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Collect
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Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Next Sunday's Lections
Proper 15
9 Pentecost
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Genesis 45:1-15
Psalm 133
Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28
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Upcoming Events
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Pastoral Care Commission Wednesday, August 10 6:00 pm in Roberta's Hall Blessing of the Backpacks Sunday, August 14 10:30 am in Church followed by Ice Cream Social in the Parish Hall (with homemade ice cream!) Combined Prayer Ministries Sunday, August 21 in the library after the 10:30 am service The group is now meeting once/month on the 3rd Sunday of each month. |
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Regularly Scheduled
Worship Services
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Weekdays
Monday thru Friday
Food Bank
open
10:00 am - noon
Wednesdays
Tabitha's Treasures
10:00 am
in Roberta's Hall
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Morning Prayer
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
in Roberta's Hall
at 12:00 noon
Holy Eucharist
1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays
in Roberta's Hall
at 12:00 noon
Thursdays
Choir Practice
7:00 pm in the Choir Room
(once per month during the Summer)
Young Adults:
Coffee, Conversation & Compline
7:00 - 8:30 pm
in the Upper Room.
Weekends
Saturdays
Holy Eucharist
5:00 p.m.
(Chapel)
Sundays
Holy Eucharist
8:00 a.m.
(Chapel)
Breakfast
9:00 a.m.
(Parish Hall)
Christian Formation
9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Adult program
in Roberta's Hall
Holy Eucharist
10:30 a.m.
(Church)
Sunday School
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
K thru 4th grade -
Alleluia Chapel Program
in the Children's Chapel
Combined Prayer Ministries
Meeting for Study and Prayer in the Library
The third Sunday of each month after the
10:30 service.
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At Canterbury Conference Center
Restoring the Soul Healing Conference
August 18-20
More Details Link
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 Church of the Good ShepherdRevealing Love Caring for the sheep. Searching for the lost.331 Lake Avenue, Maitland, Florida, 32751407-644-5350www.goodshepherdmaitland.com
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"Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid." Matthew 14:27
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Dearly Beloved in Christ,
Having healed and fed the crowd Jesus sends both them and the disciples away. Finally he can retreat to a quiet place to spend time with his Father. From before evening to the fourth watch, six hours, he is deep in prayer.
Meanwhile the disciples are weathering one of the violent storms that erupt with some frequency on the Sea of Galilee. It is dark, the middle of the night, the sea churning, the wind howling and blowing so hard that it sends shards of water into their faces and arms. They are far from land, and being pushed further and further away by the storm. Their small boat crests and dips, crests and dips, tossed like toy in the fury of the storm. If that weren't enough, of a sudden, they see a ghost coming towards them on the water, waves crashing either side of him, but not unbalancing him. Then, in their abject terror and despair they hear a familiar voice: "Take heart; it is I, do not be afraid."
The One who created the waters and all that live in the waters - the One who made the Sea of Galilee is still master over those waters.
Is your small boat being tossed about right now? Does the storm outside, or within, seem too strong? Is the safety of land far distant? There is One striding across those stormy waters in whose arms is greater safety than the solid land you seek, and he is striding towards you with these words: "take heart; do not be afraid, it is I, the Lord."
He might even call you out of that small boat to walk towards him on the water - keep your eyes fixed on him, he will not let you perish. And even if you look away for an instant, and start to drown, cry out to him, he will not let the waves overcome you, he will immediately reach out his hand to rescue you.
The One who created the waters, who divided the waters, who walked on the waters, and who stilled the waters has made a promise - I am with you always - to the end of the age. Look to Him only, take heart, and do not be afraid.
In the Peace, Grace, and Love of our Lord,
Rev'd Sarah+
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BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKSSunday, August 14th at the 10:30 am service 
followed by an ICE CREAM SOCIAL Bring your backpacks, your friends and their backpacks! We will bless special zipper pulls to be attached to the backpacks and the backpacks. Then we will celebrate with an Ice Cream Social, with homemade ice cream, in the Parish Hall after the service.
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Nursery and Sunday School
"Spring" Cleaning
We have started to "Spring Clean" and rearrange the Nursery and Sunday School rooms. Dari and team were hard at work on Friday and we will be ready to paint this week - well, the scouts will be ready to paint this week! Thank you, scouts!
There are a few items that will be needed for our rearranged and freshly painted children's areas:
Dorm size refrigerator
Small microwave
Baby gates for doorway (2)
VCR player
Play doh
If you have any of these items to spare they would be very much appreciated!
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Gavin Lee will be leading a men's Bible study. We are still discussing the day of the week and the time. If you are interested in participating in this men's ministry group please contact Gavin by email here or by phone: 407-339-5151. |
 Please pray for:Our homebound members:
Ival, Olga, Marion, and Chet Healing of body, mind, soul, and spirit
for our parishioners and visitors Sallie, Mary Jo, Sally, Robin, Mike, Ramona, Roy, Cindy, Sandy, Tim, Jim, Lillian, Keisha, Suzee, Jack, Jane, Mary Ellen, Stan, Jeanie, Irene, Becky, and
for friends and family members: Alan, Debbie, Kathy, Brandon, Sharon, Jim, Marnay, Pam, Danny and Rachel, Hannah, Thelma Lee, Marsha, J.L., Sandi, Paul, Jeannean, Tan, John, Marilyn, Amy and Joe, Lawrence, Jack, Margaret, Ilene, Roz, Sylvia, Carolyn, Alexander, Alesandra and parents Jim and Helen, Kailee, Bill, Cheryl, Gloria, Dorothy, Bert, Paul, Lew, Monica, Susana, Walter, Duncan Smith and familyMilitary Personnel:
Christopher and Brigitt Kincaid, Justin Moye, Danny Graham, Hugh Darville, Ronnie Robison, Chuck Gitschlag, Rory Patrick Coleman, Dennis Glasgow, Duncan Hanton, William Underhill, Taylor Lee, and Cory Siebel. Our college students and seminarian:
Michael and Ryan Guerdan, Lindsey Nicolle, Allen Booker, Robert Borr, Matthew and Sarah Pierce, Crosby Adams, Robin Campbell, and David Bumsted. Those celebrating their anniversaries: Bob and Cindy Borr Those celebrating their birthdays: Toni Forbes, Olivia Jackson, Jeremy Humphries Safe Travel: Marilyn, Hillary, Simon, and Derek Davis, Keisha Moore, Gloria Grant, Mary Ellen Appleton, and Eva Walsh Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: St Peter's Church, Lake Mary, and St. Francis of Assisi Church, Lake Placid A Prayer for discernment in the call of the next bishop: Be with us and guide us, Holy Spirit, as we seek your will for the future of our diocese. Help us to discern the needs and hopes of your people in Central Florida, so that our search for a Bishop may proceed with clear vision and joyful obedience. In the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
PRAYER REQUEST LINK: click here for link |
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Search for the 4th Bishop of the Diocese of Central Florida
 Diocesan Profile can be downloaded here
Search Process website for frequently asked questions, interactive blog, etc. click here
Nomination Forms can be downloaded here
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