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Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; 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 18
12 Pentecost
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Exodus 12:1-14
Psalm 149
Romans 13:8-14
Matthew 18:15-20
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Upcoming Events
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Men's Bible Study Thursdays at 7:30 am in the Library Breakfast Honoring our First Responders Sunday, September 11 in the Parish Hall 9:15 am - 10:15 am Teacher Commissioning & Blessing September 11, during the 10:30 am service Rummage Sale and Free Parking for Maitland Arts Festival Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1 St Francis Day Blessing of the Animals Sunday, October 2 3:00 pm in the outside courtyard
Safeguarding God's People Prevention of Exploitation and Prevention of Harassment Training Sunday, October 9 in Roberta's Hall after the 10:30 am service Work Day! Saturday, October 15 Starts at 8:00 am Bring clippers, gloves, rakes, black lawn clipping bags. |
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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
Young Adults:
Coffee, Conversation & Compline
7:00 - 8:30 pm
in the Upper Room.
Thursdays
Men's Bible Study
7:30 am in the Library
Choir Practice
7:00 pm in the Choir Room
(once per month during the Summer)
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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Dearly Beloved in Christ,
During this year's vestry retreat, under the leadership of Mary Tomlinson, we were challenged to complete the following statement: "The Church of the Good Shepherd exists to ....." By the end of the retreat we were of one mind that "The Church of the Good Shepherd exists to reveal the love of Christ." How do we put feet on that? What does that look like?
In Sunday's reading from Paul's letter to the Romans (12:9-21) we have the answer with a recipe for Christian love - the agape love of God. It is a love that is genuine, sincere, not hypocritical or superficial. It is a discerning love, not mere blind sentimentality, a love that is intolerant of every kind of evil that would damage God's beloved. It is familial love at its most pure, the kind of deep affection that can exist between parents and children and siblings, for in the Body of Christ we are truly brothers and sisters. It strives to always honor and encourage others.
This love bubbles up from the wellspring of the Holy Spirit in enthusiastic service for the Lord. It is patient, resting back in the hope that we have in Christ, able to withstand all aided by faithfulness in prayer. It is generous in sacrificial giving. It is a love that opens itself up to welcome the stranger. Christian love never distances itself from other people's joys and pains, on the contrary Christian love identifies with the other, rejoicing in their joys, and suffering with them in their pains. This love manifests itself in humility and always seeks peace and reconciliation. It does not seek vengeance or retribution on those who have shown themselves to be an enemy, on the contrary it blesses them and provides for their needs.
Ultimately the cross is the perfect image of this love, and it is the place where evil is finally conquered by being swallowed up in love. Here unconditional love is perfectly revealed. A love that is generous, sincere, steadfastly affectionate, humble, compassionate and encouraging; a love that brings harmony and not discord. May we follow the lead of the master and learn to love as he loves.
In the Peace, Grace, and Love of our Lord,
Rev'd Sarah+
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SEPTEMBER 11
We have invited our local "first responders" to join us as our guests of honor at breakfast on Sunday, September 11. Our Scouts will be present as an honor guard.
If you know anyone in the Maitland fire department, police, EMT, please encourage them to be our guests that morning as we honor those who are always ready to put their lives on the line for others, as did those in New York, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania ten years ago. Professor Reggie Kidd will be our guest preacher at the 8:00 am and 10:30 am services on that day. Reverend Sarah will be celebrant.
The Office of Evening Prayer will be said on Saturday, September 10 at 5:00 pm. George Madill, Officiant. |
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 and SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 8:00 am - 4:00 pm in the Parish Hall Needed items in clean, usable condition: Linens, dishes, glassware, pictures, frames, DVD, VCR, CD, electronics, small appliances, coffee table books, cookbooks, antiques, jewelry, patio, garden, collectibles, clothing of all sizes, children's items, toys, sports equipment, all household items (except large furniture) No books except those listed please. Drop Off: Please drop off donations commencing the week of September 12 during office hours. Sale Set Up & Pricing: Monday, September 19 thru September 29. 9:00 am until? Sign up to help or just drop in. Volunteers Needed: Commencing Sunday, September 4 there will be a sign-up sheet after services. Thanks so much for participating! |
MAITLAND ARTS FESTIVAL
September 30 - October 2
Free Parking: we will offer free parking for the Maitland Arts Festival again this year. The entrance will be manned on Saturday by volunteers handing out flyers advertising the Rummage Sale, Historic Chapel Tours, and Blessing of the Animals. Jay Nicolle is coordinating parking. Free Water: we will be handing out free water on Saturday - DONATIONS OF WATER WOULD BE GRATEFULLY RECEIVED FOR THIS EVENT. Historic Chapel Tours: Friday, September 30 from 10:00 am to Noon. Saturday, October 1 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Charlotte Everbach is coordinating the Chapel tours. You can find articles on the Historic Chapel in the Winter Park/Maitland Observer and the Orlando Arts Magazine on the website under the "National Historic Register Tab" Here |
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 PARISHIONER PRAYER NEEDS
John, Lori and family, Meg and family, George, Lance, Bonnie, Halle, Sidney, Jim, Joan, Martha, Lois, Sallie, Mary Joe, Sally, Tim, Jim, Roy, and Sandy LONG TERM PARISHIONER PRAYER NEEDS Grover, Ival, Olga, Marion, Chet, Stan, Jane, Jack, Mike, Suzee, Lillian, Keisha, Jamie, and Jeanie LONG TERM FRIENDS AND FAMILY PRAYER NEEDS Lew, Kailee, Paul, Duncan, Alan NON-PARISHIONER FRIENDS AND FAMILY PRAYER NEEDS Michelle, Barbara, Derek and family, Al, Rita, Sharon, Tracy, Michael, Elizabeth, Elizabeth, Helen, Bill, Joy, Barbara, Jimmy, Debbie, Sharon, Jim, Marnay, Danny, Hannah, J.L., Kathy MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES
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 BIRTHDAYS Jim Bivins, Susan Layburn, Dari van Hissenhoven, Ival Bieloh THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR ANNIVERSARIES None THOSE WHO ARE TRAVELING Marilyn Petersen, Hillary, Simon, and Derek Davis, Gloria Grant, Mary Ellen Appleton, Frank and Betsy Fulmer 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.
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