Preparing for Worship

April 15, 2012  ~ The Second Sunday of Easter   

Collect  

Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.   

Readings     

Acts 4:32-35 / Psalm 133 / 1 John 1:1-2:2 / John 20:19-31      

Music     
Hymns  

208, 186, 206, 193  

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: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott, BWV 680 ~ J.S. Bach (1685-1750)                                 (Nicene Creed)   

Closing Voluntary: Wir danken dir (Sinfonia to Cantata 29) ~ J.S. Bach                                                      Transcribed for organ by Robert Hebble

What: Theology on Tap

When: Friday, April 13, 2012

Where: The Grey Goose, 170 Jefferson Street (on the patio)

Why: Mind expanding theological discussion, appetizers, and beer!

Rector's Forum: The Life You Save May Be Your Own

Led by the Rev. Brian Cole

April 15 - May 13

Location: Undercroft, 10:15 a.m.

Welcome to the Episcopal Church, Welcome to Good Shepherd

Led by the Rev. Dominic Moore

April 15 - May 13

Location: Library, 10:15 a.m.

Come to this casual discussion if you are interested in learning more about the Episcopal Church and Good Shepherd.    

Lectio Divina

Led by Terry Samuel and Kim Edwards

April 15 - May 13

Location: Bride's Room, 10:15 a.m.

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: Wendy Bell, Cassie Brown, Delores Smith, Ellie, Darrell, Mary, Ginny Green. 

Ongoing Prayer Requests: Barb, Chrisie, Virginia Elliott, Kelly, Stephen Crutcher, Cheryll Armstrong, Howard Palmer, Rick Elliott, Litsa Prather, Sherri McVay, Chris Brannock-Wanter, Art Hellebusch, Janie Catron, Bill Richardson, Patricia, Ann Maggard, Betty, Tommy, Susan, Jane Armistead, Carolyn, Hazel Sullivan, Cecilia Roberts, Katie Bolin, Pat G., Madeline, Jake.

For the Departed: Quinlan Faith Martin; Military members who died in Afghanistan-Daniel, William, Joseph, Francis, David, Michael, Roberto, James.

...to rejoice with Sarah and Adam Smith at the birth of their son Nicholas Grant Smith on March 6. Congratulations! 

...to express appreciation for the extra work for Holy Week and Easter by the Altar Guild, Altar Flower ministry, Altar Flower Delivery ministry (more than 20 vases of flowers delivered to our homebound and ill members), church office volunteers and many others. Thank you! 

Sunday's Music

J.S. Bach is considered to be the greatest composer that ever lived for several reasons. There is the sheer volume of output considering the demands of his professional and personal life (at least three cycles of cantatas-one for every Sunday of the church year, hundreds of organ works, chamber music, etc., all while managing a growing family of twenty children), the consistently high quality of everything that he wrote (for each genre Bach wrote in, he is the textbook example of perfec-tion), and the fact that generations of composer since have looked to his music for education and inspiration. For example, Mendelssohn, Schumann, and Brahms held Bach's works in the highest regard. 

The Opening Voluntary, Wir glauben all' an einen Gott, comes from Bach's Clavierübung III, which in 1739 became Bach's first published organ music. The year 1739 was also the bicentennial of Martin Luther's visit to the Thomaskirche in Leipzig (where Bach worked). There are 27 works (corresponding with the 27 books of the New Testament) framed by the Prelude and Fugue in Eb, BWV 552. Wir glauben is a prelude on the tune used for the Credo (We believe in one God), and features fugal treatment of the theme accompanied by occasional strident upward pedal gestures.

The Sinfonia to Cantata 29, Wir danken dir, is played for today's Closing Voluntary. Originally orchestrated for three trumpets, tympani, two oboes, violins, violas, and continuo, this popular movement has been transcribed for organ by many composers, including Robert Hebble's transcription used this morning. Retired from nearly 60 years of church music in 2003, Robert Hebble has had a long and distinguished career, which was fostered largely by the famous organist Virgil Fox (1912-1980), who was a cousin to John Linker. 

One of the side effects of the tornadoes that struck Magoffin and Johnson Counties last month is the loss of school libraries and textbooks. The people of the Diocese of Lexington are invited to join together to help rebuild libraries in the affected elementary and middle schools. Working with Reading Camp and groups like the International Book Project, both monetary and in-kind donations are needed. All monetary donations may be sent to The Episcopal Diocese of Lexington (P.O. Box 610, Lexington, KY 40588) and designated "Tornado relief book fund." To donate books appropriate for elementary and middle school libraries, visit this website. Books are especially needed for grades K-6 and reading levels 0.1 through 6.9. For more information or to arrange delivery of books please contact Bryant Kibler,   859.252.6527 ext. 113.  

From the Bishop: Town Meetings about General Convention  

Together with the Rev. Dr. Jan Cottrell, Chair, and our diocesan deputation to the General Convention of the Episcopal Church, I invite each of you to one of our Town Meetings in April. As we look ahead to General Convention in early July, we want to have some conversation with you. Each gathering will begin and end with prayer, and take no more than 90 minutes. See the schedule below for dates and places. Come to whichever one is most convenient.

What is a Town Meeting?
As a northern New Englander, I live in a culture where Town Meetings are a routine way for people to BE in community. A Town Meeting is not a debate or a lecture or a sales pitch. A Town Meeting reminds us that we all share this journey, and we need each other's wisdom and perspective. A Town Meeting has a bit of structure, to assure that all voices are heard and honored, but the flow is reciprocal. We hear each other. Those with particular responsibilities listen to the people they serve. Please come and join us. We look forward to being with you. +CRK

Sunday, April 15, 5:00 p.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church, Covington

Tuesday, April 17, 7:00 p.m.
Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington

Wednesday, April 18, 7:00 p.m.
St. John's Episcopal Church, Corbin  

Thursday, April 26, 7:00 p.m.

St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Morehead   

Please use caution if strangers approach you on the church grounds and ask for monetary assistance. Giving money this way bypasses safeguards set up to prevent abuse of your generosity and good intentions. Kindly ask persons making such requests to come back when the church office is open for necessary screening, possible assistance, and referrals as needed.