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The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
in Lexington, Kentucky
E-News Edition for July 21, 2011
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From the Interim Rector
Greetings!
We can get lost in our search by looking for God "too high up and too far away." Jesus' parables call us to look at things in a new way and discover the abundant life we've been looking for all along right under our noses.
READ MORE .
I'll see you in Church!
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Preparing for Worship
Sunday, July 24, 2011 The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Collect O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Readings Genesis 29:15-28 / Psalm 105:1-11, 45b / Romans 8:26-39 / Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Services 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I ~ Celebrant Ronald D. Pogue; Preacher, Lauren Villemuer; Deacons, Lauren Villemuer, Dominic Moore; Lector/Intercessor, Terri Koontz; Eucharistic Minister, TBA; Usher, John Kingsley
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II ~ Celebrant Ronald D. Pogue; Preacher, Lauren Villemuer; Deacons, Lauren Villemuer, Dominic Moore; Verger, Amanda Stark; Acolytes, Ellie Fogg, Meredith Aker, Lucy Beal, Katie Beal; Eucharistic Ministers, Winn Stephens, John Tarrant, Martin Woodford; Lector, Edsel Baker; Intercessor, Lucy Cox; Ushers, Mark Cross, Steve MacNeil, Scott and Sara Smith, Bud Beegle; Greeters, Main St. - Elizabeth Leppmen - West Door -Judi Woodford
5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II - CANCELLED in order for us to attend the Celebration of a New Ministry with The Rev'd Elise Johnstone at Holy Trinity, Georgetown
Others Serving This Sunday
Altar Guild: Nancy Jackson
Vestry on Duty: Chuck Goodpaster, Lucy Cox
Lay Eucharistic Visitor: Katherine Bihl
Altar Flowers: Cyndy Miller
Altar Flower Delivery: Dorothea Tate, Karen and Terry Furlow, Ann Maggard, Alice Dehner, Barbara Priest, Deana Brashear
Music
Hymns
~ 388, LEVAS 161, 615, 600, 609
Organ
~ Opening Voluntary: Sonate No. 1 - I. Praeludium, II. Andante, Josef Rheinberger
~ Closing Voluntary: Sonate No. 1 - III Finale, Josef Rheinberter
Offertory Anthem
~ It is a Good Thing to Give Thanks, David Hurd
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.
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 Altar Flowers The altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Marian Bennett Thornbury and Marshall Camden Civils in memory of Robert Bennett Congleton, Eugenia Goff Thornbury, John Quentin Thornbury, and Beulah Reed Civils.
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Coffee with the Curate 
Share a cup of coffee and get to know the new Curate, Dominic Moore, between services at 9:00 a.m. in the Undercroft on Sunday, July 24th.
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Church Under The Bridge
Please don't forget about our less fortunate neighbors in
Lexington and join us at the Episcopal Mission House at the corner of Fourth St. and Martin Luther King Blvd. to serve them. Church Under the Bridge has a yummy fried chicken dinner planned for our guests on July 24th , at 3:00pm. There are signup sheets in the loggia for both servers and desserts which are desperately needed. Come spend a couple hours in the afternoon participating in this very worthy cause. You will have a terrific afternoon we promise. |
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Celebration of New Ministry
 You are invited to Holy Trinity, Georgetown, at 5:00pm on Sunday July 24th,
to celebrate the new ministry of Elise Johnstone. There will be no 5:00 p.m.
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Important News from Your Rector Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee is extremely pleased to announce that we have reached a milestone in our search for a new rector for our parish. On June 22, the position was officially declared open, which was eight days ahead of schedule! For the next six weeks, we will be receiving nominations for candidates. Those interested in pursuing this call can move forward through self-nomination or by being nominated (and agreeing to that nomination) by another person. If you are interested in nominating a potential candidate, please click here to learn more about the process.
You can also click here to see our parish brochure, which was recently approved by the Vestry and Bishop. This brochure is an important piece of information that will be included in a larger packet and sent to each candidate.
As always, thank you for your continued prayers and support throughout this important journey. We will be sure to update everyone with our progress very soon. Thank you again!
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Music Notes
This morning's Voluntaries are the work of German Romantic composer Josef Rheinberger. He wrote twenty organ sonatas, which are considered the greatest contribution to that genre since Mendelssohn. Though harmonically Romantic in nature, his Sonatas are an obvious bow to Baroque counterpoint, and are certainly challenging to play. 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 phenomenal. 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 609 is an interesting pairing between text and tune. Written on the plight of the poor, especially in American cities, this text still speaks with intensity to contemporary Americans homelessness occurs. This early 20th century text first appeared in The Methodist Hymnal in 1905 and The Hymnal in 1916. The tune is by William Gardiner, an amateur musician who lived in Leicester, England. He was an enthusiastic admirer of Beethoven and reportedly introduced the first of the master's works ever heard in England as early as 1794. For many years it was thought that this tune came from one of Beethoven's works, but no such direct source has ever been determined. In the 1916 printing of The Hymnal the tune name was changed from Beethoven to Gardiner.
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 Prayers
This is the Good Shepherd Prayer List. Each day at noon, the persons on this list are lifted up in prayer. On Sundays during the Prayers of the People, the Intercessor pauses while we pray aloud or silently for each of those on the prayer list, which is published in the bulletin. You are also invited to add these names to your personal prayer list. For Healing ~ Bill, Nathan, Mike, Mason, Jarot, Steve, Barby, Don, Lisa, Jake, Sherri, Cindy, Anna, Lavenia, Panchito, James.
Ongoing Prayer Requests ~ Lisa, Bill, Katherine, Jawanda, Rick, Doug, Katie, Pat H, Pat G. Ray, Kay, Joyce R, Royce L, Melissa, Rachel, Edith, Frank, Margie, Madeline, Jake, Paul, Patrick, Carla.
For the Departed and Those Who Mourn ~ Maryellen Smicklas Buxton. Those in the military who died in Iraq - Daniel, Mark; Afghanistan - Tyler, Kenneth, Jabari, Edward, Kenneth, Brian, Mark
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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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. |
 It Makes Our Hearts Glad...
...that Ross Tarrant Architects, with Martha Tarrant, will be working with the Chicago Architect Jeanne Gang, on the designs for the Centre Pointe development in downtown Lexington.
...to celebrate the marriage of Marian Bennett Thornbury and Marshall Camden Civils. ...that Naomi Clayton, 13, daughter of Kim Edwards and Tom Clayton, attended the North Country Rock-n-Wilderness in northern Minnesota offered through Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines Council. At the camp, young women traveled by canoe and portaged through the area of northern Minnesota known as the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Quetico Provincial Park in southern Canada. Naomi is a seventh-grader at Sayre School and is a cadet member of Troop 894.
"It Makes Our Hearts Glad" provides a way for members and friends to strengthen the fabric of our community by sharing good news or offer affirmations. The word "glad" is derived from Old and Middle English words meaning shining or bright. Add to the weekly "Glad Report" by email or by calling 859.252.1744.
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 Support St. Agnes' House in July
St. Agnes' House, a hospitality ministry of the Diocese of Lexington, provides lodging for patients and caregivers seeking treatment for very serious illnesses in Lexington medical care facilities who cannot afford to rent a hotel room for the duration of their treatment. The cost at St. Agnes' House is $10 per night, although no one is ever turned away due to their inability to pay.
This wonderful ministry depends on the generosity of those of us in the diocese. Starting July 1, you will find a table in the Loggia where you can simply walk by and grab a Post-It Note. Each note will have one item on it that you can attach to your grocery list and pick up at your leisure. Return the item to the container by the table where you picked up your note by July 31. If it's easier for you to write a check instead of shop, simply make the check payable to Good Shepherd with St. Agnes' House on the memo line. Gifts in any amount are welcome and will go toward the monthly utilities expense at St. Agnes' House.
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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. No smart phone? No problem, just click on the QR code. |
A New Organ for Good Shepherd
Dr. George Zack's Presentation
On Sunday, June 19, Dr. George Zack, chair of the capital campaign for A New Organ for Good Shepherd, addressed the 10:00 a.m. congregation. Click HERE to listen to a recording of his talk and read the case statement that has been developed for this worthy project. At present, the committee is seeking major gifts. The campaign will expand in August and continue through September.
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 We Support St. Agnes' House Remember to check in the Loggia for St. Agnes' House information beginning July 1. Return purchased items to the same area by July 31. Monetary donations of any amount will be used for their utility expenses. Make checks payable to Good Shepherd with St. Agnes' House on the memo line. |
 Help Wanted!
In the Parish Office ~ Our Secretary, Cindy McKee, was recently injured in an automobile accident and will be unable to return to work for at least another month. Angel McGillivray is now filling in for Cindy, but we are still in need of additional office helpers to staff the phones and reception desk. Contact Fr. Pogue if you are able to help.
In Christian Formation ~ Teachers are needed for our Christian formation ministry. All ages. Training and staff support will be provided. Contact Deacon Lauren.
Sundays at 5:00 p.m. ~ Are you willing to serve as usher, lector, intercessor or Eucharistic minister at the Sunday 5:00 p.m. service in July and August? Please stop by the back table and indicate your ability to help by signing up.
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Stay Informed
The web page calendar has the most up to date information about everything happening at Good Shepherd. Click the Image >
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Don't send your pledge on vacation!
...and many Good Shepherd parishioners are heading off to distant places. However, most of the expenses of our church are ongoing--salaries, insurance and utility bills have to be paid year round. To help us stay current on our expenses, please try to stay current on your pledge throughout the summer months.
You can, of course, prepay your pledge. You might also consider setting up an automatic debit to your checking account for either the summer or the rest of the year. And don't forget that you can now go to the Good Shepherd web page or click the online giving button at the start of this newsletter and pay your pledge online.
For more information about automatic bank draft, online giving or any other financial issue, please contact Parish Administrator Dale Chapman. Then go on vacation knowing that your church is being taken care of while you're gone.
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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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