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The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
in Lexington, Kentucky
E-News Edition for December 8, 2011
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From the Interim Rector
Greetings!
It is a happy coincidence that the commemoration of St. Ambrose, the fourth century Bishop of Milan, occurs during the Advent season on December 7. I say that because Bishop Ambrose helps us better understand what kind of Messiah we are talking about. READ MORE.
I'll see you in Church!
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Preparing for Worship
Sunday, December 11, 2011
The Third Sunday of Advent
Collect
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
Readings
Services
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I ~ Celebrant and Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Deacon, Dominic Moore; Lector/Intercessor, Terri Koontz; Usher, John Kingsley; Eucharistic Minister, Tom Grunwald.
9:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II ~ Celebrant and Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Deacons, Lauren Villemuer, Dominic Moore; Verger, Amanda Stark; Acolytes, Taylor Beegle, Alli Peoples, Stacy Wilk, Kate Samuel, Julia Peoples, Naomi Clayton; Eucharistic Ministers, Dee Beegle, Kathy Gross, Taylor Beegle, Amanda Stark; Lector, Kim Edwards; Intercessor, Abigail Clayton; Ushers, Stephen Crutcher, Bob Gibson, Phil Roeder, Forrest Hellebusch; Greeters, Main St.-Jim and Pat Johnson; West Door-Ray and Betty Larson; Children's Chapel, Lauren Goodpaster, Hans Flueck.
11:15 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II ~ Celebrant and Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Deacons, Dominic Moore, Lauren Villemuer; Verger, Martin Woodford; Acolytes, Meredith Aker, Lille Kluesner, Sophie Kluesner, Claire Campbell; Eucharistic Ministers, Kevin Ellis, Ellie Fogg, Phyllis Spears, Martin Woodford; Ushers, Bryce Franklin, Mathew Kluesner, John Thomas, David Fogg; Greeters, Main St.-Herb and Cyndy Miller; West Door-Bill and Lucy Cox; Children's Chapel, Beth McGee, Julie Kluesner.
Others Serving This Sunday
Altar Guild: Martha Tarrant
Vestry on Duty: Jon Linder, Winn Stephens
Music
Hymns
72, 68, 61, 67
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: 9:00 Deep River ~ Harry T. Burleigh
11:15 Prelude on WACHET AUF (Hymn 61) ~ Robert Lind
Closing Voluntary: Improvisation on PSALM 42 ~ Linker
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Readiness Assessment ~ Cathedral Domain
Are you passionate about the Cathedral Domain? Does your family have a generation or two of campers who have benefited from the important ministry that takes place there? Domain and diocesan leadership are interested in your input about launching a capital campaign to provide for long-term financing of Domain ministries and ensure its sustainability for generations to come. To that end, you are invited to a short presentation this Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in the Bride's Room. The presentation will include information about the history of the Domain and its current financial condition. All questions, comments and observations will be recorded for use by the Executive Council in determining the overall diocesan sentiment regarding a capital campaign. |
 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. Dedications and memorials received by Monday, December 12, will be printed in the special Christmas bulletin.
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Calendar
The web page calendar has the most up to date information about everything happening at Good Shepherd.
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Looking Ahead in Advent and Christmas
Saturday, December 17
9:00 a.m. Greening of the Church
Sunday, December 18 ~ Fourth Sunday of Advent
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
10:15 a.m. Christian Formation classes
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
5:00 p.m. A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols (nursery available)
Wednesday, December 21
7:00 p.m. The Ordination of Dominic Moore at Christ Church Cathedral
Saturday, December 24 ~ Christmas Eve
Church office closes at noon
4:30 p.m. Carol Singing
5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist with children's sermon (nursery available)
10:30 p.m. Carol Singing
11:00 p.m. Festival Choral Eucharist *incense will be used at this service*
Sunday, December 25 ~ Christmas Day
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist (only service this day)
Monday, December 26
Church office closed
Friday, December 30
Church office closes at noon
Sunday, January 1 ~ Feast of the Holy Name
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist (only service this day)
Monday, January 2
Church office closed
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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: Gay, Tyler, Jay, Chris, Al, 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, Katie, Pat G., Joyce R., Madeline, Jake.
For the Departed: Military members who died in Afghanistan--Vincent.
For Those Preparing for Holy Marriage: Lauren Villemuer and Henk Drenth; 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. |
 The Giving Tree
Many thanks for taking all the names on this year's tree.
Remember that gifts must be returned to the church office by Sunday, December 11. |
 It Makes Our Hearts Glad...
...that Colleen Gross graduates from the University of Colorado on December 16 with a B.S. in Marketing. Colleen is the daughter of senior warden Kathy Gross.
...that all the children's names (more than 50) were quickly taken from The Giving Tree.
...that 30 newcomers to our church enjoyed a delicious brunch, prepared by the people of Good Shepherd, at the home of Alan and Stella Goren last Sunday.
...that the youth, with help from Jesse Moore and Brenda Riddle, put together an enjoyable La Posada event last Sunday afternoon.
"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. |
 Christian Formation Classes ~ Adult Schedule
New Classes start on this Sunday! Welcome to Anglican Spirituality Led by the Rev. Dominic Moore December 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 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. |
 Next Date for Baptism
The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is next scheduled to take place on Sunday, January 8, at the 11:15 service. Please contact the church office or one of the clergy right away if you or someone in your family wants baptism on this date. |
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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 is serving as the Good Shepherd hospitality chair for the reception 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. |
 Daughters of the King Daughters of the King will meet in the Library on Sunday, December 11, at 4 p.m. to make gifts for shut-ins. Hopemobile sandwich team members for December are Dorothy Nichols, Ema Jean Niles, Barbara Mostert, Phyllis Campbell, Izzie Purdon, Kitty Mattingly and Nancy Wilson (Room in the Inn only).
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 Come to Breakfast The next Men's Breakfast will be held on Saturday, December 17, at 8:30 a.m. in the Undercroft. Sign up in the Loggia on Sunday or contact the church office. |
 Greening of the Church You are invited to join the Flower Committee and other Good Shepherd members and friends on Saturday, December 17, at 9 a.m. for Greening of the Church for Christmas. All help is appreciated and no experience is necessary! This festive event is guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit. Lunch will be provided.
Greenery is needed! Greenery from your yard may be brought to the church on December 16 and 17 and placed under the dogwood tree near the entrance to the Undercroft.
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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 Lexingtonencounter 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. |
 Diocesan Lay Leadership Opportunities Would you like to meet and work with more people from around the Diocese? Do you wonder where the business of the Church gets discussed between Conventions? Would you like to take a more active role in leadership? This may be your opportunity for these things. The deadline for lay people for nomination to Executive Council and Standing Committee has been extended until December 14. Confirmed members in good standing who are interested in serving in this way, please prayerfully consider running for one of these offices, then apply online. The elections will be held at the Diocesan Convention in February. There are four openings on the Executive Council and one on the Standing Committee. |
 Online Pictorial Directory Good Shepherd's 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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