voluntaries this morning are based on the B-A-C-H motive, which translates to B-flat, A, C, B-natural. Many composers have used this theme in honor of J.S. Bach. Krebs was a student of Bach himself, and Nieland was a French-inspired 20th century Dutch organist. |
Sunday Adult Christian Formation Opportunities
The Discovery Series
This class is for those interested in becoming a member at Good Shepherd, renewing their membership, or just learning more about the Episcopal Church Sundays, February 27-May 15 at 10:15 a.m. Location: Undercroft Preparing for Lent
February 27 ~ Reading and Meditating on God's Word,
Classes meet from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Library Christianity and Current Events
This discussion-based class examines current events and news stories from an eithical, moral and Christian point of view. Sundays at 10:15 a.m. (February 27-March 6) Location: Bride's Room | |
 Lift Every Voice and Sing -
A Celebration for Black History Month
Please join us for a special service on Sunday, February 27, at 6 p.m. as we celebrate our heritage of African American music in the Episcopal Church. This service will feature scriptural and non-scriptural readings interspersed with spirituals and anthems by African and African American composers. The Berea College Black Music Ensemble directed by Dr. Kathy Bullock will be joining our choirs for this service. A reception follows in the Undercroft.
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 Theology on Tap
Join us for Theology on Tap on Tuesday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m. at The Crossroad, 286 Southland Drive. Folks 21 and up will be engaging in a lively theological discussion with a complement of great brewed beverages! Bring a few dollars for drinks-some appetizers will be provided. If you have any questions, contact Elise Johnstone. |
 March Book Group
Please join the Good Shepherd Book Group on Thursday, March 3, at 6:30 p.m. for a discussion of "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot. From a single, abbreviated life grew a seemingly immortal line of cells that made some of the most crucial innovations in modern science possible. From that life and those cells comes a story of medicine and family, of how life is sustained in laboratories and in memory. Henrietta Lacks was a mother of five in Baltimore, a poor African American migrant from the tobacco farms of Virginia, who died in 1951 at age 30 from a cruelly aggressive cancer. A sample of her cancerous tissue, taken without her knowledge or consent, as was the custom then, turned out to provide one of the holy grails of mid-century biology: human cells that could survive-even thrive-in the lab. Known as HeLa cells, their stunning potency gave scientists a building block for countless breakthroughs, beginning with the cure for polio. This is the story of how the author and the family, while helping them learn the truth about Henrietta, ask who owns our bodies and who carries our memories?
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It's Time for the 30 Hour Famine
Worldwide, 1 in every 6 people do not get enough to eat. In developing countries, 1 in 3 children (almost 200 million) do not get the nutrition they need. But hunger does not have to have the last word! Our youth are stepping up to help write a new story for hungry children and their families around the world by participating in the 30 Hour Famine on March 4-6. They will experience real hunger by going without food for 30 hours while doing community service in our area. You are invited to join us as the Famine ends on Saturday with Holy Eucharist at 5:30 p.m. and a celebratory meal afterwards.
Please support our efforts by making a donation to the 30 Hour Famine. Children as close as Appalachia and as far away as Africa will benefit. Every dollar improves the life of a child! Make checks payable to Good Shepherd, memo line 30 Hour. Adult helpers and donations of food for the meal are still needed.
On Sunday, March 6, the youth will be preaching at all three services to share their Famine experience with you and tell you about the impact we made in our community and in children's lives. Sign up in the Loggia or contact Deacon Lauren. |
 Palm Crosses
Please return your palm crosses from last year to the church office by March 4 so they can be used for ashes on Ash Wednesday.
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 Sign Up for a Supper Group
Sign up forms for the spring season of supper groups will be in this Sunday's service bulletin and also in the Loggia. Supper groups offer all of us, been-here-forever people as well as newcomers, a chance to make new friends by sharing time socially once a month for 3 or 4 months. It doesn't matter if you're single, a couple, or a family, young or not so young - all are welcome. There's a place on the sign-up sheet for you to comment on the kind of group you'd like to be in, for example, as a family, ladies only, gourmet cooking, non-dinner social, restaurant hopping ... you name it, and we'll try to make a compatible group for you.
Sign up at church on Sunday or call Cindy McKee in the church office by Wednesday, March 2. The kick-off potluck will be in the Undercroft at 5:30 on Sunday, March 6. This will give you a chance to meet your group and set a date for your first dinner. |
 Pastoral Emergencies
If you have a pastoral emergency at night or on the weekend, please call the church number (859-252-1744), press 3 when prompted and your call will be forwarded to the mobile phone of the clergy person on call. Remain on the line through two beeps and some silence before you hear ringing and your call is answered or you go to voice mail. If you leave a message be sure to include your callback number. |
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Rector Nominating Committee
The Rector Nominating Committee -Wilson Eastland, Lauren Goodpaster, Barbara Groves, Lee Jenkins, Sarah Leer, Aaron Rodocker, Winn Stephens, George VanMeter and David Young-
are about to begin to guide the parish through a prayerful and collaborative process of discernment. They will be commissioned for their work at the 9 a.m. service on Sunday, March 6. Take advantage of every opportunity to express your support in word and action to the members of this committee and their loved ones.
You are invited and encouraged to attend Holy Conversations from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 24, 31, April 11, 14. Because over 200 parishioners are expected to attend each of the four Holy Conversations, arrangements have been made to use the parish hall of Second Presbyterian Church. There will also be a special program at Good Shepherd for children and youth so their voices can be heard. From these conversations, a profile will be developed of the parish and the type of spiritual leader who might lead us into the next era of mission and ministry.
Show the Nominating Committee members how important this process and their commitment is to you by your personal commitment. This is a collaborative process and the committee needs to hear what is on your heart. It won't be complete without you.
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Daughters of the King
Four new members will be admitted into the Order of the Daughters of the King on Sunday, March 6, at the 11:15 a.m. service. They are Julie Elliott, Barbara Baldwin, Gay Pogue and Cynthia Matthews.
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 A Cause for Harmony: A Concert to Celebrate the Work of Mission Lexington
Immanuel Baptist Church
3100 Tates Creek
Sunday, March 6 at 4 p.m.
A Christian worship concert featuring choirs of Calvary Baptist Church, Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Faith Lutheran Church, and Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church.
Tickets are not required, but an opportunity to provide an offering to support Mission Lexington will be offered during the service. Everyone is invited to attend! |
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