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The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
in Lexington, Kentucky
E-News Edition for December 1, 2011
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From the Interim Rector
Greetings!
Advent is a time of preparation. The messages of the Hebrew prophets and of John the Bapitzer tell us that repentance is a necessary element when we are preparing for God's entrance into our lives. The call to repentance is a call to examine our lives and change directions in ways that open our lives for God to do something new. READ MORE.
I'll see you in Church!
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Preparing for Worship
Sunday, December 4, 2011
The Second Sunday of Advent
Collect
Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Readings
Services
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I ~ Celebrant, Ronald D. Pogue; Preacher and Deacon, Jeff Howe; Lector/Intercessor, Nancy Jackson; Usher, Wilson Eastland; Eucharistic Minister, Scott Drexler.
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II ~ Celebrant, Ronald D. Pogue; Preacher, Jeff Howe; Deacons, Dominic Moore, Lauren Villemuer; Verger, Hans Flueck; Acolytes, Amanda Stark, Thomas Priest, Alina Snowden, Maddie Butler, Evelyn Hinz; Eucharistic Ministers, Elizabeth Leppman, Liz Samuel, Hans Flueck; Lector, Jocelyn Cowen; Intercessor, Pat Johnson; Ushers, Ken Miller, Mark Plummer, David Thompson, Phil Roeder, Andrew Burton; Greeters, Main St.-Bob Gibson; West Door-Robert and Margaret Foster; Children's Chapel, Shawn Luchtefeld, Brenda Goodpaster.
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II ~ Celebrant, Ronald D. Pogue; Preacher, Jeff Howe; Deacons, Lauren Villemuer, Dominic Moore; Verger, Dorothy Van Meter; Acolytes, Grace Campbell, Jackson Campbell, Anna Stahlman, Katherine Wright; Eucharistic Ministers, Buzz Carmichael, Juanita Peterson, Dorothy Van Meter; Ushers, Charley and Nancy Davis, Hoppy Hopkins, Jim Martin; Greeters, Main St.-Litsa Prather; West Door-Graeme and Amy Lang; Children's Chapel, Johnathon Watson, Kristy Deep.
Others Serving This Sunday
Altar Guild: Martha Tarrant
Vestry on Duty: Jon Linder, Winn Stephens
Music
Hymns
70, 76, 69, 65
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: Nun komm der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659 ~ J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
(based on the tune for Hymn 54)
Closing Voluntary: Bereden väg för Herran ~ Robert Lind
Altar Flowers
The altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Mary Chandler Bolin in thanksgiving for Mary Catherine "Katie" Bolin and in memory of Ralph Bradshaw Bolin.
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 Sunday's Music
The season of Advent reminds us to keep watch and to prepare in souls and minds a place for Christ to enter in. The key figure coming out of the wilderness instructing us to prepare is the rather eccentric John the Baptist. His theme of preparation is the dominant message of each of this morning's hymns.
Hymn 70 is a sturdy text and tune. The text, first appearing in 1976, is rich in imagery and language from Isaiah (40:1-5), Matthew (3:1-12), and Mark (1:1-8). Robert Powell, former organist of Christ Church, Greenville, South Carolina, submitted this tune to be included in the present edition of the Hymnal. The martial nature of the text is reflected in Powell's setting, especially through the use of dotted rhythms and melodic contours reminiscent of trumpet calls. Hymn 69 takes a bit more sentimental approach to John's message. The haunting and simple tune is from a Gaelic collection, Dánta Dé published in Dublin in 1928, and adapted by Norman Mealy for this text. Hymn 65 adopts a celebratory interpretation of John's message, set to a lively Swedish tune of remarkable rhythmic vitality. In use in Sweden for the past 200 years, this hymn was imported to the United States through the Lutheran Service Book and Hymnal in 1958, and later slightly modified and condensed to three stanzas for our Hymnal.
The Anthem sung by the Young Children's Music Ministry Choir at 9:00 is a setting of the plainsong hymn Conditor alme siderum, dating from the ninth century or earlier. The ancient beauty and simplicity of plainchant enriches the souls of all who sing and hear it. The Anthem by Sir John Stainer is a setting of Isaiah 52:7. This particular verse has been a vehicle for divine inspiration by many composers, and Stainer's setting achieves a sense of peace and serenity that beautifully reflects the text. SATB voices take turns singing the main theme and join together in a homorhythmic texture beginning with the text "that saith unto Zion." The summit of vocal range and dynamic is reached with "reigneth," followed by a short coda restating the theme in all four voice parts accompanied by Stainer's signature tonic pedal point. A London native, Stainer began his career as a chorister in St. Paul's Cathedral where he later became organist. He taught at Magdalen College, Oxford, and was a pioneer in the study of early music, notably of Guillaume Dufay. Queen Victoria knighted him in 1888.
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Calendar
The web page calendar has the most up to date information about everything happening at Good Shepherd. Click the Image >
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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 ~ Robert, Sheila, Pend, James, Karla, Sandra, Daniel, Mary, Joe..
Ongoing Prayer Requests ~ Betty, Tommy, Susan, Bill, Elizabeth, Jane, Carolyn, Hazel, Cecilia, Kelly, Michael, Jay, Sherri, Dan, Nathan, Mike, Lisa, Katherine, Jawanda, Rick, Doug, Katie, Pat G., Joyce R., Madeline, Jake.
For the Departed ~ Military members who died in Afghanistan--Adam, Zachary, Jackie, Dennis, Adam..
For Those Preparing for Holy Marriage ~ Katie Nelson and Charles Landon; Alice Bell and Peter Little Jr.; Stephanie Case and Townsend Miller; Inga Ryles and Robert Hardman; Natasha Osbourne and Ryan Zellar.
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. |
 Christian Formation Classes ~ Adult Schedule
New Classes start on this Sunday! Welcome to Anglican Spirituality Led by the Rev. Dominic Moore December 4, 11, 18 Location: Undercroft A brief survey of spirituality within the Anglican tradition. Jesus Here and Now: Makin' Room Led by the Rev. Deacon Lauren Villemuer December 4, 11, 18 Location: Library Through a group study we will look at the world Jesus was born into with all its flaws and then the world we live in today, especially our community and country. Where do we need to make room, make do, make up and make time?
Additional weekly offerings Women's Bible Study ~ meets on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. in the Library. Led by the Rev. Lauren Villemuer.
EfM reunion group - EfM graduates are invited to meet together on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 for study and reflection. Location: second floor of the conference center, the brown house behind the church closest to the day school. Contact Kathy Bihl (859-967-9818) or Kim Scott (859-433-8747) for more information. |
 Make Wishes Come True The Giving Tree is still on display in the Concourse near the church office with only a few names still available. Please stop by the display on Sunday if you haven't already taken the name of a child referred to us by Family Care Center.
All gifts must be returned to the church office by Sunday, December 11. |
 Day School Book Fair
Sunday, December 4 - Friday, December 9
Parents, grandparents and friends: give the gift of reading for Christmas. The Book Fair will be open to church members all next week, but will also be open on Sunday morning. Stop by and do some of your Christmas shopping!
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 Christmas Poinsettias and Music Dedicating a poinsettia or special music is a wonderful way to honor or remember a loved one at Christmas. Forms will be available on Sunday in the Loggia and on the back table in church. You may fill one out and leave it with Vestry on Duty in the church office.
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 It Makes Our Hearts Glad...
...that Penny Bass, Director of Good Shepherd Day School, and her daughter Katie, a student at UK, are speaking at the National TASH Conference in Atlanta this week. TASH is the largest Disability Education Awareness and Advocacy organization in the United States. They were chosen by the Supported Higher Education Program of the University of Kentucky to represent the state of Kentucky on behalf of high school and college age students with disabilities who want to pursue a college education.
...that Good Shepherd members and friends responded so generously to our God's Pantry Thanksgiving offering. So far, $2,045 has been donated to help feed hungry families in our community.
"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. |
 La Posada this Sunday Good Shepherd will host La Posada on Sunday, December 4, at 5:00 p.m. Children, families, and adults will gather at the Day School entrance on Sayre Avenue at that time. Everyone will process around the Day School until the couple representing Mary and Joseph finds a safe place to stay. The event features carols and a story and concludes with a piñata, hot chocolate and traditional Mexican cookies.
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 Anglican Prayer Books University of Kentucky Special Collections will be holding a dedication of the Abbitt-DuPriest Collection of Anglican Prayer Books (a collection spanning the Church's entire history from 1549 to the present). The dedication will be held at the Margaret I. King Library on Tuesday, December 6, at 5:00 p.m. If you are at all interested in the Book of Common Prayer and its history, you are encouraged to attend. A reception will follow the presentation. Click HERE to read more.
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 Meals On Wheels Luncheon The Meals On Wheels volunteers will be having lunch together at the Julep Cup on Tuesday, December 6, at 12:45 p.m. We invite anyone who is interested in this ministry to come learn more about it. Please contact Jocelyn Cowen at 859-351-8899 if you would like to join us.
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 Intergenerational Event: A Night of Storytelling
Join us on Friday, December 9, at 6:00 p.m. in the Undercroft for dinner and a Night of Storytelling. The youth will provide dinner to help supplement the cost of their pilgrimage to Scotland in summer 2012. The suggested donation is $10 (payable at the door), but donations of any amount will be gratefully received. Please sign up for the dinner by contacting the church office or on the sheet in the Loggia.
This evening for persons of all ages will feature stories of Angel Snakes, Dutch Legends, Legend of the Indian Paintbrush, Godly Play interpretation of St. Nicholas, and family stories about ancestors. Invite your friends and family members!
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 Ladies Holiday Tea
All Good Shepherd Ladies are invited to attend a holiday tea on Saturday, December 10, at 12 noon at Greentree Tea Room, 521 W. Short Street. The tea will be an opportunity to relax during the holidays and take a break from the hustle and bustle. The cost is $24.75 per person which includes tax and gratuity. Payment (either cash or credit card) will be made directly to Greentree that day.
To register, contact Christy Ellis or call her at 859-256-0042. Space is limited so register as soon as you can. The deadline to register is Monday, December 2.
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 Update ~ The Campaign for a New Organ As promised, the campaign for a new organ for Good Shepherd has remained quiet during our fall stewardship emphasis. With the successful completion of that emphasis, we are now ready to provide a progress report. As of today, we have raised a total of $782,955 toward our goal of $1.4 million. Several people have assured us that they will add their contribution to that amount by the end of this year. Our campaign committee, under the leadership of Dr. George Zack, will continue to work quietly until the entire amount needed for the project is committed. You can assist our progress toward the goal by your advocacy for the new organ.
At the request of the vestry, the organ committee, led by Dr. Joseph Jones, is in the process of refining the details of the new organ's design and negotiating a contract, which will be presented to the vestry at its December meeting. The vestry has authorized the finance committee to explore the options for financing the project and prepare to have funding in place when a contract is signed. If all goes well, the organ builder will be able to commence work in early January. We are told that the organ could be completed and in use by Christmas of 2012.
This is an exciting and long-awaited accomplishment in the ongoing worship life of The Church of the Good Shepherd. God continues to bless us and we will continue to glorify God in the music we make together at The Church of the Good Shepherd. As Saint Paul said, You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God through us; for the rendering of this ministry not only supplies the needs of the saints but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God. (II Cor. 9:11-12) |
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Ordination of Dominic Moore to the Priesthood
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 Food Needed for Reception Dominic Moore will be ordained to the priesthood on Wednesday, December 21. (See the article above for complete information.)
Marian Willard has graciously agreed to serve as the Good Shepherd hospitality chair for the reception following the service and she needs your help! Contact Marian or call her at 859-271-1808 to offer your assistance with providing food for this special occasion. |
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You Are Invited
Lauren A. Villemuer and Henk H. Drenth invite you to share in their joy
at their wedding on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at two o'clock in the afternoon
Church of the Good Shepherd
533 East Main Street Lexington, Kentucky 
Reception to immediately follow. Children encouraged to attend the ceremony and reception!
In lieu of gifts, Lauren and Henk ask for gifts of joy to be given to either St. Agnes House (roof fund) or Good Shepherd Youth Scholarship Fund.
St. Agnes House is a nonprofit mission providing economical (at $0 to $10 a night) lodging for patients and their caregivers who have traveled to Lexington seeking treatment for serious illnesses at area hospitals and other medical care facilities. Through St. Agnes House, the people of the Diocese of Lexington encounter and serve Jesus by attending to the physical, emotional, and spiritual pain of each guest who enters this sanctuary of hospitality.
St. Agnes House is in desperate need of a new roof to continue this vital ministry. Lauren is on the board as a deacon, former nurse, and believer that there is no greater gift than providing a place for those in the most need in horrible times. Please make checks payable to St. Agnes House, memo line "Henk & Lauren."
The Good Shepherd Youth Scholarship Fund benefits the youth of Good Shepherd to enable all youth to attend a mission trip to work on low-income families or to attend a pilgrimage for spiritual growth. Both trips are chaperoned by Lauren and Henk. Make checks payable to Good Shepherd, memo line Youth Scholarship.
Checks may be mailed to Good Shepherd at 533 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40508. |
 Connect with the New Online Pictorial Directory Good Shepherd's new online directory is up and running. This exciting new platform allows you to edit and customize your own information, search for information on other members and connect with the rest of the Good Shepherd family. If you're already received an invitation and setup your account, you can click HERE to login or find the link under the "About Us" menu on the church web site.
If you failed to receive an invitation, please contact the church office and we will make sure you gain access to this valuable resource.
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 Box Tops for Education Remember to clip boxtops and labels with the logo shown to the right and bring them to church office. The Day School gets 10¢ for every box top collected. Money raised this year will be used to fund improvements to our playground.
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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. |
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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
The Reverend Ronald D. Pogue, Interim Rector
859.252.1744 office
859.309.0488 residence
832.576.9019 mobile
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