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The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
in Lexington, Kentucky
E-News Edition for August 25, 2011
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From the Interim Rector
Greetings!
In Sunday's gospel reading, we find Jesus rebuking Peter for trying to tempt Jesus to find an easier, safer, less costly way to be the Messiah. Jesus called him a "stumbling block." In the ongoing redemptive work of Christ, are you providing support or getting in the way? I personally struggle with the question on a regular basis. READ MORE.
I'll see you in Church!
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 Preparing for Worship
Sunday, August 28, 2011 The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Collect Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen. Readings Exodus 3:1-15 / Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c /
Romans 12:9-21 / Matthew 16:21-28 Services 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I ~ Celebrant and Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Deacon, Lauren Villemuer; Lector/Intercessor/Eucharistic Minister, Nancy Jackson; Usher, John Kingsley. 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II ~ Celebrant and Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Deacon, Lauren Villemuer; Verger, Martin Woodford; Acolytes, Amanda Stark, Stacy Wilk, Alina Snowden, Christian Branham, Mary Greenfield, Thomas Ward; Eucharistic Ministers, Guy Graves, Laura Greenfield, Al Greenfield, Martin Woodford; Lector, Judi Woodford; Intercessor, Katherine Bihl; Ushers, Jim Carroll, Bill Cox, John Grider, David Deaton; Greeters, Main St.- Jim and Pat Johnson; West Door - Rick and Julie Elliott.
Others Serving This Sunday
Altar Guild: Nancy Jackson
Vestry on Duty: Anne Helmers, Chuck Goodpaster
Lay Eucharistic Visitor: Elizabeth Leppman
Altar Flowers: Sue Cole
Altar Flower Delivery: Barbara and Paul Mostert, Judy Endicott, Dick and Jane Ann Forston, Pam and Mike Noyes, Lucy Jones
Music
Hymns 450, 439, 593, 334
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 Opening Voluntary: Trio: Allein Gott in der Hoh sei Ehr, BWV 664 ~ J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Closing Voluntary: Toccata in F, BWV 540 ~ J.S. Bach
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Music Notes
Sunday's music features early American hymntunes and an even earlier German chorale. The tune of Hymn 450 is unquestionably the most often printed and most frequently used of the 18th-century American hymn tunes, first appearing in Union Harmony (Boston, 1793). It appeared in almost every publication since then with slight changes over the years, but has always been the same basic tune matched with this text. Hymn 439, considered today to be the quintessential shapenote hymn, first appeared in the 1840 printing of The Southern Harmony (New Haven, CT). In a later 1867 publication the tune was attributed to "Christopher," and it was later discovered that James Christopher of Spartanburg, South Carolina was the arranger of the tune. Hymn 334 is a jubilant paean of praise to God who in the Eucharist declares victory over cross and passion. In it we express our oneness with the Creator and respond to the command to go out into the world as faithful followers of the risen Christ. The tune dates at least from a Nuremberg publication of 1691. The harmonization of this joyful German tune is based on a chorale harmonization by J.S. Bach as found in Hymns Ancient & Modern from 1922. The exuberant Toccata in F (BWV 540) opens with two canonic sections, one in the tonic and one in the dominant, are answered by brilliant pedal cadenzas. Following the opening canons, a new theme is drawn from an ascending arpeggiated figure on a triad which is followed by chords on the second and third beats. Neapolitan sixth chords bring a surprise element to the harmony several times.
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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 ~ Emily, Judi, Earl, George, Betsy, Mary, Hazel, Darren, Mason, Jarot, Steve, Barby, Don, Cindy, Panchito, James.
Ongoing Prayer Requests ~ Michael, Jay, Sherri, Dan, Nathan, Mike, Lisa, Bill, Katherine, Jawanda, Rick, Doug, Katie, Pat H, Pat G., Ray, Kay, Joyce R, Joyce L, Melissa, Rachel, Edith, Frank, Margie, Madeline, Jake.
For the Departed and Those Who Mourn ~ Those in the military who died Afghanistan - Camille, Szymon, Douglas, Travis, Douglas, Matthew. 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. |
 The Campaign for a New Organ for Good Shepherd The campaign you've been hearing about to raise $1.4 million to replace our ailing pipe organ is well underway.
Many Good Shepherd members and friends have already "Piped Up" with their support and you may see them wearing a button around the church that resembles the image in this article. Please consider joining them in this important project! Commitments can be fulfilled over a 36 month period (spanning four tax years), with completion due in October 2014.
Contact parish administrator Dale Chapman at 252-1744 or dchapman@goodshepherdlex.org for information about setting up an automatic deduction from your bank account to pay the pledge.
Click HERE to download a pledge card.
Click HERE for a video of the final question and answer session regarding the organ project. (You will need to turn up the volume on your speakers.)
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 Sunday Worship Schedule
August 28 and September 4
Holy Eucharist at 8 and 10 a.m.
September 11
Holy Eucharist at 7:45, 9:00 and 11:15 a.m.
Christian Formation classes for all ages at 10:15 a.m.
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 Farewell Celebration for Bishop Sauls The farewell celebration for Bishop Sauls will be held on Saturday, August 27. The event will begin at 11 a.m. with a special liturgy at Christ Church Cathedral. Immediately following the worship, at approximately 1 p.m., everyone is invited to Mission House for an outdoor BBQ, reception, music, and presentations. Mission House is located at the corner of 4th Street and Martin Luther King Blvd.
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Fall Mum Sale
 The Good Shepherd Men's Group will be taking orders for fall mums the next three Sundays--August 28, September 4 and September 11. Look for the order table near the coffee area by the playground doors
The mums come in two sizes, 9" and 10", and four colors-- lavender, red/orange, yellow and white. The cost $10 for the 9" and $12 for the 10". Payment is required when your order is placed, so bring your checkbook or cash. The mums will be available for pick up on Sunday, September 18, at all three services.
Remember, all proceeds from mum sales are used to supplement "in house" projects at Good Shepherd. This is a wonderful way to incorporate some fall color into your yard and support Good Shepherd at the same time. If you have any questions or want to place your order by phone, call Bill Cox at 277-6435.
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 Book Club Returns in September
The Book Club will meet on Thursday, September 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Library. The selection to read and discuss is No Impact Man by Colin Beavan.
Beavan chronicles his year-long effort to leave as little impact on the environment as possible by foregoing toilet paper and electricity, relinquishing motorized transportation, becoming a locavore and volunteering with environmental organizations. Beavan captures his
own shortcomings with candor and wit and offers surprising revelations.
Colin Beavan will be speaking at the Singletary Center on the University of Kentucky campus on Tuesday, September 20. His lecture is open to the public.
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 Ministry Fair and Church Picnic
Sunday, September 4, following the 10 a.m. service Wear your picnic clothes and stay after the service on September 4 for a fun and informative time with your church family! The Parish Life Committee will be serving up a picnic of hot dogs, chips, baked beans and drinks. Appetizers and desserts will be provided by the various ministries of Good Shepherd. This is sure to be a relaxed, enjoyable time to get information about and consider what ministry areas you might be interested in. No need to do anything but show up. See you at the Fair! |
 Online Directory Available Soon A powerful new way to connect with other members of Good Shepherd is headed your way soon! A new pictorial, online directory will be rolling out next week, allowing you to update your own contact information and view photos and information about other members via a secure web site. Mobile apps will also be available for iPhone and Android users. Watch for an e-mail invitation that will be coming your way before the end of the month! |
 It Makes Our Hearts Glad...
...that that Victoria and Steven Fields are the proud parents of Samuel Riker Rields, born on August 22 weighing 8 pounds 5 ounces. Congratulations! ...that the Good Shepherd Day School had a successful first week of school.
"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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A New Development in Mission
Good Shepherd is embarking on a new venture in mission through a covenant partnership with St. Mark's Church in Hazard, Kentucky, and with the placement of Deacon Jeffrey N. Howe, who will serve at each location two Sundays per month. Deacon Howe's first Sunday at Good Shepherd will be September 4. He will deliver the sermon and be with us for the Ministry Fair.
Like most vocational deacons, Jeff Howe serves with no compensation from the Church. Good Shepherd will make a monthly contribution to the Small Church Ministry Con sortium from which his expenses will be reimbursed and other expenses related to this joint venture will be covered. The vestry has directed that funds from the Kroger Card program will be used to support this new mission endeavor. Cards are available at the reception desk in the parish office during the week and on Sundays. Buy a card for $5 and "charge it up" at Kroger for an amount you expect to spend. Using these cards, Good Shepherd receives 4% of the amount we spend at Kroger stores.
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 Church Under the Bridge Church Under the Bridge meets for the last time this year on Sunday, September 18, at 3 p.m. at Mission House, 203 E. Fourth St. Come out and join us for a lovely afternoon of sharing another of our yummy meals with our less fortunate neighbors in Lexington. We're planning a feast of meatball sandwiches, slaw, and potato chips. As always, your generous donations of desserts are requested - the simpler the better! And we always love having everyone out to serve and visit with our guests. Mark your calendars for September 18 at 3:00! See you there.
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 Supper Groups Forming Newcomers and Oldcomers alike are invited to sign up for Fall Supper Groups, a wonderful time of food and fellowship. Groups are usually 6-8 people who enjoy sharing in their homes, at a restaurant, a park, a bowling alley, whatever the group decides is appropriate for them. Families, singles, and couples are all encouraged to come; groups will be made up to meet your preferences.
The Kick-Off potluck supper will be held in the Undercroft on Sunday, September 18, at 6 p.m. Signup sheets will be at the Newcomer's booth during the Ministry Fair and in the Loggia until Sunday, September 11. You can also contact Joyce Roth or call the parish office at 252-1744.
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 Diocesan Stewardship Conference Stewardship University 3.0: Generous Giving ~ Joyful Doing
The second annual Diocesan Stewardship Conference will be held on Saturday, September 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 2025 Bellefonte Drive, Lexington, Kentucky. The conference leader will be the Rev. Canon Timothy Dombek from the Diocese of Arizona.
Summarized Agenda:
Check-in & Opening Prayers
Stewardship as Discipleship: Understanding Giving and Why People Give
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Stewardship as Discipleship: Practical Steps to Increasing Our Response to God
Lunch, networking/conversation, and completing a Spiritual Gifts Discovery Tool
Funding Future Ministry: Planned Giving-Giving From the Heart and Soul
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Enhancing Your Hospitality!: If Starbucks Can Do It, Why Can't We?
Wrap-up, Evaluations and Closing Prayer
Lunch and materials will be provided for a cost of $15 per attendee. Click HERE to register online at
the Diocese's new online event registration page. You will need to click "Need a login?" Click here" to begin the registration.
Qualifies as continuing education for licensed lay ministers. |
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Annual Parish Meeting and Election
The Annual Parish Meeting and Election will take place on Sunday, November 13. This year, we'll begin with a service of Choral Evensong at 5 p.m., then move to the Undercroft for a potluck supper. The Annual Meeting and Election will follow and we expect to adjourn by 7 p.m.
Nominations- The Rector Nominating Committee expects to present names of candidates to the vestry soon after the beginning of 2012. Normally, the new vestry members and wardens begin their service in January. It would be awkward for a new rector to arrive just as the vestry rotation occurs. Therefore, in consultation with and with the consent of the Bishop, the current vestry will remain intact until June of 2012. As that time approaches, there will be a special parish election to fill the vestry positions of the five members who would normally have rotated off at the beginning of the year. There will be no election of vestry members this fall.
However, we do need to elect deputies to the Diocesan Convention and that election will take place at the Annual Parish Meeting on November 13. The 2012 convention will be held on February 17-18 in Lexington. In addition, persons considering nomination as deputies should expect to be called to attend a special convention during 2012 for the purpose of electing the Seventh Bishop of Lexington. If you or someone in the parish may be called to serve as a deputy, contact Kathy Gross, Senior Warden (859-873-2227), no later than September 30. The vestry's nominating committee will consider all names submitted and present nominations to the parish in October, prior to the November 13 election. Nominees must be at least 16 years of age and confirmed communicants in good standing in Good Shepherd parish.
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Save the Date
Good Shepherd's annual Outreach Ministry Gala will be held on Friday, February 17, 2012. Put it on your calendar, you you don't want to miss this one! More information and all the details will be available soon.
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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. |
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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. |
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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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
Email
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