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The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
in Lexington, Kentucky
E-News Edition for February 9, 2012
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From the Interim Rector
Greetings!
Mark uses miracle stories in his gospel to illustrate a point the way Matthew and Luke use parables for that purpose in theirs. Jesus' cleansing of a leper as recorded in Mark 1:40-45 is an example. When the leper confronted him, Jesus was first moved to pity, then to action. He's still doing that. 
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Preparing for Worship Sunday, February 12, 2012
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
Collect
O God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because in our weakness we can do nothing good without you, give us the help of your grace, that in keeping your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings
2 Kings 5:1-141 / Psalm 30 / 1 Corinthians 9:24-373 / Mark 1:40-45
Altar Flowers
The altar flowers are given to the glory of God by the Rector Nominating Committee in thanksgiving for Winn Stephens, Convenor, and Sarah Leer, Co-Convenor, and in appreciation for their leadership.
Services
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I
Celebrant: Ronald D. Pogue
Preacher: Coke McClure
Eucharistic Minister: Tom Grunwald
Lector/Intercessor: Terri Koontz
Usher: John Kingsley
9:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II Celebrant: Ronald D. Pogue
Preacher: Coke McClure
Deacon: Lauren Villemuer
Verger: Hans Flueck
Acolytes: Liz Samuel, Kate Samuel, Stacy Wilk, Olivia Fishback, Sarah Elliott, Annie Griffith, Evelyn Hinz
Eucharistic Ministers: Dee Beegle, Katherine Bihl, Kathy Gross, Laura Greenfield, Hans Flueck
Lector: Dianne Griffith
Intercessor: Cynthia Matthews
Ushers: Stephen Crutcher, Bob Gibson, Phil Roeder, Forrest Hellebusch
Greeters: Main St.-Bob Gibson
West Door-Jim and Pat Johnson
Children's Chapel: Lauren Goodpaster, Stella Goren
11:15 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II Celebrant: Ronald D. Pogue
Preacher: Coke McClure
Deacon: Lauren Villemuer
Verger: January Haile
Acolytes: Grace Campbell, Isabelle Kluesner, Lillie Kluesner, Sophie Kluesner
Eucharistic Ministers: Allissa Ferguson, Juanita Peterson, Judy Endicott, Lee Jenkins, January Haile
Lector: Isaac Sefa
Intercessor: Lucy Cox
Ushers: Charley and Nancy Davis, Hoppy Hopkins, Jim Martin
Greeters: Main St.-Litsa Prather
West Door-Patrick and Lori Eidson
Children's Chapel: Whit Whitaker, Deacon Lauren
Others Serving This Sunday Altar Guild: Dorothea Tate
Vestry on Duty: Lucy Cox, Elizabeth Leppman
Music
Hymns 546, 129, LEVAS 96, (9:00), 566 (11:15), 411 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: Praeludium et Fuga A-moll, BWV 543 ~ J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Closing Voluntary: Rondo Capriccio ~ Nico Verrips (b. 1929)
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 Guest Preacher on Sunday The Rev. Coke McClure, Priest in Charge at St. Mark's Church, Hazard and Christ Church, Harlan will be our guest preacher at all three services on Sunday.
Father Coke McClure and his wife, Tamara, moved to the Kentucky hills 18 months ago from Berkeley, California, where they lived for one year as Coke completed his Certificate of Anglican Studies at the Church Divinity School of the Pacific (CDSP). Coke is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Princeton Theological Seminary.
The McClures live in Harlan. Each Sunday, Coke drives 110 miles round trip, leading worship at St. Mark's Church at 8:30 a.m. and then returning to Harlan for Christ Church's 11:00 a.m. service. Working with Deacon Jeff Howe at St. Mark's Church, Father McClure is delighted that Good Shepherd Church now shares Deacon Jeff in this exciting partnership between a "bluegrass church" and a "mountain parish." |
 Evensong for Black History Month
You are invited to attend our annual special observance of Black History Month Evensong tonight at 5:00 p.m. for. Joining our choirs for this service will be singers from the University of Kentucky Spiritual Ensemble led by Kaymon Murrah. Traditional spirituals as well as new music by African American composers will be featured throughout the service. This is a wonderful enriching opportunity for all to celebrate and be educated by our diverse heritage in the Episcopal Church. A reception follows in the Undercroft. |
 Daughters of the King Daughters of the King will meet on Sunday, February 12, at 4:00 p.m. in the Library.
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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: Tom, Steven, Paul, Necia, Carlton, Cheryll, Rick, Amy, Mark, John, Joanna, Art, Litsa, June, Grace, Mary, Ann, Lyn, Gay.
Ongoing Prayer Requests: Brian, Susan, Jess, Brody, Quinlan, Janie, Bill, Patricia, Ann, Betty, Tommy, Susan, Jane, Carolyn, Hazel, Cecilia, Kelly, Michael, Jay, Katie, Pat G., Madeline, Jake.
For the Departed: Military members who died in Afghanistan - William, Edward, Terence.
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; Shannon McDonnell and Jared Woodford.
For The Election of a Bishop: Almighty God, giver of every good gift. Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a bishop for this Diocese, 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. |
Celebrate Mardi Gras with Good Shepherd Outreach Ministry and the Diocese of Lexington
Last Call to purchase tickets!
THE DEADLINE IS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12!
Call 859.252.1744 or stop by the church office on Sunday.
Click HERE for a sneak peek of some of the auction items!
Friday, February 17, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency
401 West High Street, Lexington - Free Parking in the Lot Across West High Street
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. ~ Buffet begins at 7:00 p.m.
Click HERE for complete information. |
 Reception to Honor Ron and Gay Pogue Fr. Ron Pogue's last day at Good Shepherd is Sunday, February 19. A reception to honor him and Gay will be held in the Undercroft immediately following the 11:15 service that day.
Pat and Jim Johnson are coordinating this special event and they need your help. Contact the Johnsons or call 859.278.2009 if you can help provide food for the reception. |
Calendar
The web page calendar has the most up to date information about everything happening at Good Shepherd.
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 It Makes Our Hearts Glad...
....to welcome the Rev. Coke McClure to Good Shepherd today. Fr. Dominic Moore is taking services for Fr. McClure in this exchange with our partners in mission in Eastern Kentucky.
...that Andrew Burton was named to the all-state symphonic band, sponsored by the Kentucky Music Educators Association. The band will be in concert on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. in Louisville. Andrew is the son of Reba Roberts and Mark Burton.
"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. |
 Come to Breakfast
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Christian Formation Classes ~ Adult Schedule
Holy Women and Holy Men
Led by Joseph Jacobs
February 12, 19
Location: Undercroft
Learn about interesting people who gave their lives for the faith we have today.
Relationships and Family
February 12, 19 and March 4
Location: Library
February 12: Helicopter Parenting / Nancy Stephens
February 19: Elderly Parents and Aging Issues / Deacon Lois Howard
March 4: Healthy Boundaries / Kevin and Christy Ellis
Additional weekly offerings
Women's Bible Study ~ meets on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. in the Library. Led by the Rev. Deacon 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. |
 Room in the Inn Looking for a night watchman for the side door for one or two evenings, the 2:00 to 6:00 a.m., during February and March. Reading and computer work permitted! Contact Anne Peschke or call her at 859.268.1618.
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 Looking Ahead to Lent
Palm Crosses ~ Please return your palm crosses from last year to the church office by February 15 so they can be used for ashes on Ash Wednesday.
Pancakes Galore ~ Plan now to join us for pancakes and other breakfast delights on Shrove Tuesday, February 21, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $2 per person, paid at the door. Sign up in the Loggia on Sunday or contact the church office.
Ash Wednesday Service Schedule (February 22)
Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes at 7:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes at 12:05 p.m.
Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes at 5:30 p.m.
Solemn Mass for Ash Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Incense will be used only at the evening service.
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Wednesday Evening Lenten Study
On Wednesday, February 29, we will begin a study that addresses fundamental questions that adults struggle with as faith matures. Embracing an Adult Faith: Marcus Borg on What it Means to Be Christian is a five-session DVD and discussion-based resource that will be used for this study. The sessions continue on Wednesdays through March 28. A light soup supper will be served each week from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. followed by the class from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
About the Study
Author and Bible scholar Marcus Borg invites us to join him in revisiting Christianity's most fundamental questions: Who is God? What does salvation mean? What place does Jesus hold in contemporary Christian faith? In this five-session, faith-formation resource, participants enjoy the rare privilege of witnessing Marcus in dialogue with a small, diverse group of adults as they honestly--and sometimes painfully--confront the big questions and work together toward authentic answers. Each session includes a 10-minute DVD presentation by Marcus Borg followed by interaction with the group. The program print resources are designed to help your small group "join the dialogue" in your own setting.
The study addresses fundamental questions that adults struggle with as faith matures. It can be used as a resource for personal reflection as well as small group experience. The five sessions include:
* God
* Jesus
* Salvation
* Community
* Practice
The participant workbook contains all the material needed for use by class participants as well as notes for the class leader to facilitate each session. Those attending the class are not required to have the workbook, but one can be purchased at the Cokesbury bookstore at Woodhill Center or from amazon.com. Sign up in the Loggia on Sunday or contact the church office if you plan to attend. |
 30 Hours Can Change the World and Ourselves Students around the world loving God and fighting hunger. It's that simple. Every year, thousands of students unite to do the 30 Hour Famine. They learn about hunger--and then they do something about it. They raise funds. They experience hunger for themselves. Best of all? They help save lives. You can help banish hunger to the history books. Do the Famine.
Another child dies from hunger-related causes every 10 seconds. That's 11,000 kids dying every day. Even those lucky enough to survive hunger will feel its effects for a lifetime. Hunger stunts a child's growth. It leaves kids more vulnerable to disease and steals the energy they need for school. We can't just sit here and let it keep happening.
Children around the world and in our community need your help!
Our youth group is doing World Vision's 30 Hour Famine on March 2-3. We don't think it's right that thousands of kids are dying from hunger every day. So we're doing something about it. We're going without food for 30 hours to raise money so others can eat. Here's how you can help:
1. Pray. Ask God to bless our students as they overcome hunger.
2. Volunteer. Come join us during our Famine Weekend.
3. Give. Just $30 can help feed and care for a child for a month.
Youth: Sign up with Deacon Lauren.
Adults: We need adults to do the 30 Hour Famine as chaperones, Saturday morning drivers and Saturday afternoon drivers. Cannot participate on Friday or Saturday or cannot give the 30 Hours? Then give money. Make checks payable to Good Shepherd with 30 Hours on the memo line. Help us change the world. See or call Deacon Lauren or sign up in the Loggia.
Children: You can save a child's life by raising money to feed children. Every dollar counts. You are never too young to make a huge difference! |
A Weekend with the Rev. Dr. John Phillip Newell
A former leader at Iona Abbey, Newell will guide participants in an approach to a new harmony based on his book, A New Harmony: the Spirit, the Earth, and the Human Soul. The event will consist of presentations followed by meditative practice and shared reflection. Ancient wisdom from the Celtic world and the emerging wisdom of new science will shape the presentations. Silence and simple chant will be the tools of meditation. Small group sharing and full plenary conversation will form the reflection times. The focus throughout will be transformation.
When: March 16, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. to March 18, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.
Where: Christ Church Cathedral, 166 Market Street, Lexington
Cost: $35
Contact: Elizabeth Conrad, 859.254.4497 or register online
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 Deepen Your Faith with Discovery Series New to the Episcopal Church or interested in expanding your knowledge of it? The upcoming Discovery Series is the perfect opportunity for you! This three-day event will be held February 24-26 at Good Shepherd and meals will be provided. Our team of clergy and laity will lead the series, which involves video presentations, talks, and group discussion. Brochures with more information are available in the Loggia or electronically upon request. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Dominic Moore.
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 Smile for the Camera
Have your photo taken for the online pictorial directory! Photographers will be in the Loggia after Sunday services and continuing through February.
More information about the online directory is located below. Contact Fr. Dominic Moore if you have questions. |
 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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 Kroger Cards Cards that benefit Good Shepherd are available at the reception desk in the parish office during the week and on Sundays. Using your Kroger card is easy with no additional expense to you. Buy a preloaded card for $5 and "charge it up" at Kroger for an additional amount you expect to spend. Use it to purchase food, gas and household items. Good Shepherd receives 4% of the amount spent which enables us to share ministry with St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Hazard. Thank you for remembering to use your Kroger card! |
 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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