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The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
in Lexington, Kentucky
E-News Edition for April 28, 2011
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From the Interim Rector
Greetings!
I am happy to report that new computers will be installed at Good Shepherd next week. I am also excited to tell you about some important improvements we are working on that will enhance our ability to communicate with one another. Read all about it here!
I'll see you in church!
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 Preparing for Worship
Sunday, May 1, 2011
The Second Sunday of Easter
Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings
Acts 2:14a, 22-32; Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31
Services
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I ~ Celebrant/Preacher, Elise B. Johnstone; Lector/Intercessor, Terri Koontz; Eucharistic Minister, Scott Drexler; Usher, John Kingsley.
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II ~ Celebrant/Preacher, Elise B. Johnstone; Deacon, Lauren Villemuer; Verger, Taylor Beegle; Acolytes, Stacy Wilk, Rachel Elliott, Sarah Elliott, Mary Burton, Thomas Ward; Eucharistic Ministers, Jim Arnold, Dee Beegle, Barbara Priest, Hans Flueck, Taylor Beegle; Lector, Ed Tipton; Intercessor, Erin Young; Ushers, Ken Miller, Mark Plummer, David Thompson, George VanMeter; Greeters, Main St.: Joyce Roth; West Door: Jim and Pat Johnson; Children's Chapel, No Chapel.
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II ~ Celebrant/Preacher, Elise B. Johnstone; Deacon, Lauren Villemuer; Verger, Dorothy Van Meter; Acolytes, Katherine Wright, Anna Stahlman; Eucharistic Ministers, Kevin Ellis, Judy Endicott, Elizabeth Leppman, Dorothy Van Meter; Lector, Christy Ellis; Intercessor, Allissa Ferguson; Ushers, David Fogg, Dan Primm, TBA; Greeters, Main St.: Bill and Lucy Cox; West Door: Herb and Cyndy Miller; Children's Chapel, Julie Kluesner, Kristy Deep.
Music
Hymns ~ 174, 380, 318, 206
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 ~
Wir glauben all' an einen Gott, BWV 680 ~ J.S. Bach
Sonate III: Con moto maestoso ~ Felix Mendelssohn
Others Serving This Sunday Altar Guild: Martha Tarrant
Vestry on Duty: Sarah Leer, Winn Stephens
Lay Eucharistic Visitor: No LEM
Altar Flowers: Sarah Leer
Altar Flower Delivery: No delivery
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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, May 1, 8 at 10:15 a.m. Location: Undercroft Healing
Jesus' healing ministry is examined. The meaning of healing and other aspects of healing will be discussed. This is a lecture based class.
Led by Dr. Terry Furlow
Sundays, May 1, 8 at 10:15 a.m.
Location: Library
Don't Miss the Bishop's Forum on May 15!
The Rt. Rev. Stacy F. Sauls, Bishop of Lexington, will make some brief comments and then take questions from members of the congregation.
Sunday, May 15 at 10:15
Location: Undercroft
No Christian Formation classes May 22 through September 4.
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Contribute Online!
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Everything is now in place to contribute online by credit card or bank account. You can even use your smart phone to scan a QR Code (image
to the right) and be linked to the Good Shepherd online contribution page. You'll need an app for that, but most QR Code Reader apps are free from your phone maker's app store. READ MORE. |
 Calling All Gardeners
Join us on Saturday, April 30, at 10 a.m. as we plant our Easter hyacinths in the side yard and continue the ministry begun by Carole Eastland.
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Church Under the Bridge
Please join us on Sunday afternoon, May 1, at 3 p.m. for Church Under the Bridge at Mission House, Fourth Street at Martin Luther King Blvd. This will be a great afternoon of serving our guests sloppy joes, roasted potatoes, green beans and dessert. See you there!
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 Thank You!
A very special word of appreciation is in order for our Altar Guild, Musicians, Ushers, Liturgical Ministers, Acolytes, Flower Guild,
Staff, and a host of others who contributed so much to make our observance of Holy Week and Easter so remarkable. -RDP
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Come to Book Club
Book Club will meet on Thursday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Library. Participants are asked to bring their favorite summer reads as we will be making a list of books for
our summer enjoyment. These can be inspirational books or just enjoyable light reads. Each person will tell a little about the books they bring. The group will be going out for refreshments after the meeting. No Book Club in June, July and August. |
 Celebrate Mother's Day by Helping Those in Need
Special envelopes will be available in next Sunday's service bulletin for your monetary gift for Backpack Blessing, given in honor of your mother or another special woman for Mother's Day. Make checks payable to Good Shepherd with Backpack Blessing on the memo line. Letters acknowledging your thoughtful gift will be sent to your honoree by the church office.
See below for more information about this backpack feeding program.
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 Lexington's Hungry Children Need Your Help
Good Shepherd will be starting a new outreach program this fall--Backpack Blessings. Unfortunately, there are a number of children who receive breakfast and lunch at school but have no food to come home to in the evenings or on the weekend. When children return to school this August, we will begin a program where food will be discreetly provided for them to pick up each Friday. We are looking for people to help pick up food, fill food packages and get them delivered to the school. If you feel called to assist our community's children in this way, please contact Elise Johnstone before May 8. We will begin the organizational phase of this project later in the summer. |
 You Are Invited
Good Shepherd Day School invites you to join them for an Open House honoring Sandy Emerson and Marian Willard on Friday,
May 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Undercroft. Beer, wine and light Hors d'oeuvres will be served. RSVP by May 6 to Joy Beth Dawahare at 509-3854 or here.
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 Wine Tasting Event
Plan to join us for an evening of elegant wines and appetizers at Good Shepherd on Saturday, May 14, at 7 p.m. For a nominal fee
of $20 per person you can enjoy fine wines and food provided by
the Choir program. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 252-1744, by e-mail to John Linker or by completing the
form in your bulletin on Sunday.
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PandaMania is Breaking Loose
PandaMania Vacation Bible School takes place June 6 - 10. Check out the display in the Loggia for registration information and other details. Only 48 children can attend - sign up soon!
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 50+ Spring Fling
Everyone in the 50+ age group is invited to a spring fling potluck on Sunday, May 15, at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Oaks Clubhouse, 395 Redding Road. Bring a side dish and BYOB to share. Meat and nonalcoholic beverages will be provided. Sign up in the Loggia on Sunday. |
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Reading Camp News
Reading Camp: 10th Anniversary Celebration Gala
The Diocese of Lexington cordially invites you to the 10th Anniversary Celebration Gala, so we may rejoice together in ten wonderful years of the Reading Camp ministry. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, wine, silent auction, music and special guests with friends from across the diocese and from ten years of Reading Camp!
Date: Friday, June 3
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Place: CastlePost in Woodford County, KY
Cost: $75 single, $125 couple
Reading Camp: Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for the day camp at Mission House in Lexington (June 13-17 from 8:30 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.; teachers serve in the morning, counselors in the afternoon, and support staff any blocks of time the are able) and for the overnight camp at the Cathedral Domain (June 19-25), or they will have to turn some children away! If you are interested in helping children improve their reading skills, increase their self-esteem, and explore, imagine, create, and play, please fill out a volunteer application at here.
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 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 ringing, periods of silence and a second dial tone before your call is answered or goes to voice mail. If you leave a message be sure to include your callback number. |
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Stay Informed
The web page calendar has the most up to date information about everything happening at Good Shepherd.
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The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
533 East Main Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40508
859.252.1744 phone
859.252.1745 fax
Email
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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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